The hottest Recording Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

THE MAGIC MOMENT

Entering The Lung • 2594 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

Getting a chorus right for the first time is a magical moment
Appreciate and bless the engineers who help us be better musicians
Subscriptions to the content help in finishing the record and are appreciated

SIXTY MILE PER HOUR WINDS

Entering The Lung • 2928 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24

🎶 Music Recording

The author experienced a severe blizzard with high winds in Vermont, but power stayed on.
The author expressed gratitude for the supportive community and feedback on a post about serial murderers.
The author shared excitement and anxiety about recording a new music project, while mentioning a studio dog named Coco.

WEATHER SANDWICH

Entering The Lung • 2397 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

🌞 Climate & Environment Weather Recording Nature Music

The author woke up to cloudy weather and described the scene in detail.
The recording process for a new album is progressing well with 14 bed tracks.
The author appreciates the unique weather experiences in the cold climate.

Studio Diary: Part 1

Colin Meloy's Machine Shop • 2555 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23

🎶 Music Recording Songwriting

The Decemberists are recording music in a studio and sharing the process openly with fans.
They operate on practical hours, record fragments of songs, and focus on the music rather than late night sessions.
The band tracks multiple takes of a song, focusing on drums and bass, and decides to take a break and return the next day with fresh ears.

Tune Tag #27 with Nic Briscoe, Pt. 2: Jeff Buckley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, David Bowie, 10cc, Wax + One Historic 150-Year-Old Piano

Front Row & Backstage • 491 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24

🎶 Music Rock Pop Songwriting Recording

Nic Briscoe shares insights about music and recording experiences in a UK studio.
The Tune Tag series features songs by Jeff Buckley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, David Bowie, 10cc, and Wax.
Songs like Jeff Buckley's 'Last Goodbye' and 10cc's 'I'm Not in Love' hold personal significance.

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The Fazioli Edition

Why is this interesting? • 542 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24

🎶 Music Musicians Instruments Luxury Recording

Nick Cave's pandemic-recorded album 'Idiot Prayer' showcases the unique and poignant sound of the Fazioli piano.
Fazioli pianos are luxury instruments crafted in Italy, known for their exceptional tonal range and precision.
Each Fazioli piano takes three years to build, reflecting the brand's commitment to combining physics, technology, and artistry.

A Steely Dan horror story

Expanding Dan • 609 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23

🎶 Music Rock Recording Horror

A technical calamity during the making of Katy Lied album haunted Steely Dan's sound in 1975.
Guitarist Denny Dias shared a spooky incident involving a mist and a remix of 'Doctor Wu'.
The mixing process and mastering of the Katy Lied album was plagued by challenges and technical issues that required additional adjustments.

Home Recording #1

if not, Paris • 255 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

🎶 Music Songwriting Recording

The author is inspired by a quote to write a song.
The author is sharing homemade recordings with paying subscribers.
The author explains why the music content is paywalled.

Tale of the tape

Expanding Dan • 72 HN points • 24 Jun 23

🎶 Music History Archives Documentary Recording Legacy

Roger Nichols made a rough mix of Steely Dan's erased song on a cassette tape.
Roger Nichols' daughters found the cassette tape and played the original recording of the song.
The Nichols family plans to auction the cassette tape for the documentary about Roger Nichols.

The Last Recording Artist

The Seat of Loss • 8 HN points • 16 May 23

🎶 Music Recording Artists History Industry Innovation

Vocaloid technology has the potential to revolutionize the music industry by creating 'new' performances using existing recordings of singers.
Hatsune Miku showcases a successful model of a virtual pop star, serving as a platform for secondary creativity and fan engagement.
The traditional concept of recording artists is evolving, with the rise of AI-generated music, shifting focus from recording income to other revenue streams like touring and merchandise.

song-writing process

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23

🎶 Music Songwriting Creative Process Recording Improvisation Collaboration

Songwriting starts with an idea, usually recorded in voice memos, and then the group collaborates to develop it into a full song.
Ideas can vary in how complete they are when presented to the group. Sometimes one person has a full vision, other times it's just a spark.
It's common to forget good ideas, but the focus should be on enjoying the process rather than getting attached to any single idea.

reflecting on my process for music composition

Minor Musings • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23

🎶 Music Composition Improvisation Recording Transcription Development

The artistic process is a unique expression of the artist.
Artistic output is shaped by experiences and deliberate practice.
Artist's process evolves with experience and growth.

How to record the screen on Mac

Kartick’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23

🕹 Technology Recording Software

When recording on a Mac, make sure to close unnecessary apps to avoid distractions.
Use QuickTime Player to record the screen and overlay your webcam onto the recording.
Consider using a smartphone as a webcam for better quality, following specific settings for optimal results.