It’s just a little over a year since we started work on this CD, and for the first time we stopped and ran through everything we’ve done up to this point, to see what remained.
The songs, in no particular order, and what’s left to be done on them:
Fine – the ending needs something added. Unsure what as of yet.
Hitchcock Blonde – keys, solo
Jeff Lynne – violin, cello, low chorus-like vocals
King Sham – solo, keys, additional backing vocals
Now Wait For Last Year – backing vocals, guitar, keys
Little Plum – clarinet, piano
Overture – guitar, keys
Hey, California – everything but drums
Fall Down – everything but drums
Entr’acte – done
Still left to begin:
“Sherman,” “While Supplies Last,” and the mystery cover song. And then deciding which song doesn’t make the cut.
We also did the vocoder parts for “Jeff Lynne,” so it was nice to get that out of the way. And I did two station IDs for XM Radio, I did these goofy 15 second ukulele songs to be played before whatever song of mine they’re playing (which, I believe is “Guy Fawkes Day”). I got 57 plays last month, not too bad, especially since they report to BMI.
I also came to a realization today that I like having both options for shows. I like the fact that I have full-band, electric shows, and simple, quieter acoustic shows. The acoustic shows are going to be getting a shot in the arm come early next year, as well.