No, not a new dance genre, but a thoroughly satisfying tracking session with Adam.  This weekend we got the Bass for the new Together on the Shores of Time arrangement and The Ode to Joy tracked.

Together is sounding beautiful, I’m really happy with the way the new arrangement has come, er,  together.  Whilst Mr Beethoven’s tune has got more energy than a can of Red Bull!

In other news, Quiescence is now officially part of the Fantasy Bridge canon, while the new aforementioned unnamed tune has not only gained a name, but has found some lyrics, in the form of a song sketch I had lying around from 2006, so the ‘new’ song will after all not be quite so new, and is to be called Autumn Rain.  Both Sue and Adam think that this song should also be part of the album, so although I have yet to make a final decision it is looking more likely.

And Adam’s verdict of the weekend?

I checked my e-mail this morning and had a very nice surprise.

A couple of weeks ago on a music related forum I often habituate, I mentioned that I was on the lookout for musical collaborators for the album, particularly in the form of guitarists.  One of the other regulars Steinar Gregertsen happens to be a darn fine guitarist, (check out his 2006 album Southern Moon Northern Lights) and he very kindly volunteered his services on a track of my choosing.

I e-mailed him some MP3 stems (mixes with various parts either muted or soloed) so he could hear the track with and without the guitar parts, and left him to it.  This morning, waiting in my inbox were some MP3 snippets of his takes.

They flat-out rock.

I immediately replied enthusing over his parts and by lunchtime had  YouSendIt links to the 24 bit audio files.  It’s amazing how when you start to include other musicians the music can take on a new persona.  This is true synergy.  Steinar has pretty much stayed true to the guide tracks I sent him, (apart from adding a rather tasty solo in one place) but his playing has brought a vibrancy to the track.  I can hardly wait to mix these parts in properly .

Also, if all goes well Adam should be here tomorrow afternoon to track some more bass.

I love making records!