Today was an easy day.
I had Dan's recording session from 1-4 pm. It went well. We got his vocals done. Then I started mixing a little. The snare was being difficult to EQ but I'll fix it more next session.
Then we had his rehearsal. I got to hear his band practice his two songs and my in-ear mixing didn't take as long as it has in the past.
After rehearsal I went to Chipotle and came back to the apartment and watched a movie with Meredith and her friends who are visiting. :)
Tomorrow is the retreat so I will be absent from my blog until Tuesday.
Pray that I have fun and RELAX.
When I get back? Time to prepare for show 6! grr...
"God's gotta save his people!"
2.26.2011
2.25.2011
My best job
Yesterday (Thursday) was a good day. :)
We had class and watched a film called Anna's playground. You should look it up, it's a great short film.
Then we had line check which went really well. We were able to finish it in 45 minutes with time to eat lunch.
Then we had sound check. This is the first performance using the in-ear monitors so it went a little slow.
I was able to check my light cues for the songs until Warren decided he was going to fix the parkhands in the middle of sound check.
I helped him but felt a little anxious not being able to see if my cues were working because I had to turn down the lights.
After we fixed the lights and after sound check, Warren taught me how to make some cool cues and macros. Macros are a combination of certain lights on stage.
We created some crazy ones and some standard ones.
After that I had dinner break and got back to CMC at 7 for the show.
The show went wonderful. I was so excited and relaxed. AND I HAD FUN. That was the best part.
My cues went well. I only had one or two oops moments and Warren liked my cues.
Luke's song set was the last of the night and Warren decided to use some of the macros we made earlier.
It was WICKED!
After the last song was over Warren turned to me and said, "Or something like that." Haha yeaahhh, something like that.
It was incredible and I felt good. The kind of good I should be feeling this whole semester....
After the show we all watched The Social Network with an intermission of a tornado warning. I had never seen the movie before.
TODAY
Today we went over game tape. Rick, Warren, and Tom had a lot of comments about monitors and Front of House mixing. They got picked on a lot. It made me stressed. A lot. I'M doing FOH next Thursday.
After game tape the techs learned how to put the video jib arm together and how to use it. It was cool to see it working. I am so interested in film and photography.
Then I had an hour recording session with AnnaMarie. She thought she was going home today so she gave her slot away to someone else. She stayed and we were able to get in for an hour to lay down scratch vocal and acoustic.
Tonight I have Dan's rehearsal. Hopefully from practice in AnnaMarie's rehearsal, I will be able to get started sooner in his rehearsal than previous rehearsals for AnnaMarie.
Then I will sleep...or watch a movie.
I'm excited for the retreat this weekend. I want to sleep and relax. I need to relax.
Please keep me in your prayers about me relaxing.
...my stress is getting out of hand.
Talk to you soon...
"C-Money, I believe in you!"
We had class and watched a film called Anna's playground. You should look it up, it's a great short film.
Then we had line check which went really well. We were able to finish it in 45 minutes with time to eat lunch.
Then we had sound check. This is the first performance using the in-ear monitors so it went a little slow.
I was able to check my light cues for the songs until Warren decided he was going to fix the parkhands in the middle of sound check.
I helped him but felt a little anxious not being able to see if my cues were working because I had to turn down the lights.
After we fixed the lights and after sound check, Warren taught me how to make some cool cues and macros. Macros are a combination of certain lights on stage.
We created some crazy ones and some standard ones.
After that I had dinner break and got back to CMC at 7 for the show.
The show went wonderful. I was so excited and relaxed. AND I HAD FUN. That was the best part.
My cues went well. I only had one or two oops moments and Warren liked my cues.
Luke's song set was the last of the night and Warren decided to use some of the macros we made earlier.
It was WICKED!
After the last song was over Warren turned to me and said, "Or something like that." Haha yeaahhh, something like that.
It was incredible and I felt good. The kind of good I should be feeling this whole semester....
After the show we all watched The Social Network with an intermission of a tornado warning. I had never seen the movie before.
TODAY
Today we went over game tape. Rick, Warren, and Tom had a lot of comments about monitors and Front of House mixing. They got picked on a lot. It made me stressed. A lot. I'M doing FOH next Thursday.
After game tape the techs learned how to put the video jib arm together and how to use it. It was cool to see it working. I am so interested in film and photography.
Then I had an hour recording session with AnnaMarie. She thought she was going home today so she gave her slot away to someone else. She stayed and we were able to get in for an hour to lay down scratch vocal and acoustic.
Tonight I have Dan's rehearsal. Hopefully from practice in AnnaMarie's rehearsal, I will be able to get started sooner in his rehearsal than previous rehearsals for AnnaMarie.
Then I will sleep...or watch a movie.
I'm excited for the retreat this weekend. I want to sleep and relax. I need to relax.
Please keep me in your prayers about me relaxing.
...my stress is getting out of hand.
Talk to you soon...
"C-Money, I believe in you!"
2.23.2011
Just Waiting for Warren to Step In
Today was a long day of more frustration.
We had our critical listening class today and listened to James Taylor, Crosby Stills and Nash, and Carole King.
Then we had our tech class where we went over some of our masters and figured out what could've been altered. We didn't get to either of mine, but whatever.
Then we had our Production meeting that actually went really well. Marcus was able to be there so everything that needed to be discussed, got discussed. Some of the execs got mad that it ran into lunch.
...to them I said, "Now you know how us techs feel." They were making me mad. I was ticked off. :(
Then we had a session drummer and bassist come in to give us variety on people's songs. It was cool to hear how great the songs could be.
After that, I worked on lights for tomorrow's show. It took forever and tomorrow I'll be waiting for Warren to step in and make them better.
Joel said he was stressed last Thursday but hopefully I'll stay relaxed.
Tonight our apartment has dinner with John and Jenny.
Then I have AnnaMarie's rehearsal.
And then Dan's late night recording session until 4.
I am not doing that again, ever. This is my second Thursday doing it. :(
Blah.
That is how I feel these days. Hopefully I will snap out of it. Maybe our retreat this weekend will help.
And our preparation for tour.
Wish me luck, as always :)
"Warren, the lights won't work, and I don't know what I did."
We had our critical listening class today and listened to James Taylor, Crosby Stills and Nash, and Carole King.
Then we had our tech class where we went over some of our masters and figured out what could've been altered. We didn't get to either of mine, but whatever.
Then we had our Production meeting that actually went really well. Marcus was able to be there so everything that needed to be discussed, got discussed. Some of the execs got mad that it ran into lunch.
...to them I said, "Now you know how us techs feel." They were making me mad. I was ticked off. :(
Then we had a session drummer and bassist come in to give us variety on people's songs. It was cool to hear how great the songs could be.
After that, I worked on lights for tomorrow's show. It took forever and tomorrow I'll be waiting for Warren to step in and make them better.
Joel said he was stressed last Thursday but hopefully I'll stay relaxed.
Tonight our apartment has dinner with John and Jenny.
Then I have AnnaMarie's rehearsal.
And then Dan's late night recording session until 4.
I am not doing that again, ever. This is my second Thursday doing it. :(
Blah.
That is how I feel these days. Hopefully I will snap out of it. Maybe our retreat this weekend will help.
And our preparation for tour.
Wish me luck, as always :)
"Warren, the lights won't work, and I don't know what I did."
2.22.2011
I wanted to scream..I've been wanting to do that a lot.
Today was a long day and it ended with me angry at a computer.
We had class with Warren. We discussed body language on stage and how people act when they are in front of a crowd.
Then we had our tech class. We discussed tour a little bit and how things would probably go.
Marcus told me he was happy to see that I did a good job on my master recording of Dan and AnnaMarie. He thought of all the engineers, mine would be the worst. But I did better than he expected. :)
After lunch, Joel showed Evan and I how to store light cues on the Lighting computer. Layers and steps were involved. I spent about five hours trying to figure it out and I couldn't. I figured out a way to cheat.
...but then it came back and bit me in the butt because SOMEHOW I erased what I had been working on.
I then had AnnaMarie's rehearsal and once again freaked out about doing in-ear monitors. :(
After rehearsal I went back to the lighting computer to work on it and the lights started not working, then freaking out, and then none of my light cues were working.
I was getting very vocal with anger. Joe, the exec, thought I was about to go crazy again. :(
ARRGGHHHH! :(
I'm sore and tired.
But I'll spend the rest of my evening going to get chocolate and body wash and researching the lighting computer program.
....Starbucks did not even get my order right. Today was a bad day.
I get frustrated more each day.
But AnnaMarie tried to make me feel better. Nice try babe. ;)
"Candice? Are you about to go crazy again?"
We had class with Warren. We discussed body language on stage and how people act when they are in front of a crowd.
Then we had our tech class. We discussed tour a little bit and how things would probably go.
Marcus told me he was happy to see that I did a good job on my master recording of Dan and AnnaMarie. He thought of all the engineers, mine would be the worst. But I did better than he expected. :)
After lunch, Joel showed Evan and I how to store light cues on the Lighting computer. Layers and steps were involved. I spent about five hours trying to figure it out and I couldn't. I figured out a way to cheat.
...but then it came back and bit me in the butt because SOMEHOW I erased what I had been working on.
I then had AnnaMarie's rehearsal and once again freaked out about doing in-ear monitors. :(
After rehearsal I went back to the lighting computer to work on it and the lights started not working, then freaking out, and then none of my light cues were working.
I was getting very vocal with anger. Joe, the exec, thought I was about to go crazy again. :(
ARRGGHHHH! :(
I'm sore and tired.
But I'll spend the rest of my evening going to get chocolate and body wash and researching the lighting computer program.
....Starbucks did not even get my order right. Today was a bad day.
I get frustrated more each day.
But AnnaMarie tried to make me feel better. Nice try babe. ;)
"Candice? Are you about to go crazy again?"
I'm getting kinda tired...
The master recording critique went alright.
Dan and I didn't get too slammed with insults or anything.
It was a good learning experience.
After lunch, we had Hammer Time and I took notes on what I would do with lights for the show on Thursday.
Then I helped Dan do a scratch vocal and guitar for his next recording session. It took awhile but we both learned a lot during it. I learned a little about his songs and he learned that I can relax :)
We had Community Dinner and Time.
Today was a blah day. It wasn't that stressful...but the week is not over. ;)
"C-Money"
Dan and I didn't get too slammed with insults or anything.
It was a good learning experience.
After lunch, we had Hammer Time and I took notes on what I would do with lights for the show on Thursday.
Then I helped Dan do a scratch vocal and guitar for his next recording session. It took awhile but we both learned a lot during it. I learned a little about his songs and he learned that I can relax :)
We had Community Dinner and Time.
Today was a blah day. It wasn't that stressful...but the week is not over. ;)
"C-Money"
2.21.2011
Can I go to sleep yet?
Today was busy again.
I went to church with Mom and Dad at Highland Park Church. It was a "seeker" church. They had no worship songs to sing but the sermon was good. It was about toxic words and how what God thinks of us is the only thing that matters.
It hit home for me due to some moments this weekend where people saw me at my weakest, including Warren.
(Proverbs 12:18)
Then we had lunch at Panera.
After lunch I went back to CMC and worked in the 002 room on Dan's recording session for 5 1/2 hours. Oh the joys. It's due tomorrow.
Dan was there to give his input. He was really patient with me. We had fun, I think. Haha.
At the end of mixing we had Joe come in and listen. He gave his kind input on a few things to change and alter and then I "finished" it.
...it's not finished because I'm a perfectionist but I had to stop at some point.
Next I had AnnaMarie's rehearsal. She is an amazing singer and her songs give me goosebumps.
I worked on my in-ear monitoring during her rehearsal. I am getting better at it, but I still have work.
Tomorrow we turn in the final recordings of our artists, the master. We will be critiqued on how good it sounds, etc.
Wish me luck.
I'm here to learn and I'm working hard.
"Candice. really. stop. working. on. it."
I went to church with Mom and Dad at Highland Park Church. It was a "seeker" church. They had no worship songs to sing but the sermon was good. It was about toxic words and how what God thinks of us is the only thing that matters.
It hit home for me due to some moments this weekend where people saw me at my weakest, including Warren.
(Proverbs 12:18)
Then we had lunch at Panera.
After lunch I went back to CMC and worked in the 002 room on Dan's recording session for 5 1/2 hours. Oh the joys. It's due tomorrow.
Dan was there to give his input. He was really patient with me. We had fun, I think. Haha.
At the end of mixing we had Joe come in and listen. He gave his kind input on a few things to change and alter and then I "finished" it.
...it's not finished because I'm a perfectionist but I had to stop at some point.
Next I had AnnaMarie's rehearsal. She is an amazing singer and her songs give me goosebumps.
I worked on my in-ear monitoring during her rehearsal. I am getting better at it, but I still have work.
Tomorrow we turn in the final recordings of our artists, the master. We will be critiqued on how good it sounds, etc.
Wish me luck.
I'm here to learn and I'm working hard.
"Candice. really. stop. working. on. it."
2.20.2011
The F Word...
Today was stupid. It was stressful and busy.
I will not explain my day but it was a terrible day. Terrible.
It was a long day and I got overwhelmed and finally broke down after two months.
But tomorrow will be better; it can only get better from this moment.
In these times, you can find your strength and rise up.
It was a hard day.
But the day is over in ten minutes.
"THE MIC IS LOCKED!"
I will not explain my day but it was a terrible day. Terrible.
It was a long day and I got overwhelmed and finally broke down after two months.
But tomorrow will be better; it can only get better from this moment.
In these times, you can find your strength and rise up.
It was a hard day.
But the day is over in ten minutes.
"THE MIC IS LOCKED!"
2.19.2011
Great end to a stressful week...
Today was busy but ended great since Mom and Dad are here to visit.
We went over game tape today. Warren, Tom, and Rick were critical, but my role wasn't too harped on.
Sometimes it's hard to hear them critique my friends, but it makes them better.
After game tape we set up the in-ear monitors in the rehearsal room. It was very extensive and I'm not sure if I followed but I will get it.
I found out that now the techs will go to their artist's rehearsals. So I have AnnaMarie's rehearsals. Dan isn't going next Thursday so I don't have to worry about his rehearsals.
After learning in-ears and freaking out about them, I had recording with AnnaMarie.
Jason was amazing at explaining things to me. He understands how much I struggle. But he knows that I want to work hard to learn things. THANKS JASON!
We talked about equalizer, gate, and compression. It was great to hear things broken down; it made me understand everything better.
After session Mom and Dad arrived.
My schedule is going to be a lot busier now and I'm not sure if I will be able to take it, but more experience will help me get things down.
Right now we are hanging out in the apartment.
Tomorrow? Dan's recording session (with help from Joe), AnnaMarie's rehearsal and Will Gray's show in the evening. WHOOOOOOOO! :(
Good night.
"Good Evening Governor!"
We went over game tape today. Warren, Tom, and Rick were critical, but my role wasn't too harped on.
Sometimes it's hard to hear them critique my friends, but it makes them better.
After game tape we set up the in-ear monitors in the rehearsal room. It was very extensive and I'm not sure if I followed but I will get it.
I found out that now the techs will go to their artist's rehearsals. So I have AnnaMarie's rehearsals. Dan isn't going next Thursday so I don't have to worry about his rehearsals.
After learning in-ears and freaking out about them, I had recording with AnnaMarie.
Jason was amazing at explaining things to me. He understands how much I struggle. But he knows that I want to work hard to learn things. THANKS JASON!
We talked about equalizer, gate, and compression. It was great to hear things broken down; it made me understand everything better.
After session Mom and Dad arrived.
My schedule is going to be a lot busier now and I'm not sure if I will be able to take it, but more experience will help me get things down.
Right now we are hanging out in the apartment.
Tomorrow? Dan's recording session (with help from Joe), AnnaMarie's rehearsal and Will Gray's show in the evening. WHOOOOOOOO! :(
Good night.
"Good Evening Governor!"
2.17.2011
And the day finally ends...
Wow. What a crazy 24 hours.
My recording session was from 11-3:30 am. We got a lot done and Jason taught me a lot along the way which was awesome.
Got to sleep for 3 hours, I think, and then up at 6:30 for sound check at 7:30.
Sound check was delayed by line check but everything worked out in the end and we were able to clear out for the showcase of the band, Royal Tailor. They were at CMC from noon to 5:45.
During that time I ate lunch and took a short nap. When I woke up, I was still exhausted.
We reset the stage for CMC Live and got ready for the show.
I was in charge of microphones during the show. I believe I did a really good job. A few times Jason helped me get stands offstage or in right places. But the show went really well. Everyone is great! :)
The after party is at a bowling alley, but I was too tired to go.
So I'm sitting here in my living room, enjoying the peace and loneliness. <3
...Except the lady across the way from us hates us CMC girls because we can be loud...and some other stuff, I guess. She was on the phone with someone and threatened to slit our wheels. :(
Next week I'm doing lights. WHOOO! Haha.
Hopefully it goes well. I'm gonna do my homework this next week.
Tomorrow Mom and Dad come to visit. I'm so excited!!!!!
"BROYG"
My recording session was from 11-3:30 am. We got a lot done and Jason taught me a lot along the way which was awesome.
Got to sleep for 3 hours, I think, and then up at 6:30 for sound check at 7:30.
Sound check was delayed by line check but everything worked out in the end and we were able to clear out for the showcase of the band, Royal Tailor. They were at CMC from noon to 5:45.
During that time I ate lunch and took a short nap. When I woke up, I was still exhausted.
We reset the stage for CMC Live and got ready for the show.
I was in charge of microphones during the show. I believe I did a really good job. A few times Jason helped me get stands offstage or in right places. But the show went really well. Everyone is great! :)
The after party is at a bowling alley, but I was too tired to go.
So I'm sitting here in my living room, enjoying the peace and loneliness. <3
...Except the lady across the way from us hates us CMC girls because we can be loud...and some other stuff, I guess. She was on the phone with someone and threatened to slit our wheels. :(
Next week I'm doing lights. WHOOO! Haha.
Hopefully it goes well. I'm gonna do my homework this next week.
Tomorrow Mom and Dad come to visit. I'm so excited!!!!!
"BROYG"
2.16.2011
The day is not over...
Today has been a fun filled busy day.
We had our critical listening class with Tom this morning. We listened to soul and funk! I couldn't help but dance! :)
Then we had our tech class where we messed around with mic placement in the recording room.
Lunch.
Then Jerry and Miles McPherson came in to talk to us. Jerry is an exceptional guitar player and Miles, his son, is wicked on the drums. Miles is now Kelly Clarkson's drummer. Warren had them play to a track that is in the works, that's due on Monday. It was amazing to see them make up chord charts as they listened to it the first time and then play it. They are a very talented family :)
After that, we had our "production meeting," if you want to call it that.
Then I sat in on Josh doing his recording session. Joe was helping him and explaining things to both of us.
Then I started helping Jason re-patch the stage with the new sub snakes we got.
My day is not over, though.
I have a recording session tonight through the morning with AnnaMarie. Jason is her manager, so it will go well, but I am still nervous.
I'll get better at this at some point.
*breathing*
Dinner Time!
...I can't wait for Mom and Dad to get here this weekend. I need a flavor of Ohio and the Schlaegel's :)
"I'm not this idiotic at school."
We had our critical listening class with Tom this morning. We listened to soul and funk! I couldn't help but dance! :)
Then we had our tech class where we messed around with mic placement in the recording room.
Lunch.
Then Jerry and Miles McPherson came in to talk to us. Jerry is an exceptional guitar player and Miles, his son, is wicked on the drums. Miles is now Kelly Clarkson's drummer. Warren had them play to a track that is in the works, that's due on Monday. It was amazing to see them make up chord charts as they listened to it the first time and then play it. They are a very talented family :)
After that, we had our "production meeting," if you want to call it that.
Then I sat in on Josh doing his recording session. Joe was helping him and explaining things to both of us.
Then I started helping Jason re-patch the stage with the new sub snakes we got.
My day is not over, though.
I have a recording session tonight through the morning with AnnaMarie. Jason is her manager, so it will go well, but I am still nervous.
I'll get better at this at some point.
*breathing*
Dinner Time!
...I can't wait for Mom and Dad to get here this weekend. I need a flavor of Ohio and the Schlaegel's :)
"I'm not this idiotic at school."
Last Minute Emails Make Me Want to Punch Someone...
Today was filled with recording sessions, and they weren't even my artists. But I enjoyed it.
This morning we had class with Warren about the movie Almost Famous. It was a good class and I got a lot out of it. We talked about not being cool and redemption.
Then we had our tech class and talked about recording sessions.
Lunch.
Then we had class with Warren about Hearing Precautions. It was good to learn about so I don't mess up my ears.
After that, I sat in on Evan doing his recording session with Mike. It was really good to be in there because I observed both him and Jason working on the session.
Dinner.
Then I sat in on Joe doing his recording session with Stephanie. It was chaotic but was good to sit in on. I learn a lot, I think, when I do that.
...I think I'm gonna keep doing it as long as it's okay with the other techs. I have much to learn.
My inbox for CMC and Milligan is full. Just found out I'm working an event in the middle of the day Thursday between our sound check and the show :D YAY. Thursday's schedule is wack. SO glad I'm not Stage Manager this week (as well as everyone else).
Tomorrow is going to be busy and tiring for me. My day will end around 1 am.
But yeah, gotta get used to it!
Sorry if I'm short or spacey...I'm just exhausted.
"This room smells!"
This morning we had class with Warren about the movie Almost Famous. It was a good class and I got a lot out of it. We talked about not being cool and redemption.
Then we had our tech class and talked about recording sessions.
Lunch.
Then we had class with Warren about Hearing Precautions. It was good to learn about so I don't mess up my ears.
After that, I sat in on Evan doing his recording session with Mike. It was really good to be in there because I observed both him and Jason working on the session.
Dinner.
Then I sat in on Joe doing his recording session with Stephanie. It was chaotic but was good to sit in on. I learn a lot, I think, when I do that.
...I think I'm gonna keep doing it as long as it's okay with the other techs. I have much to learn.
My inbox for CMC and Milligan is full. Just found out I'm working an event in the middle of the day Thursday between our sound check and the show :D YAY. Thursday's schedule is wack. SO glad I'm not Stage Manager this week (as well as everyone else).
Tomorrow is going to be busy and tiring for me. My day will end around 1 am.
But yeah, gotta get used to it!
Sorry if I'm short or spacey...I'm just exhausted.
"This room smells!"
2.14.2011
Hold Me Closer, Tiny Dancer.
Today was just a day. I'm not going to bore you with details.
We had class then Hammer Time.
Then the rest of the afternoon I observed Jacob engineer Meredith's recording session so that I could learn more.
We than had community dinner and community time and then watched Almost Famous. I had never seen it before. I really liked it. :)
Happy Valentine's Day!
"Word."
We had class then Hammer Time.
Then the rest of the afternoon I observed Jacob engineer Meredith's recording session so that I could learn more.
We than had community dinner and community time and then watched Almost Famous. I had never seen it before. I really liked it. :)
Happy Valentine's Day!
"Word."
Are you ready to have some fun?
Today was a very productive day...thank goodness.
I went to Chipotle to be alone, but was smooshed between two families. So no alone time.
Then I went to CMC and printed off an acoustic guitar chord chart and some worship songs to learn.
Then I went upstairs and Joel and I started working again on moving the accu lights. It took some work. We made wire rope to secure the lights on top of the truss and cable tied them as well. It took all afternoon.
Then at 4 Jacob helped me with the right main speaker and I finished fixing the blue snake to the pole supporting the speakers. Jacob finished moving the last accu light on the last truss.
We completed our two tasks and it felt good. :)
After that I went over to Tom's house with the rest of the students and we watched the Grammy's. It was really fun. :)
Am I ready for this week? I am not sure. But I feel more prepared than I have.
"Let's clap for Jacob. Josh. Joel!"
I went to Chipotle to be alone, but was smooshed between two families. So no alone time.
Then I went to CMC and printed off an acoustic guitar chord chart and some worship songs to learn.
Then I went upstairs and Joel and I started working again on moving the accu lights. It took some work. We made wire rope to secure the lights on top of the truss and cable tied them as well. It took all afternoon.
Then at 4 Jacob helped me with the right main speaker and I finished fixing the blue snake to the pole supporting the speakers. Jacob finished moving the last accu light on the last truss.
We completed our two tasks and it felt good. :)
After that I went over to Tom's house with the rest of the students and we watched the Grammy's. It was really fun. :)
Am I ready for this week? I am not sure. But I feel more prepared than I have.
"Let's clap for Jacob. Josh. Joel!"
2.13.2011
Click Click Click Click.
Today was a good day for me.
At 1 I had my recording session with Dan. I got there early so that I could watch Evan do the end of his recording session with Audrey.
Evan then was nice enough to help me get ready for Dan's session. We got inputs plugged in and got his band set up for recording. It was really nice of Evan to help and I'm glad he did because it kept me from being stressed. :)
The recording session went well. Dan sang an original song. We did a scratch of the whole band and then specific dubs of drums, bass, acoustic, and vocal. We will add electric guitar when we get a chance because his guitarist wasn't able to be there today.
Dan did get frustrated with his vocals and then the next artist, manager, and engineer came in before we were done and kind of were critiquing Dan and I. He nor I liked it. :(
After my session, I went upstairs to see if the work from yesterday had been finished. Warren was there and I updated him on what we did last night and what was semi-finished this morning.
He checked to see if what we had started working on was working out. And then he changed his mind about the right main speakers. He told me if I felt comfortable messing with them up on the scaffolding, that I could try to fix it myself.
I tried, but there was a lot that would have to be done. It was a two person job and I couldn't do it by myself. So I kinda left a mess.
I went to the grocery store and WAS going to go to dinner and get coffee but Whitney texted me.
She told me that Warren's youngest daughter invited some of us girls over to hang and watch a movie.
I thought it would be a good opportunity to get to know her and hang with the girls and get away from CMC.
It was fun! We watched a movie and gabbed. It was very interesting to see Warren in his home.
Haha different perspective on the man...but still the same.
Tomorrow will probably be finishing up the work on the stage and speakers and then a Grammy party at Tom's!
I am so glad that today went better than I was expecting. It gives me the hope that I can get through this semester and do WELL.
I still have to put effects on what I recorded and more, but the process did not stress me out or make me insane: which is great.
"Aren't you proud of me? I wasn't hard on myself!"
At 1 I had my recording session with Dan. I got there early so that I could watch Evan do the end of his recording session with Audrey.
Evan then was nice enough to help me get ready for Dan's session. We got inputs plugged in and got his band set up for recording. It was really nice of Evan to help and I'm glad he did because it kept me from being stressed. :)
The recording session went well. Dan sang an original song. We did a scratch of the whole band and then specific dubs of drums, bass, acoustic, and vocal. We will add electric guitar when we get a chance because his guitarist wasn't able to be there today.
Dan did get frustrated with his vocals and then the next artist, manager, and engineer came in before we were done and kind of were critiquing Dan and I. He nor I liked it. :(
After my session, I went upstairs to see if the work from yesterday had been finished. Warren was there and I updated him on what we did last night and what was semi-finished this morning.
He checked to see if what we had started working on was working out. And then he changed his mind about the right main speakers. He told me if I felt comfortable messing with them up on the scaffolding, that I could try to fix it myself.
I tried, but there was a lot that would have to be done. It was a two person job and I couldn't do it by myself. So I kinda left a mess.
I went to the grocery store and WAS going to go to dinner and get coffee but Whitney texted me.
She told me that Warren's youngest daughter invited some of us girls over to hang and watch a movie.
I thought it would be a good opportunity to get to know her and hang with the girls and get away from CMC.
It was fun! We watched a movie and gabbed. It was very interesting to see Warren in his home.
Haha different perspective on the man...but still the same.
Tomorrow will probably be finishing up the work on the stage and speakers and then a Grammy party at Tom's!
I am so glad that today went better than I was expecting. It gives me the hope that I can get through this semester and do WELL.
I still have to put effects on what I recorded and more, but the process did not stress me out or make me insane: which is great.
"Aren't you proud of me? I wasn't hard on myself!"
2.11.2011
What. Just. Happened?!
I don't even know where to start.
We had game tape at 11. It went pretty well, nothing much to do with me. But Warren was harsh with the artists and I felt bad for them. :(
After we finished watching, Warren told us that from 1:30-2:30 we would be in Studio A (all of us), learning the fundamentals of ProTools, how to work it, etc.
Sidenote: one tech, two artists, and one exec went home for the weekend. Okay.
Then Warren told the techs that we would move the main speakers and the accu spots (lighting). This work takes about two hours.
So I ate lunch, played with Warren's dog Henry, and then went down to the studio.
We learned how to use ProTools the idiot way which helped me. Warren made a rude comment to me about my random noises I make and then we were finished.
Then Tom sent an email to Warren explaining the RECORDING schedule that would begin (we thought) Monday. It couldn't be opened so Warren told us to look at it when we went back to our apartments.
So people disperse and us techs start working on moving the stage left main speaker.
The next thing I know, I'm being told that I'm supposed to be recording with AnnaMarie, one of the artists. The schedule started today. >:(
I flip out, of course, and run downstairs.
Find out that her manager and band are not in proximity to CMC. So her recording session was cancelled and moved to Wednesday night from 11pm to 1 am. Phew.
Then chaos ALL OVER THE PLACE unleashes. People realize that the people who have left are vital to bands for their own recordings, or sessions, or rehearsal.
Everyone has to sign up for night sessions (which is what AnnaMarie is doing Wed. night).
It was scary how much people were freaking out! :(
It looks like the chaos has subsided but people are worried because the first master recording is due the 21st: next Monday.
Ahhhhh.
So I go back up to the main stage to help with the speakers and accu lights. Jacob and Joel were working on the main speakers. Josh and I were moving the scaffolding when they needed.
This was 3:30 and Warren went home after giving us directions about how to move the acc lights.
So Jacob gave me the task of screwing in the bolts for the accu lights. I used the ladder to get to the accu lights and tried to the best of my ability to screw in the nuts for the bolt. It was a stuggle because of the height and angle but I got two done.
Jacob and Joel got the left main speaker done and Jacob started working on the right when he realized it would take some time. It was already 6:40.
I asked Jacob to check my work but we decided to just stop for tonight and work on it tomorrow.
Today was looong and stressful and my feet hurt. I'm ready to go to bed and it's 7:30. But I will need to get used to being tired and stressed. It's part of my job at CMC.
Tomorrow I have a recording session with Dan. I really hope it goes well. Pray that it does, please.
*DEEP BREATH*
I can do this.
"You hate me just like your dad!"
We had game tape at 11. It went pretty well, nothing much to do with me. But Warren was harsh with the artists and I felt bad for them. :(
After we finished watching, Warren told us that from 1:30-2:30 we would be in Studio A (all of us), learning the fundamentals of ProTools, how to work it, etc.
Sidenote: one tech, two artists, and one exec went home for the weekend. Okay.
Then Warren told the techs that we would move the main speakers and the accu spots (lighting). This work takes about two hours.
So I ate lunch, played with Warren's dog Henry, and then went down to the studio.
We learned how to use ProTools the idiot way which helped me. Warren made a rude comment to me about my random noises I make and then we were finished.
Then Tom sent an email to Warren explaining the RECORDING schedule that would begin (we thought) Monday. It couldn't be opened so Warren told us to look at it when we went back to our apartments.
So people disperse and us techs start working on moving the stage left main speaker.
The next thing I know, I'm being told that I'm supposed to be recording with AnnaMarie, one of the artists. The schedule started today. >:(
I flip out, of course, and run downstairs.
Find out that her manager and band are not in proximity to CMC. So her recording session was cancelled and moved to Wednesday night from 11pm to 1 am. Phew.
Then chaos ALL OVER THE PLACE unleashes. People realize that the people who have left are vital to bands for their own recordings, or sessions, or rehearsal.
Everyone has to sign up for night sessions (which is what AnnaMarie is doing Wed. night).
It was scary how much people were freaking out! :(
It looks like the chaos has subsided but people are worried because the first master recording is due the 21st: next Monday.
Ahhhhh.
So I go back up to the main stage to help with the speakers and accu lights. Jacob and Joel were working on the main speakers. Josh and I were moving the scaffolding when they needed.
This was 3:30 and Warren went home after giving us directions about how to move the acc lights.
So Jacob gave me the task of screwing in the bolts for the accu lights. I used the ladder to get to the accu lights and tried to the best of my ability to screw in the nuts for the bolt. It was a stuggle because of the height and angle but I got two done.
Jacob and Joel got the left main speaker done and Jacob started working on the right when he realized it would take some time. It was already 6:40.
I asked Jacob to check my work but we decided to just stop for tonight and work on it tomorrow.
Today was looong and stressful and my feet hurt. I'm ready to go to bed and it's 7:30. But I will need to get used to being tired and stressed. It's part of my job at CMC.
Tomorrow I have a recording session with Dan. I really hope it goes well. Pray that it does, please.
*DEEP BREATH*
I can do this.
"You hate me just like your dad!"
SMC also know as Psycho Manager Candice
Today did not go well...at all. But somehow I survived even if people might think I'm not a nice person.
We started out with a class on Theological Aesthetics with Tom. It was interesting. I'm not sure if I understood it. We listened to some music and talked about God in music.
Then we had our line check which went fine...
Until Warren decided to take pictures for promotional reasons. Which meant we had to strike (take everything off) the stage and clear the tables and the student lounge of everything. So our hard work was moved around, unplugged, and put somewhere else...which was then moved because he changed his freaking mind.
Then Warren proceeded to take pictures, telling us to move, etc. This went on for more than an hour.
Giving the techs ten minutes to eat before sound check. I will not explain or complain about this detail any more. Just know, I was VERY angry about it at 12:50.
Because the techs were excused to get food, the stage was not reset for the beginning of sound check. I was eating my lunch and Warren kept asking me to do stuff. I wanted to yell at him. But that would have been BAD. So I helped and then at one point asked Jacob to help. He was sitting in the back eating, watching ME work. Smiles.
Once the sound check started, things were CrAzY. Too many problems, including, moving the Main speakers for House (audience). THAT screwed up our EQ (equalizing) of the room. And then while I'm trying to run sound check as Stage Manager, Warren decides he's going to keep taking pictures and asking for help from my TECHS! WHAT THE CRAP!?!?! Another time I wanted to yell. But instead I stood in the corner, had a "Candice moment of craziness" and kept doing my job. I'm glad I had my mountain dew.
It was insane. People were scared of me because I was so loopy with stress. It was bad. :( Really bad.
I took a lot of notes on the stage plots for the actual show.
Then we had dinner break until 7. It was difficult to leave the building for dinner. I felt like I had so much to do.
I'm getting sick of who has authority over who at this school. Do we listen to Marcus or Warren. Do we listen to the managers? Does the producers have authority over me? UGH! I'm sick of it.
At dinner I had beeforoni and milk. :) Then I listened to the Wicked soundtrack. I felt a lot more relaxed and calm.
The actual show was amazing and fun. Everything went really well. No mess ups this time. :)
And if tomorrow Warren says one thing tech related that has to do with me and my responsibility, I'll probably cry.
BLAHHHHH!
I'm sad though that I missed my Milligan friends being pirates. :P
Tomorrow? Who knows. I'm ready to sleep the weekend away even though that WON'T happen.
"I'm just checking!"
"CANDICE!"
We started out with a class on Theological Aesthetics with Tom. It was interesting. I'm not sure if I understood it. We listened to some music and talked about God in music.
Then we had our line check which went fine...
Until Warren decided to take pictures for promotional reasons. Which meant we had to strike (take everything off) the stage and clear the tables and the student lounge of everything. So our hard work was moved around, unplugged, and put somewhere else...which was then moved because he changed his freaking mind.
Then Warren proceeded to take pictures, telling us to move, etc. This went on for more than an hour.
Giving the techs ten minutes to eat before sound check. I will not explain or complain about this detail any more. Just know, I was VERY angry about it at 12:50.
Because the techs were excused to get food, the stage was not reset for the beginning of sound check. I was eating my lunch and Warren kept asking me to do stuff. I wanted to yell at him. But that would have been BAD. So I helped and then at one point asked Jacob to help. He was sitting in the back eating, watching ME work. Smiles.
Once the sound check started, things were CrAzY. Too many problems, including, moving the Main speakers for House (audience). THAT screwed up our EQ (equalizing) of the room. And then while I'm trying to run sound check as Stage Manager, Warren decides he's going to keep taking pictures and asking for help from my TECHS! WHAT THE CRAP!?!?! Another time I wanted to yell. But instead I stood in the corner, had a "Candice moment of craziness" and kept doing my job. I'm glad I had my mountain dew.
It was insane. People were scared of me because I was so loopy with stress. It was bad. :( Really bad.
I took a lot of notes on the stage plots for the actual show.
Then we had dinner break until 7. It was difficult to leave the building for dinner. I felt like I had so much to do.
I'm getting sick of who has authority over who at this school. Do we listen to Marcus or Warren. Do we listen to the managers? Does the producers have authority over me? UGH! I'm sick of it.
At dinner I had beeforoni and milk. :) Then I listened to the Wicked soundtrack. I felt a lot more relaxed and calm.
The actual show was amazing and fun. Everything went really well. No mess ups this time. :)
And if tomorrow Warren says one thing tech related that has to do with me and my responsibility, I'll probably cry.
BLAHHHHH!
I'm sad though that I missed my Milligan friends being pirates. :P
Tomorrow? Who knows. I'm ready to sleep the weekend away even though that WON'T happen.
"I'm just checking!"
"CANDICE!"
2.09.2011
Thanks...Joe...again...
Today was a roller coaster for me!
We had critical listening class where we listened to the Beatles. It was fun. I like the Beatles. :) It is really cool to listen to the different parts of a recording when you are listening for it instead of singing along.
Then we had our tech class. This is where I started going down the steepest hill on the ride.
We started talking about recording in Studio A.
I wrote on my notebook, "I'm dead."
I have never felt so overwhelmed before. I don't know what I'm doing, what's going on. I don't feel comfortable asking questions because the rest of the techs are following along just fine. *sigh*
I thought I was gonna cry right then and there. I was starting to hyperventilate. :(
It's just a lot of stuff to set up and make perfect. To make sure I know what I'm doing on the computer. Adding effects so they sound better. JUST A LOT OF DETAILS.
Later today, I talked to Dan and Joe Casey (exec) about my struggles and they think I'm over-reacting :(
After class I had lunch. Spaghetti and cheez-its.
Then we had our close-up photos taken. Mine looked like crap because I didn't know what to do with my hair this morning. I'm starting to think of chopping my hair off...
After the photos, we had our production meeting with the execs. I was proud of them because they turned in ALL their stage plots to me so that I could look over them and ask questions. It makes my job as stage manager (or SMC as they have already nicknamed me) easier. The meeting was a power struggle and I think one of the execs was making fun of me as I talked. Great. Unity? Nah, it's okay. *sarcasm*
After the meeting, I went down to Studio A and shadowed Joe as he recorded a scratch demo for Dan.
I am never afraid to ask Joe questions, so I just piled them on. He was SOOO nice to me and slowly explained things, both in the studio and at FOH. It was so nice of him. I just watched everything he did and tried to log it into my brain. THANKS JOE- you're the best!
At one point, we were messing with the phaser and as we started be silly with it, Joe turned around. There was Warren standing and staring at us with a guy. I LOVE WHEN THAT HAPPENS!!!!!! Argh. ([He scares me])
After Warren left, Joe added effects and compressed, etc. He then left and told me to practice what I saw him do.
SO I DID!
I recorded myself singing "Love Story" by Taylor Swift. My voice isn't as bad as I thought. I mean, I'm not gonna start singing in public, but it's bareable.
I screwed with the recording and tried different effects like reverb. It was fun.
And that was my day. I want to cry and I want to work hard.
Oh...and it's a blizzard outside haha.
Tomorrow? THE SHOW. Wish me good luck. I have prepared myself as much as I can.
"I SENT YOU BAD VIBES, DAN"
We had critical listening class where we listened to the Beatles. It was fun. I like the Beatles. :) It is really cool to listen to the different parts of a recording when you are listening for it instead of singing along.
Then we had our tech class. This is where I started going down the steepest hill on the ride.
We started talking about recording in Studio A.
I wrote on my notebook, "I'm dead."
I have never felt so overwhelmed before. I don't know what I'm doing, what's going on. I don't feel comfortable asking questions because the rest of the techs are following along just fine. *sigh*
I thought I was gonna cry right then and there. I was starting to hyperventilate. :(
It's just a lot of stuff to set up and make perfect. To make sure I know what I'm doing on the computer. Adding effects so they sound better. JUST A LOT OF DETAILS.
Later today, I talked to Dan and Joe Casey (exec) about my struggles and they think I'm over-reacting :(
After class I had lunch. Spaghetti and cheez-its.
Then we had our close-up photos taken. Mine looked like crap because I didn't know what to do with my hair this morning. I'm starting to think of chopping my hair off...
After the photos, we had our production meeting with the execs. I was proud of them because they turned in ALL their stage plots to me so that I could look over them and ask questions. It makes my job as stage manager (or SMC as they have already nicknamed me) easier. The meeting was a power struggle and I think one of the execs was making fun of me as I talked. Great. Unity? Nah, it's okay. *sarcasm*
After the meeting, I went down to Studio A and shadowed Joe as he recorded a scratch demo for Dan.
I am never afraid to ask Joe questions, so I just piled them on. He was SOOO nice to me and slowly explained things, both in the studio and at FOH. It was so nice of him. I just watched everything he did and tried to log it into my brain. THANKS JOE- you're the best!
At one point, we were messing with the phaser and as we started be silly with it, Joe turned around. There was Warren standing and staring at us with a guy. I LOVE WHEN THAT HAPPENS!!!!!! Argh. ([He scares me])
After Warren left, Joe added effects and compressed, etc. He then left and told me to practice what I saw him do.
SO I DID!
I recorded myself singing "Love Story" by Taylor Swift. My voice isn't as bad as I thought. I mean, I'm not gonna start singing in public, but it's bareable.
I screwed with the recording and tried different effects like reverb. It was fun.
And that was my day. I want to cry and I want to work hard.
Oh...and it's a blizzard outside haha.
Tomorrow? THE SHOW. Wish me good luck. I have prepared myself as much as I can.
"I SENT YOU BAD VIBES, DAN"
2.08.2011
Thank You Jason!
Today was an unusual day.
We had class about meta-cognitive skills and the lack thereof. We discussed Spinal Tap and talked about American Idol and why it is so popular. Spinal Tap is such a funny movie!
Then we had our tech class. We were supposed to do an overview of Studio A. But we had to update the ProTools. So instead we went over monitors. Marcus says they are the "hot seat" of live performances. Even though I listened to what he said, I'm still not sure I got it. I'll learn.
After class we had lunch. Because of the mess up last night, John ordered us pizza. It was yummy!
Warren announced after lunch that our lecture with the vocal coach would be cancelled and that the artists could have private lessons with her. So I had my afternoon and evening open.
...I had no clue what to do. So I downloaded some music on Itunes, read over the cable slide show Warren sent us and took a nap.
Then this evening after dinner I TRIED to practice my guitar. I practiced what Brandon taught me and looked up stuff online. I'm having a hard time.
I guess it would be good to print off the chord charts? Maybe.
I also watched Glee, which made me smile and happy. I love that show! :)
"HOLY CRAW!"
We had class about meta-cognitive skills and the lack thereof. We discussed Spinal Tap and talked about American Idol and why it is so popular. Spinal Tap is such a funny movie!
Then we had our tech class. We were supposed to do an overview of Studio A. But we had to update the ProTools. So instead we went over monitors. Marcus says they are the "hot seat" of live performances. Even though I listened to what he said, I'm still not sure I got it. I'll learn.
After class we had lunch. Because of the mess up last night, John ordered us pizza. It was yummy!
Warren announced after lunch that our lecture with the vocal coach would be cancelled and that the artists could have private lessons with her. So I had my afternoon and evening open.
...I had no clue what to do. So I downloaded some music on Itunes, read over the cable slide show Warren sent us and took a nap.
Then this evening after dinner I TRIED to practice my guitar. I practiced what Brandon taught me and looked up stuff online. I'm having a hard time.
I guess it would be good to print off the chord charts? Maybe.
I also watched Glee, which made me smile and happy. I love that show! :)
"HOLY CRAW!"
2.07.2011
Simmer down on the sarcasm?
Today made me mad.
We got to CMC for our track classes and Tom told us that instead, we would have a class together about getting gigs. It was very interesting stuff and I think I can use it if I even want to get a gig for a band or musician.
Lunch
I helped Evan get the stage ready for Hammer Time.
Hammer Time was not the usual set up. A vocal coach woman was flown in by Warren to work with especially the girls. She gave her "input" during Hammer Time.
During her critique I learned that I should've done the executive track. My brain is wired that way better than technical. I can't explain it, but it made sense to me. So...yeah...
Then as I was doing my job, it was commented that I did it wrong and BLAH.
I am always the leader. I have leadership roles. This job, listening to Warren, doing what he says, learning something new, is totally new for me. I hate following; I'm a leader.
So I have had to shut up a hundred times this semester because no one cares what I think. My mind is executive. But no one cares to hear what I have to say because I'm a tech.
Wish I would've realized that when applying.
After Hammer Time, I just hung around CMC until dinner. I SHOULD HAVE gone back to the apartment and practiced my guitar but I didn't.
Then we were supposed to have Community Dinner but it was ruined so John told us to go get something to eat before we started watching Spinal Tap. I didn't eat dinner. My bad. Oh well.
Community Time was as usual. I'm just waiting for people to break. Oh and people are being too sarcastic, to the point that people's feelings are getting hurt. Okay.
I don't know if I'm pessimistic, down in the dumps, or what but I'm frustrated. :(
I'm not myself here. This semester is a struggle. And I don't know what it is.
Hmm...
By the way, Brandon visiting was the greatest, but now I miss everyone I know...
"But it goes to 11"
We got to CMC for our track classes and Tom told us that instead, we would have a class together about getting gigs. It was very interesting stuff and I think I can use it if I even want to get a gig for a band or musician.
Lunch
I helped Evan get the stage ready for Hammer Time.
Hammer Time was not the usual set up. A vocal coach woman was flown in by Warren to work with especially the girls. She gave her "input" during Hammer Time.
During her critique I learned that I should've done the executive track. My brain is wired that way better than technical. I can't explain it, but it made sense to me. So...yeah...
Then as I was doing my job, it was commented that I did it wrong and BLAH.
I am always the leader. I have leadership roles. This job, listening to Warren, doing what he says, learning something new, is totally new for me. I hate following; I'm a leader.
So I have had to shut up a hundred times this semester because no one cares what I think. My mind is executive. But no one cares to hear what I have to say because I'm a tech.
Wish I would've realized that when applying.
After Hammer Time, I just hung around CMC until dinner. I SHOULD HAVE gone back to the apartment and practiced my guitar but I didn't.
Then we were supposed to have Community Dinner but it was ruined so John told us to go get something to eat before we started watching Spinal Tap. I didn't eat dinner. My bad. Oh well.
Community Time was as usual. I'm just waiting for people to break. Oh and people are being too sarcastic, to the point that people's feelings are getting hurt. Okay.
I don't know if I'm pessimistic, down in the dumps, or what but I'm frustrated. :(
I'm not myself here. This semester is a struggle. And I don't know what it is.
Hmm...
By the way, Brandon visiting was the greatest, but now I miss everyone I know...
"But it goes to 11"
2.06.2011
Cable Tie Candice
Today was not the way I planned but it turned out well.
Brandon came over to the apartment for lunch to make me macaroni and cheese since I can't cook. It was sweet of him.
After lunch I felt sick so we stayed around the apartment until one-ish.
Then we headed to CMC and watched TV until 2, when the techs and Warren started wiring the rest of the studio.
It took forever, I made mistakes, and Brandon helped out a lot. He seemed to enjoy watching me in my environment. :) I was the designated cable tie person today hence the title of this post ;)
After "work", Brandon and I went to the Blue Bird Cafe and listened to some music. Our seats were uncomfortable but I wanted to go because I knew Brandon would like it. He liked it. It was good music and I was happy to be there with Brandon. :) I had a moment haha.
Then we had dinner and came back to the apartment and hung with some of the girls and Tavis. It was fun. We played Last Word and just talked about our lives. These people ARE great even if I might get a little sick from all the togetherness.
I'm glad Brandon was able to come see CMC. He said he's jealous that I get to be here, around music and musicians all day. I'm pretty happy of how awesome this experience is...even if I stress and worry and complain and cry.
Tomorrow? Guitar practice with Brandon and Super Bowl Party.
"What is with you and the cable cutters?!"
Brandon came over to the apartment for lunch to make me macaroni and cheese since I can't cook. It was sweet of him.
After lunch I felt sick so we stayed around the apartment until one-ish.
Then we headed to CMC and watched TV until 2, when the techs and Warren started wiring the rest of the studio.
It took forever, I made mistakes, and Brandon helped out a lot. He seemed to enjoy watching me in my environment. :) I was the designated cable tie person today hence the title of this post ;)
After "work", Brandon and I went to the Blue Bird Cafe and listened to some music. Our seats were uncomfortable but I wanted to go because I knew Brandon would like it. He liked it. It was good music and I was happy to be there with Brandon. :) I had a moment haha.
Then we had dinner and came back to the apartment and hung with some of the girls and Tavis. It was fun. We played Last Word and just talked about our lives. These people ARE great even if I might get a little sick from all the togetherness.
I'm glad Brandon was able to come see CMC. He said he's jealous that I get to be here, around music and musicians all day. I'm pretty happy of how awesome this experience is...even if I stress and worry and complain and cry.
Tomorrow? Guitar practice with Brandon and Super Bowl Party.
"What is with you and the cable cutters?!"
2.05.2011
Candice messed up again...but she accepted it.
Today we had game tape. Warren didn't say anything about me messing up, thank goodness. I was worried.
Then the techs had a break until three when we were to meet about wiring Studio A.
I took this time to watch the MACKIE tt24 videos Marcus sent us. It was real basic stuff so I didn't really learn what I need to when I am in charge of FOH or MON.
I found out that this Thursday, I will be stage manager. Whoo!
At three we met with Warren who gave us things to do BEFORE we started on the studio.
I cleaned up all the cables Rick Elias was using for the artist class.
After we finished our designated tasks, Warren realized he needed to pick up his daughters from school, so he was leaving for the day. He told us we would continue tomorrow.
Most of the techs wanted to at least wire the four wires from the tracking room across the ceiling to the computer outside the room. So we spent two and a half hours doing that.
I made some mistakes along the way but the guys didn't kill me for it.
When we were done, we vacuumed and cleaned.
Then Brandon arrived and we went to downtown Nashville to eat dinner and explore.
Then we came back to CMC and jammed/hung with Tyler and Josh (tech).
I'm glad he's here. I've really missed him. :)
"I've missed your goofy ways, Kid."
Then the techs had a break until three when we were to meet about wiring Studio A.
I took this time to watch the MACKIE tt24 videos Marcus sent us. It was real basic stuff so I didn't really learn what I need to when I am in charge of FOH or MON.
I found out that this Thursday, I will be stage manager. Whoo!
At three we met with Warren who gave us things to do BEFORE we started on the studio.
I cleaned up all the cables Rick Elias was using for the artist class.
After we finished our designated tasks, Warren realized he needed to pick up his daughters from school, so he was leaving for the day. He told us we would continue tomorrow.
Most of the techs wanted to at least wire the four wires from the tracking room across the ceiling to the computer outside the room. So we spent two and a half hours doing that.
I made some mistakes along the way but the guys didn't kill me for it.
When we were done, we vacuumed and cleaned.
Then Brandon arrived and we went to downtown Nashville to eat dinner and explore.
Then we came back to CMC and jammed/hung with Tyler and Josh (tech).
I'm glad he's here. I've really missed him. :)
"I've missed your goofy ways, Kid."
2.03.2011
Patch Adams...also known as Stage Patch Candice (SPC)
Today was full of energy and adrenaline and laughs and stress!
The day started off with Tom giving us a lecture about his rise to the music industry. It was interesting to hear all that he has been a part of and to think what he will do in the future.
Then we had our production meeting which was interesting. It wasn't detailed enough. But whatever, we worked everything out.
Then we had line check. This took FOREVER and ran into lunch. I wasn't doing a good job patching things. We didn't get through checking inputs. The next thing I knew, people were coming back for sound check.
So I sat down, ate my lunch and pudding cup REALLY REALLY fast and then got to my place. I took notes on what patches I needed to check and make sure inputs were correct. During sound check I found out I had made some mistakes but I resolved them with the help of Marcus. It was stressful to try to remember everything. BESIDES, we were doing everything backwards since it was sound check (you want to do sound check for the first band LAST and the last band FIRST). It confused me at first but then I got it.
After sound check, Marcus, Joel, Luke and I changed some inputs and checked the line to make sure they were going through FOH and Monitors.
Then we broke for dinner. During dinner I went over my stage plots and made sure I knew what I was doing and where things went.
When I got back, I got in place for show.
The show went AMAZING! The artists were amazing as usual and they all looked beautiful/handsome. I DID make a few mistakes that Warren will probably note on tomorrow. Like when the kick mic was out of the sound hole on the kick drum. And the time when I boxed myself in onstage with Audrey when I was trying to get the mic stands offstage. And when I forgot to angle the monitor towards Karissa. :(
But other than that, it was exciting and I think I did a decent job.
After the show, I saw Grant Ebright and gave him a huge hug. I haven't seen him in years and it was good to see a familiar face. :) We talked and laughed. He told me stories about HIS semester at CMC and we filled each other in on our lives. I also saw Erin Aubrey there. They both loved the show which was a relief.
The after party was fun and I kinda got my groove on haha. It was nice to be able to relax and have fun.
...We will have to see how gametape goes tomorrow...let's see if Warren says anything about me being on stage too much. ;)
"SPC GO SPC!!!!"
The day started off with Tom giving us a lecture about his rise to the music industry. It was interesting to hear all that he has been a part of and to think what he will do in the future.
Then we had our production meeting which was interesting. It wasn't detailed enough. But whatever, we worked everything out.
Then we had line check. This took FOREVER and ran into lunch. I wasn't doing a good job patching things. We didn't get through checking inputs. The next thing I knew, people were coming back for sound check.
So I sat down, ate my lunch and pudding cup REALLY REALLY fast and then got to my place. I took notes on what patches I needed to check and make sure inputs were correct. During sound check I found out I had made some mistakes but I resolved them with the help of Marcus. It was stressful to try to remember everything. BESIDES, we were doing everything backwards since it was sound check (you want to do sound check for the first band LAST and the last band FIRST). It confused me at first but then I got it.
After sound check, Marcus, Joel, Luke and I changed some inputs and checked the line to make sure they were going through FOH and Monitors.
Then we broke for dinner. During dinner I went over my stage plots and made sure I knew what I was doing and where things went.
When I got back, I got in place for show.
The show went AMAZING! The artists were amazing as usual and they all looked beautiful/handsome. I DID make a few mistakes that Warren will probably note on tomorrow. Like when the kick mic was out of the sound hole on the kick drum. And the time when I boxed myself in onstage with Audrey when I was trying to get the mic stands offstage. And when I forgot to angle the monitor towards Karissa. :(
But other than that, it was exciting and I think I did a decent job.
After the show, I saw Grant Ebright and gave him a huge hug. I haven't seen him in years and it was good to see a familiar face. :) We talked and laughed. He told me stories about HIS semester at CMC and we filled each other in on our lives. I also saw Erin Aubrey there. They both loved the show which was a relief.
The after party was fun and I kinda got my groove on haha. It was nice to be able to relax and have fun.
...We will have to see how gametape goes tomorrow...let's see if Warren says anything about me being on stage too much. ;)
"SPC GO SPC!!!!"
2.02.2011
Lesson that must be learned...
Today was bonkers.
Like my title says, a lesson that must be learned NOW before I go on this semester is to let things go...or I will make enemies.
I need to be less stressful or I will not be tolerable to others.
The day started out with getting up early to clean the building because a music engineer from Blackbird Studios was coming over to see our building.
Then we had critical listening class. We listened to the Roots of Rock like Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis, and more. I liked listening to it all- my father taught me right!
Then we had our tech class. We were down in Studio A again where we talked about recording room acoustics and how to turn on the tracking room computer for ProTools. Then the guys went off on a geeky rant about computers and the cost of them and other stuff. I lost focus :(
Lunch
Then we had a class with Warren where EVERYONE learned about compression, gate and equalizer. The way Warren explained it, which was watered down, made sense to me. (OH BOY!) This means that Candice is an idiot.
Next we had people take their acoustic guitars up to the stage and play them to see which guitars were good or bad. Then we discussed compression, equalizer and gating on voice and drums.
Our close up photo shoot was canceled as well as our production meeting in order to do this.
FOR Candice, this means less time to go over the stage plots and less time to discuss with the producers about the show. BUT no one else was stressed about it. Great.
Then I watched Joe design the lights for two of the artists for three hours.
I wanted to yell at people, I wanted to quit.
I MUST learn to let go of stress and problems.
I must learn to listen.
I shouldn't be here. I'm not cut out for this.
Mom and Dad, don't call. If you were here, you'd agree.
This doesn't mean I won't work my butt off to understand and learn. I WILL.
It's just discouraging...but I'll get through and prove myself wrong.
RAWR!
Wish me good luck tomorrow. I'm gonna need it.
"SHUT UP! I WANT PEACE! I WANT TO HEAR MY MUSIC!"
Like my title says, a lesson that must be learned NOW before I go on this semester is to let things go...or I will make enemies.
I need to be less stressful or I will not be tolerable to others.
The day started out with getting up early to clean the building because a music engineer from Blackbird Studios was coming over to see our building.
Then we had critical listening class. We listened to the Roots of Rock like Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Elvis, and more. I liked listening to it all- my father taught me right!
Then we had our tech class. We were down in Studio A again where we talked about recording room acoustics and how to turn on the tracking room computer for ProTools. Then the guys went off on a geeky rant about computers and the cost of them and other stuff. I lost focus :(
Lunch
Then we had a class with Warren where EVERYONE learned about compression, gate and equalizer. The way Warren explained it, which was watered down, made sense to me. (OH BOY!) This means that Candice is an idiot.
Next we had people take their acoustic guitars up to the stage and play them to see which guitars were good or bad. Then we discussed compression, equalizer and gating on voice and drums.
Our close up photo shoot was canceled as well as our production meeting in order to do this.
FOR Candice, this means less time to go over the stage plots and less time to discuss with the producers about the show. BUT no one else was stressed about it. Great.
Then I watched Joe design the lights for two of the artists for three hours.
I wanted to yell at people, I wanted to quit.
I MUST learn to let go of stress and problems.
I must learn to listen.
I shouldn't be here. I'm not cut out for this.
Mom and Dad, don't call. If you were here, you'd agree.
This doesn't mean I won't work my butt off to understand and learn. I WILL.
It's just discouraging...but I'll get through and prove myself wrong.
RAWR!
Wish me good luck tomorrow. I'm gonna need it.
"SHUT UP! I WANT PEACE! I WANT TO HEAR MY MUSIC!"
2.01.2011
It was the voice of God...
Today seemed long. But it's only 9:40.
The day started with Warren discussing the movie, Amadeus, and mediocrity. I found his lecture interesting.
Then we had our tech class. We went over mic placement on a drum set and then we went down to Studio A and talked about the work that would need to be done in there.
Lunch.
Next we had class with Tom and talked about contract mistakes. I learned how many things can go wrong when an artist does not read their contract.
Then we had press release photos taken of us. Maybe some of you will be able to see it :)
After that, Warren gave us some chores to do (us techs) and then we organized the stage and tech room in preparation for a tour tomorrow morning.
While that was going on, I helped Warren and his daughter with a class project down in the photo room.
After we were finished cleaning up, Jacob and I went to Kroger. I was out of food!
Haha. The hours are counting down to my job as patchwork-er. *sigh*
Work Work Work...which is great great great.
But I am gonna go to bed haha. I'm exhausted from being on my feet all day.
I'm getting so old ;)
"Guys, she's gonna sing for us!" "Uhh...NO"
The day started with Warren discussing the movie, Amadeus, and mediocrity. I found his lecture interesting.
Then we had our tech class. We went over mic placement on a drum set and then we went down to Studio A and talked about the work that would need to be done in there.
Lunch.
Next we had class with Tom and talked about contract mistakes. I learned how many things can go wrong when an artist does not read their contract.
Then we had press release photos taken of us. Maybe some of you will be able to see it :)
After that, Warren gave us some chores to do (us techs) and then we organized the stage and tech room in preparation for a tour tomorrow morning.
While that was going on, I helped Warren and his daughter with a class project down in the photo room.
After we were finished cleaning up, Jacob and I went to Kroger. I was out of food!
Haha. The hours are counting down to my job as patchwork-er. *sigh*
Work Work Work...which is great great great.
But I am gonna go to bed haha. I'm exhausted from being on my feet all day.
I'm getting so old ;)
"Guys, she's gonna sing for us!" "Uhh...NO"
*SMACK*
Today I felt like I was in the game.
We had our track class which we learned more about the FOH (Front of House). I took notes this time so that I wouldn't forget stuff and so that I could go over it later for review. I found out that for Thursday's show, I will be doing patchwork. I'm terrified but looking forward to helping out.
Us techs got ready for Hammer Time and broke for lunch.
Hammer Time was at 1 and I took notes on what patchwork would be needed for Thursday. I gave my input on stage plot and other things as well during this time. This show looks like it is going to be as good as last Thursday's show.
After Hammer Time, I rerecorded one of Dan's songs since the first time I did it, it was too soft. I learned more as we redid it and Dan was being patient with me...and laughing at me :) But I did it correctly this time!
After that, I watched some TV with Tavis until Community Dinner. We had Community Time after that which was...interesting.
After that we watched Amadeus for class discussion tomorrow morning. We watched the Director's Cut which was 3 hours. But I loved it and thought that more of the artist's should have liked it as well since it was a movie about MUSIC. I don't think people were happy to watch it. THEIR LOSS!!!!!
I'm in a mood to smack people or yell. I was getting pretty sarcastic this evening. :(
Gotta work on that...
By the way...I had a prayer request about Gma Swanson. I miss her a lot after talking about her health. I started crying. Of course people who don't know me are surrounded by me and don't comfort me.
...Yeah guys. We definitely are doing a good job at getting to know each other (too sarcastic?).
...If it helps my case, I wasn't the only one crying...and they weren't comforted.
Anyway, tomorrow is press conference.
"WHY'S THE SCREEN SO DARK?"
We had our track class which we learned more about the FOH (Front of House). I took notes this time so that I wouldn't forget stuff and so that I could go over it later for review. I found out that for Thursday's show, I will be doing patchwork. I'm terrified but looking forward to helping out.
Us techs got ready for Hammer Time and broke for lunch.
Hammer Time was at 1 and I took notes on what patchwork would be needed for Thursday. I gave my input on stage plot and other things as well during this time. This show looks like it is going to be as good as last Thursday's show.
After Hammer Time, I rerecorded one of Dan's songs since the first time I did it, it was too soft. I learned more as we redid it and Dan was being patient with me...and laughing at me :) But I did it correctly this time!
After that, I watched some TV with Tavis until Community Dinner. We had Community Time after that which was...interesting.
After that we watched Amadeus for class discussion tomorrow morning. We watched the Director's Cut which was 3 hours. But I loved it and thought that more of the artist's should have liked it as well since it was a movie about MUSIC. I don't think people were happy to watch it. THEIR LOSS!!!!!
I'm in a mood to smack people or yell. I was getting pretty sarcastic this evening. :(
Gotta work on that...
By the way...I had a prayer request about Gma Swanson. I miss her a lot after talking about her health. I started crying. Of course people who don't know me are surrounded by me and don't comfort me.
...Yeah guys. We definitely are doing a good job at getting to know each other (too sarcastic?).
...If it helps my case, I wasn't the only one crying...and they weren't comforted.
Anyway, tomorrow is press conference.
"WHY'S THE SCREEN SO DARK?"
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