The last few days have been busy.
We've had class, meetings, recording sessions, rehearsals, and Liza Day perform.
Today we are getting ready for our tour lineup performance. We will treat it like another CMC Live.
Sorry I've been so busy...but I've been up late and I'm tired.
I'll report soon.
~Candice
3.07.2011
Oh Joyous Day!
Today was long and it is not over until 4 am tomorrow morning.
We had a listen to all our masters. Dan's sounded terrible. There was too much low end and it just didn't sound the way it did in studio. I felt like crap when they were commenting on it.
AnnaMarie's was interesting. The profs didn't like the groove and it was hard to watch her sink into her chair.
:(
After that we went down to the studio with Warren. He was going to pick one of the masters to remix...............Dan asked him to remix his.
Which was fine, because I know it was poor quality. But still, it burned a little.
*sigh*
Warren fixed it, made it sound brighter...and better. I learned a few things from watching him do it.
But...it was in front of everyone. Self-esteem challenge.
Then we had a lunch break and then Hammer Time for the "audition" for Tour.
I did monitors, which went alright. There were a few times the artists couldn't hear themselves and I didn't know.
After that, we had free time, so I took the drums back downstairs to the tracking room and then practiced my guitar with the help of Luke, one of the artists.
Joe Casey helped too haha with my B chord. :)
Anyways, then we had community dinner and community meeting.
I'm back at the apartment taking a breather until my 1-4 am with Dan tonight.
Oh and the Tour got changed to more of a headliner show. Many people are happy or disappointed. :(
So yeah, I'm exhausted and not ready to record. But I'll be ready at one.
Prayers that I get sleep this week? Thank you.
"You're doing a good job"
We had a listen to all our masters. Dan's sounded terrible. There was too much low end and it just didn't sound the way it did in studio. I felt like crap when they were commenting on it.
AnnaMarie's was interesting. The profs didn't like the groove and it was hard to watch her sink into her chair.
:(
After that we went down to the studio with Warren. He was going to pick one of the masters to remix...............Dan asked him to remix his.
Which was fine, because I know it was poor quality. But still, it burned a little.
*sigh*
Warren fixed it, made it sound brighter...and better. I learned a few things from watching him do it.
But...it was in front of everyone. Self-esteem challenge.
Then we had a lunch break and then Hammer Time for the "audition" for Tour.
I did monitors, which went alright. There were a few times the artists couldn't hear themselves and I didn't know.
After that, we had free time, so I took the drums back downstairs to the tracking room and then practiced my guitar with the help of Luke, one of the artists.
Joe Casey helped too haha with my B chord. :)
Anyways, then we had community dinner and community meeting.
I'm back at the apartment taking a breather until my 1-4 am with Dan tonight.
Oh and the Tour got changed to more of a headliner show. Many people are happy or disappointed. :(
So yeah, I'm exhausted and not ready to record. But I'll be ready at one.
Prayers that I get sleep this week? Thank you.
"You're doing a good job"
3.05.2011
Sleeping in Random Places
Today was looooong but almost over.
I got up for my recording session at 8am.
Jason left enough things to edit and mix for me. We edited for two hours.
Then I took a three hour nap on the couch in the student lounge. It was nice!
Then I had Dan's recording session from 1-4pm. It was long but we basically got everything done.
...We will have to see what happens when the profs listen to it on Monday.
I am exhausted and sore from not sleeping.
But I plan to be lazy tomorrow to make up for my busy week and my busy week that is coming up.
"Is that Candice sleeping on the couch?"
I got up for my recording session at 8am.
Jason left enough things to edit and mix for me. We edited for two hours.
Then I took a three hour nap on the couch in the student lounge. It was nice!
Then I had Dan's recording session from 1-4pm. It was long but we basically got everything done.
...We will have to see what happens when the profs listen to it on Monday.
I am exhausted and sore from not sleeping.
But I plan to be lazy tomorrow to make up for my busy week and my busy week that is coming up.
"Is that Candice sleeping on the couch?"
3.04.2011
Exhausted and Smelled Bad
Last night was AMAZING.
The show went wonderful. I was stressing and shaking while it was going on but I thought it went well.
Marcus was the angel sent from above, and he sat with me the whole show. Thanks Marcus.
I only missed a few things and it wasn't too noticeable.
Then we had the bonfire which was fun. After everyone left, Maxine and I danced our hearts out to Britney Spears.
I then had late night recording with Dan. It went well, I thought.
I was reaalllyy tired but we got everything we wanted done.
Then I took a 3 hr nap and got up for AnnaMarie's recording.
I WAS DEAD. SO DEAD. I felt sick and weak but I aided Jason with the recording.
I'm glad he took initiative because I was in no state to be the lead engineer. That ran until class this morning.
Then we had a 20 minute showcase by Mike Mardsen, an alum from Semester 7. I really liked his music and lyrics.
Then we had game tape....
.......
.......
and I was complimented more than insulted!!!!!!
Warren thought I did a really good job. He kept saying it without addressing me.
I sorta think he thought Marcus was more hands on than he really was...
After game tape we did lottery for late night slots and both my artists got slots... so yayyyy more exhaustion.
Then Warren had the techs do some chores.
Then I TRIED to take a nap before AnnaMarie's recording session, but it didn't happen.
AnnaMarie's recording session went well. I was more hands on with this session because Jason was busy with tour details.
I thought I stood my ground :)
Whooooo.
I'm gonna wait to go to bed until later because it will continue to make my sleeping schedule wack if I take a nap now.
So I'm going to hang with some of the guys at the CMC and THEN got to bed.
Did I mention I have to be in the recording studio for AnnaMarie tomorrow morning at 8 am? Yes.
And it will only get busier.
:P
"YOU GO GIRL!"
The show went wonderful. I was stressing and shaking while it was going on but I thought it went well.
Marcus was the angel sent from above, and he sat with me the whole show. Thanks Marcus.
I only missed a few things and it wasn't too noticeable.
Then we had the bonfire which was fun. After everyone left, Maxine and I danced our hearts out to Britney Spears.
I then had late night recording with Dan. It went well, I thought.
I was reaalllyy tired but we got everything we wanted done.
Then I took a 3 hr nap and got up for AnnaMarie's recording.
I WAS DEAD. SO DEAD. I felt sick and weak but I aided Jason with the recording.
I'm glad he took initiative because I was in no state to be the lead engineer. That ran until class this morning.
Then we had a 20 minute showcase by Mike Mardsen, an alum from Semester 7. I really liked his music and lyrics.
Then we had game tape....
.......
.......
and I was complimented more than insulted!!!!!!
Warren thought I did a really good job. He kept saying it without addressing me.
I sorta think he thought Marcus was more hands on than he really was...
After game tape we did lottery for late night slots and both my artists got slots... so yayyyy more exhaustion.
Then Warren had the techs do some chores.
Then I TRIED to take a nap before AnnaMarie's recording session, but it didn't happen.
AnnaMarie's recording session went well. I was more hands on with this session because Jason was busy with tour details.
I thought I stood my ground :)
Whooooo.
I'm gonna wait to go to bed until later because it will continue to make my sleeping schedule wack if I take a nap now.
So I'm going to hang with some of the guys at the CMC and THEN got to bed.
Did I mention I have to be in the recording studio for AnnaMarie tomorrow morning at 8 am? Yes.
And it will only get busier.
:P
"YOU GO GIRL!"
3.03.2011
SMC!
Today went really well. I had fun and learned a lot.
We first had critical listening with Tom. We listened to Jimi Hendrix and Anne and Nancy.
Then we had line check which went well, I thought. It didn't take too long and we were able to eat lunch.
Sound check started shaky, as it always does, but I was on top of my game.
Marcus sat with me and helped me understand the console. It was SO nice of him and helped me relax a lot. :)
He explained things to a tee and I asked questions and he answered. I LOVED IT!
Then we had a meeting about tour.
...I will probably be the Stage Manager! I'm excited to be in charge of things. More of an exec job, which is what I've wanted. I'm looking forward to the challenge.
Tour should be fun! We may be doing TWO Ohio dates! :) YAAAY!
Tonight we have the show. HOPEFULLY nothing will go badly.
Afterwards we have a bonfire after party.
I then have Dan's late night recording until 4.
Then up at 8 for AnnaMarie's recording.
...I will be sleeping at the CMC this evening/ tomorrow morning. :P
I'm enjoying this semester more now that I am focusing on having fun and relaxing. I'm being goofy.
I will fill you in with how show went tomorrow.
"You assumed it was the young and inexperienced one..." ;)
We first had critical listening with Tom. We listened to Jimi Hendrix and Anne and Nancy.
Then we had line check which went well, I thought. It didn't take too long and we were able to eat lunch.
Sound check started shaky, as it always does, but I was on top of my game.
Marcus sat with me and helped me understand the console. It was SO nice of him and helped me relax a lot. :)
He explained things to a tee and I asked questions and he answered. I LOVED IT!
Then we had a meeting about tour.
...I will probably be the Stage Manager! I'm excited to be in charge of things. More of an exec job, which is what I've wanted. I'm looking forward to the challenge.
Tour should be fun! We may be doing TWO Ohio dates! :) YAAAY!
Tonight we have the show. HOPEFULLY nothing will go badly.
Afterwards we have a bonfire after party.
I then have Dan's late night recording until 4.
Then up at 8 for AnnaMarie's recording.
...I will be sleeping at the CMC this evening/ tomorrow morning. :P
I'm enjoying this semester more now that I am focusing on having fun and relaxing. I'm being goofy.
I will fill you in with how show went tomorrow.
"You assumed it was the young and inexperienced one..." ;)
Going crazy!
Today was a day. I tried not to be too stressed.
Warren went over mixing basics with all of us in the morning and then our tech track continued to talk about it.
Lunch and Production meeting. The meeting went really well, which made me happy.
Then we had Hammer Time and I had my first crack of FOH console.
After Hammer Time we discussed the Tour Itinerary. We will be going to Ohio the 27th! :) Malone.
I'm excited.
After that Joe and I went over FOH console and I read up on the manual.
Then I had Dan's rehearsal.
Tomorrow will be insane and stressful but I will get through it...hopefully.
:P
Rawr.
Goodnight. I'm tired.
"HEY C-MONEY!"
Warren went over mixing basics with all of us in the morning and then our tech track continued to talk about it.
Lunch and Production meeting. The meeting went really well, which made me happy.
Then we had Hammer Time and I had my first crack of FOH console.
After Hammer Time we discussed the Tour Itinerary. We will be going to Ohio the 27th! :) Malone.
I'm excited.
After that Joe and I went over FOH console and I read up on the manual.
Then I had Dan's rehearsal.
Tomorrow will be insane and stressful but I will get through it...hopefully.
:P
Rawr.
Goodnight. I'm tired.
"HEY C-MONEY!"
3.01.2011
My eyes won't stay open
The retreat went really well. Gatlinburg is exactly how I remember it. We hung around the cabin and hung around the strip. It was EXCELLENT to stare into space and take naps.
It was awesome to hang with my classmates away from working with them. I got to know a lot of them better. :)
Hammer Time was cancelled for today and was moved to tomorrow.
..so when we got back I took a shower and SLEPT. It felt great. I LOVE being cold and sleeping.
Then our apartment had a community dinner together. It was nice to hang out as a group.
Then Kylie, Karissa, Whitney, Meredith, and I sat and talked for an hour or so.
Next I had rehearsal with Dan. It went pretty well under the circumstances that they had not practiced since Saturday.
I have a feeling tomorrow will be stressful but I hope to not stress out.
The retreat taught me that when I'm NOT stressed, I'm more fun to be around and more myself. I WANT THAT.
Wish me good luck!
"I forgot how much I miss Boy Meets World."
It was awesome to hang with my classmates away from working with them. I got to know a lot of them better. :)
Hammer Time was cancelled for today and was moved to tomorrow.
..so when we got back I took a shower and SLEPT. It felt great. I LOVE being cold and sleeping.
Then our apartment had a community dinner together. It was nice to hang out as a group.
Then Kylie, Karissa, Whitney, Meredith, and I sat and talked for an hour or so.
Next I had rehearsal with Dan. It went pretty well under the circumstances that they had not practiced since Saturday.
I have a feeling tomorrow will be stressful but I hope to not stress out.
The retreat taught me that when I'm NOT stressed, I'm more fun to be around and more myself. I WANT THAT.
Wish me good luck!
"I forgot how much I miss Boy Meets World."
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