IT’S ALL ABOUT THE... TIMING!
When I’m asked, "What’s the most common challenge you face in the studio?" I usually respond within less than two seconds – usually depending on whether or not I have a mouth full of coffee – "Timing!" This usually prompts the response, "You mean finding time to record?"
Well, yes, but no – I mean getting people to play in time!
I couldn’t say how many times I’ve sat in the control room and listened to a solo performer, someone overdubbing, or an entire band and thought, "This is fantastic – great song, great tones, great ideas and parts... I wouldn’t change a thing... If only it was in time!"
And thus, it begins... No, I can’t simply sit back and watch this all go down, enjoying the grooves, the lock, the sure-footed tightness, the seamless joining of musicians working as one entity – in the pocket with the zip done up!
No! Now
