Nate Morton

[drnknmstr]

Hey Janek,

I was talking to Nate Morton and he said he did a session with you recently. I love that guy, one of my favorite drummers ever. It was a country thing right? Is there a certain approach you have to playing in that genre?

[janekbass]

Yeah, it was a country/Pop thing. was so much fun. Nate was really grooving, and the band were just exceptional. I think my approach to this record date was the same as any other, especially ones involving songs. I played the part I though was needed for the songs the artist was singing. Very simple, melodic, and tight with the drums. Nate is becoming one of my favorite guys to listen to and to play with, and although we haven't done much playing together, I hope this is the beginning of many years playing together. I also ended up playing wurlitzer on the date too which was really fun. I laid down some parts at the same time as the B3 player was overdubbing.

The general vibe of the session was great too which really helps the approach to the music. I think that's the great thing about Nate is that he's super easy to work with , that's why I recommended him for the date. He learned all the music ahead of time, and nailed every single take. Can't ask for more than that.

easy,

Janek

[drnknmstr]

Yeah, Nate is so great in every way. You know, he did a session for one of my bands once, and didn't get a chance to listen to the track at all until a few minutes before recording. He got a pencil, listened once, made some notes, then nailed it on the first take. And it wasn't a super easy tune, in my opinion.

And sort of a gear question (I know how annoying they can be), but for a pop session, do you find yourself still using your Fodera often? Or do you find yourself needing to stick with something more Fender-like? I'm only asking because I don't think I generally hear a Fodera in more rock/pop stuff and wonder how it fits in the mix.