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Discussion in 'Recordings [DB]' started by Kevin Hsieh, Jul 19, 2009.

  1. Jul 19, 2009 #1
    Kevin Hsieh

    Kevin Hsieh

    Jun 2, 2007
    New York City
    This is my second time working with this engineer and he managed to perfectly capture the bass sound I've been hearing in my head.

    www.myspace.com/kshaybass

    Question and Answer
    Triplin' Awhile

    the two other tracks were from the first session with the same engineer
     
  2. Jul 19, 2009 #2
    Marcus Johnson

    Marcus Johnson

    Nov 28, 2001
    Maui
    Those are killer... I checked 'em out in the gut thread. Sounds fantastic. Great to have an engineer that gets it.
     
  3. Jul 20, 2009 #3
    Michael Glynn

    Michael Glynn

    Feb 25, 2004
    Seattle
    Sounds great man. Really beautiful sound. Great time feel and soloing too.

    Any idea what the engineer did this time to get the sound right?
     
  4. Jul 20, 2009 #4
    Ed Fuqua

    Ed Fuqua

    Dec 13, 1999
    Columbia SC
    Chuck Sher publishes my book, WALKING BASSICS:The Fundamentals of Jazz Bass Playing.
    And where did you record, who was the engineer?
     
  5. Jul 20, 2009 #5
    TroyK

    TroyK Moderator Staff Member

    Mar 14, 2003
    Seattle, WA
    Nice, Kevin. Fantastic sound.
     
  6. Jul 20, 2009 #6
    Kevin Hsieh

    Kevin Hsieh

    Jun 2, 2007
    New York City
    Both sessions off of my Myspace were recorded in one room. The engineer brings a mobile unit, places a couple mics on the piano and one for bass and drums. He likes taking direct from the pickup as well. Last time, the drums were triggering a compressor that he had placed on the mic, hence me getting a more ampy sound. This time, I specified that I wanted a more natural sound, so he brought a mic shield that kept the drums from bleeding in too much from the mic. This helped get a very clear and natural sound with the mic. The engineer also took a direct sound from the Full Circle, running it through a preamp (Universal Audio Solo 610) and mixed that in.

    Hey Ed, we recorded at Don Sickler's rehearsal studio. The engineer was Robin Lai, he brings his own gear as long as you pay for his taxi fare. He has great mics and really portable equpiment. PM me if you ever need a guy with a mobile rig, this man has great ears!
     
  7. Jul 20, 2009 #7
    Ed Fuqua

    Ed Fuqua

    Dec 13, 1999
    Columbia SC
    Chuck Sher publishes my book, WALKING BASSICS:The Fundamentals of Jazz Bass Playing.
    I concur, sounds freaking great man. I'm totally going to kill you next time I see you :D
     
  8. Jul 20, 2009 #8
    Kevin Hsieh

    Kevin Hsieh

    Jun 2, 2007
    New York City
    Ed, I still owe you a beer. Maybe at Birdland? Kill me after i repay my debts
     
  9. Jul 20, 2009 #9
    Ed Fuqua

    Ed Fuqua

    Dec 13, 1999
    Columbia SC
    Chuck Sher publishes my book, WALKING BASSICS:The Fundamentals of Jazz Bass Playing.
    mmmmm, beer....
     
  10. Jul 20, 2009 #10
    Marc Piane

    Marc Piane

    Jun 14, 2004
    Chicago
    Nice
     
  11. Jul 23, 2009 #11
    Wilbyman

    Wilbyman

    Sep 10, 2003
    Parkersburg, WV
    Very nice. The sound is great and you have a great Larry Grenadier vibe on Question and Answer.
     
  12. Jul 24, 2009 #12
    Treyzer

    Treyzer

    Jul 8, 2008
    Somersett, Nevada
    Kevin,

    What a great sound and your playing is becoming so much stronger and expressive. Wow....That was really enjoyable. Thanks for sharing!
     
  13. Jul 24, 2009 #13
    Ed Fuqua

    Ed Fuqua

    Dec 13, 1999
    Columbia SC
    Chuck Sher publishes my book, WALKING BASSICS:The Fundamentals of Jazz Bass Playing.
    I'm collecting money to have him whacked, if you want in....

    Seriously, he's a lotta fun to listen to...
     
  14. Jul 24, 2009 #14
    Johnny L

    Johnny L

    Feb 14, 2002
    New Jersey
    I've been listening to your recordings several times to get inspired, Kevin.

    Thanks for sharing, man! :bassist:
     
  15. Jul 25, 2009 #15
    Kevin Hsieh

    Kevin Hsieh

    Jun 2, 2007
    New York City
    thanks guys! glad you enjoy it. these two tracks will be the first two on the disc I send out to the Monk Institute for the Bass Competition. Wish me luck!