Gary Melvin


Guitarist : Singer : Songwriter — I aspire to inspire


Recording a New Album — Part 7.5

A lot has happened since Part 7, so here’s what’s transpired since I updated you last: Shortly after recording background vocals, Chris Hobson wrapped up the remaining keyboard tracks with some help from another talented player, Rob Whitlock. Also, percussion parts were added by Michael Harris, some violin by Anna Roberts, and the final horn [...]

Recording a New Album — Part 7: Bgv’s

The Real Meaning of Mother’s Day

Last night I attended a lecture by Marianne Williamson, who began by enlightening us about the origins of Mother’s Day here in America. While most of us (including myself) may have always thought that it’s just about honoring our mothers, sending them flowers and spending time with them, the truth is much more profound. **this [...]

I spent the day throwing musical paint at the wall…

I love this stage of recording an album. The meat and potatoes are done and the songs start to really take shape. This is when you look for those tiny little additions that make all the difference in the world. The best part is, anything goes. There are no wrong ideas, no stupid choices… only [...]

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