Acoustic Drive Magazine - Issue #1 | Page 9

oustic , folky , jazz-grass , angy , sweet and sultry .”

-Brook

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What was the experience like recording it in the studio ?
Caleb : Definitely a good experience until Chad and I got sick . I ’ m not sure but I think it had something to do with us sharing the “ honeymoon suite .” When we go back there , Chad and I will not be sharing that room .

Q .

How did that experience differ from recording with Acoustic Drive ?
Caleb : I think the main difference is the environment . There you feel like everything you do is under a magnifying glass and is open for criticism ( which is good in some cases ) where as recording with Acoustic Drive you can relax and be yourself – which is definitely a good vibe .
Sally : When we first went to record with ADR we weren ’ t sure what to expect . However , the experience was unlike any other times any of the band members had experienced . It was laid back and FUN . A lot like a live recording , Jon ’ s tracks have no auto-tuning or rhythm alterations . It ’ s raw and genuine . The first song we recorded was called Dive . The song came easy to lay down and made us all want to jump at the next chance to record with ADR !
Madalyn : It was very relaxing , and it ’ s more like fun , gather-round , bonding time while other recording places are more like working . Acoustic Drive has great music quality !

Q .

Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration ?
Sally : Song writing inspiration comes from daily life experiences . Songs can be written about a personal experience or maybe from “ an outsider looking in ” type of approach . We try to make all of our songs vary which is a lot easier when you have 6 people involved in the writing process versus only one . Most of our song writings are not planned . We simply eat supper and then start spontaneously jamming . Usually one person will have either words or a melody that they have been working on and kinda throw it out .
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