“1960s Songwriter Demo” Album

[lonewhitefly]

Been forever, but I’ve just finished up my first set of recordings in a few years.

The album is a minimalist exercise called Dandelions and is slated for release on cassette and download June 29:

Dandelions, by Donny Lang

14 track album

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This is an all analog recording, cut on a mid-‘60s Ampex 602 suitcase recorder, NOS Scotch tape, and a Shure Vocal Master.

The first promo clip is out now:



Let me know what you think!

-Donny

 

[famous beagle]

Great stuff! I really love the tone of the acoustic. What mic did you use? What kind of guitar?

The Shure Vocal Master ... is that the old PA head?

Thanks for sharing!

 

[lonewhitefly]

Thanks Beagle-

I used a few different guitars and mics for the record as it was experimental- for this one, it was a ‘67 Guild D44 and an old AKG D202 mic.

Guitar and vocal were miked together w/ the AKG. Yep, the Shure Vocal Master PA/mixer. It’s a real sleeper and has great spring reverb, probably the best I’ve heard. I used the EQ on it too.

 

[lonewhitefly]

Here’s another clip:

 

[famous beagle]

Nice! I like this one, too. Interesting key changes and form.

I assume the Ampex 602 is a mono recorder, so these are all live performances with no overdubs, yes?

 

[lonewhitefly]

Mono indeed, and yes it was recorded live w/ just guitar/vocal. And THANKS

 

[jpmorris]

Oh, nice! I was going to ask what you were doing for reverb, but it looks like the Shure Vocal Master has a spring reverb in it.

 

[lonewhitefly]

Thanks, JP- yep it's actually I think my favorite reverb I've ever used. Highly recommend the Vocal Master.

 

[Papanate]

Been forever, but I’ve just finished up my first set of recordings in a few years.

The album is a minimalist exercise called Dandelions and is slated for release on cassette and download June 29:

Dandelions, by Donny Lang

14 track album

magichero.bandcamp.com

This is an all analog recording, cut on a mid-‘60s Ampex 602 suitcase recorder, NOS Scotch tape, and a Shure Vocal Master.

The first promo clip is out now:



Let me know what you think!

-Donny

You can't tell it was done with a Shure VocalMaster. Guitars got a nice full sound - and vocals are captured - although it sounds like a first take

 

[lonewhitefly]

Thanks for listening

 

[lonewhitefly]

Cassettes now available-

Donny Lang - Dandelions (cassette)

It’s 1968. Cold humid air in the window. A candle glowing. A time that will quickly pass. From a castle by the lake in Oakland, California- a thin...

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