I recorded 28 CDs in 18 Days

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Hi All: 5 minutes ago, I finished my 28th Cd in the past 18 days. I am taking part in the RPM Challenge, which challenges you to record a complete cd in the month of Feb. I challenged myself to do 28. It sure was fun and I learned a lot about recording. I have had a head cold for all but 3 days of the month. It is a low grade thing, but it tires you out after working all day and then going in the studio for 3-5 hours afterwards and 10-12 hours on the weekends. So, I am stopping here, or I will never stop!

What motivated me through this at such a breakneck pace was this- Follow your heart, not your head. I think I am the only one to record so many cds in such a short time. That is a nice feeling unto itself. Life is short and my musical journey has been a great one. Trying to connect that to the music business has been a real drag. This thing I just did made me feel good about things in that area for some reason.

A lot of press has been generated over this. The press is nice, but not all that exciting to me. What is exciting is I am getting gigs again through it. I haven't played a gig since the early summer. I am taking the 28 cds in tomorrow and take pictures with the students in my special education class holding them all. They drew the covers for each cd. I will post some tomorrow. Now all I have to do is pack them up and send them to the RPM Headquaters up in New Hampshire, and have a party on the 28th at our house to celebrate. Johnny Roy and Sean Carney may make it. Andy Carlson, a world reknowned bluegrass fiddle player will be there, and so will some local musicians I groove with. Of course I am going to record it! Thanks everyone who gave me a note, thought, or cheer, during this. Walter

samples of the cds- I spent no more than 2 minutes mixing each song.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=157137
 
Sir, not my style but I admire what you did. Fuck, I've been recording my band's CD for more than a year.

BTW, you music sound great, I think you did a great job in spite of the little time you got to mix your tracks.

Have you planned to release 28 CD box set? :D
 
killthepixelnow said:
Sir, not my style but I admire what you did. Fuck, I've been recording my band's CD for more than a year.

BTW, you music sound great, I think you did a great job in spite of the little time you got to mix your tracks.

Have you planned to release 28 CD box set? :D
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thanks! I know lots of guys that spend a year or more on recording a record. I think if songs weren't constantly demanding to come out, I too would be in that boat. I love to record and tinker with it, but that backlogs me exponentionally in no time. So, I have created simple templates for each set up I record with and try to capture the live sound. My songs are everything to me for time I am singing them, and then they are gone forever, much like lifes moments. Good luck with your cd! I am having a house party on the 28th to celebrate and will give out a "greatest hits of the 28 days" cd to everyone there. Walter
 
I saw the thread title, and I thought for sure it was Jordan D :D -- actually, that rate might be a little aggressive even for him!

That's kick ass you've been able to knock out so much work product in so little time. I'm jealous.

Wait a minute, you don't have to worry about your bass player getting drunk and wandering off (or if it happens, the rest of the band isn't standing around waiting for him) :D But seriously - - the one-man-band thing, except for being essentially unachievable for most folks, must really enable some efficient tracking, once you get the placement and isolation right.
 
Walter, congratulation on recording all those many, on following yer heart, and on getting joy and some sense of purpose out of it.

:)

Also the bushman video is super cool. Very impressive. Also complete sounding.
 
thanks guys! I am self taught on the recording thing. I still dream of meeting someone who really knows there stuff and I can learn more. There is a cool studio here but I can't handle loud music. I play at talking level. The problem I had with the 1 man band setup is bleeding. I use a thd hotplate on the guitar amp and it is so quiet that mic picks up the ride and my vocals pretty good. I built those funky isolation things out of some foam insulation, therma rest mats, and blankets laying around the house. They cut down on the bleeding to just a bit, which is fine. The other problem is eq'ing the harp/vocal mic. If I really get the harp sounding good (cut highs) I lose the vocal sheen, and if I get the vocals sounding good, the harp is too shrill. I am wanting to get a U87 mic for the vocals/harp channel. I am currently using a C414 or a Beyerdynamic M500 ribbon. Overall I am getting better at it all and that feels good. Walter
 
i probaly listened to more of the sogns than anyone right now! i recorded 11 albums last year, but all different genres and styles. all of your songs sound the same(but its a nice sound), which might even be more impressive! i like "lost puppy dog" the best :)
 
JordanD said:
i probaly listened to more of the sogns than anyone right now! i recorded 11 albums last year, but all different genres and styles. all of your songs sound the same(but its a nice sound), which might even be more impressive! i like "lost puppy dog" the best :)
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thanks JordanD for listneing! I don't know enough to make things sound different. I am still tickled to death by the simple beats I know. The lost puppy dog song made me cry while I sang it. I grew up loving guys like chuck berry and jimmy reed. They based their whole career on one beat sped up or slowed down. I guess we naturally gravitate towards the teachers that are born of our same nature. Walter
 
Walter Tore said:
thanks JordanD for listneing! I don't know enough to make things sound different. I am still tickled to death by the simple beats I know. The lost puppy dog song made me cry while I sang it. I grew up loving guys like chuck berry and jimmy reed. They based their whole career on one beat sped up or slowed down. I guess we naturally gravitate towards the teachers that are born of our same nature. Walter
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yes, you can really tell that sound is born into your blood, it sounds so natural and free for you, which im sure is how you were able to just churn them out like breathing air! the playing and performances are all good :)
 
this right here inspires us lazy artists to pick it up and work. you changed my weekend. its not that i haven't been recording, but let's say i've wasted valuable time doing other stuff like playing video games, watching tv and stuff that's not really productive. gonna get back to recording the last two songs that i need to record for my demo.

anyways, as far as your music goes, it's definitely not my style but you definitely gained my respect - not for your music alone but as an artist. songs are class and the process makes them and you that more unique and special. keep it up and going, you're one of the last few true musicians/artist that live for and love what they do.
 
It is very moving to hear such responses from fellow musicians! Thank you very much. Walter
 
Congratulations Walter!!

Super job, and i've always been a big fan.

JasonBird
 
Totally enjoyed watching your Bushman video, Walter.
Love to hear and watch you play the blues and that wicked harmonica. Congratulations on your win!

Joe :):):):)
 
thanks jason and joeym! Again I am touched by all this support. Before the net came around, I was pretty isolated musically most of the time, so after 35 years of that, these days are very special.

The Wire Magazine, that sponsors the RPM Challenge, interviewed me. Here is a link if anyone is intersted. Matt did a good job IMO. The recording itch is back. I am warming up the tubes as I type and will be doing more cds. I have to Feb 28th to keep sending them in. Walter
http://www.wirenh.com/Music/Music_-...ist_you%92ve_never_heard_of_200902193420.html
 
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