Say the Words

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For Alex

Wurlitzer comes first then Yamaha.

Comparing the Wurlitzer Upright (1960s maybe?) in my classroom with the Yamaha Grand in our Auditorium. 

Recorded with a pair of Rode Nt5s into a Behringer (haha) iStudio. 

I prefer the Wurlitzer.

Piano Comparison (Wurlitzer Upright vs Yamaha Grand)

Tape Delay

Sm57 and sm58 as a stereo pair on upright piano. Worked fine. 
No EQ, just compression/limiting.

Dynamic mic piano test Nov 2015

MXL 603s spaced pair into Mbox (1st generation).
HPF at 100hz
5db EQ cuts at 1k, 3.5k, 7.5k
Small amount of limiting

Improv on Steinway Grand

Comparing mic's on acoustic guitar. Isk Pearl/Cad m179/mxl 603s. All usable, although top end on mxl isn't beautiful and low end on m179 seems a bit boomy. Of course confirmation bias plays in as the pearl is new... 0:00 is pearl, 0:25 is m179, 0:49 is 603s.

All tracked simultaneously through focusrite saffire pro 40.

Comparing microphones on acoustic guitar

iSK Pearl + BDM-1 on drum set

Isk Pearl Piano sample

iSK Jam August 19

Marc Neibauer (formerly “Eat Your Birthday Cake”) writes pop songs dressed up as indie rock. An intimate and delicate voice cuts through swirling guitars and visceral drums, immediately drawing you in. “Playtime” is both alluring and immediately likable, yet like most of Neibauer’s songs, a simple melody hides lush harmonic and lyrical content. Substantial and relatable themes about growing up permeate throughout his tunes, “Playtime” is no exception. It’s to hard trace Neibauer’s direct influences, but fans of Grandaddy, Pavement, and Sonic Youth will no doubt enjoy next month’s debut LP, “Don’t Fall Apart”.

Contact: music.neibauer@gmail.com


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