Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Acoustic Recording of Don't Call Us Sweethearts


http://filebox.vt.edu/users/dsilb37/Rocking%20Horse.mp3
I.


Ensemble and/or Artist Information:

A. Ammar Malik and Lindsay Stoval
B. Fairfax Virginia
C. Folk/Pop/Indie
D. Vocals – Ammar and Lindsay, Guitar, Cajon, Tamborine - Ammar
E. See Attched
F. They both have recording experience, Ammar has recorded in the Virginia Tech Facility many times

II. Project Information and Expectations:

A. 2 Songs
B. Studio
C. style, instrumentation, and length for each work to be recorded:
First song is called "I is" this is an amazing and simple song that we are thinking about just having piano and vocals on OR guitar and vocals on

The Second song is called Dinosaur. This song is an upbeat song, the verse is in 7/8 and the chorus is in 4/4, this will have guitar, cajon, male and femal vocals, tambourine, and possibly acoustic bass
D. ensemble/artists preferred style of recording for each work to be recorded: We will be doing it in section, each part recorded separately at different times
E. your expectations for the actual recording (determined by you after D.)
F. outcome-expectations of the ensemble and/or artist (what they will walk away with): They would like a good quality recording to use for promotional purposes on their myspace page
G. your outcome-expectations of the project: A recording that captures the vibe of the band. I would like to get an honest sound that is more retro and NOT overproduced



In with recording with David Silberstein at the Virginia Tech Recording Studio you understand and agree to the following items:

Because this recording is being done free-of-charge and Virginia Tech owns all of the equipment being used in this recording you understand that the works can not be sold for profit. I (David Silberstein) am authorized to use these recordings for acedemic purposes as well as for my resume in personal promotion.

David Silberstein (Engineer) ________________
Ammar Malik (Artist) _______________
Lindsay Stoval (Artist) ________________