Tips for Recording at Apocalypse Cow (as featured in our newsletters) 2010 August: Stay well fed. No, we're not trying to fatten you up, just want to be sure you can sustain that level of all out energy the entire 10 hour session. Creativity and motivation wane and blood sugar crashes without food, so eat throughout the day. You can stop by one of the many, many food joints near us or feel free to bring food with you. Taking a quick dinner break also helps keep your mind fresh so you can come back rejuvinated. The one exception, singers stay away from milkshakes and anything too heavy before you record. Nothing worse than having a froggy throat because of what you just ate. July: Startle your listener. It will make an impression when you write parts in your songs that are unexpected. Go for that totally stark verse and crash into the chorus with all your might. Or go ahead and put that doo wop inspired part in for the bridge. That type of contrast will stick with your fans and make your songs that much more memorable. Contrast makes the eye of the mind blink. June: Because this month we seem to be all about fun, remember to have fun while recording. You'll be focusing on getting the best take possible but don't get so caught up in nuances, then the music loses energy. Believe it or not listeners will hear if you're having fun and that makes songs more infectious. January
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