King Never Podcast

King Never Podcast #12 – Sorrow and Limited Edition Ideas

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:32:07 +0000

In this episode, I talk about the song Sorrow - the last song that needs to be recorded for the album! Among other things, you’ll hear a couple of different versions of the resonator/dobro/acoustic guitar part for the song. Let me know which version you prefer.

I also ask for some ideas on what to include in a possible limited edition “bundle” of the album. Suggestions please!

Thanks for listening.

Intro music: Fragments from Orphans, Misfits & Fragments by King Never.

Outro music: The Quiet Hour from Lullabies & Sleepless Nights by King Never.

King Never Podcast #11 – The Song That Almost Drove Me Crazy

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:00:45 +0000

In this episode, I discuss some frustrating “issues” that came up while recording the song All Is Well That Ends Well.

As always, thanks for listening.

Intro music: Fragments from Orphans, Misfits & Fragments by King Never.

Outro music: The Quiet Hour from Lullabies & Sleepless Nights by King Never.

King Never Podcast #10 – Down Low and On Location

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:36:16 +0000

In this episode, we are on location for an interview with vocalist Kristy McCabe. We discuss the process in which we wrote and recorded the background vocals for Down Low and you’ll hear a short sample of what we came up with.

Should you decide to follow through with my suggestion to recommend King Never to Pandora.com, click here to send your email.

As always, thanks for listening.

Intro music: Fragments from Orphans, Misfits & Fragments by King Never.

Outro music: The Quiet Hour from Lullabies & Sleepless Nights by King Never.

King Never Podcast #9 – Update

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:57:34 +0000

It’s been awhile. In this episode, I bring you up-to-date on what’s been happening in the world of King Never.

As always, thanks for listening.

Intro music: Fragments from Orphans, Misfits & Fragments by King Never.

Outro music: The Quiet Hour from Lullabies & Sleepless Nights by King Never.

King Never Podcast #8 – Background Vocals Needed

admin — Tue, 26 May 2009 04:36:17 +0000

In this episode, I ask for help recording background vocals for Hotel Desolation. Yes, this is your chance to really get involved with the new album.

Download Hotel Desolation here to record your vocals. Align this mp3 file at beat one in your sequencer and set the tempo to 125 bpm. You should hear 4 clicks before the song begins. Record at either 16 or 24 bit (44.1kHz).

Here are the lyrics:

Checking in to….
Checking out of this life.
Welcome all ye feeble minded.
Checking in to….
Checking out of this life.
Hotel Desolation.

Drop your mp3 mix of the track with your background vocals in the “DropBox” below. If I like what I hear, I’ll ask you for a full bandwidth version via email.

Thanks for listening!

Send me your track

Intro music: Fragments from Orphans, Misfits & Fragments by King Never.

Outro music: The Quiet Hour from Lullabies & Sleepless Nights by King Never.

King Never Podcast #7 – Option A or B for The City

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:00:04 +0000

I’m back and I need your help. I’ve re-worked the verse vocal melody for the song The City. Take a listen and let me know if you like option A or B.

As always, thanks for listening.

Intro music: Fragments from Orphans, Misfits & Fragments by King Never.

Outro music: The Quiet Hour from Lullabies & Sleepless Nights by King Never.

King Never Podcast #6 – Re-working Introduction vocals

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:17:53 +0000

In this episode, I introduce (haha) a new vocal line for the song Introduction. I also talk briefly about my vocal recording chain. Be sure to write down the link to download a pre-release version of Introduction for FREE.

Intro music: Fragments from Orphans, Misfits & Fragments by King Never.

Thanks for listening.

King Never Podcast #5 – Side Tracked Gravity Guitar

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:37:48 +0000

This episode is a little different. It’s more of an off the cuff audio diary as I set up to record the chorus guitar part for the song Gravity. Compelling? Complete rubbish? Let me know.

Intro music: Fragments from Orphans, Misfits & Fragments by King Never.

Thanks for listening.

King Never Podcast #4 – Introduction Drums

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:52:49 +0000

In this episode, I talk about the drum tracks for the song Introduction and how a distorted room mic can be used as an asset.

Intro music: Fragments from Orphans, Misfits & Fragments by King Never.

Thanks for listening.

King Never Podcast #3 – Beautiful Shimmery Guitar Magic

admin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:25:40 +0000

In this episode, I talk about beautiful shimmery guitar magic as it relates to the song Hotel Desolation. As always, you’ll hear a couple of audio samples of the song in progress. I also ask for your help describing the sound of King Never.

Intro music: Fragments from Orphans, Misfits & Fragments by King Never.

Outro music: The Quiet Hour from Lullabies & Sleepless Nights by King Never.

Thanks for listening!

King Never Podcast #2 – Gravity Bass

admin — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:04:07 +0000

Welcome to Episode 2 of the King Never Podcast!

In this episode, I talk about the bass line for the song Gravity. Specifically, I demonstrate how the new drum track caused me to rethink the original bass line.

King Never Podcast #1 – Hello!

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:52:10 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of the King Never Podcast!

In this episode, I describe what to expect in future podcasts and provide a brief history of King Never. I also give an update on the status of the new album. To top it off, you’ll hear a brief clip of the song The City (working title) to hopefully peak your interest.

Thanks for listening and let me know what you think!