On January 20, 2003, the Wildcats started recording for our fourth album, "Taken by the Sky". It was really cool. Click on any picture for the full-size image.
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We arrived mid-morning at the old, grey door of what was once "Diffusa-Lite Co." It was a pretty sketchy exterior, honestly, and we hoped we weren't walking into a random abandoned warehouse. Fortunately, we recorded our last cd here, so some of us had been here before. |
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The whole building exterior for the full effect. |
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The inside was quite nice, however, and we proceded to warm up and start making music. Here's two of our soprano ones, Jen and Elena, ready to go. |
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Sapana and Joanna had a bit of a giggle fit during the "Rose Red" warmups...but at least they're smiling for the camera. (: |
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"Is that someone's birth control?" It was actually a heater. |
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Adele really enjoyed this Twizzler. |
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We got into the recording room proper and got our mics adjusted for us. Here's three of the soprano's all set to sing. |
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Here's the Jens, also ready to go. Jen L (left) conducted one of the songs, so the recording guys had to make sure she had flailing...I mean conducting room. |
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Sapana Thomas, Alto I, ready to go. |
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After several hours of studio work, some of us started getting a little restless. Now don't get me wrong, it was really fun...yet the exit started looking tempting... |
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Joanna made a break for the door! There she goes... |
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...going....going.... |
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Hey, wait for me! |
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Silliness aside, we got back to work. Here Adele and Elena record an extra sop solo bit while the rest of us watch from the sound room. |
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Jessie and Naomi have a little fun while we wait to hear how the most recent take sounded. |
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Jen C has her music to make sure every note is perfect. |
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There were all these cute little bugs all over the floor of the studio. Apparently they're always around. This was a lucky one; many got squished over the course of the day--may their little buggy souls rest in peace. |
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Jen C prepares to record her guitar solo while half of us head back to Princeton. |
