Artemis Seven

The tracks of the new EP are finished. It’s 5 tracks, about 33 minutes in total, and offers more variety than I was expecting. Some other tracks I was thinking to have on the EP will be shelved until they fit a bit more with their surroundings.

Now begins the process of producing the final mixes. I listen obsessively to every track and remove small elements that catch my ear. Similarly I’ll add things that cry for something a little special. This is what I call “sanding” and “gilding.” It takes some time, but the result is that the ear can float from one thing to another without getting snagged up.

After that comes the final mixdown, making sure that it sounds good not only on my spiffy headphones but on a car stereo, an iPod, etc. Honestly, it will sound better in quieter environs due to the subject material, but it’s good to know what the damage is.

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