Angus Neil

The microphones were so sensitive that every little vibration from the guitar was recorded.

Peter the producer for this endeavour, just had to take a picture of me trying to look cool.

Guitars are so sensitive to moisture and temperature that they are always going out of tune.  I had to constantly tune the guitar.

Peter is great, as a producer, musician and photographer.  He ensures that we have a record of the event.  I tend to be a bit camera shy.

I am always fascinated by all the gear in a studio.  We each have a part to play when recording, and it takes many years and hours to hone our skills.

The piece El Marabino is a wonderful showcase for what Miguel can do!  It was arranged to use his creativity.

Peter is so dedicated to this project, I don't know what I will do without him.  He is so detail oriented, and he pushes me to my limit, and is super positive.

We are deciding what is the best tone to use with the trumpet, should it be muted or left open.  Hmmmm

I am trying to get ready for recording, calm my nerves and to play a few chords.  I have practiced 1,000 times but it never seems enough.

Ok, so the melody is not standing out, so I have to emphasize that.  It is sounding to forced, like I am struggling.  OMG!  Give me a break.

I am running through the pieces slowly to ensure that I have everything good, and that my brain is primed for it.

The more I hear Miguel play the more I want to hear him play.  He is so amazing, and has a great sense of humour and very humble.

I took in all the suggestions from the producer and now I am trying to integrate them while playing.

So I have never seen so many different types of microphones, it made me nervous, knowing that they will even pick up my heart beat!

Miguel is look at the chart and trying to figure out what the hell I wrote.  

A recording studio is like a spaceship to me.  

These are very exhausting sessions that go on and on.