Planning. Lots of planning.
I had a "credit" of about 12 songs going into it, so the idea was to work out new songs so I didn't have to use up the ones I had in the bank. The idea then evolved into a process of working multiple songs and getting them into the bank, ideally 3 weeks in advance of when I would record and post.
When Thursday came around and it was time to record, I already knew what I would be doing three weeks from that Thursday. That was a pretty good feeling have a few in reserve. It was also stressful towards the end. I was leaning pretty heavy on Real Book tunes as that was easier than listening and arranging by ear. One of the most challenging moments was capturing a decent take of Joy of Man's Desiring. Second to that would have been Power of Two by the Indigo Girls which is a GREAT song.
I am kind of hoping Steven, Kevin and I are going to work through Dear God by XTC - you want in on that action Jay?
