Author Archives: Nate Faulkenberry

The Ninth: Beethoven and the World in 1824

Posted on 04/04/2012 by Nate Faulkenberry

I couldn’t even begin to review such an important piece of literature as I lack the proper vocabulary. I highly recommend understanding this book to anyone who wishes to partake in the human experience.   All men become brothers…

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January 3

Posted on 04/01/2012 by Nate Faulkenberry

Saturday Blues All photo credits belong to Heather Goodier (35mm scans) (continued from: January 1 and January 2) Our next session was the following Saturday afternoon. I remember admiring the woods and countryside of Old Lyme as I drove south from Glastonbury. The rolling hills would peak and yield antique farmland before tumbling back down into valleys of pine forests; the sun glazing the land and trees with vivid yellows. I wanted to stop at almost every turn in the … Continue reading →

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Lyrical Emphasis in Western Music

Posted on 03/11/2012 by Nate Faulkenberry

I’ve read a lot of literature on recording and mixing, and a lot of it seems to place a heavy emphasis on the vocals. Some of these books will even go as far as to stress the importance of making each lyric prominent. To the writers of such literature and architects of modern music I ask a question: why is this so relevant? Of course, this is all subject to opinion, and my opinion should be interpreted and weighed as … Continue reading →

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January 2

Posted on 03/03/2012 by Nate Faulkenberry

(continued from: January 1) Alright, the second session: December 31st and January 1st. This one is interesting. Our first session had finished up the Wednesday before, so we had two days off from recording — “off” meaning I had to work. I have to correct myself from earlier. We hadn’t packed up after our first session, we didn’t have to. Babwe was off for the weekend celebrating New Years, so we left everything ready to jump right back in and … Continue reading →

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At the mill

Posted on 02/14/2012 by Nate Faulkenberry

That’s Chris Gunderson playing his saxophone for me last night in his studio. We had a great evening eating chili, listening to jazz, shooting some film… but this was the highlight of the night.

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