How is the progress of the album?
We are slowly but surely getting there. Because of COVID-19, this year has been hectic and we were not allowed to record until halfway through the semester. This put us very behind schedule as usually recording will start in the summer.
What adjustments have you had to make in terms of recording in this time of COVID?
Some adjustments we had to make was cleaning the mics and switching the heads after recording vocalists. Also, COVID has made it pretty impossible to record any bigger groups, so most tracks will not have a large number of people on them.
Who else is helping you with the album?
My Co-AUdio Director and good friend Ben Dronen (senior, engineering) is helping with the various audio engineering jobs that are needed for this project. Also, my fellow AUSA members have helped me along the way with advice and finding performers.
Any particular song or student you’re excited to have on the album?
I have a number of people I am excited to be able to record this year. They are all wonderful singers/musicians/artists and I am thankful for the privilege to work with them. I am not gonna disclose who is on the album as of yet, everyone will just have to see when the songs drop.
Is there a snippet of something or even a newly recorded song that the Student Movement can preview in anticipation of the album?
I do not have any previews to show yet. Most songs are still in the recording stage with a few entering the mixing/mastering stage. For any previews, I will get back to you after finals, but I usually do not show much as I want the songs to be a surprise to people who hear it.
Although COVID has played a huge role in the development of this year’s EP, there is still so much to look forward to. Anticipate a huge treat of a preview sometime after finals, but until then, as the EP is TBD, so are your grades, so get to work.
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