A recording
studio is certainly different than the world of live performance. After
truly hearing your songs (probably for the first time) under the
microscope, you'll sometimes find that your part (melodically or rhythmically)
doesn't work with your bandmates. And it's important to be able to adapt
and re-arange parts in the studio. Such was the case in this particular
Knockout Drops' song, "Rage Like The Sun". After finding some big
problems in the rhythm section, it was decided to go back to basics and
hear the song as it was in it's bear bones infant stage; accoustic guitar
and vocals. The song definately had tons of hit potential. It was now, just
a matter of building a strong rhythmic foundation underneath. It's essential
(in pop music) to make sure the Drums and Bass match up and lock,
which is often times, a difficult task. There must be a willingness to change.
And after some hard work and a small mutiny, there was a revalation deep
in the bowels of the rhythm section. "WOW, THIS PLAYING TOGETHER STUFF
REALLY WORKS!" In any case, all worked out in the end. We got a strong
performance from the rhythm section, some great guitar parts, and some catchy
lyrics and melodies. But don't take my word for it, check it out yourself.
Appearing on this song is Sid McGuiness (guitarist Late Show with
David Letterman) on the lap steel guitar.
