Piano Recording Session
I recorded my first ever piano tracks for “U” and “TAOLD”! The grand piano in the studio is Bechstein which sound I truly love. Bechstein is very moody piano in general. I have the same brand at home as well. … more
Orchestra arrangement
Yesterday was a quiet day. Only Jetro, Marcelo and I were working in the studio making edits for the songs already recorded by the band. It’s great to be able to realize that some of the songs are already ready, … more
Guitar recordings finished!
Some of you were wondering that 17 songs is quite much for an album. Not all the songs are going to end up on the actual album. We need bonus tracks and b-sides for different territories and singles. In the … more
Guitar recordings
We said goodbye to Doug Wimbish in the morning. He finished all the bass parts last night with success. Including a beautiful solo for “The Crying Moon”. Alex was recording yesterday and today guitars for many songs. He is using … more
Back in the recording studio
It’s so funny to read that some of you got nervous because I didn’t write in two days…come on. I am working here ! The photo session went really well and Jens Boldt did magnificent work again. Some of you … more
Words from Mike
Dear friends, I am having at the moment lots of make up and running around for several clothes changes. We are doing the photos for “What Lies Beneath” album cover and artwork. Is very nice to rest my ears for … more
My friends,
Is time to congratulate uncle Mike. He finished his parts yesterday and did a magnificent work. I guess from now on, he is going to sleep very well Mike is going to chill out now and have some fun with … more
Hollola rocks!
We are having FUN! The house is getting packed now, since it’s crowded with Americans!!! Doug Wimbish and Will Calhoun arrived here yesterday night. The lovely lady from the farm went to pick them up from Helsinki airport. As you … more
Moving on
Last night we were late up, so it was a bit tough to get back to work early in the morning. The red wine did it’s “thing” you know… Max came to the studio to work with us some songs … more
Few more songs’ drums recorded
I slept like a baby last night. It’s so quiet here that it even feels scary at times. But it’s beautiful to work like this. After Mike finished recording one song in the morning, we had some guests in the … more
