And today we started
Alex and Mike were sleeping long this morning and while they were having their beauty sleep, I was working with Jetro in choosing the best keyboard tracks for some songs.
It was not too shiny weather today, nor that cold, but since we are completely surrounded by snow, we still had quite a lot of light, which definitely helps.
I like to work in this studio where you can see natural light, because lack of light makes us very sleepy.
Good news. The drums arrived today and Mike was very happy, as the rest of us.
I had some time to think about the artwork for the album as well. Everything seems to be in place, so there are going to be excited times ahead. We will be doing the photo sessions for the album cover and booklet in few days.
The drum recordings started with success. Mike did a GREAT job with the first song. Wow, it comes alive and the groove is already lot better than in our demo.
It’s incredible, I am happy. Alex was playing in the same room with Mike while he was recording and I was singing in the control room. It is easier for Mike to follow us and to get the whole picture and feeling of the song when the guitarist is playing and the singer singing at the same time. It took Mike just few takes when the song was completely laid down and the result is fantastic.
Soon we will all go to sauna to relax. I was the one preparing it ready tonight, I also put some wood to the fireplace, so that everybody can enjoy himself after a long day.
With love, Tarja
80 Responses to And today we started
Bexrt (CZ) says:
Posted on: February 6, 2010 1:07 amI am so excited
the new album is going to be great… I think so 
and hope so 
lol
(and the next Tarja`s and Mike`s show in Czech republic, for sure 
)
I really like the way how Tarja wrote in last blog: My friends, I have been waiting for this moment a LONG time.
It has to be a great feeling to know, that something you create is coming alive… especially music
I am looking forward to see the artwork
WLB is going to be a one of the greatest things in year 2010
Maia says:
Posted on: February 6, 2010 12:16 amOMG….I want to listen your new album…!!..
What a beautiful place!, thanks for the photos…Finland must be very beautiful in this season..!
Please keep us informed..!!
I’m so curious abut the artwork!!!..you always have very good ideas!!..
We love you!!!…
Kinga says:
Posted on: February 6, 2010 12:11 amI’m glad to know that you’re happy with the outcome of the recordings. I’m even more anxious to listen to something new now!
By the way, it would be nice to hear something as well! =)
Love,
Kinga
Guilherme7530 says:
Posted on: February 5, 2010 10:57 pmAnxious to see the results!
Please, keep on giving us these informations!
With all my love
Guilherme
Winter of Souls says:
Posted on: February 5, 2010 10:11 pmYay, the recordings have started!
I’d love to be there with you guys and I’m very curious about the result and the artwork and everything. I can’t wait to see you again! Kisses from Croatia
Larissa Aphamési says:
Posted on: February 5, 2010 9:56 pmTarja, my love!
I am very happy to know that you are starting with the new album!
Of course I’m dying to know about the art of it! : D
Surely it would be a great cd!
Kisses
eliza says:
Posted on: February 5, 2010 9:32 pmSoooo nice!! I’d wish to be in one of your days in studio, I think it’s a hard job but so funny too. Thanks for sharing the news!!! hugs and kisses from Mexico
daniel alejandro jose says:
Posted on: February 5, 2010 9:28 pmHola Tarja, espero que leas esto, te esperamos pronto pór argentina, esta es tu casa y sabes que te amamos, gracias por hacernos tan feliz todos los dias de nuestras vidas, we love you TARJA TURUNEN.
ATTE: MONICA, TATIANA, CYNTHIA Y DANIEL
María Soledad says:
Posted on: February 5, 2010 9:25 pmHola Tarja, espero con ancias este nuevo disco y te deseo lo mejor. Te felicito por la banda tambien a ellos saludos…!!!
Besos Tarja!!!
emanuel bracamonte (Venezuela) says:
Posted on: February 5, 2010 9:06 pmTarja, amaizing the name “The craying moon” i’m very sure will be a soft song that will touch every part of us. Good luck and keeping writting news : D kiss