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 will love it, others will freak out 
Few days ago I needed to say goodbye to lovely Will Calhoun.
He is just a wonderful personality and very supportive character. I enjoyed working with him a lot. I hope to meet him very soon again. Thank you Will for your kind words, effort and talent.
Today in the morning I returned back to the studio where Doug and Alex are recordings their parts.
Doug did a great job in the album song “Naiad” today. Bass is not only the supportive instrument on this album, but also it has a big role in being a mood creator. There is more than one song with two bass lines.
This is the last day for Doug in the studio and soon it will be getting quiet here again, since only Alex will stay with us.
Just few days ago there were 12 of us!
Anyway, I am really getting excited about the recordings because the songs are sounding already exactly how I wished them to sound long time ago. Just wonderful…
The same way that we did when Mike played his parts, Doug and Alex are playing together in the heavier songs while Doug is recording. That way it’s easier for him to get the correct groove of the song. The guys are recording in the control room where we all are present. It’s really cosy here.
Chris recorded a small Hammond feature in one of my songs. The song is very theatrical with tempo and key changes and needs all kind of crazy stuff and Hammond is definitely one of those elements.
There is a very old Hammond here in the studio and I wanted Chris to record with it even though I knew he has one of his own at his home studio. I just wanted to hear that old instrument’s massive sound.
Before Chris and Will left the place, they got to try out the snowmobile! Even though the one in the photo is Alex. I saw they had some fun for a while. There is lot of snow here to play with those machines! It can be dangerous though…
We are progressing nicely and fast
With love, Tarja
186 Responses to Back in the recording studio
LadyArsenic says:
Posted on: February 25, 2010 9:18 pmHey sweetie!!! I love the pics!!! my best wishess Tarja!! please come to Neuquen Argentina (Patagonia Argentina)… I want see u !! ♥♥♥
Guilherme7530 says:
Posted on: February 18, 2010 1:02 amEnkeli, I couldn’t write when you posted, I was traveling… but I wish I could have.
So, I thought you would enjoy the carnival! Bad mistake
I keep on wishing you the best always
With all MY love
Guilherme
Thais Lasevicius says:
Posted on: February 17, 2010 2:37 amOf course we are concerned, after all, your presence here is very important to us!
I just hear WLB, because I’m sure this will be one of the most amazing albums I’ll listen!
Never forget us, because we will always be with you!
You are one of my greatest inspirations, thank you for everything! ♥
I love you, kisses.
dead_princess says:
Posted on: February 17, 2010 2:07 amArgentinian’s t-shirt fits damn well on Tarja, that I forget all the wrong things and stuff about this country!
Can’t wait to hear WLB :B
Kisses and hugs from Argentina
Behnam says:
Posted on: February 16, 2010 7:16 pmHello dear Tarja!
Good news and I can’t wait for new album!
I hope it will be done as soon as possible
With kingly regards from IRAN,
Your Perennial fan!
Lucy Laiho says:
Posted on: February 16, 2010 12:31 amI´m anxious to hear your new album, cannot wait!!! I´m sure that it will be great!!
Good week!
sil525 says:
Posted on: February 15, 2010 11:55 pmTarja!!!! I love that you are wearing Argentina´s t-shirt!!! Me encanta que estes usando la remera de Argentina!!
Kisses and every day I read your blog!!
Sil from Argentina
Hanna says:
Posted on: February 15, 2010 8:03 pmHello Tarja!
I Love You!
!
can’t wait to hear the songs!
Hope you had a great valentine’s day
Oh, I would love to see the pics from the photo session soon, please show them soon
I’m glad to hear that everything sounds the way you wanted it to
With all my love, Hanna
(Hanna from the VIP-dinner in malmö, 26/5 – 08 )
daniela says:
Posted on: February 15, 2010 7:17 pmJjaja yo tambien abro cad 5 minutos xD para ver su nuevo mensaje xD
kate says:
Posted on: February 15, 2010 6:29 pmEsta claro que esa broma hacia Tarja es de muy mal gusto… y esta mal hacerle eso… porque esa clase de bromas solo las hacen las malas personas.
Tarja, no le hagas caso a la gente asi… solo les gusta molestar… y hay que mandarlos bien lejor… por no decir otra cosa que iba a decir n.nU
PD: me estoy pasando a cada 10 minutos aproximadamente por si dejas un nuevo mensaje… pero nada… pero bueno… tendre paciencia, entendiendo que tienes mucho trabajo con el nuevo album…
Cuidate mucho y no le hagas mucho caso a la gente que te pone esas tonterias tan grandes como el tal Tuomas ;D
Besos
Kate~