So . . . we are putting an album together.
This is more work that it first appeared to be. We have good recordings of about half enough material to make a decent CD. We have enough material to finish this CD and most of the next, but not yet recorded (or not yet recorded well).
Scheduling has been a problem. Hand injuries, back injuries, strep throat, and the need to take care of other matters has limited our time for practice and for recording.
Last weekend the guitar player called out (would not be there for practice). Normally, when any one of us is absent it means the entire practice is cancelled. This time the fiddler and I decided to get together and work on a new tune.
We tried a few different arrangements, then hit on one that we liked. After a few iterations, we got it to the point where it was listenable.
After we got it right, we played this for our worst (best) critic. She told us that most people have to actually practice to make it sound that good.
The guitarist does not know we met in her absence, and does not know we have a new tune.
Our plan is to spring this on her, pretending that it is a new tune for everyone. We take a passing glance at the sheet music, nod our heads, and put it down. We then play the tune with a suitable intro (which is not on the score), and watch her face as we play this delicate tune with full harmonies.
Let's see how it works. I am guessing we might have another tune for the first CD.
