Model Stranger Blog: Studio Timeline

Monday, January 25, 2010

Studio Timeline

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

3:30pm: Model Stranger and Engineer Dave Martorana (of Fat Recording) arrive at The Chrome Attic Studios for unload & set-up
8:00pm: Vincent, Kevin and Stephen get tones & levels
1:00am: Complete prep for recording

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
8:00am: Rise 'n' Shine Model Stranger
9:30am: Track mapping and tests commenced
10:00am: Where Do We Go From Here? (tracking commenced)
10:45am: She Don't
12:00pm: Turn Of The Century
12:45pm: Lunch break
2:30pm:   Eyes Half Open
4:30pm:   Dreams & Bones
6:30pm:   Break/Need for Speed/Nap/Acquiring more Virgin Tape
9:00pm:   Monster
9:30pm: Fire! Fire!
11:00pm: Disease
11:50pm: Carousel
12:45am: Gone Too Long
1:30am:   Break and libations
2:00am: Waltz version of Eyes Half Open
2:30am: Wrap
3:00am: Lights out for Stephen & Kevin
4:30am:   Vincent allows the slumber fairy to capture him

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

9:30am:   Wakey-Wakey-eggs-n-bakey
9:45am: Play Back and Review
11:00am: Review Discussion and plan of attack
11:30am: Eyes Half Open Waltz version 2.0
12:00pm: Monster - redo
12:10pm: Drums Wrap, tear down
1:30pm:   Lead guitar tones/tests
2:00pm:   Dreams & Bones (lead guitar tracking commenced)
2:50pm:   Technical difficulties and packing-up
4:30pm:   Acoustic tones
5:00pm:   Carousel (acoustic tracking commenced)
5:45pm: Disease
6:30pm:   Wrapped!
8:30pm:   Sleepy time :)

3 comments:

KatyJanuary 26, 2010 at 1:59 PM
What is this "Waltz" you speak of? I should have come with to the studio to keep Model Stranger company and break in your new drummer;) You guys are amazing and I seriously cannot wait for the new album!
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AnonymousJanuary 26, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Me too, I'm super stoked for this record!
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Model StrangerJanuary 28, 2010 at 12:18 PM
"Waltz" is an alternate down tempo version of a song called 'Eyes Half Open'. Stephen and Kevin originally had arranged the song to be played live this way but realized it was better for the studio. Since they were ahead of schedule Model Stranger started tracking B sides and alternate takes. Do you like to dance in 3?
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FULL BIOGRAPHY

An eclectic synthesis of psychedelic grunge and classic rock,
Dubbed "rock n’ roll classicists" and "an eclectic synthesis of psychedelic grunge and classic rock" by Chicago press Model Stranger’s sound and unique look has pleased rock and roll purists, indie rock fans, and casual listeners all the same.

Their variety of sonic influences covers ground of which fans have described as ranging from Tom Petty and David Bowie to Pearl Jam and Muse. Model Stranger’s sound has been described as “akin to an off beat conversation between a deprived Thom Yorke and an angry John Lennon dissecting the modern challenges of the human condition.”

While taking a break from the road, Model Stranger has been in the studio working on songs and additional material for their follow up to their debut full length release “Dreams & Bones”. This next effort is proving to be a more focused studio project which contrasts to the approach taken on their first record.

Priding themselves on their live sound they recently released “Live at the Double Door” which showcases their strength as a live band. The band will be releasing first listens and sneak peeks of their new material throughout the Winter/Spring of 2012. Taking a live performance driven approach into the studio on "Dreams & Bones", the band completed a record that exhibited a raw and authentic quality in part thanks to an analog recording process. The record charted on CMJ charts across the country following its release in April 2010. While maintaining a dedicated following in Chicago, Model Stranger continued making fans around the greater Midwest and extended markets by remaining arduous to the road performing over 150 dates in their first 18 months as a band.

To add to the collection of videos online from their growing fan base, the band recently released a video for the live and radio favored “Where Do We Go From Here?”Model Stranger - made up of Stephen Francis (vocals/guitar), Kevin James (Bass) and Vincent Joseph (Drums) is the epitome of a DIY band. This rock trio has worked the Midwest scene very diligently with an impressive list of successful regional tours. In addition to sharing the stage with popular national acts such as Our Lady Peace, Local H, Sister Hazel, and Neon Trees, Model Stranger has performed at famous Chicago clubs and festivals such as; The Metro, Congress Theater, Double Door, and Cubby Bear. Model Stranger also co-headlined the 2009 I AM FEST, and played at the 2009, 2010 Taste of Chicago festival, and Taste of Lincoln Festival 2010, 2011. While the band will not be abandoning life on the road entirely in 2012, the majority of their focus will be new songs that will be used for an unscheduled release this year.

Beyond their recording prowess and sonic diversity, Model Stranger has really begun to build a reputation based on their energetic and magnetic live performances. Jay Madey of popular Chicago blog "The Steam Engine" had this to say about the band’s live show:

“Model Stranger have really had my attention lately. Live, they really kick it up a notch (multiple notches are kicked actually) and the songs get Mark McGwire’d with this power that’s quite remarkable.”

“[Model Stranger] has technical prowess and front man Stephen Francis appears to be progressing into a unique and passionate song writer that is inspired by more than just love and heartbreak. It’s refreshing and exciting and I cannot wait to see what they do next.”

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