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Starsailor · Starsailor Joined: 26 Jul 2002 Posts: 13

Hi it's James Walsh here with the first instalment of Starsailor's US adventure.

Our first week was spent with Rob Schnapf (producer) in a rehearsal room putting the finishing touches to the songs before going in to record. It also gave us a chance to warm up and make sure we we're playing better than ever.

Most of the time so far in the studio has been spent recording drums which is usually the way, so Ben will probably be finished very soon. (He promises not to swan around the studio drinking beer rubbing it in that we still have work to do!). The first track we have put guitar, bass and keys on is called 'Counterfeit Life' which we are all really happy with.

Next up is 'In my blood' which we need to make sure is better than the live version which many of you may be familiar with.

Outside of the studio we've been watching bands and settling into LA life. We went to see Coldplay along with Vernon Kay and Tim Burgess and we were all impressed with their new songs. We had a few drinks with Vernon after the show before he had to rush over to the studio to do his morning show on radio 1 at around midnight LA time!

Anyway, that's all for now, we'll be back in touch soon,

Love From Starsailor

Q-Nick · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 5:15 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the update- LA sounds rather good at the moment !

Regarding "In My Blood", it is brilliant live, but I'm sure the studio version will rock just as much.

Finally, Ben- don't drink too much beer.........
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C.J · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 5:26 pm Post subject:

Nice one! Do you need a tea girl? Laughing

Have fun guys xxx See you in May Very Happy

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Emma · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 5:33 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the update, hope the rest of the recording goes well and that we all get to here some fantastic new tracks very soon.
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Paul · SSMB God Joined: 29 Jul 2002 Posts: 4047 Location: Germany

Thanks for the message. Hope to see you soon!!! Very Happy

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dinha · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 8:56 pm Post subject:

Woo-hoo! This is great!
I love you, Starsailor!

Maggie · Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:34 pm Post subject:

Great to hear from you... hope the States are treating you well.

dinha · Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 12:04 am Post subject:

Hello James!

Emmi Skywalker · Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:39 am Post subject:

Nice message! It's good to know what you've been up to Smile

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suzanne · SSMB Newbie Joined: 09 Jan 2004 Posts: 46 Location: leeds

can't wait till the new album comes out!! Very Happy

dinha · Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:41 pm Post subject:

*tapping fingernails*

Ok, it's been more than 24 hours since the last post, James. Laughing

Spoonman · SSMB Newbie Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Posts: 5

Awesome, I can't wait for this record. I listen to the first two all the time, since I became a fan back in December. You can thank Metal Gear Solid 3, which has Way To Fall during the credits, for that. Also, Just for that fact I'm insanely jealous that you guys get to have a song of yours on the credits of the best videogame ever made! Laughing

Anyhoo, is there an ETA on the record? This summer's already looking super-nice with new records from Audioslave, Ryan Adams, and Coldplay, but to get the new Starsailor album would be amazing too Very Happy

Enjoy that LA life too, this past week has been so nice... I'm in Riverside to the east but still enjoying the fantastic weather as well.

Tootles

C.J · Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 7:59 pm Post subject:

Hello Spoonman and welcome Smile

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sazzle · Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:30 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the update, James. Glad to hear the recording is going well - can't wait for the new album.

I hope America gives you as much inspiration as it did for the Manics when they were out there recording for Tony Visconti. After seeing them recently on tour they were on top form, as I am sure you guys will be - CAN'T WAIT!!!

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Celtman · Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:00 am Post subject:

Only just seen this post, thx for the update James.

How many songs are you all working on for the new album.

Good luck with the recording of it..........
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