C.S. Armstrong – Spirit in the Dark

Artist: C.S. Armstrong
Recording Engineer: Nick Breton

RECAP:

Had a wild day today but for a solid 6 hour chunk great things happened at the studio. Armstrong was first to arrive, we had a lot to catch up on personally then we got to recording. I set up the U87 to record guitar and he played through the part. We went over to Gallery Dept so he could drop some pants off to get custom work done. Added bass next then Nkenge came through and added some strings. I took a few minutes to mix down what we had and Armstrong helped me sequence it.

Nkenge took off and Huey Briss dropped in shortly after. We hung out for a while, he went down to smoke and Armstrong knocked out the lead that I filmed and we did it in one take. Such a fucking cool moment for us to have on film. Nothing like nailing the first performance of a song as it’s being invented. Doesn’t get any better in my opinion.

Messed around and got some great pictures today, what an awesome session :)

GEAR USED TODAY:

Neumann U87
BA 1084 (original 1990’s neve model)
Lynx Aurora 16
Burl B2
Grace Design m905
Pro Tools HD 12
SMC50 | ATC Loudspeakers
Adam S3X-H
Adam Sub-12

TRUTH STUDIOS PROFILE:

Truth Studios is a boutique recording studio located in the Fairfax district of Hollywood, California. The studio started in the bedroom of studio owner Nick Breton’s apartment making music with local Los Angeles buzzing artists. We have since grown into a beautiful loft where the studio currently operates. Truth offers studio rental, recording, mixing and mastering services to independent and major label clients from every corner of the globe.

Truth Studios is affiliated with acts such as Chance The Rapper, James Blake, Vic Mensa, Joey Bada$$, Boi 1da, Macy Gray, Mr Hudson, Walk The Moon, Martin Garrix, Dom Kennedy, Asher Roth, Chuck Inglish, Alina Baraz, Anatii, Smino and hundreds of other artists. This studio has become a landmark icon in Los Angeles and the music community worldwide.

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

Armstrong knocked out the lead that I filmed and we did it in one take. Such a fucking cool moment for us to have on film. Nothing like nailing the first performance of a song as it’s being invented.