New console, Swedish summer, big boat

We’re in the process of wrapping up the recording part of my CD, then it’s on to mixing and mastering. I went over to Tierra Studio a couple of weeks ago to check out the new mixing console, a Solid State from England, priced like a nice medium sized house!

In my ignorance I didn’t think I would be able to tell the difference from the old console, but when Glenn played me some tracks from my CD, I couldn’t believe the difference in sound, amazing! There’s a clarity, depth and detail that just wasn’t there before. Glenn Wheeler and Bob Linder, the engineer and producer, are really excited to get the chance to mix the album on this new console, and I couldn’t agree more.

I came back to Sweden a few days ago to get some vacation time with my family. The first couple of days were spectacular, mid-80s, not a cloud in the sky, absolutely gorgeous. Then real Swedish summer hit, mid-50s, rain and northern winds! The meatballs are still spectacular, though!

My jaw dropped when I was out walking in Stockholm the other day. In the water by the Royal Dramatic Theatre was the biggest yacht I’ve ever seen, the Mayan Queen. It’s like seeing another city block parked in the water, all the other boats, including passanger ferrys, looked like little toy canoes! I did a little googling and found out that it was built in Germany in 2008, is 92 meters long (over 300 ft) and is owned by a Mexican mining billionaire. It’s the 17th largest superyacht in the world. I haven’t placed an order quite yet, have to talk it over with my wife first…