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Former BoDeans Vocalist Sam Llanas Reveals How to Capture a Great Performance to Make a Record Hit Hard and Fast

Former BoDeans Vocalist Sam Llanas Reveals How to Capture a Great Performance to Make a Record Hit Hard and Fast

BY MIKE METTLER — JANUARY 28, 2015

“I’ve always been a fan of records that tastefully use effects to enhance the listening experience,” says Sam Llanas, former vocalist/guitarist for roots-rock pioneers BoDeans, now ensconced in a full-time solo career. Llanas’ distinct vocal tone — which resides somewhere between gravel and grace — has touched the soul […]

By Mike Mettler|January 28th, 2015|The SoundBard Interview|Comments Off

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Roland Orzabal & Curt Smith of Tears for Fears Enjoy Taking Their Seats in the High-Resolution Big Chair

Roland Orzabal & Curt Smith of Tears for Fears Enjoy Taking Their Seats in the High-Resolution Big Chair

BY MIKE METTLER — JANUARY 14, 2015

“Once we had dipped our toe in the water, it set us on a course to have a much bigger, much more robust, and not-so-introspective sound.” Roland Orzabal is describing the veritable aural sea change he and his Tears for Fears creative partner and bandmate Curt Smith underwent […]

By Mike Mettler|January 14th, 2015|The SoundBard Interview|1 Comment