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CD RECORDING WEEKEND - Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November 2008
For the first time in their history Brighton & Hove City Brass have recorded a CD ! We don't think Simon Cowell and his X-Factor hopefuls need to worry too much though. Over a long weekend in November the band laid down over a dozen tracks covering some old brass band favourites and regular items from the band's summer repetoire. KMJ Recordings were the professionals who had the task of turning the band into the next "big thing."
Music recorded over the weekend included Armenian Fire Dance, It's Not Unusal, Fat Bottomed Girls, Born free, Beezing Down Broadway, and the band's anthem Sussex by the Sea. There were occasional breaks for the odd smoker, cup of tea, and those who had to cross their legs during the red light times of silence. Some faces were a picture!
Nerves played a part in some of the solos and odd slips did creep in during silent pieces. But KMJ and the band personnel felt that everyone was very friendly and prepared to "give it a go" if it meant the recording would be improved. A lot of hard work was put into the weekend and good feedback was received from Keith and Rob of KMJ who have both mastered CDs for many brass bands in the.
Overall KMJ felt that the sessions on both days ran smoothly due to the preparation that the band had undertaken prior to the recording weekend. The band proved to be consistant not only in their performance, but also in their self-discipline whilst the red light was on. With patience and good humour KMJ felt that they were able to capture the sound and spirit of the band's performance.
Rob Collinson of the KMJ Production team commented that for a band relatively new to recording the sessions went quite quickly, which was largely due to the chemistry between KMJ and the band. "It never felt like 'them and us'”. It was obvious that they (the band) had a great deal of respect for their MD who knew what he wanted. It was great to find that we were all "singing from the same hymn sheet".
The CD is available to purchase at our performances and if you are really keen, why not fill in the contact form and we will send you one out.
The cost of the CD is £7.00 or two for £10.00 dont miss out there are only a limited number available