Monthly Archives: April 2014

New York – Getting Lucky with Mick Guzauski and Tallia Storm

Posted on April 22, 2014     Leave a Comment

London session guitarist, in New York

I’m back from an exciting week in NYC with Tallia Storm where we played a series of intimate gigs and private events attended by celebrities and several of NYC’s top music industry executives. One of those times where you might prefer to know who you’re playing for AFTER you’ve done it! They all went well, and […]

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Getting great guitar tone and recording it

Posted on April 21, 2014     Leave a Comment

March 17, 2014 There is a wide range of ways to record electric guitar, from plugging a guitar straight into a computer and using a free guitar amp simulator, to agonising over the impedance of guitar cables, using decades-old vintage stomp boxes, having the ‘right’ preamp valves, buffers, isolated power supplies, fiddling with microphone placement […]

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Exciting news: not content with booking a show at Piz Gloria in Switzerland next year (seriously), @qthemusicshow is heading to the West End. We’ll be playing at The Adelphi in March. Meanwhile here’s a pic of me concentrating on a power chord on a big stage, a key feature of these shows. #bond #westend #guitarist #livemusic #tux #bondtribute #sexy #yesicansayimsexy
First in a series of live videos by @livausten. Album out now, mixed and produced by this guy but who cares about that, I’m just so excited to be in Liv’s band with these guys: @tiagodiasbass @pringledrums @charlietottmanguitar. Launch gig last night was off the hook - after so long in the studio it’s so exciting to figure out these songs live. All about the @kemperamps and @suhrguitarsuk for me right now. #guitarist #ukcountry #live #studio #Repost @livausten ・・・ Here’s a clip of the first of a series of live performance videos we shot at NUA Studios. 🎥 This is the song ‘Whole Heart’ from my album ‘A Moment Of Your Time’. 🙌 To see the full version head over to my YouTube page now! Liv. x 🎶 #AMOYT
Been involved in a lot of Nashville-style writers rounds but this was different - emotional, touching, hilarious, vulnerable and brave - and wonderful for it. Credit to (L-R) @clarabondsongs @kaityraemusic @lisawrightuk and @livausten for sharing themselves, their feelings and their process with a packed, knowledgable Hackney Empire Bar audience. (@ollieharris_dg also playing guitar and singing beautifully). Honour to be part of it. #songwriters #intheround #guitarist @martinguitar @gibsonguitaruk #J-40 #acousticguitar #livemusiclondon #sessionguitar #sidemenliterallyontheside
‘A Moment Of Your Time’ is the @chris.country Album of the Week. As it should be, IMHO. #ukcountry @c2cfestival @countrymusicweek @bbcradio2 #countrymusic @livausten
Very very happy that @alexisgerred ’s album (released today) is being well received - couldn’t be happier to have see it making its way in the world. Working with Alex was such a joy and we had tons of good times making this album. Insane vocals and a mix of bangers and ballads. Great guesting from @livausten and @misssteers too. #producer #mixer #session #studio #releaseday #poweredbyreggaereggaesauce
Two of my favourite drummerists: @adamjfalkner and @pringledrums. Seen here at the listening party for the @livausten album ‘A Moment Of Your Time’. These guys plus @loffy1000 provided some absolute magic IMHO and I also think they’re just the sweetest. I mean look at them. Also check out Adam’s @okbuttonmusic... #drummers #producers #theygetalong #amomentofyourtime #albumlaunch #handsomemen #manlove
If it’s good enough for @coryjwong... Tonight’s backline in Dublin will be inspiring some floppy RH action (ifyaknowwhatI’msaying). With the 52 Tele we are definitely in ‘identifiable tone’ territory #potrider #guitarist @vulfpeck #livemusic #whosebloodisthat
Thank you Jess, that means a lot. Your songs are a joy to work on! X #Repost @jessicasharman ・・・ WHAT an amazing #moment last night was 💖 @livausten thank you for such a special album launch party, for being such a smasher of an artist, co-writer and friend, and for looking after our songs SO wonderfully! Cannot wait for this work of art to be out next week - save the date ➡️1️⃣9️⃣🔟1️⃣8️⃣⬅️ #amomentofyourtime #ukcountry #livausten #thenexttime #trainofthought #missnobody Oh and BIG shout out to the epic @jonwrightmusic for producing SUCH a badass album alongside Liv 👊🏻 #nailedit 🙌🏻
Video session with @livausten (yes we do go everywhere together, it seems) at @countrylinetv this afternoon! Lolzaminute with @mccarthy85 and @nathalieccox #ukcountry #acoustic #guitar @martinguitar #kissyourcockatnight
Just reflecting on a very mixed day of recording. First up was prep for a a fingerpicked acoustic guitar part, recorded with a ribbon mic and pretty delicate, for a former Universal Music artist in Australia. Beautiful piano-led track with exquisite layered vocals. Then this afternoon a lead guitar track for a classic metal artist in Germany. Not really my forte but I give it my best shot! I used my Budda Wah, which is getting on for 20 years old now (it does have a new pot). In both cases I was glad for the gear I have at my disposal - in wildly different genres. I usually use an SDC for acoustic guitar - especially quieter picked stuff, but for this track the space in the arrangement was for something a bit warmer and ‘vintage’ sounding, and I know the ribbon mic recording is going to sit beautifully and with the right sort of character, without much EQ. And the Budda - the wah in the Kemper is ok, but pulling this old thing off my pedalboard for today’s session made a real difference and was much more inspiring, because it was the right tool for the job. The playing is important, of course, but having the right equipment makes it more enjoyable and easier to do. And this is the reason I keep buying stuff 🤓 @BuddaAmps #wah #pedal #session #guitar #sessionguitarist #producer #studio #cocked
Thanks @efcountry for having @livausten and I to the screening. Wonderful film. Nice to see some lovely UK country music folk along too. 🤠 #astarisbornmovie #didntcryokmaybeacoupleoftimes
Remember years ago when I was setting up a modern function/party band looking at other bands, and finding @madhenpartyband. They were technically and creatively so far ahead of all the other bands I saw and each member of the band seemed to have a unique role and personality, in addition to being top, top musicians and singers. It still surprises me a bit when I see myself in a photo with them from the occasions where I’m lucky enough to step in. They arrived back from a gig in Shanghai less than a day before this gig in Mayfair and knocked it out of the park as always. Great band, absolute machines and lovely people. #guitarist #partyband #feathers #eventsprofs #dep
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