Witzend Recording Studio: In The Studio (Alan Dawson)

In The Studio (Alan Dawson) - Aftershock

Aftershock are a cover band that needed a good demo to give to agents, I did my usual approach for this and set the band up live in the studio as if they were in a rehearsal room.

The band consisted of Vocals (Krystal), Guitar (Alex), bass (Kash) and drums (John). We recorded the songs live to the multi-track with a minimal of overdubs, a little bit of extra guitar rhythm and a new vocal on one song. Did a mix of the 4 songs and mastered it to a demo CD. This approach is perfect for demos and we did the whole session, recording, mixing and mastering in 8 hours.

Alan Dawson (owner / house engineer):

Sound Engineer; Started recording local music with a hand held recorder in 1972, Has been running Witzend studios since the early 1980’s, and has recorded thousands of acts. Worked as a live sound engineer since the mid 1980’s toured with many acts as front of house, fold-back engineer and system engineer.

Musician; Currently singing and playing bass with "Empire Blues", The Nick Turner Conspiracy, The Charlie Carters & Dilip N The Davs & The Rouges, previously played with "Heads We're Dancing" and many many other acts. Has been playing live shows since 1975.

Radio presenter; Founding and Life member of Radio Fremantle 107.9fm (previously 100 fm), Was technician during test broadcasts in 1985-86, and has been presenting the "Twilight Zone" (only local Western Australian Music) since the station went to air in 1987.

 Empire Blues

 Heads We're Dancing

 Radio Fremantle 107.9fm

Twilight Zone

The Nick Turner Conspiracy

The Rouges

Alan Bass Player Site