ISSUE #002
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FLYING AS WE FALL - MAKING THE ALBUM
Recording started Summer 2019 @ The Nave Studios
with the awesome Andy Hawkins
Recording the Album: The Journey Begins
We started the process of recording Falling As We Fly in the summer of 2019 at The Nave Studios. By that point, some of the tracks had already been a part of our live sets for a few years, while others were still being written as we entered the studio. What made this experience special for us was that we recorded live. Kelly laid down a guide vocal track while Sandi, Chris D, Chris F, and Adam recorded each song together, live in the room. This allowed us to capture an authentic, raw energy.
We loved the way the acoustic guitars and drums came out from this method, and those live takes ended up being part of the final recordings.
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Listen to the 1st draft of Siren below, we hadn't quite figured all the parts at this point....
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Navigating the Pandemic
After tracking the live instrumentation, we went back to the studio to record bass, lead vocals, and brass, but then COVID hit. Everything came to a halt, and we had to put the album on hold for nearly 18 months. It was a tough time, but in the middle of it all, we had a few nights out, celebrated some Christmases, and kept the flame alive, knowing we’d get back to the project. The pandemic paused everything, but we came out of it even more determined to finish what we had started.
Returning to Finish the Work
By 2022, we were finally able to get back into The Nave and pick up where we left off. We tracked the lead guitar and final vocals, piecing together the heart and soul of each track. Then came the six-month process of mastering the album with Andy Hawkins, whose expertise really brought everything together. In March 2023, we received the final masters, and we couldn’t believe the journey we’d been on to get to this point.
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The Launch and the Road Ahead
We launched Falling As We Fly on September 17, 2023, and celebrated with a sold-out show at Oporto, courtesy of the 360 Club. It was an incredible night for us, seeing the crowd’s energy as we played songs we’d worked so hard on. From there, we took to the road, playing a series of live shows at various HMV stores to promote the album and get it out there.
Through all the ups and downs, this album is a reflection of our journey as a band. It’s about resilience, staying true to our sound, and the love of playing music together. Now, we can’t wait to see where the road takes us next.
Kelly and Chris first met Sandi at the legendary open mic at The Unicorn Inn, after their much begging and a stint covering drums for us at a battle of the bands, he joined Hobson and this addition would lead to more.....
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Adam was an immediate Hobson's choice after Sandi spotted him at a gig playing some sublime riffs. After speaking after the gig, the two hit it off immediately and the ensuing conversation led to Sandi convincing Adam to come and play lead guitar in Hobson!
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When Sandi met Zena.....
Sandi and Zena met in Hull way back on 2000. They played in different bands and gigged in places like the famous Adelphi Club and often got together with the legendary Danny Malone in Sandi's cellar jamming into the early hours!
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I think we need another Chris....
Again, the Unicorn open mic night was the stage for another band member meeting. Chris Davies came in for open mic randomly and Chris F could tell, almost spookily, that Chris was a bass player and didn't hesitate to ask him to join Hobson. The most chilled out member of the group and our last addition making our band family whole!
What's in issue #002?
Hobson's Voice Issue #002......
We talk about the album and look at how we came up with the album name and cover idea, BTS photoshoot pics and a exclusive recordings of the album in the early stages.
