In This Issue:
Erie:Music in the Air
Saturday July 31st. 8pm
Helen sings with the Erie Chamber Music Orchestra.
Summer outdoor Concert Series on the back patio of
Villa Marie Academy
2403 West 8th Street
Erie, PA
Bring blankets, lawn chairs, some people even bring candles and food to enjoy during performances.
There is no admission charge for these wonderful concerts!
More info...
Gervasi and Blossom
Coming up!
Gervasi - Friday Aug 13th 7pm
Johnny mercer cabaret at Lakeside Aug 19th
Packard summer finale concert - Aug 22nd
Chautauqua - Aug 23rd
Blossom - Sun Aug 29th. More info...
Book Helen
Private party, wedding, cabaret, theatre
If you would like to book Helen for your private party, wedding reception, wedding ceremony or corporate function...
We understand clients have different needs and different budgets so the size of the band is up to you. We can offer anything, from the most intimate of settings, using just piano and voice to the extravagant parties with an 18 piece big band and everything inbetween! It can be subtle dinner music, music for dancing or a concert performance. For inquiries, please contact Big Wow Productions on 330-592-2453 / email helen@helenwelch.com or DesRosiers Associates (Anne DesRosiers) on 216-541-0345 ext 2. More info...
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CD - Sheraton - Erie - Downtown Kent!!
Hello everyone!
Well things are really hotting up on the CD front. We recorded 3, 4 hour sessions with piano, bass, drums and guitar, after that we did a 2 hour session with the string quartet, followed by a 4 hour session with the horns. After this in came the percussionist for 4 hours who added some wonderful 'color' in the form of timbales, congas, tambourine e.t.c.
The next week or so was spent adding what we call 'pads' and that included hammond, keyboards and other added extras. Once that was done I went about writing the backing vocals which are included on about 7 or 8 of the songs. That took a few days of planning and then into the studio I went. What we do is what's called 'stacking' the vocals. I sing the first harmony line, and then add the second, third and so on. This took about 10 hours of recording time.
Rock (Werhmann) and I then listened to all the soloists and went about choosing which solos we'd like to use. We ask our soloists to lay down at least 3 or 4 choices for me - each one of course is different. Soloists include the wonderful Jack Schantz and Howie Smith (who both played solos on my last CD), Bryan Thomas, Rock Werhmann, Bob Fraser on guitar and ME! Yes I braved it and got my flute out so there is a flute solo too, all be it short!
Now we are entering into my favorite part of the process and I shall spend the next 12 to 16 hours of studio time laying down the main vocals. To have everything else in place BEFORE hand I believe makes for a much better performance - I'm hoping to have that completed by August 7th and then we begin mixing the CD and balancing all those colors. It's a bit like making a cake - you add the ingredients and then stir - so the mixing is exactly that!!
We are hoping to complete mixing by Aug 20th and then the CD will go for mastering. The tracks are shaped, sculpted, scooped, equalized, compressed, and finessed into sonic splendor (well, you hope) through the audio process known as mastering. Mastering is what gives depth, punch, clarity and volume to the tracks and is the final process before the CD goes to be duplicated.
In the meantime I have to endure my least favorite part of making a CD - having my photo taken!!
We are hoping to use the wonderful Akron Civic as our location, and then the photos go off to the graphic designer who will make up a first draft CD booklet and back cover for me to work with.
Ah - its a longer process than you thought perhaps?! Hopefully it will be worth it!
I will let you know as and when we plan to have a CD launch party!
Hope to see you this weekend at the Sheraton!
Helen xx More info...
[ Helen's calendar page ]
Sheraton THIS FRIDAY!!
Friday July 30th. 8.30pm - 11.30pm
The Novo Lounge
Sheraton Hotel
Front St
Cuyahoga Falls
Come and join us, enjoy the beautiful views of the falls coupled with a delicious menu if you wish to partake!
With Rock Wehrmann on keyboard and Bryan Thomas on bass. More info...
[ Sheraton Hotel ]
Downtown Kent!
Thursday August 12th. 7pm - 9pm
Home Savings Plaza
Corner of Water St and Main St
Kent
HERE WE ARE AGAIN! At one of my very favorite performances of the year!
Join myself, Rock Wehrmann on keyboard, Bryan Thomas on bass and Chris Baker on drums for 2 hours of our best music!!
Bring lawn chairs, rugs and whatever else you might need! It is always a wonderful night in downtown Kent and we love the Home Savings Bank for sponsoring this event every year and bringing such musical pleasure to anyone who cares to enjoy it! More info...
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