Posted on September 1, 2010 by Ryan in
The story and inspiration behind the song Hide Away.
It’s not often that I get to just sit and play guitar, but on this particular Saturday afternoon, I was strumming the chords that would become this song when Tam walked into the room and started singing spontaneously.
I remember we’d both been pretty busy and it was nice to just be at home, with no agenda for the day. Tam walked in, heard the chords and said, (more…)
Posted on March 3, 2010 by Ryan in
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to Marlon Hemmero.
Marlon runs a studio in Pietermaritzburg where the Ryan Calder Band has put together its second album.
To be honest, it feels like a lifetime ago that I arranged to go and visit Marlon. I feel like I’ve known him for years and years. But I remember that particular night clearly – sitting down talking life and music with him, and how we would go about putting together the new RCB album. I remember his passion, his insight and a quiet awareness in his ability as a creative force.
Marlon Hemmero
Posted on January 26, 2010 by admin in
Bass, keyboard and other lesser known evils…
Recording more bits and pieces… bass, keyboard and other lesser known evils…
Posted on January 18, 2010 by admin in
Recording more bits and pieces…
Recording more bits and pieces… piano, keyboard, guitars, vocals…
Posted on January 15, 2010 by admin in
Recording more drum tracks…
Ryan and Rudi still sloggin away, recording drums.
Posted on January 4, 2010 by admin in
Recording drum tracks…
Ryan and Rudi hard at work, laying the tracks for the RCB’s second album, On The Edge.
Posted on September 15, 2009 by admin in
First attempt: the demo recording.
The Ryan Calder Band at work on recording the second album, On The Edge.
