Sprig Studio Journal

Today marked the end of an eventful week for New Life’s Sprig Records Studio. After nearly 3 months of quiet, do mostly to other construction projects taking rightful precedence over the studio buildout, the theatre housing the future recording facility was filled with saw dust and the sound of machinery as framing resumed to full speed.

My father returned twice to give the crew more detailed instructions, which allowed them to make great progress.

First the floors of the control room and drum lock needed to be built up, and wire chases constructed. The floors were filled with stone and insulation, then covered.

Next, frame-out of the drum lock continued, along with the control room, including the placement of the mammoth support beam that will hold the majority of control room’s immense vaulted ceiling (an engineering feat in itself).

And finally, construction of the beautiful curved reflection wall on the north side, peaking 14″ at the apex, spanning more than 30′ wide and 18′ tall. Masterfully done.

My hat tips to Chris Emery and his crew of gifted guys. Can’t wait for next week! ch:

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HME Update: In Studio May 12th

05.12.2010 UPDATE: We’re live today, Wednesday, May 12th in-studio. Weather is causing a lot of BAD interference with the wifi however. So sorry.

I’ve had a lot of inquires as to the whereabouts of the Heaven Meets Earth album, specifically those who pre-ordered. Fortunately no fans have gotten violent (proving you people are the best listeners a guy could ask for). So thanks for that. As to the album itself, yes: we’re behind schedule. But not by much. We’re shooting for a June release (just in time for Creation in Mt. Union, PA).

In the mean time, I’ll be back in the studio all day tomorrow, Wednesday, May 11th, for a full day of mixing in a closed-session. While you can’t come visit, you can join us live via webcam which we have on all day. Please say hi when you get the chance and watch how we roll. Thanks for all your encouragement and continued support of this project. ch:

What’s your favorite new song?

The tracks that made the final cut:

God Who Saves
My Last Breath
You Alone
Words Cannot Describe
You’re Everything
Take Me Deeper
Set Me Free
This is the Day
Let It Fall Away
Jesus You Are
My Heart Is Yours
Revolution Rain
Heaven Meets Earth
Honor and Glory