It takes many hours in the studio to get vocals just perfect for the recording of a particular song. Here, we show you some video clips of us working on “Thanks To Calvary And Amazing Grace.” You won’t hear the whole song, just some parts we are working on. This is where we perfect and learn the song’s vocal arrangements. It is a tedious process but it makes for a great recording and prepares us to “get it right” for actual performances. Singing the song correctly has to become “second nature” for us so when we are singing for you in concert, we can focus on the Spirit rather than the details of singing.
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Great video–I enjoy watching this kind of stuff even more than the completed demos.
Reply to Daniel J. MountThanks for the glimpse of just how hard and tedious it is to record and get new songs down. This has been an exciting process of being part of this new recording by blogging and utube! Thank you for the opportunity! Can’t wait for the new CD to come out!! It will be great!
Lauren,
Is it ever “strange” working with your parents? I love mine dearly, but I don’t think I could work with them and be with them all the time. Do you live at home with them?
Whatever you all do, the Lord is blessing your music and your ministry.
Remembering that God is STILL God,
Reply to WendyJoyWendyJoy
Yes I do still live at home (I can’t resist a good deal). We’re a pretty normal family and we do need time away from each other occasionally! Actually on our days at home we are usually going in three different directions and are involved in our own endeavors so we aren’t together ALL the time- although it seems that way sometimes!
We’ve always had a very close relationship, we dearly love each other and we’ve always been very thankful for this; we probably couldn’t do this if we didn’t. I think it’s very important to have a personal life and family time away from the music. Sometimes it’s hard to find a balance but it’s very important.
Reply to Lauren TalleyIt is a LOT of hard work – but it DOES pay off in the end because soooooo many people are touched by the songs. One day you’ll be in heaven and someone will come up to any one of y’all and say “I never met you but one of your songs is part of the reason I’m here today” Now, when you think of it that way, all the hard work (and boring work – lol) seems like nothing at all, doesn’t it?
You guys are GREAT! Keep up the good work.
Reply to KathrynWOW. That looks like fun and hard work. CAN”T WAIT TILL the finished product
Reply to RJ HendersonLauren, I have a question. How come there are 2 stacked vocals of you??
Reply to RJ HendersonHey RJ! Good question. The answer is….
There won’t be 2 vocal passes on the finished product. I record two tracks of the entire verse and then in the mix, my dad (the producer) can pick and choose which lines or words he likes the best to come up with the best possible performance.
This is very common practice. In effect, what you hear on a CD many times is not one continuous performance by a singer, but a composite of many takes. Thanks for asking!
Reply to Lauren TalleyOne more thing- (I misunderstood your original question)
For a song like “Calvary and Amazing Grace” we choose to stack the vocals once for a bigger, fuller sound. We chose not to stack every song, just the ones we felt needed it most. Solos are not stacked and many times the lead will not be stacked at all so that it won’t sound artificial. The stacks are mixed lower than the original vocals so it still will sound like three people and not six.
Reply to Lauren TalleyI am really enjoying the sneak peak of the recording of your new album. I can’t wait until it is released.
Reply to Susie SweanyI’m always amazed at the hard work done in the studio that goes into perfecting a project for recording. This is fun to watch! Thank you for making this possible. May our Lord continue to bless your ministry.
Glenda Grant
Reply to GLENDAJefferson, TX
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Hey guys! Sounding great! Hey that looks like the same place I recorded at!! Although you three are doing a great job, I also wanted to let Greg know that his work is appreciated as well! Many do not know how much work goes on “behind the scenes” and I know that Greg does a great job! Thanks for making the best group in Southern Gospel Music sound so good! (I think Singing News needs an award for that too!!)
Take care,
Reply to Bill KentBK
Thanks Bill, Greg has the hardest job of anyone- making us sound good!
Go Lady Vols
Reply to Lauren TalleyDo your vocal chords ever get tired, or do you ever get sore throat ? Do you take any precautions about saving your voices ? I’m serious. After thousands of concerts, and many many recordings, music must definitely be your life ! This is so interesting ! Thank You.
Reply to JeffHi Jeff,
Of course we occasionally get sick like everyone else, but I very seldom experience vocal fatigue. Performing and recording as often as we do certainly helps our vocal stamina, but I’d attribute it to concentrating on proper vocal technique more than anything else. Learning to breathe correctly, place the voice properly and use volume correctly are some of the biggest essentials to taking care of your voice.
Of course resting and drinking water are important too, and we don’t do nearly enough of either one
Reply to Lauren TalleyI guess that I didn’t know what is really envolved in recording a song . Thanks for sharing with us . May GOD be with you in the recording of this C.D. .I can’t wait to hear the finished product.
Reply to PeggyI have really enjoyed watching ya’ll go through the process of making this cd. I think that it is very nice that ya’ll would take the time out of your busy scedules to let all of us be a part of this cd, I think that this will probably be the cd that means the most to me because I got the chance to vote on the album title and I have voted on the picture for the cover. Thank you very much for giving me the chance to watch ya’ll make this cd.
Reply to KaseyKasey
Thanks for the behind the scenes look at the effort it takes to put together the ‘messages’ you sing. Attending your concerts has always been such an uplifting experience, but knowing how much effort goes into doing it right shows just how dedicated you are to your special ministry.
This is going to be another must have CD.
Reply to Jess T.Hi yall!
This is going to be great! Hope you takes it to Norway in November. Can’t wait.
Me and Pauline have watched and enjoyed. Her comment: Uhh, we can’t hear when they sings wrong…even if Lauren isn’t satisfied!
Love you all, and say hey to Greg! His swetting a lot theese days..
Hug Mette and Pauline
Reply to Mette Vestberg SørensenHey guys….
You’re right I am way too harsh of a critic
It’s genetic I think! Looking forward to seeing you!
Reply to Lauren TalleyRoger, Debra, and Lauren~
Thank you so much for sharing videos of this new cd. I can’t wait to pick up a copy of it. Question: Will you be singing any of the new songs in your upcoming concerts, especially the one in Indiana next week (Aug. 9 and 10)? If so, can I request “Hallelujah, Praise the Lamb” and “I Will Sing of My Redeemer?”
Thanks
Vanessa
Reply to Vanessa DunhamWOW I think I am taking on a whole new view on how how picky you have to be to record an album. Thanks ya’ll for doing what the Lord has led you to do. It means a lot to many people and most importantly God will truly bless you for it. KEEP up the the GREAT HARD work…Next time I wont be in such a rush to get a new Talley album. I now see how hard you guys work on it!
Reply to StephanieHey, dudes. Just thought I’d stop by and say hello.
Reply to Donny HendersonI had no idea that it took so much to make a recording but I understand, now why. I found this to be very interesting and informative. From now on when I listen to one of your CDs I will have a better appreciation of what goes into it. Thanks for all your hard work and patients.
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