Stars | Guitar riff creates foundation for song; Michael Kelsey builds around it
Making of the Album - Another Universe
Release Date: 11/04/2022
Sanity's Edge Pt 1 | Vickie Maris talks with Michael Kelsey & Scott Greeson on capturing accordion track
Making of the Album - Another Universe
0:00 Introduction of episode by songwriter Vickie Maris. Podcast co-hosts are and . :34 Description of Part 1 of a 2-part episode about Sanity's Edge. 1:12 Check out the on the YouTube channel, . 1:31 Listen to a snippet of the instrument tracks for Sanity's Edge. 1:40 Vickie introduces the conversation of the behind-the-scenes about the song, Sanity's Edge. 2:07 How the decision was made for the key of the song. 2:27 Michael Kelsey talks about how a song can originate from trying a chord that's new to you or writing in a key you don't typically use in your song writing. 4: 25 ...
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Sanity's Edge Pt 2 | Courtney Von Drehle on recording accordion at Michael Kelsey studio
Making of the Album - Another Universe
Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Sanity's Edge, by Vickie Maris. Album: Another Universe :20 Vickie Maris, podcast host and songwriter, describes the short preview that just played and introduces accordionist Courtney Von Drehle. He played the accordion track on Sanity's Edge. It was recorded in May 2022 when the Kelsey Greeson Project was masterminding in Indianapolis, Indiana. 1:17 Brief description of the listener feedback that is included at the end of the episode. It's a reaction to the song, Sanity's Edge. You will also hear the music bed for the song (with the...
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On the Mountain | Synchronicities of a Connemara pony and songwriting
Making of the Album - Another Universe
Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, On the Mountain by Vickie Maris. Album: Another Universe :35 Hear a sample of the instrumental track for On the Mountain. :54 Songwriter Vickie Maris introduces the episode. Her co-hosts are: Michael Kelsey, recording engineer and producer; Scott Greeson, co-producer. 3:40 Music segue, "On the Mountain" 3:48 We're all connected to each other. Vickie talks briefly about synchronicities that happened in the writing and recording of the song. Increased awareness helped her notice these. 4:57 You can hear the studio-recorded version of On...
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Easy To Love | Enneagram 7 songwriter with Michael Kelsey & Scott Greeson about recording
Making of the Album - Another Universe
Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Easy To Love (Love Letter From an Enneagram 7) by Vickie Maris and Michael Kelsey. Album: Another Universe :00 Sample of the upcoming content about the vocal workout of recording Easy to Love, a song on the album, Another Universe. :20 Music and introduction of episode :46 Sample of Easy To Love - live performance by band during Another Universe album release concert by Vickie Maris 1:01 More details about title of song, Easy To Love 1:38 Intro of the episode sponsor, Teach. Inspire. Connect. YouTube channel: Website...
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We Are Enough | Recording engineer Michael Kelsey sets the groove with a beatbox click track
Making of the Album - Another Universe
Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, We Are Enough by Vickie Maris. Album: Another Universe :00 Sample of the upcoming conversation about the vocal workout of recording We Are Enough, a song on the album, Another Universe. :50 Music and introduction of episode 2:10 Intro of the sponsor, Etsy shop: . The "We Are Enough" t-shirt and the physical copy of the cd of Another Universe are available in the shop. Use the promo code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount. 2:38 Sample of the song, We Are Enough (without vocals), followed by a blessing of the listener by Vickie as she says...
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South Bend | Songwriters talk with producer/arranger Michael Kelsey about creating alternate versions
Making of the Album - Another Universe
Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, South Bend by Vickie Maris and Scott Greeson. Album: Another Universe :00 Intro of the podcast episode about Track 8, South Bend, on the album, Another Universe. To see links for the album, Another Universe, in many of the streaming services, visit: https://vickiemaris.hearnow.com/another-universe :45 Back story about South Bend, starting with discussion about the version of the song that had been played by the band, . 1:20 Changing South Bend to a different key before going to the recording studio. 1:39 Encouragement by recording...
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Stars | Guitar riff creates foundation for song; Michael Kelsey builds around it
Making of the Album - Another Universe
Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Stars, by Vickie Maris Album: Another Universe :00 Intro of Track 9, Stars, by Vickie Maris on the album, Another Universe. To see links for the album, Another Universe, in many of the streaming services, visit: https://vickiemaris.hearnow.com/another-universe :40 A behind-the-scenes conversation about the ballad, Stars. 1:22 Scott Greeson talks about the guitar lick in this song, "a guitar lick from Heaven." 2:33 Info about the marriage of a lyrical hook and a musical hook. 3:28 Background about the song, Stars, and when...
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Is It Tomorrow | Fun stories behind the song inspired by a disagreement
Making of the Album - Another Universe
Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Is It Tomorrow by Vickie Maris and Michael Kelsey Album: Another Universe :00 Intro of episode about Track 10, Is It Tomorrow :52 Intro of your homework assignment! :56 Take a listen to any of our songs in your favorite music app such as Spotify, Pandora, YouTube or other apps. After listening, take an action such as adding the song to a playlist. To see links for the album, Another Universe, in many of the streaming services, visit: https://vickiemaris.hearnow.com/another-universe 3:13 An invitation to search on the music of Scott...
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Miss Her | Bass guitar click track used to set groove for song
Making of the Album - Another Universe
Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Miss Her by Vickie Maris Album: Another Universe :00 Intro of the song, Miss Her, inspired by memories of Lucille Maris, 1922-2021. :40 Intro of co-hosts of the podcast, Vickie Maris, Michael Kelsey and Scott Greeson. Instruments played by Michael Kelsey on the recording of Miss Her. 1:41 Background about Track 11 on the album, Another Universe by Vickie Maris 2:44 Intro of the podcast and setup to the main part of the episode; inspiration for Miss Her and information about mechanics behind recording the song in the studio 3:51 Episode...
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Summary | Making of the album | Another Universe
Making of the Album - Another Universe
In this behind-the-scenes podcast, singer-songwriter and recording artist Vickie Maris joins her co-producers on the mics in the studio to discuss the making of the album, Another Universe. Her co-hosts of the podcast are her co-producers of the album. From the inspiration for the songs to the songwriting process to the mechanics of laying down the instrument tracks in the studio, Maris, along with Michael Kelsey and Scott Greeson tell first-hand stories about the creative process. Kelsey who provided the instrumentation for the songs on the album, is one of Maris' cowriters on several of the...
info_outlineShow notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Stars, by Vickie Maris
Album: Another Universe
:00 Intro of Track 9, Stars, by Vickie Maris on the album, Another Universe.
To see links for the album, Another Universe, in many of the streaming services, visit: https://vickiemaris.hearnow.com/another-universe
:40 A behind-the-scenes conversation about the ballad, Stars.
1:22 Scott Greeson talks about the guitar lick in this song, "a guitar lick from Heaven."
2:33 Info about the marriage of a lyrical hook and a musical hook.
3:28 Background about the song, Stars, and when it came about during a time when Vickie was taking guitar lessons with Raul.
4:23 Vickie added lyrics to the instrumental to help in remembering how to play the guitar riff.
5:09 Finding a happy place in your mind to help with staying focused while recording the scratch vocals and guitar parts if you're intimidated in the recording studio.
6:15 Michael Kelsey discusses how sometimes the best chord structures come in a song when you're "feeling your way through the dark" on the guitar.
7:08 ... waiting for the song to be "organice all the way through."
7:35 "When I'm adding the instruments, everything tells you what is next."
7:42 "Vickie, that's your psaltry, slow dance song!" - Jenny
8:00 Scott Greeson talks about how Michael has a knack for letting a song speak for itself. The production and the instruments enhance the lyrics.
9:25 Vickie modified the lyrics (after having performed the song with the other lyrics) before going into the studio to record the song.
10:14 Vickie shares about the experiences of playing "Stars" for live audiences, and needing to get the new lyrics memorized.
11:20 To songwriters, it's ok to bring a song in for recording even if you are not able to play the song all that well. You can let a session player do the playing of the instruments as long as you have an outline.
12:20 Michael Kelsey talks about the outline of a song.
Thank you for listening!
Show co-hosts and album producers:
Vickie Maris ... https://vickiemarismusic.com
Scott Greeson ... https://scottgreesonmusic.com
Michael Kelsey ... https://michaelkelsey.com