Rhesus http://www.rhesusrock.com The Official Rhesus Website Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:49:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 In the studio, t-minus 4 days left http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-t-minus-4-days-left/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-studio-t-minus-4-days-left http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-t-minus-4-days-left/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:49:17 +0000 Linz http://www.rhesusrock.com/?p=601 Read More >>]]> So we’ve made it through the recording process. Now we’ll spend the rest of the week mixing the songs to get all the levels and sounds right. Neil is doing all the hard stuff, we just get to go in and say what we like, what needs to be changed, and what just sounds amazing.

While Neil is working his bollocks off, we’re doing the same by taking the rest of the week to tie up loose ends, keep working on some design pieces, make sure we blog and update the fans on what we’re up to, and we’re getting together some more video clips to post (hopefully) in the next blog.

In the mean time, here are some random pictures from on stage at the Beer Festival, and another siting of the monster (cheeky bugger ran in, played a wicked guitar solo, and ran out again). Yeah, I don’t know either.

Fun things to come, watch this space.

x-Linz

]]> http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-t-minus-4-days-left/feed/ 0 In the studio day 12 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-12/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-studio-day-12 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-12/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:47:26 +0000 Ben http://www.rhesusrock.com/?p=584 Read More >>]]> I’ve tried to avoid writing a blog for as long as possible because, lets face it, I’m not very good at this kind of thing.

In the studio day 12.

Yesterday we finished yet another track for the album and Rich had somehow lost his voice for talking but strangely could still belt out the notes needed to record the vocals. Rich has been working on all sorts of extra stuff, but we decided to take a break from all the music making and Rich, Linds and myself went out into Kettering for a few drinks.

The first bar looked like, and to quote Rich, “A few council houses pushed together to make a pub”. But we went in and it was quite nice inside.

After a drink in there we found the obligatory Weatherspoons. We had a drink in there and then went next door to what I think was a sports bar/restaurant. Now bear in mind this is a Friday night, the place was dead, there was us and about 4 other people maximum yet it was such a nice clean and friendly place with the comfiest sofas.

By the time we finished our drinks in there we decided it was time to come home because we still have recording to get done (its the worst thing to do with a headache) so we came back and watched last night’s IT Crowd before deciding to finally go to bed. All in all a good night.

Today we are pushing to get 2 more songs out the way, but Lindsay’s ‘one take’ status was taken from her yesterday, hopefully it will pass onto myself or Rich. *(Note from Lindsay: “Not a chance, Ben.”)

I know I am 100% biased but the songs are already sounding amazing and I really cannot wait for you all to hear them.

Tonight we may be watching another film but we are yet to decide which one. A horror may be on the cards as we have already watched and action/comedy and a family film.

We will also be uploading some more video blogs and maybe another Rhesus challenge.

As an extra bonus here is a video from the Beer Festival we played on Saturday.

Ben

]]> http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-12/feed/ 0 In the studio day 10 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-10/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-studio-day-10 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-10/#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:00:51 +0000 Rich http://www.rhesusrock.com/?p=577 Read More >>]]> Rhesus log, star date 42073.1.

Today has been a long and arduous day for us all. We’ve been putting our all into making this album, and to be frank, most of us are fucking shattered.

Kieran’s alright though. He’s running off pure chocolate bar power.

Ben, Linds and I are taking it in time to get our parts down – Neil Haynes (our producer) is putting us through our paces and the bloke won’t except anything less than perfection, which is why we came back and why we love the bloke – we wouldn’t want to be in any other recording studio right now!

On Saturday, in between recording, we played a festival (yeah we’re that rock and roll). It was a beer festival in Oxfordshire, and ended up being a right laugh, thoroughly enjoyed playing there and the free beer!

I’ve attached some pictures for your viewing pleasure!

Rich

]]> http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-10/feed/ 0 In the studio day 9 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-studio-day-9 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-9/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:37:13 +0000 Linz http://www.rhesusrock.com/?p=570 Read More >>]]> Studio, day 8. Or 9. Or…yeah, I think it’s day 9 now. I’ve really started to lose track of the days. We’ve finished off two more songs yesterday and they sound BRILLIANT. Today we started a brand new one. And when I say new, I mean one we’ve only played at one gig, so many of you may not have heard it yet, but believe you me, you’ll love it.

It’s been brutally hot in the studio today. So we’ve been recording, playing beat out in the car park, and generally sitting around between takes moaning to each other about how hot it is.

We’re currently enjoying a little flashback to 1991 by watching “Hook”. What an ace film. Nearly 20 years later and it’s still as good as it was when I saw it in the cinema when it first came out. (God, I’m dating myself now). But yeah, if you haven’t seen it, whether 1991 was before your time, or you just weren’t into it at the time, I totally recommend it. Amazing cast (even if the kids are annoying), and the script is brilliantly written, especially as I’m understanding more of the jokes as an adult.

Back to reality. We sent out our newly branded newsletter yesterday, so hopefully you’re signed up to the rhesus army and you’ve received it. If not, get your email address in that green box to the right. When you sign up to receive the rhesus newsletter, you’re entitled to sneak peeks and inside goss about the band. We’ll even be sending a couple video blog outtakes that will not be publicly posted anywhere. So sign up for that newsletter, because you’re in for a treat!

x-Linz

]]> http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-9/feed/ 0 rhesus in Birmingham on 04/08/10 http://www.rhesusrock.com/gigs/rhesus-in-birmingham-on-040810/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rhesus-in-birmingham-on-040810 http://www.rhesusrock.com/gigs/rhesus-in-birmingham-on-040810/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:53:24 +0000 Rich http://www.rhesusrock.com/gigs/rhesus-in-birmingham-on-040810/ http://www.rhesusrock.com/gigs/rhesus-in-birmingham-on-040810/feed/ 0 In the studio day 7 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-studio-day-7 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-7/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:56:20 +0000 Rich http://www.rhesusrock.com/?p=562 Read More >>]]> Day seven in the studio.

An early start today for the band (I refer to them as the band because I’m not doing anything recording wise at the moment – I was done in 3 days). Rich had a bit of an off day yesterday, but it happens. However, I’m not happy about having the blame! Apparently I kept him up all night by talking to him.

Rich: (*Off day for me.)

Anyway, the recording is coming along very nicely. Whilst they are recording I’m busy doing all the rhesus admin work. Fun! :P

The evenings are more bearable now I have found a football, too! Although it’s a childs ball and it’s nearly flat, it keeps me entertained well enough! Last night consisted of trying to find something intellectual to watch via BBC iplayer or 4OD, but we found nothing except Junkmail Britain; which was shit.

No other sign on the monster lately, either. I’ll be honest, I’ve been missing him on the night time.

Anyway, I’ll leave it there. You should all be getting a newsletter today, assuming you have signed up to the rhesus army. If not, do so! (It’s the green box on the right!)

Take care,
Kieran.

]]> http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-7/feed/ 0 In the studio day 6 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-studio-day-6 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-6/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:39:54 +0000 Rich http://www.rhesusrock.com/?p=554 Read More >>]]> I know we said we’d blog everyday, but we’ve been busy (honest guv!)

Recording has been long and hard, and yesterday after packing down, we drove 2 hrs to go and play a festival (more about that in tomorrows update).

To help stop us climbing up the walls, I set us a challenge – an art challenge.

30 minutes to recreate the Mona Lisa in acrylics – easy right?

Watch the (massively sped up) video below, and let us know who you think did the best job!

]]> http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-6/feed/ 2 In the studio day 2 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-studio-day-2 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-2/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:05:14 +0000 Rich http://www.rhesusrock.com/?p=547 Read More >>]]> Day two came and went, but there were some strange goings on in the studio.
It’s taken us a day to collate the evidence, but some of rhesus are convinced that there’s a monster at Parlour Sound studios.

Personally? I think it’s all ridiculous – but Ben is convinced.

Why not take a look at the following video and decide for yourself…

]]> http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-2/feed/ 0 In the studio day 1 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-studio-day-1 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-1/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:12:20 +0000 Linz http://www.rhesusrock.com/?p=539 Read More >>]]> Day one has come to an end and thanks to Kie’s diligence, we have the drums recorded and finalised for 4 songs thus far.

We started the day strangely enough by all waking up half an hour before the alarm was due to go off. Rich went out for a run and found a nice path around the studio’s complex. Apparently we’re going for a “band run” tomorrow morning. Well, Ben and I said we would join him. We’ll see about Kieran. To be fair if he’s got to record all day again, we won’t complain too much if he doesn’t.

This is our third year running being back at Parlour Studios with Neil, and as always, he’s been brilliant. He’s already helped us reshape a chunk of one of our songs, and we really like it.

After the recording finished, and Neil left for the day, we went on a little adventure to find a food shop. On the way into Corby, we came across an Aldi, a Lidl, a Subway, Dominos, Gregs, 24 hour ASDA, Matalan, Pound Stretcher, and LOADS more shops in this in-the-middle-of-nowhere strip mall. For the last two years we’ve been hunting something like this, and we’ve finally found our hidden treasure.

Working in a studio in virtually the middle of nowhere keeps your mind on track to get things done and work as hard as possible, but it’s like a mirage in the desert to find something like we have tonight.

Well, I think the boys are going to wind down the day with a bit of NBA Jam while I do a bit more research into label, management and venue contacts. Wish me luck. There are a lot of jokers out there. Let’s hope luck strikes twice in one day and we find some decent contacts.

X – L

]]> http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-1/feed/ 0 In the studio day -0.5 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-0-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-studio-day-0-5 http://www.rhesusrock.com/blog/in-the-studio-day-0-5/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:38:39 +0000 Rich http://www.rhesusrock.com/?p=534 Read More >>]]> So we’re back in Parlour Sound studios, but this time, to record an entire album, not a demo.
We’ve got 20 days down here to make the best record we possibly can.

After arriving at 10pm, I produced my mystery item – a magical (like the iPad!) bed. (It’s already a revolution!)

Straight after that I did what needed doing most – I got NBA Jam Tournament Edition working – slammed some USB control pads into an xp machine rocking out mame emulator and jobs a good un.

That’s all for tonight, I’m absolutely shattered – but fear not, I’ll be posting some (actually) interesting things soon. Maybe tomorrow. Who knows?

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