08 July

On only the second day of recording, Don and I follow the momentum of the day and actually lay down some vocal and guitar tracks. I’ve never recorded both at the same time, but I really dig this process. It’s the way I play, more natural and honest. So we clip along in his studio, taking breaks in the garden to refuel the process.

Don tells me his neighbors aren’t thrilled with his philosophy on lawn care: if you cut the lawn, you kill all the interesting plants and weeds and flowers that sprout up for our admiration. I share Don’s aesthetic and appreciate the overgrown foliage.