Memphis still got the soul

Continuing with "As Long As You Want Me," Matt Ross-Spang and Eli "Paperboy" Reed shift gears and focus on the vocals

In this episode, Matt and Eli re-cut the lead and background vocals to get an intense, passionate, and incredible performance out of Eli.

See how Matt Ross-Spang:

• Add Eli's background vocals to the choruses
• Re-record the verses
• Explains his approach to microphone placement on vocals
• Talks about dealing with dynamic singers, and choosing the vocal chain based on the intention of the song
• Discusses the importance of knowing when to stop playback during record and when to let it roll, no matter what
• Comps vocal takes together from the live-off-the-floor takes and overdubs
• Has Eli do the fade out on the rough mix on the console to reference in the final mix
• Prints the live chambers and plates from Sam Phillips Recording

Join Matt Ross-Spang, Eli "Paperboy" Reed, The Hodges Brothers, Ken Coomer, and The

Masqueraders inside the legendary Sam Phillips Recording in Memphis, TN, for an incredible recording event, from Start To Finish. Only on Puremix.