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TIMESCALES
The songs were written over the period 2004 - 2012, and all were written and arranged by Alec Chapman EXCEPT (untitled) which was written by Keith Chapman
It was recorded between 2007-2012 in The Shed, Essex, at Alec's home in South London and at Long Track Studios, Essex
It was mixed, sequenced and mastered in January to March 2013 by Nathan Wacey at Long Track Studios, Essex
It was recorded between 2007-2012 in The Shed, Essex, at Alec's home in South London and at Long Track Studios, Essex
It was mixed, sequenced and mastered in January to March 2013 by Nathan Wacey at Long Track Studios, Essex
EQUIPMENT
Alec Chapman played:
Fender Telecaster 50s reissue (customised)
Hohner HS-35
Yamaha Pacifica
Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass
OLP Tony Levin signature 5 String Bass
Moog Voyager
Roland RD700GX Piano
Hammond XB1
Roland Juno D
Simon Cantwell Played:
Roland RD700GX Piano
Roland XP30
Korg Triton LE
Hammond XB1
Bob Chapman Played:
DW Drums
Orange County Drums
SJC Custom Drums
Zildjan A Custom and K cymbals
Fender Telecaster 50s reissue (customised)
Hohner HS-35
Yamaha Pacifica
Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass
OLP Tony Levin signature 5 String Bass
Moog Voyager
Roland RD700GX Piano
Hammond XB1
Roland Juno D
Simon Cantwell Played:
Roland RD700GX Piano
Roland XP30
Korg Triton LE
Hammond XB1
Bob Chapman Played:
DW Drums
Orange County Drums
SJC Custom Drums
Zildjan A Custom and K cymbals
Digital Audio Workstations
Due to its period of gestation, Bitter Politics was recorded in many locations on many different computer systems.
Due to time constraints and the need for easy sharing between people all over the country, it is a digital production.
DAWs used include SONAR, LOGIC PRO and CUBASE
The original tracking of (lies) was done on GARAGEBAND and features free drum loops available in that package.
Due to time constraints and the need for easy sharing between people all over the country, it is a digital production.
DAWs used include SONAR, LOGIC PRO and CUBASE
The original tracking of (lies) was done on GARAGEBAND and features free drum loops available in that package.
Artwork
The cover of Bitter Politics was created by Simon Cantwell, as well as the CD packaging
The internal booklet copy and design (for those lucky enough to have a booklet) was done by Alec Chapman
The internal booklet copy and design (for those lucky enough to have a booklet) was done by Alec Chapman
Photography
All the photography on this website (easter eggs aside) is owned by Joseph Leeder Photography. Please do not reproduce, copy or otherwise publish or allow to be published any of these images without his express permission. You can visit Joe's facebook page by clicking here. He comes highly recommended by 0 Hi Mark. Tell him we sent you!
A Note On Free Websites
Sadly, there is a tendency to judge the value of something based on the amount of money spent advertising it. When making this album we spent all our resources on creating something as good as we could, leaving none to serve our egos with by removing the "weebly" from the website address. An independent artist does not have a machine behind them that creates publicity as part of the musical process.
We hope that you feel able to get past this and enjoy the album on its own terms.
We hope that you feel able to get past this and enjoy the album on its own terms.