At the moment, I am busy producing and recording the pre-productions. These form a sort of draft for the songs later. All the instruments or tracks are recorded for the first time or programmed using software plug-ins. During this phase, important elements such as the key, tempo or arrangement of the subsequent songs are already decided upon. These pre-production tracks for the upcoming recording process also serve as the basis from which each individual instrument is re-reco

In this post I'd like to introduce my humble home studio. The studio is located in a room in my apartment in Uzwil, which I share with a chipmunk called Mahou. Here, I am able to make piano, guitar or vocal recordings and tinker with the subsequent songs on the computer for hours. Despite the modest space, high-quality recordings can be made thanks to modern technology. The majority of recordings that will later be heard on the album will be recorded in professional music stu

I'd like to give you all a peek into the planning phase of the new album. In addition to some rarities from Chuck's career, some well-known classics which Chuck helped to achieved classic status with his musical contribution will also be present. The following songs will definitely be heard in newly recorded versions on the album: - Wild Horses / The Rolling Stones (Stripped Version) - Alberta / Eric Clapton (Unplugged Version) - Jessica / The Allman Brothers - Something like

I will completely dedicate the new album to my idol Chuck Leavell. Chuck's musical career is extremely impressive: The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Allman Brothers or John Mayer are just some of the bands that Chuck has worked with in the studio or in concert. When I first saw and heard Chuck when I was about 11, I immediately knew that this was really a special musician. I studied his music, his albums and his biography, which made Chuck an