Sunday, June 29, 2008

The Best Weekend EVER

This weekend I had an amazing opportunity to attend a vocal recording conference and workshop with the likes of Jenny Phillips, Hillary Weeks, Tyler Castleton and Staci Peters (The producers and writers for the EFY cds), Peter Breinholt, and many many others. (Yes, I brought my camera...but no...I didn't get any pictures. I know.......its sad.) It was a treat to spend Friday listening and learning from their experiences, and getting advice on getting into the LDS music market. (Something I have literally been DREAMING about since I was around 14). I loved every minute of it. But that wasn't even the best part.

Saturday was pretty much the highlight of my trip here to Utah. Me, Mike, Chris (my mother-in-law), and my mom and dad drove to Counterpoint Studios in SLC for me to get the chance to record a demo for the 2009 Young Women's CD. (I love you families and friends, but recording in a real studio???? You just couldn't top that.)

I was beyond excited. Jenny Phillips produced my session, and it was AWESOME! I was in the recording studio, behind the glass, with my $5000 mic, and my sweet head set, and I sang my little heart out. And it was So Much FUN!! I wish I could have had more time, but we were only alotted 20 minutes to record.

I don't know if I'll get to be on the CD. Jenny Phillips, and a few execs from Deseret Book pick the top ten demos, and then those people get the privelege of recording their demo for the CD. For Reals. I can't think of anything better than getting the chance to record lead vocals for a song on the 2009 Young Womens CD. (Well, maybe getting to record lead vocals on the new 2009 EFY CD....maybe that'll come later.) I felt like it went really well, and my dad said he glanced over Jenny's shoulder just before we left, and there was a star by my name. (And ONLY my name.) I don't know what that means exactly, but I'm hoping a star = she liked me. :)

And if you want to hear my demo...just press play below.

And Warning....it's some pretty hard core LDS music. You might not be able to handle it. :)

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9 comments:

  1. Wowza!! Lily and I think you sound like a Disney princess :) That's like a lot of stars in my book! I still remember you singing that Sarah McLachlan song one of those years in high school and being wowed then.

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  2. That is wonderful news. I was able to meet Jenny Phillips up at girls camp a couple of years ago and she is one person you never forget meeting her. I am really excited for you and hopefully you will get picked.

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  3. AWESOME! That is the coolest thing!! If you get famous in the LDS world, will you let me come record something with you?? How did you get to do all of that? Sounds sooo cool!! Hope you get it!

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  4. Sarah-you sound amazing!! That sounds like such a neat experience. I would definitely put a star by your name too. I really liked that song. Good luck

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  5. Sarah, you are so incredibly multi-talented!!! Wow, beautiful voice. I can't wait to buy your inevitably upcoming CD!! :)

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  6. Wow what a great experience, they would be crazy not to pick you, you have a beautiful voice! Good luck.

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  7. My girls 10 and 4 voted and said that your song rocked! They also wanted to know when you'd be on American Idol. Love my little singing ladies. Good luck you sound amazing.

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  8. Sarah! That is so awesome and you sound so good! I hope you get picked!!

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  9. Absolutely beautiful! You have always had an amazing voice, good for you for going for it!

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