The Hollywood Reporter: It is somewhat ironic that before starting your all-analog garage record, you did weeks of pre-production in a top-of-the-line facility…ĭave Grohl: Then recorded it in the garage, which is exactly the opposite of what most people do. Read on for more of THR’s interview with Grohl and Vig. PHOTOS: 10 Grammy Nominees Making Waves in the Industry If you’re semi-decent at an instrument and grew up with Beatles albums, make a f–ing record in your garage. It blew me away.” Still, he adds a dose of modesty: “It’s not rocket science. Says Grohl: “To me, it’s the greatest honor. “And I’ve got all these young bands asking, ‘Will you do records in analog now?’ My answer is, ‘Not unless you can play as good as the Foo Fighters!’ ” Weeks of preproduction and rehearsals in a top-of-the-line studio preceded four months spent in Grohl’s garage in the San Fernando Valley, which offered the best of two worlds, allowing him to spend time with his wife and two daughters and make the band’s most challenging - and likely most gratifying - album, the first to get a Grammy nom for album of the year (the Foos have six noms this year). “You have to be a little insane to make a record this way,” says Vig, who also produced Nirvana‘s seminal 1991 album Nevermind. That’s because Wasting Light, the Foos’ seventh album, was an all-analog production created by meticulously stitching together pieces of 2-inch tape, as was the usual practice until the mid-’90s, when digital recording became commonplace. They’re not entirely kidding, though it’s doubtful they’d have much competition. “Or best old-school album,” offers producer of the year nominee Butch Vig, 56. Wouldn’t that be f–ing rad?” says the 43-year-old frontman. By the early 1980s, studio engineers had discovered the mic and began using it as a “secret weapon.” In 1982, Quincy Jones used it to record Michael Jackson’s vocals on Thriller, and the microphone wasn't a secret anymore.The Grammys shed 31 categories in April, but the Foo Fighters‘ Dave Grohl has a suggestion for one they should add: “Best garage record. The SM7 was originally introduced in 1976 as the successor to the SM5B, which was a dynamic boom mic designed for broadcasting. One of the most common dynamic mics used to record rock vocals is the Shure SM7B. Their high-SPL capabilities and pronounced midrange make them perfect for capturing the aggressiveness of rock vocals. While large diaphragm condensers are a popular choice for tracking vocals, dynamic mics are common when it comes to rock.
Try as many different mics as you can until you find the one that best compliments the vocalist and the song. Mic Selection As always, no single mic will be perfect for every vocalist. Read on to learn about some of the gear used by these rock heroes and work on bringing powerful vocals to your next session. The key to getting a gritty, in-your-face vocal tones like Metallica, Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers all starts with finding the right mic. Think of what Metallica would sound like without James Hetfield's signature, growling "YEAH!" beckoning you to bang your head. When you think of hard rock music, you probably think of roaring guitars and thunderous drums, but one of the most important parts of any song is the vocal. Digital Adapters & Miscellaneous Cables.
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