About two weeks ago, I had the privilege of getting a call from a person I’ve known (and her family) for quite some time, and someone we’ve done multiple projects with over the years. Debi Erdei had been contacted by a relative (Madison Scott) who had requested her collaboration on one song of her upcoming Christmas release. Madison is actually in California and had her project well under way. We were sent the soundtrack and demo voice for the song, and then Debi recorded her parts. These were sent back to the originating studio and placed with Madison’s final vocal. We were given the opportunity to hear the initial mix and provide any critiques and get a sampler of what the entire final line up of songs will sound like. It largely has a jazz feel, which is not real common for a Christmas release. It is well done and strikingly refreshing. It was an honor to be part of this project and to help make this Christmas even more special for Madison.

It’s been some months in the making, but the entire content of Kofi Douhadji’s audio book has been edited, and a preliminary open/close has been sent for approval. There’s still some hours of listening closely to the editing process and then making any other revisions or changes that we find, but the largest part of the work is behind both of us. I know Kofi is looking forward to wrapping it all up and making his story (that he says is “your story” as well) available to be heard and appreciated.

Making multiple three hour treks (one way), Isaias Rivera returns to Tesco Productions to work on another song. I call that dedication and much-appreciated loyalty. It’s been about 1 1/2 years since Isaias (stage name Isa SR) finished his last CD – Rey de Fuego. It can be heard on virtually all major streaming services. This recording is a single song recounting his serious encounter with a life-threatening illness, and coming back from it with gratitude and praise to his Sustainer and Giver of Life.

The song has filled out nicely with multiple acoustic guitar parts, keys, drums/percussion, bass, electric guitar, orchestration and other fill parts. Of course Isa tells the story vocally and there’s some effect vocals added by his sister. We’re hoping to wrap it up soon as all the parts are now recorded. Great job everyone.

Haciendo múltiples caminatas de tres horas (de ida), Isaías Rivera regresa a Tesco Productions para trabajar en otra canción. A eso le llamo dedicación y muy apreciada lealtad. Ha pasado aproximadamente un año y medio desde que Isaías (nombre artístico Isa SR) terminó su último CD: Rey de Fuego. Se puede escuchar en prácticamente todos los principales servicios de transmisión. Esta grabación es una sola canción que relata su grave encuentro con una enfermedad que amenazaba su vida, y regresando de ella con gratitud y alabanza a su Sustentador y Dador de Vida.

La canción se ha completado muy bien con múltiples partes de guitarra acústica, teclados, batería/percusión, bajo, guitarra electrónicos, orquestación y otras partes mejoradas. Por supuesto, Isa cuenta su historia vocalmente y su hermana agrega algunos efectos vocales. Esperamos terminarlo pronto ya que todas las partes ya están grabadas. Buen trabajo a todos.