This month found a “seasoned” recording being made as a commemoration of a special day – a 50th Wedding Anniversary. Since it’s a surprise and won’t be presented to the other party until June, I can’t reveal many details other than to say it was very special being invited into their celebration. The husband sang two old love songs which I’m sure will be very touching and special when they’re heard by his wife and family. More information once I’m free to fully disclose.

(Update 6/24) As promised I waited until Steve let me know his wife had heard the songs. Here’s a short quote from his email: “My wife absolutely loved it. It exceeded my expectations…” What a beautiful privilege to be part of special moments and memories in other people’s lives. Thank you for wrapping this present full circle, and Happy 50th. Congratulations!

It’s not very often I get the privilege of working with two separate individuals from another country, but earlier this month Elom Eklou contacted Tesco Productions inquiring about a short session to record vocals. It turns out he is from Togo, West Africa – the same nation as Kofi Doujadhi (story last month). Elom had been sent a track that needed his vocal parts added so the song could be finished actually in a third country. Elom did a nice job with parts both in English and Ewe (native language of Togo), and upon completion his renditions were off to Germany for finally assembly. The production world is being connected more and more with some collaborations coming together from hemispheres apart. I continue to appreciate the opportunity to come alongside these artists and creatives to be a part of their lives and creations.

Last month I reported that Kofi Douhadji was back at Tesco Productions recording his second audio book “Tiny Sparks”. All the text recording was completed by the middle of this month, and then I spent a very full week being part of the Annie Jr. presentation (prior Tesco Productions story post). Since the presentation I’ve been editing the content and sending it to Kofi for review. I’m about halfway through that process now and we have targeted my role being completed by the end of May.

Fan your tiny sparks into flames that will warm, light and fire you and those you touch.