Metamorphosis is partially defined as "a striking change in character". Thi… Read Full Bio ↴Metamorphosis is partially defined as "a striking change in character". This is the type of change that High Tides latest album, The Rooted, underwent:
Late 2008. The acoustic project was about to begin.
High Tide had been playing some huge gigs, opening for national reggae acts, and winning battles to play at venues such as the San Diego Warped Tour. It had been some time since the release in 2007 of their debut album "Play Me Reggae". High Tide felt that it was time to hit the studio again. Under their self-run record label, Brothers Cup Productions, High Tide headed to On a Roll Studios, in San Diego, CA to begin the process. They sat down with an acoustic guitar and some click tracks and worked up nine songs that would eventually become their sophomore record, The Rooted.
The song selection for this album was unique in that it had some brand new material, plus a few older tracks that were written during the bands tumultuous beginnings in 2004. The older songs are Work, which features the return of Casey Sowa on lead vocals, and Are You Down, a guitar driven love song. High Tide knew that these songs were strong as ever, plus they wanted to record an acoustic version of the song Play Me Reggae. This sing-along hit from their first record really captures the spirit of the group. The newer songs are Right There, Automatic Girl, Drive Me Wild, I Was Wrong, Never Be The Same, and Most Birds.
Every reggae album has its share of love songs, and The Rooted is no exception, however each track has its own individual identity, while sharing the High Tide sound. Many of the songs are on the serious tip. Never Be the Same is a call for the world to wise up, and Most Birds is a collaborative song written largely by the instrumental players in the band. Automatic Girl stands alone as an acoustic ballad for the girl gone wrong, and Work is something everyone can relate to. Right There and Play Me Reggae wrap up the record with the classic So-Cal reggae sound.
With the playlist ready, the founding members of the group went to work. Bob Rissolo (trumpet) began engineering and producing the record alongside co-producer, Ed Barrena (vocals/guitar). They brought in Justin Fritsch (guitar/backup vocals), Forest Heitert (djembe/drums) and Christopher Murray (bass) to record acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, and a djembe instead of a full drum kit, to keep the acoustic vibe they were looking for.
Early 2009. The acoustic project was in full swing.
Things were moving along and Bob really wanted something unique on the record. Strings. Not many instruments can bring out the raw emotion the way a cello can. He did some research and brought in a highly qualified cellist, Erica Erenyi. She has a Master of Music from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, and has performed in around the world as an orchestral and chamber cellist. She took a trip down to On a Roll Studios, and recorded on two tracks, Most Birds, and Automatic Girl.
As Bob began to lay down his horn lines, the band was reviewing the album. It seemed that it sounded like a good acoustic cd, but something wasn't feeling right. Late night listening sessions and heated band meetings commenced. Upon conclusion, High Tide realized that these songs were too strong to just push out the door for another acoustic release. No, these songs deserved the full band treatment and that's what they got.
Mid 2009. The metamorphosis was taking place.
With the decision made to release a fully produced record, High Tide moved forward. The band decided to keep much of the acoustic material especially guitars, but the acoustic bass wasn't going to work for Reggae. Fat bass is what they wanted, and to get it, High Tide purchased a brand new Fender 5-string P-Bass and went back to work. Once the bass was laid down, it was clear that a bunch of the songs needed the kick and the snare from the full drum kit. Forest went back into the studio and recorded drum tracks, to go along with the djembe rhythms he had already laid down. Bob had some new ideas about how to mic the drums, which turned out great, and they used a stripped down kit so as to retain the acoustic flavor.
Late 2009. Production was in full swing.
Now that the record had some real solid rhythm tracks, High Tide stepped on the throttle. They had been adding players to the live act, and wanted them on the record. Rolando Walker (keys/rhodes), Garritt Wallace (percussion), and Brian Fleck (guitar) all new members of the band came in and laid down their parts. All three guitar players in the group got a solo in on the album which makes everyone happy.
Early 2010 The Rooted was almost ready.
Having rich horns on the record was important to High Tide. To address this, Bob brought in his good friend, John Ralston (Trombone), and another recent band addition, Blaise Garza (Saxophone) to record alongside himself, and complete the horn section. These sessions went extremely smooth and brought a fresh feel to the tracks. Almost all horns on the album are muted, except for the Sax. This really emphasizes the chill acoustic vibe of The Rooted.
Many of the members of the High Tide crew lent an ear to the album, and really helped Bob produce the sound the record needed. They brought the album to Ron Leeper of Sound Affair Mastering in Santa Ana, CA for high quality analog to digital mastering. He did a tremendous job, and everyone's hard work had paid off.
Spring 2010. The metamorphosis was finished. The Rooted by High Tide was complete.
The cd artwork was created by Bryan Harding and will be available soon. The band also hired Hamachi Studios in Long Beach, CA to create an alternate album cover to release on limited vinyl press.
High Tide would like to thank all their, friends, family, fans & YOU!
Late 2008. The acoustic project was about to begin.
High Tide had been playing some huge gigs, opening for national reggae acts, and winning battles to play at venues such as the San Diego Warped Tour. It had been some time since the release in 2007 of their debut album "Play Me Reggae". High Tide felt that it was time to hit the studio again. Under their self-run record label, Brothers Cup Productions, High Tide headed to On a Roll Studios, in San Diego, CA to begin the process. They sat down with an acoustic guitar and some click tracks and worked up nine songs that would eventually become their sophomore record, The Rooted.
The song selection for this album was unique in that it had some brand new material, plus a few older tracks that were written during the bands tumultuous beginnings in 2004. The older songs are Work, which features the return of Casey Sowa on lead vocals, and Are You Down, a guitar driven love song. High Tide knew that these songs were strong as ever, plus they wanted to record an acoustic version of the song Play Me Reggae. This sing-along hit from their first record really captures the spirit of the group. The newer songs are Right There, Automatic Girl, Drive Me Wild, I Was Wrong, Never Be The Same, and Most Birds.
Every reggae album has its share of love songs, and The Rooted is no exception, however each track has its own individual identity, while sharing the High Tide sound. Many of the songs are on the serious tip. Never Be the Same is a call for the world to wise up, and Most Birds is a collaborative song written largely by the instrumental players in the band. Automatic Girl stands alone as an acoustic ballad for the girl gone wrong, and Work is something everyone can relate to. Right There and Play Me Reggae wrap up the record with the classic So-Cal reggae sound.
With the playlist ready, the founding members of the group went to work. Bob Rissolo (trumpet) began engineering and producing the record alongside co-producer, Ed Barrena (vocals/guitar). They brought in Justin Fritsch (guitar/backup vocals), Forest Heitert (djembe/drums) and Christopher Murray (bass) to record acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, and a djembe instead of a full drum kit, to keep the acoustic vibe they were looking for.
Early 2009. The acoustic project was in full swing.
Things were moving along and Bob really wanted something unique on the record. Strings. Not many instruments can bring out the raw emotion the way a cello can. He did some research and brought in a highly qualified cellist, Erica Erenyi. She has a Master of Music from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, and has performed in around the world as an orchestral and chamber cellist. She took a trip down to On a Roll Studios, and recorded on two tracks, Most Birds, and Automatic Girl.
As Bob began to lay down his horn lines, the band was reviewing the album. It seemed that it sounded like a good acoustic cd, but something wasn't feeling right. Late night listening sessions and heated band meetings commenced. Upon conclusion, High Tide realized that these songs were too strong to just push out the door for another acoustic release. No, these songs deserved the full band treatment and that's what they got.
Mid 2009. The metamorphosis was taking place.
With the decision made to release a fully produced record, High Tide moved forward. The band decided to keep much of the acoustic material especially guitars, but the acoustic bass wasn't going to work for Reggae. Fat bass is what they wanted, and to get it, High Tide purchased a brand new Fender 5-string P-Bass and went back to work. Once the bass was laid down, it was clear that a bunch of the songs needed the kick and the snare from the full drum kit. Forest went back into the studio and recorded drum tracks, to go along with the djembe rhythms he had already laid down. Bob had some new ideas about how to mic the drums, which turned out great, and they used a stripped down kit so as to retain the acoustic flavor.
Late 2009. Production was in full swing.
Now that the record had some real solid rhythm tracks, High Tide stepped on the throttle. They had been adding players to the live act, and wanted them on the record. Rolando Walker (keys/rhodes), Garritt Wallace (percussion), and Brian Fleck (guitar) all new members of the band came in and laid down their parts. All three guitar players in the group got a solo in on the album which makes everyone happy.
Early 2010 The Rooted was almost ready.
Having rich horns on the record was important to High Tide. To address this, Bob brought in his good friend, John Ralston (Trombone), and another recent band addition, Blaise Garza (Saxophone) to record alongside himself, and complete the horn section. These sessions went extremely smooth and brought a fresh feel to the tracks. Almost all horns on the album are muted, except for the Sax. This really emphasizes the chill acoustic vibe of The Rooted.
Many of the members of the High Tide crew lent an ear to the album, and really helped Bob produce the sound the record needed. They brought the album to Ron Leeper of Sound Affair Mastering in Santa Ana, CA for high quality analog to digital mastering. He did a tremendous job, and everyone's hard work had paid off.
Spring 2010. The metamorphosis was finished. The Rooted by High Tide was complete.
The cd artwork was created by Bryan Harding and will be available soon. The band also hired Hamachi Studios in Long Beach, CA to create an alternate album cover to release on limited vinyl press.
High Tide would like to thank all their, friends, family, fans & YOU!
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