Recording 'Reclaiming Space' - (page 3)

As is customary recording started with the laying down of the drum tracks. Good job we did, as the presence of the drummer proved a culinary godsend. Not only did Mike bring with him the kit and the skills to hit some rock solid beats, but also an ingenious idea that would fill our stomachs during the entire making of the album. Who knew that one could survive on microwavable rice and tons of tins of tuna without getting a single complaint from one's taste buds? Granted, the stuff was nowhere near the gourmet food of the restaurant next door but it was quick, convenient and generally edible. In fact the only work I would be giving the chef next door would come later and it had nothing to do with pots and pans. He would eventually play the radio announcer on 'Camara Reggae' after David thought his accent, acquired from living off the island, would make him a suitable candidate for the job.

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"the only work I would be giving the chef next door would come later and it had nothing to do with pots and pans"