Hell yeah! I think I nailed the last two of the remaining songs. It means I'm done. At least in principle. I need to edit the puzzle together to hear if something still needs re-recording. The first of the last two songs went down really well, I have two good takes to choose from. Then I decided to try the more difficult one, and it also went really smoothly. Now I have two takes also from that song. I also recorded some improvisations just in case the album would need some moody pieces between the songs.
Usually, the easier and faster the recording process is, the better the result. If a song starts to take several takes or even worse, several days, it means that I'm doing it wrong. The song might be too difficult, I have not rehearsed enough, or there is something else wrong. Even the more difficult songs take usually no more than a few takes. If there is a mistake here or there, I just take another take and try to be sure not to mess in the same places again. And hope that I'm in the same tempo if not using a click and also hope that the tune of the drums has remained still.
The worst nightmare for me has been a case where the producer wants to change stuff on the fly. Instead of playing something as rehearsed, I'm asked to play it a bit differently. That makes me focus on that particular part and I loose the big picture of the whole thing. Even worse if the requested idea is technically difficult or unnatural to play. I think that any person who requests a certain beat or fill from a drummer should be able to demonstrate it in requested tempo with a good groove.
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