Diaries
What happened at my live debut?
A behind-the-scenes recap of my first BandLab Made in Melbourne event, documenting the experience of performing “Breadcrumbs” live, connecting with other emerging artists and receiving real-world audience feedback on the song while it was still in development.
Preparing for live debut
A behind-the-scenes look at preparing “Breadcrumbs” for its first live performance at BandLab’s Made in Melbourne event, documenting the process of taking the song from the studio into a real performance setting.
Vocal chain breakdown
A breakdown of the vocal processing used in the chorus of “Breadcrumbs”, exploring how EQ, compression, pitch correction and effects were used to shape a polished yet emotionally expressive vocal sound.
Re-recording verse 1 vocals
An exploration of re-recording the vocals for “Breadcrumbs” with greater emotional expression, experimenting with vocal tone, texture and delivery rather than focusing solely on technical perfection.
Recording bridge vocals
A breakdown of the vocal processing used in the chorus of “Breadcrumbs”, exploring how EQ, compression, pitch correction and effects were used to shape a polished yet emotionally expressive vocal sound.
Recording verse 1 vocals
An exploration of recording the verse vocals for “Friendzone”, experimenting with dynamics, vocal techniques and variations in note length to create a more expressive performance and strengthen the emotional storytelling of the lyrics.
Recording pre-chorus vocals
A behind-the-scenes look at recording the pre-chorus vocals for “Friendzone”, focusing on pitch accuracy, breath support and vocal tone while refining the emotional delivery. Multiple takes were used to address issues with breath control and sustained notes, particularly within the head-voice passages.
Recording chorus vocals
A behind-the-scenes look at recording the chorus vocals for “Friendzone”, refining each take through pitch accuracy, breath control and sustained phrasing. Multiple takes were recorded and combined where necessary, showing the process of identifying performance issues and gradually developing a stronger, more consistent chorus vocal.
Recording bridge vocals
A behind-the-scenes look at recording the bridge vocals for “Friendzone”, refining breath control, airflow and resonance to achieve a clearer and more stable vocal performance. The process also explores intentional shifts between chest and head voice, including vocal breaks, to emphasise vulnerability and emotional expression within the bridge.
How did I create the guitar solo?
A breakdown of how the guitar solo for “Delulu” was developed in Logic Pro using MIDI as a songwriting and production tool. The process explores a distorted guitar sound, pitch bends to imitate expressive guitar techniques, and layered harmony/counter-melody lines to build melodic interest and emotional tension toward the song’s climax, before the ideas are developed into the final live-instrument recording.
Recording verse 1 vocals
An exploration of the vocal recording process for Verse 1 of “Delulu”, focusing on improving breath support, airflow and vocal resonance across multiple takes. The process documents identifying tension and insufficient breath intake, then adjusting technique to achieve a more open, resonant and controlled vocal tone while maintaining the emotional delivery of the lyrics.
Recording verse 2 vocals
An exploration of recording the Verse 2 vocals for “Delulu”, focusing on the melodic and dynamic evolution of the performance. The verse develops from a conversational delivery with shorter notes into longer, more legato and powerful phrases across a wider vocal range. Multiple takes and isolated re-recordings were used to improve breath support, pitch accuracy and control during the sustained higher notes at the climax of the verse.
Recording chorus vocals
An exploration of recording the chorus vocals for “Delulu”, focusing on transitioning from an overly chest-dominant approach into a more balanced mixed voice. Through multiple takes, I experimented with blending chest and head voice, consistent airflow and breath support to improve pitch accuracy, resonance and ease in the higher register while maintaining the power and emotion of the chorus
Demos