Jane Laws

I used a Rode NT2000 positioned in front and directly facing the Body / Neck Junction of the guitar (400mm from guitar).

I just wanted a little more guitar to complement the piano but couldn't make it happen. Perhaps the problem began in the guitar recording.

Thanks for the feedback. I was also thinking the guitar was a little low. I spent quite some time on this issue. When I increased the guitar the bottom end started to sound muddy and boomy, which I just couldn't get under control. When played back it sounds different on different sound systems, which adds to my confusion. Also huge thanks DeeringAmps for the YT comment, they really help to promote the video.

For the past year I have been performing quite a few gigs. The response and audience connection to My Last Teaspoon of Honey has encouraged me back into my home studio. My Last Teaspoon of Honey is another of my simple mixes. I decided to create a music video and I'm excited with the outcome. Looks forward to hearing what you think. My Last Teaspoon of Honey - Jane Laws

Thanks, I thought Erik did a great job. We don't play regularly together, but did a set together on Monday night. We had a lot of fun and got an awesome response from the crowd.

I have just completed my first project where one of the tracks was recorded at a remote studio. I recorded the acoustic guitar and vocal at my home studio using Cakewalk. The fiddle was played and recorded by Erik Kowarski using Pro Tools at his professional studio. I recorded my first album at Erik’s Pocket Universe Studio, way back in 1996, before I setup a home studio. Mixing and mastering was completed in my home studio using Cakewalk. It all worked seamlessly. Fremantle Harbour Bound - Jane Laws (featuring Erik Kowarski)

Thanks, Tom, great you enjoyed the song. Thanks for the feedback, too, we have been trying to bring the vocal forward in the mix - perhaps we have gone too far

Great you enjoyed the song, and it's wonderful to know that the lyrics connect with others, cheers Jane

Thanks, Bjorn, and wonderful you'll be making a trip to OZ later in the year, Cheers Jane

Hi Paul, Great you enjoyed the song

Thanks for the tip, something I struggle with.

Thanks Mark, Even though I adore my Messiah, I'm still in love with my Maton Dread that I bought 26 years ago.

Thanks Jesse, I have posted a few songs through the years. I have been using Cakewalk since 2004, but sound engineering is not my strength I have a small presence on Youtube, Spotify and my website. Cheers Jane

Hi John, it's so great you guys are back enjoying the festivals once more. Over here, in Western Australia, they have unfortunately cancelled all of the autumn festivals ~ maybe next year Great you enjoyed Eighty-seven Years, thanks

Thanks, Andy, it's great folks are noticing and enjoying the percussion on this one

Thanks, Lee, I know the feeling of turning 60

I love writing songs about the Aussie way of life and this one is back to my traditional folk/country style. The inspiration for Eighty-seven Years came to me when back on the road, the day after the Tamworth Country Music Festival. I was on my motorcycle and at the first stop quickly grabbed my notebook and wrote down the chorus. It’s recorded using my Maton EM100C-808 Messiah tuned to Double Drop D. Love to hear your thoughts.

Very laid back, enjoyed it.

Thanks for having a listen, it has been a pleasure to use Cakewalk over so many years

Thanks, I have a Korg Harvian 30, most of the backing instrumentation comes from there

Thanks, Wookiee, listening to Dire Straights version, now, to refresh my mind

Thanks, Bjorn, we are looking forward to some cooler weather here in Perth, I think it's the hottest summer on record

Thanks Gary

It's been a very hot summer in Perth down in the southern hemisphere. It got me writing a fun song inspired by living by the beach. Down to the Waterline As always, interested in feedback.

It is wonderful that this song is reaching out. I was a little concerned about putting this very personal song out there, but through your comments I am gaining confidence that this song connects with others; thanks for taking the time to listen, Jane