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July 12th 2003
Things are going very well in the studio now and
we are preparing the lead vocal tracks so we can add the harmonies
and backing vocals, beginning next week. By the end of next week
we hope to have all of the vocals finished and then we will spend
a few days on percussion and synthesizer tracks before we begin
mixing. I am not sure exactly why but I am really pleased with the
way the lead vocal tracks have turned out and I have to say that
Danny has patiently encouraged me to try a lot of different things
with my voice which has also benefitted a lot from live work. It's
a matter of confidence and practise I suppose but whatever it is
I am pleased with it and I do hope you will like it, even the parts
that might come as a surprise!
The target now is to master the CD at the end of July and the "Limited
Edition" copies will ship at the end of the first week of August.
The official release date is September 19th and touring will begin
shortly after that.
That's "the plan" and we are confident that we can meet
these targets now. The Last Dance will be a defining moment in my
career and is by far the best solo record I have ever made. It may
even be the best record I ever made but we may all have different
opinions about that! Whatever... it has been a very satisfying experience
so far and I am excited now as we move into the final phase. Next
week we are shooting the front cover and as soon as it's complete
Rod will put it on the site.
The "Limited Edition" copies will be signed and numbered
and will include copies of the lyric sheets complete with chords
so you can join in if you want to!! Anyway back to work... I'll
keep you posted.
Cheerz
Ken Hensley
Alicante,
Spain,
July 2003
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