The Experiment

So. I tried the experiment (recording four hours without playback or re-recordings). It went...:) I certainly accomplished a lot more. For the first time, I actually finished an entire show!! HOORAY! On the downside, I recommended a DVD filled with explicit content, mispronounced two band names, and if you're wondering what the picture is, it's a medieval watch tower--but you kinda had to be there for that. :)

I re-recorded a total of six breaks, including one where I just kinda lost it and made a few random sounds. On the drive home today, I was wondering if maybe I had taken a couple steps back during the little experiment , as far as content and sounding "natural". It certainly wasn't my best. :)

I've come to the conclusion that while it may be somewhat true, I actually gained a lot of confidence. And a way to get my show together without getting hung up on one break. Instead of struggling for sixteen minutes, I could hear them all together at the end, and by then I had a few more ideas and I was certainly more relaxed. I think practicing and then recording my breaks without allowing myself to nitpick every single second before moving on will ultimately make it easier for me to get completely comfortable behind the mic.

All in all, I am looking forward to trying again on Friday. While I may not feel completely confident at this point, I am certainly gaining more each time I head into the studio.

Enjoy your week!

Radio Lingo of the Day: This really isn't a phrase, so much as a little tidbit of advice--when researching a band for info. to use during a break, you're going to want to definitely check out the band's website and lyrical content before recommending an album or DVD that would guarantee phone calls and emails to the station from angry listeners. :)