October 3 2011

Voice-changer gadget demo

A host demonstrates a voice-changing gadget at the top of the recording, speaking in an altered voice and noting it can make the speaker sound like James Earl Jones. Another voice chimes in with the line "This is David Crowder," suggesting further voice impressions. The hosts react with amusement before the interview begins.

Interview: recording the debut CD 'Why Me'

• Did the producer or label change up the recorded songs?

The hosts interview a musical guest about a debut CD of eight songs called 'Why Me,' expected out in March after a 90-day national release window. The guest says the music was mixed and mastered this month, Houston Green produced and played all the instruments, and the label mostly left the songs alone except trimming some long ones. The guest jokes that the producer only kept the good takes and that he expects a certain amount of creative resistance.

CD cover art and the first-CD photo shoot

• Will the CD cover art feature the artist's face?

The conversation turns to cover art for the debut CD, which the label's artists will handle. Asked whether the label will put the artist's face on the cover, the guest says no — that is apparently a big no-no for a first CD — and mentions having to do a photo shoot. The transcript cuts off mid-sentence before the thought finishes.