Another week, another Avant Garde mixing session. And guess what!? This was the final one!

This time we started on the homonym track itself - Avant Garde. And what a clean-up was made on the whole project! It was mainly overloaded with sound effects, misplaced vocals and extra unnecessary guitars which were crashing with some of the keys and synths - there was a harmony conflict within the track. Afterwards, we all added back vocals to reinforce Ophelia K's leading vocals.

Secondly, we carried on with Detectives of the Occult - one of the most advanced tunes in the compilation (alongside Fernando Pessoa and H2O from last week's post). Alleluia! Only a couple of adjustments were made in the keys section. Moreover, Nordi re-recorded some vocal lines although he had to wait a good 30 to 45 minutes until the heavy rain falling on the rooflight ceased. The typical British summer isn't funny at all...

Thirdly, 3 Pillars - this compilation's main single is pretty much ready to rumble!

Finally, Enlightenment of the Detective - Nordi's initial vocal volume needed to be turned slightly up and Miguel Francisco's vocals coming right after needed a second layer of upper octave harmonies to reinforce the melody that was already present.

We were delighted and super hyped to listen to the whole thing at the listening party on 22/8 in Enfield's Town Park.

Unfortunately for now, due to personal reasons, we need to take a break from the weekly sessions.

See you next time fellow monks!