Grenouille @ ULL rock 2012

Picture by Isaac Pérez Minaya

We've played again at ULL rock. This time we were not part of the competition, we went as last year winners, but I felt nervous anyway. But good nervous. I still have good memories of last year's gig. This time we had a lot of problems (I even had to beg for a guitar because mine died onstage) but everything was sorted. Thanks to Damian for his guitar!

Grenouille @ Gabinete literario

Picture by Zhana Yordanova

I love playing in Las Palmas. Especially if Conexión canarias are involved. I have to write something more ellaborate about this concert, but right now I'm a little bit tired. For now I'll just say that I loved it, great place, amazing people. 

Recording vibraphone

Picture by Javier Afonso

We've recorded vibraphones. I love the sound. Thanks to César from Socos dúo, you should really check their music! 

Recording double bass

Picture by Javier Afonso

We've recorded double bass with Emilio. He's a great bassist, and he's really young. In a couple of years he's probably going to be one of the best double bass players around.

Recording pianos

Picture by Javier Afonso

Yes, that's a theater! We're recording pianos on a beautiful Steinway at Paraninfo. It sounds great. I'm so glad we did this, it's the sound I was looking for. And there's also that great feeling. I love recording in this place! 

Recording drums

Picture by Javier Afonso

Drums are almost done. We're closer! The rhythm section is almost finished, we still need to record some percussion, a cymbal here and there... the kind of thing you always  forget to record. And also the peculiar sounds (footsteps, claps, mechanical sounds, etc)

Recording musical saw

Picture by... who took this one?

Yesterday was a funny day. I was recording musical saw, tambourines and claps when Sergio, a great guitarist came to pick up an amp or something like that. You should have seen his face when he heard the saw! 

Recording violins

Picture by Javier Afonso

Today we've recorded violins. I think we'll need to move to the bigger room in the studio, this one sounds too dry. We'll also have to wait for the new strings to arrive (damn customs!) and settle in the violin, so we are going to have some delay in our schedule. I think I'm a little over perfectionist. But we're getting there! 

Recording celestas, handbells and glockenspiel

Picture by Javier Afonso

Today we've recorded celestas, handbells and glockenspiels. Basically, everything that sounded tinkling. We'll post a teaser as soon as I've got time. Maybe I should say we'll post a teaser. I'm never going to have time. At all. 

Finally, we're recording our new album!

Picture by Javier Afonso

We're already recording the new album! We're very excited right now! Everything I'm writing has exclamation marks! But it's worth it! It's been a long time and a lot of work since our demo came out, things have changed a lot. It's not anymore a home studio, one man band. This time we're going to record in a great studio, with great musicians. I'll keep you posted about everything that we do (I'll try)

Grenouille @ Tránsitos and supporting Vetusta Morla

Picture by Cristina Bernhardsen

What a crazy weekend! It's been very tiring, but I've had so much fun... We've played with Vetusta Morla, a great spanish band. If you haven't heard of them have a listen, they've got an amazing live show. I've written some kind of mini tour diary, but it's in spanish again (sorry!). Anyway, google translator is our friend. The link is here

Grenouille @ El hombre bala

Picture by Valentín López Cabrales

Last night we played on El hombre Bala, it was great. I've written a little bit about it, but it's in spanish, if you understand it or want to use google translator, here's the piece:
Grenouille en el hombre bala

Winners of Capital Sonora!!!!

Picture by Andrés Marvellí

¡Happy new year! It's been quite a long time since my last post (again) But these have been some of the most intense weeks I've ever lived... We won another competition! This time it was Capital Sonora. I've written a review, but unfortunately it's on spanish and it's way too long to translate. But if you're still interested, you can always use google translator... Anyway, there are some funny pictures with it, so here's the link