ABZU
November 2023
For Abzu, I recorded three singers individually, overdubbing the original track, and gradually blended all vocals so they no longer needed to listen to the original. I used an XY stereo miking setup with two large-frame condensers (Shure KSM 44 and Neumann U 87 AI). For the mixdown, I primarily used FabFilter Q, R, and C for processing. I applied a cut in the 5-6k range for the EQ to achieve a darker, more subtle tone for all voices. To enhance the song’s presence, I emulated a large cathedral reverb.
Credit ABZU
Soprano – Hailey Trump
Alto – Elizabeth Readdy
Baritone – J Josephs.
Below are some photos of the session