Recording's Vocal Column :
Stella A Cappella, by David Summer
October 2006

This clip demonstrates some of the concepts discussed in the October 2006 Vocal Column on recording a cappella. It is a short excerpt from the song “Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming”. The voices are arranged in 4-part harmony with each part doubled 4 times; this brings the total track count to 16.
The tracks were all recorded in a bathroom with a tiled floor and high ceilings. The microphone was placed in front of the tub enclosure, about 3 feet in front of, and a foot above, the vocalist. Some reverb was added after recording.


Lo How A Rose.mp3

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