The end of the beginning

A very good two days in pre-production with Thomas, Mark and Sam. Yesterday was a bit flat after two weeks off from playing but today we got right back up to racing speed. Can't wait to get started. It's been great to get Thomas' fresh perspective on things. He's made some really good suggestions - mostly tightening up arrangements and getting rid of unnecessary instrumental cul-de-sacs. He also pressed a button which made our voices sound really high. That was cool. I think he was a bit alarmed at the level of banter in the room.  I don't have to be in till lunchtime tomorrow. Result.