[Chris Hludzik]

Thanks for the answers Billy! I understand about wanting to perform in front of people (I’m hoping to do so again as well, once all this pandemic business is over with). Our governor in Pennsylvania is lifting some of the restrictions starting in April, so yes, hopefully a return to (somewhat) normal.

I have heard of Linn turntables, The Linn Sondek is actually very revered in the vinyl community. As for me, I have a Technics 1200 MKII and Technics SL-Q300, both with Audio Technica cartridges and styli.

And amazingly, I have never owned an actual SM58 mic (just cheap copies), but I have used and recorded them many times, they are powerful mics with very high output. I did a livestream with my friend back in December, and he brought his 58 to sing into, and I just had the gain nudged a little bit past 1 on the channel on the mixing board and he was coming through loud and clear, anything past that it would start feeding back!

The “Agnes” thing will stick with me forever. Great to see you guys took advantage of your Scottish sense of humor, and glad I could help bring back an old memory! 🙂

Thanks again, Billy, and stay safe and well.

Chris.

[Chris Hludzik]

Err, OK! I guess maybe I should have asked “Were you ever asked to be involved/contribute to the reissues?”

[Chris Hludzik]

OUCH! Well, I tried Billy lol. Thanks for the honest response. I actually like the solo on Whippin’ Boy, but, different strokes for different folks, I guess. And it was done through a guitar synth? Could’ve fooled me. Also, if I could write a tune as cool as “Why Don’t You Read The Book” in 5 minutes, I’d be pretty pleased with myself. Then again, I also didn’t write “Dream On” or “Games” either, so… And I love your demos with Darrell, they definitely have more grit than the album versions, so I see what you’re saying in that respect. I also agree with you about the best experience recording not necessarily equating to the best album. Hair Of The Dog for instance was recorded at Escape Studio, which was apparently very run down, and engineer Tony Taverner was constantly just trying to keep the equipment up and running, and well, we know what that album went on to do…

I will now make my retreat and never bring up Sound Elixir again…maybe lol

Thanks Billy, if I think of another album I can inquire about, I’ll write another short note. 😉

Regards,
Chris.

[Chris Hludzik]

Haha Thanks a lot Billy, great to hear from you as well, and I also hope you and yours are doing alright during these strange times. Glad to hear more stuff will be added, I’m looking forward to it. And yes, I think you guys have struck a really good balance between the serious and humorous sides of the business.

Regards,
Chris.

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