Plantsville duo featured in the Southington Observer (2/14/11)
Peter and Julie, the Plantsville hardworking duo known as the Sawtelles, have a new album out, called “Tryptych.” And The Observer caught up with the twosome via email to see what’s new and different in their nerve rock world.
OBSERVER: First of all, how does the new album differ from your previous efforts?
SAWTELLES: Everything for “Tryptych” was done at home so that we didn’t have to block out/ run out of time/ money. Everything was set up and left so that we could record at any time.
Q: Did you keep it DIY?
A: Totally DIY. If we rolled out of bed and wanted to do some recording in our pajamas that’s what we did. (There was) no packing gear in the car, driving some place, unloading, setting up and then finally getting to putting sounds down. Plenty of musicians want no part of recording themselves, hate the decision-making of what to do/ how to sound. But we love it. Peter is the guy behind the board. I’ll give some input but I totally
trust his judgment. I’ve gone off to dance class and come home and he’s whipped up some fabulous sounds (like on “Ghost of Johnny Cash”).
O:What makes you most proud of the album?
S: Thus far we seem to be getting a positive reaction to the songs. Also being able to turn knobs ourselves and not directing anyone else to get the sounds we heard in our heads
O: I noticed a lot more harmonies now, or more noticeable harmonies. How did that come about?
S: Playing some of the songs live at our shows (83 this year alone!) let the songs evolve on to more complex harmonies. Once the first backgrounds have been part of the song, adding other layers is very easy. - (more 1) (more 2)
Johnnykmusic comment: You can catch Pete and Julie on the 1st Friday of each month at Typhoon Restaurant, Main Street, Middletown. Bring your own beer/wine, taste some great Thai cuisine and listen to the Sawtelles. Sounds like a winner!
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