Stephen Fearing - The Secret Of Climbing vinyl record

This vinyl record by Stephen Fearing was motivated by Roy Gandy (founder of Rega) himself!

Voice and guitar were directly recorded on two tracks of a meticulously restored Studer A-80. No console was used. Both microphones were directed interfaced in the Studer thanks to a micro preamplifier designed made-to-measure by Rega. This one was vaguely based on the fully symmetrical design of the Rega Aura preamplifiers.

The guitar was captured by a Pearl CC22. This uniquely configured microphone uses a rectangular diaphragm. For the voice, two different microphones were used during the sessions: a Pearl CC22 and an Audio Technica AT-4040.

Then, the two original tracks were mixed on a two tracks 1/4 inch Studer A-80. The pressing of this vinyl record was particularly meticulous.

The music of Stephen Fearing is a hypnotic mix of roots, folk and pop music. Co-founder of Blackie and The Rodeo Kings band (roots-rock music Canadian band), he is a great guitarist who enchants publics in North America, United-Kingdom and Europe. Awardee of many JUNO and Canadian folk music Awards, his ninth solo album, Every Soul’s a Sailor, was named World Album of 2017 by Blues & Roots Radio.

“Without doubt, he is one of the best “song writer” on Earth. Quality albums... and mind-blowing shows” BBC UK

“Famous in Canada for a long time for his writing skills, his huge talent for guitar playing and his dark baritone” Billboard

Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Johnny’s Lament (04:50)
2. Just In Time To Say Goodbye (05:05)
3. The Things We Did (03:32)
4. Every Soul’s a Sailor (03:57)

Side 2
5. Time (05:28)
6. When My Baby Calls My Name (03:39)
7. Red Lights In The Rain (04:58)
8. Long Walk to Freedom (03:56)