The new album from Canadian singer/songwriter David Usher entitled “Wake Up And Say Goodbye” comes out September 23rd, 2008. I recorded and engineered the 12-track record, as well as co-produced it with David Usher and Kevin Young. I also play all the acoustic and electric guitars on the record, adding some backing vocals on a few songs, and bass on the bonus track Carry On, which will be available only on the iTunes release.

While there were some writing sessions in New York last April, most of the songs truly took their form on the road, as David and his band (David, Kevin Young, Steve Zsirai, Chris Taylor-Munro, myself) toured the Strange Birds record across Canada twice in 2007. Each city would offer a new chance to tweak and perfect arrangements, and it made sense to record the tracks with the “live band” feel.

In a two-day session at Base Bin rehearsal studios, we record the basic tracks for the record. From there, we went to Fred St-Gelais’ studio, and had Chris re-record all the drum tracks, as he played along with the band on tape from the Base Bin sessions.

We then set up shop in an apartment in Montréal that David and his family was staying in after recently moving from the East Village, New York. Here, we re-recorded all the bass, guitars and keyboards, as well as the lead and backing vocals. It was an amazingly efficient process.

The entire album was recorded on my MacBook Pro using Apple’s Logic Pro 8 and a MOTU 828mkII firewire audio interface.

Once we were satisfied we had all the right elements in place, we took the tracks back to Fred’s studio, where he mixed and mastered the album.

You can hear the first single, Kill The Lights, on David’s MySpace page right now, or buy it digitally via iTunes.

1. Amanda 10.01.08 / 11am

   You guys did an awesome job on the record. I can’t wait to hear it live.
2. Pamala 11.02.08 / 7am

   Saw you in Halifax recently with David Usher! The show was fabulous. Hope you had as much fun as we did.
3. carl3y 04.15.09 / 12pm

   WELL DONE.
4. Cheryl 05.30.09 / 2am

   Hey there handsome
   I’m pleasantly surprised with your talent and IQ (scramble)
   love your tunes but I can’t find your solo recording that was quite awesome. If possible could you send me a link @

   outofcontrol37@hotmail.com
   and real lost when i look for upcoming shows.
   Is there a site to find all conerts in all places (love Punta Cana)hint hint luv ya