Having always recorded all instruments before vocals, on the new LGL album I've saved the guitar parts until the end. This is a revelation, because guitar lines can really 'answer' or 'fit in' much more successfully. They are also played differently because the vocals are on while recording the guitar. As they say, it's a learning curve... :idea:
This is an interesting approach. I can see how that could work well. Must try this :tup:
Cheers! I also think that it might contrast well with other guitar lines which are keyboard-led, by being more call and response derived... I'll keep on trying new ways of doing things!! 8)
I think it's a good idea as well, LGL. You'll have to post results so we can have a listen...
I normally try to put a guide vocal down early on in the recording process, to keep me on the straight and narrow, as it were..... ;)
Although, too many times the guide ends up being the main vox..... :-[
Then, when I add guitar, I feel I'm more zoned in with what's (going to be) going on in the song, and I can play around where the vox will be/is. Also, when/if I redo the main vox, I can relate the vox a little more to the guitar. Kind of a mirror effect......... ;D
Oh, and more through laziness than design, I can later use the guide vox as a double, a harmony or a drone, as appropriate.... :P