Back to Practicing and Soon to Record

Reckless Abandon took last week off from practicing. After their latest gig while celebrating Reformation Day, it started becoming obvious a break would be nice. "We have no upcoming gigs" said Ryan Hampton. "I am off a couple of my classes this week. It would be nice just to have a nice break from blogging, what I can of school, and even some of our music."

But don't think for a minute that the band was completely out of practicing. Ryan and Jef contacted a small amount via e-mail and phone, regarding the music, and how it can improve. Of course phone conversations were also limited, but were straight to the point when made. On Sunday, Jef Park said that he "Was ready to get back into the groove." After all, the band is preparing to go record sometime soon as CGStudio Inc.

But the band was not completely "back in the groove." There were a few flaws that Ryan attributed to not practicing. "We needed the week off to focus on family, and school, even though even school was light this week as well," said Ryan, "But you could just tell we were missing a beat in our first practice."

But not for long. On Wednesday, the seventh, the band arranged for another practice. "This time, you could tell we were in the groove as good as before our week off." Jef Park says, "It is good to be back in the groove, you know, where we're not missing a beat- because we will need to be perfect come recording time in a couple of weeks." Toward the end of practice, good friend A.K. (to protect his identity, his last name will not be given), listened in, and even began clapping for the band. "It was great!" said A.K.

But the possible bass guitarist Jim Warlick will not be available. "I talked with my mother, and she really encourages me to work more on school than the band" said Warlick. Timothy Winstead, the violinist also has been out. "Me and Ryan both have three school papers to write, and I have been playing a lot of weddings, so it will be hard for me to practice as of now, but I should get back in soon." "Besides," says Timothy, "I can pretty much improvise when needed." Ryan says that he "Can only imagine what the band would have sounded like if Timothy was there today."

The band did talk with friend and collegue Clifton (to protect his identity, his last name will not be given) today. Clifton is the owner of CGStudios Inc, where the band looks to soon record. "I'm as exited as you are...I love doing this stuff" said Clifton. The band is thankful for his cooperation and is ready to begin recording soon. "We hope to have a full (of five songs) demo cd out sometime before real long- possibly by Christmas" says Jef Park. "We will just have to see...Clifton seems like a good all-round Christian guy."

Please let us know if you are interested in a demo cd. "This will be better than some of my cassette tapes," says Ryan. If you have heard any of Ryan's cassette tapes you will know what is meant. "Now, we have a better singer, and better equipment, a full drum-set, not just a tamberine." Please continue to encourage Reckless Abandon, as we all watch it grow in maturity, musicianship, and above all, as a glory to Jesus Christ.

Songs for the first demo cd are:

Do You Remember?
Understanding
Forever And A Day
If Only They Knew
Will You Be There

All of these songs are written and arranged by Ryan Hampton and/or Jef Park, and all violin harmonies are provided by Timothy Winstead.