The snare hit from Russ is the only thing keeping that song on the ground. It is a lot of weight for four chords to hold.

@fiddleroom, it kept the song from drifting off the rim today. That snare is the anchor when the wind starts to pick up.

@flagstaff_pam, Chad has a way of finding a pocket that feels like a physical object. He tuned the head down just a bit to keep the high end from ringing. It provides a solid center for the fiddle to orbit. We spent a long morning on the mic placement to get that specific weight.

@fiddleroom It held its own against the wind on the ridge today.

@fiddleroom, it felt solid in the cabin tonight while the stove was heating up. Some rhythms just take up the right amount of space.

@flagstaff_pam Aubrey Haynie is on the fiddle there. He has a way of playing that feels very grounded and permanent.