After receiving an email notifying me of problems viewing the site on Internet Explorer, I have found the best solution is to simply use Mozilla’s Firefox.  Seriously guys, it is stable, secure and fast - also it has zero problems with www.tomhughesmusic.com!

Mike Malyan (one of my session guys) kindly helped to record the acoustic guitar tracks to ‘Drowning in Dreams’ last night.  We are all very excited by this song as it seems to be a firm favourite of both the band and the crowd.  I know that I, personally am really looking forward to hearing what it sounds like when it is finished as it is, in my opinion, the best recorded production yet.  With the bass, drums and acoustic guitars already laid down - all that I need to complete now is the electric guitars and all the vocals.  With some important networking events coming up, I am keen to get this track finished as soon as possible so that we can start tracking ‘Try’.  I feel that we are all a lot more focused now and am looking forward to hearing feedback from the new songs!

Have remixed/remastered “I’m Still Looking” for the site as I was not happy with some of the production.  This mix has enhanced clarity and better balancing.  Mike also kindly helped me out with the strings so that the arrangement sits better.  Enjoy and do comment on what you think of it!

Thanks for your patience over the last few months - I realise I promised some new mixes for you and did not deliver!  Just to prove I HAVE been working on them I have uploaded the first mix of the track “I’m Still Looking” with more to follow very soon.  Songs always take me a long time as I feel that as this is an art, I must work to the highest possible standards to try and differentiate myself from the crowd.  I am also a HUGE perfectionist.  If something is not sitting or working I much prefer to do it all again and anybody who knows me (or has the delight of working with me) can second this haha!  Anyhow, this track is 6+ months of work and it is still (you guessed it) NOT finished.

I am about to send the track off to my close friend Mike Buck for him to work his magic on the string arrangements so that I can book a real string quartet to come and play the parts.  At the moment, this mix simply uses synth strings and dam, they sound bad!  Anyhow, do click on over to the ‘Music Downloads’ section and let me know what you think.  Lastly, I really ought to thank Jon Harrison for the bass and Pete Cranham for the drums - One of the best things about my life is how lucky I am to work with such talented musicians.  These guys really are first-rate players (and great lads to boot!).  So thanks boys!

EDIT:  Don’t forget this track was recorded (in its entirety right here @ Tom Hughes recording studios).  Various bits of marketing will be popping up around the place locally in the coming weeks to advertise my services here in the studio as a producer/engineer - so if you like what you hear don’t hesitate to call me directly on 07952 873644 for the ‘best sound in town’ (allegedly!).

Many thanks to Stevie Pickering who kindly photographed our live event @ the Priory pub last week.  5 pictures of the night have been added to the Gallery for your enjoyment (or amusement!).

Dam that was a FUN gig.  Thanks to everyone who popped along and special thanks to Jino, Lenny and Sarah (R+R Live) @ the Priory for having us!  I know we certainly had a great time playing for you all and it was one of the first gigs I’ve ever felt truly ‘comfortable’ on stage.  The crowd were so supportive and it made us feel so good rocking out our set to you so thanks!  Guess I better get back to the studio and finish off these tracks I’ve been promising for weeks!

Also a BIG thank you to Stevie who took photos of the evening for us.  I’ll look forward to posting them up on here when they’re ready!

I know I speak for all my band when I say we are really looking forward to tonight.  We will be playing from around 9pm onwards and headlining the Priory Pub in Reigate.  Been busy practising all week and as such, I have neglected recording a little.  However, we do have a brand spanking new live track for anyone who turns up called “Try”.  We’re really enjoying playing this one as it is more accessible and rocks hard!  It’s great to be working with the boys again, Jon and Mike really bring their own unique musical ’stamp’ on my material which, in my opinion, works really well live!  Can’t wait for tonight!