The Journey Before the Mic
Boys and Girls, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Today, I'm taking you with me to my latest studio recording session. I met Olivier in February of 2025. We talked at length about music, and he wanted to relaunch his project, which had already come a long way.
For the past several months I’ve been immersing myself in the repertoire of Almøst human project. Learning every riff, every lyrical nuance, and especially mastering the screaming technique demanded regular drills, vocal warm‑ups, and many hours of practice. I wasn’t just learning notes—I was shaping a sound that could convey the raw emotion and intensity the songs demand.
Building the Screaming Technique
Screaming isn’t just “shouting”; it’s a controlled, breath‑driven art form. It required me to do some vocal research and experiment with different ways of using the screaming technique. In my previous projects, I was accustomed to using a low or medium‑range growl, but I had to develop my sound to achieve a truly “tormented” effect that matches the emotions of Almøst human songs.
Here’s a quick snapshot of what I focused on:
Stepping Into the Professional Studio
After months of preparation, the day finally arrived: a four‑hour intensive recording session at the Royal Studios in Lausanne. The agenda was tight—track a full song plus five distinct vocal extracts. The atmosphere was nice and the sound engineer was both technically skilled and really supportive, all of it allowed me to unleash my potential and record in great conditions.
Highlights of the Session
1. First Take Magic – The moment the mic caught my first full‑song take, the energy in the room surged. The engineer’s quick feedback helped tighten timing and phrasing instantly.
2. Fine‑Tuning the Screams and the Cleans – We experimented with two microphones and used a Neumann condenser for the clean vocals and the famous Shure SM7B for the screams and saturated vocals. A pop‑filter was installed for both mics, to capture the raw edge while preserving clarity.
3. Extracts That Tell a Story – Each excerpt was treated as a narrative snippet, showcasing different vocal textures.
The overall collaboration felt like a true partnership.
Bring you closer to me
Sharing this behind‑the‑scenes glimpse offers you an immersion in the moment of creation and bridges the gap between artist and listener. You now know:
- The dedication behind every vocal line you hear.
- The technical craft that transforms raw emotion into polished tracks.
- The human connection—a supportive engineer and a music partner who both helped shape the final sound.
Understanding the process deepens the listening experience and invites you into the creative world that fuels our music.
Looking Ahead
With the recordings locked in, comping and tuning done, the next steps involve mixing, mastering, and ultimately releasing the track to you all. Stay tuned for sneak peeks, videos and what we're preparing for the near future.
Almøst human on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almosthuman.ch
Almøst human's website: https://almost-human.ch/
Shure SM7B mic, used for distorded vocals
Who coached me vocally: Mo Millar momillar.com/fr/coaching/
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