Breakaway story

The first draft for the song started out in Mike’s home studio. Eventually drummer Nicka joined – and this two-piece band was formed.

Micke with his guitar Nice black guitar MXR diavolo overdive Music program on a screen Marshall amplifier Happy drummer in front of his drum kit

With Nicka onboard real drums was recorded at Sandkvie studios, visby, by the one and only Micke Lyander.

Mixer table Drum kit from above
Nicka playing drums in the studio
Two men in the a studio recording the single Breakaway Micke Lyander bursting out in laughter att Sandkvie studio

After the drum track was done, Mike did some guitar and bass re-takes, and got his vocals in place, assisted by recording engineer Patrik Ohlsson, Musicano studio.

Micke in the singning booth Nicka infront of the dums

With everything in place, we needed a great mixing expert. No one could be a better choice than our good friend Stefan Helleblad at Big Hat studio. Since Stefan is a well-known guitar hero we also made him record some additional heavy guitar riffs.

Stefan Helleblad doing thumbs up

After a great mixing and mastering session, the song was ready to see the light.

Finally, we got some serious expertise help from Johan Magnusson (web) and Johnny Andersson (motion design).

Big thanks to all of you who helped us get here. You rock!

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Breakaway