Mike Rojas, pictured left, and Early James, pictured right, tracking at Easy Eye Sound in Nashville TN
On an early fall day in 2021, I went to Easy Eye Sound here in Nashville. I have to say, it’s a studio I particularly feel partial to, though this was my first time photographing there. Checkered floors adorned with vintage and otherwise lovely recording studio equipment, Nashville’s finest session players, and at the helm of the operation, Dan Auerbach (Black Keys) and Allen Parker in the control room. Anytime I get to play witness to an album being born, it’s a special experience as a photographer. So here is Early James, making permanent the songs for What a Strange Time to Be Alive. This album cover for these songs was then later photographed by my very dear friend Jim Herrington, whose work can be seen HERE. Enjoy the photos from our Easy Eye session!
Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, TN
Early James recording at Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, TN
Early James recording at Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, TN
Russ Pahl charting music at Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, TN
James and Dan going over ideas inside the studio
Early James recording at Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, TN
M Allen Parker working at the console in the control room.
Listening to a track inside the control room at Easy Eye Sound
Mike Rojas laying down the keys at Easy Eye Sound
Russ Pahl and M Allen Parker in their respective recording and control rooms.
Drummer Jay Bellerose talking ideas with Early James at Easy Eye Sound
Early James recording at Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, TN
Early James recording at Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, TN
Russ Pahl at Easy Eye Sound
Early James recording at Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, TN
Early James recording at Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, TN
Early James recording at Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, TN
Mike Rojas working through a tune with Early James in the Control room
Dan Auerbach, Producer and owner of Easy Eye Sound, at the console in the control room for Early James’ recording session.