Just a Closer Walk With Thee

Just a Closer Walk with Thee (Time: 3:31)

Just a Closer Walk with Thee was written sometime between 1855 and 1870. The writer remains unknown; however, it is possible that it was written by a slave during the Civil War. A version was published in 1885 by songwriter Fanny Crosby and musician William Kirkpatrick. This version was then updated circa 1900 by Elijah Cluke.

My Approach to Recording Just a Closer Walk With Thee

One key to recording this song for me was using the right mic for the vocal. Normally I would use a ribbon to give that softness the song demands.

However on this take I used a Neumann TLM49. It offers a smoothness to slower vocals in the midranges. Its one of those pieces of equipment that rarely gets used but when its right, its just right.

From Album: Light, 2018

Composition: Unknown

Performance: Paul Ryan

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Song Photo: Album Cover, David Monje Navidad

Recorded at Ryantunes Studios Scarborough Ontario, Canada. Mixed and mastered at at Steve Sherman Productions, Toronto.

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