'Happier' by First Time Flyers
Max Saidi • February 7, 2023
First Time Flyers, a hotly-anticipated band, has finally released their debut single, 'Happier'.
One of the key elements of the song's sound is the driving, energetic drum track, which I had the pleasure of recording in my studio.
Collaborating and recording remotely allowed the band to get the drum recordings they wanted without sacrificing their vision or their budget – a true win-win!
Be sure to check out the official below!

I recently had the pleasure of recording drums on Chris Manning's latest album, "Reach The Sky" . Chris and I go back many years, having worked on multiple projects together. Chris is a Dallas-based guitarist, songwriter, and session player, and his new album features some heavy-weights, such as vocalist and co-writer Cris Hodges (Grey Daze, In The End). The album also features a stellar lineup of guest artists, including legendary guitarist Bruce Kulick (KISS, Grand Funk) on "Fly Over The Walls" as well as Hungarian-born blues guitarist Tommy Katona on the instrumental "Texas Smoke". Bruce Kulick also served as the album's creative consultant. Thanks for having me, Chris!