Cherry Beat – Recording Sessions (Part Fifteen – The Band's First Reunion)

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==August 1998==
Fourteen years after the band split up, the leaders of the band Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby got together to discuss a possible band reunion. All those past years without playing together as a group had certainly seemed to ease the tensions that had happened between them in the late 70's – early 80's.
While they knew that a band reunion would not be easy, they felt that it could certainly be possible, provided they were willing to work together, and provided they were able to get some additional s to play, unless either Torquil Dohrn, the band's longstanding lead guitarist, or Devon O'Connell, the band's longstanding were willing to rejoin the band.
Both fellow ex-members of were invited to rejoin the group, but both Torquil and Devon turned down the opportunity to rejoin. With Gregory Dogan back as the band's , and Chudley Maron – who was also the band's original producer – back as the band's , the band knew that until they could find more band members to join, they would need to either play all the themselves via , or employ s. 
==8th September 1998==
With Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby back together as a group, the band held their first recording session in over fourteen years on this day. As a warm up, they recorded a couple of s on this day, instead of original compositions.
The said recordings were a cover of a song '' written by and originally recorded by . And an old 50's song '' which was written and originally recorded by .
'Rock This Town' was completed on this day, while future overdubs would be needed to complete 'Judy Drownded'.
The main reason 'Judy Drownded' wasn't completed on this day was because the band was unsure exactly what instruments were played in the original recording, and they felt that to record a decent version of their own, they needed to use a similar lineup of instruments.
Luther Canup and Percy Duncan, two session musicians that had previously performed on certain past recordings would play on the band's recordings of 'Rock This Town' and 'Judy Drownded'.
===''===
Album: 	Paintball Arena [2004 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	25th July 2004
Recorded: 	8th September 1998, 12:37 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, , ,
Duration: 	0:03:32
Genre: 	
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Sam Whitby — , ( )Luther Canup — (1997 Gretsch 6120, Chet Atkins )Percy Duncan — ()
===''===
Album: 	Paintball Arena [2004 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	25th July 2004
Recorded: 	8th September 1998, 3:49 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England6th October 1998, 3:21 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the , , , and recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:32
Genre: 	, ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Peter McDonald
Personnel:	Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, ( )Sam Whitby — , ( )Gregory Dogan — Backing vocalChudley Maron — Backing vocalLuther Canup — Backing vocal, Percy Duncan — Backing vocal, Keven Chapel — Backing vocal The mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the backing vocal.Marcellus Folger — Backing vocal Dallas Guertin — Backing vocal Milton Holbrook — Backing vocal Junichi Ishimoto — Backing vocal Demetrius Kingsbury — Backing vocal Modesto Laberge — Backing vocal Markus Labriola — Backing vocal , The mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the conga drums.Kristen Liggett — Backing vocal , The mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the librarian percussion.Coleman Lovell — Backing vocal Cinderella McGee — Backing vocal Ty Pattillo — The mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the concert flute.Wilmer Rode — Backing vocal Lane Yates — Backing vocal
==6th October 1998==
A handful of session musicians were brought in to add additional instrumentation and backing vocals to 'Judy Drownded' on this day. Most of these session musicians had never performed on a recording before, but there were a few familiar faces from previous recordings.
==25th October 1998==
British musician Milford Ekdahl is now officially a new member of , in which he joined as a and . As Peter and Sam both pointed out, Milford wasn't involved in the group's original incarnation, so he had nothing to do with the conflicts and tension that resulted in their breakup, so it was nice to have a new addition to their group, though it would never be the same without Torquil and Devon.
==29th November 1998==
Former drummer Devon O'Connell subsequently agrees to rejoin the band, after turning down recent invitations to rejoin the group from August until late November. With three of the core members of back together, along with a fourth new member, the band felt that even if it wasn't a success, they would at least be able to record a new .
==4th January 1999==
This was the band's first official recording session for their thirteenth album. Gregory Dogan would serve as a co-producer for these recording sessions, with Chudley Maron serving as the band's music supervisor.
On this day the band recorded a new composition 'Mochaccino Springs' which was written by Sam Whitby, although both Peter and Sam later claimed that it was Peter who put together the ultimate version of the song, as well as contribute a lot of the music, though the initial draft of the lyrics were written solely by Sam.
Peter said that it was Sam's song, and that he may have put together the final draft of the song, and he may have contributed a lot of the music, but it was primarily his work, and it was his concept. The song was described as an attempt to write a song with a mild n flavour, but also with a dark and moody feel to it.
This would be the first recording by the band to feature Milford Ekdahl as a . Ironically even though Sam was the primary composer of the song, it was Peter that would serve as the song's co-producer along with Gregory Dogan.
==='Mochaccino Springs'===
B-Side: 	'Ocean Ripple'
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯5 (US Single)
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	6th December 1999 (Single Release)
10th January 2000 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	4th January 1999, 2:21 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England8th January 1999, 3:26 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the , , and overdubs recorded on this day.10th January 1999, 4:41 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the and overdubs recorded on this day.11th January 1999, 9:21 AM, 11:36 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the , , and backing vocal overdubs recorded on this day.The first four mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.31st March 1999, 4:21 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first five mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.19th May 1999, 4:35 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 6 albums omitted the and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:05:17
Genre: 	, , , , ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Peter McDonald
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Milford Ekdahl — ( ), () The mixes released on the Anthology 6 albums omit the music sequencer.Peter McDonald — The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the harmony vocal., Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the cello.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), () The mixes released on the Anthology 6 albums omit the drum programming.Sam Whitby — The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the of the ., Backing vocal The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the backing vocal., ( ), ( ) The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the fuzzed electric lead guitar., Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ) The first five mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the bass guitar.Gregory Dogan — ()Chudley Maron — ()Ivory Copenhaver — The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the tabla.Elnora Jardine — The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the tambura.Ezra Wichman — The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the sitar.Ciera Batz — Double Bass The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the double bass.Tracey Lessman — Cello Ned Morphis — Cello Emma Picou — Cello Morris Savala — Cello Royce Shoop — Double Bass Duncan Utsey — Double Bass
==8th January 1999==
Session musicians Ivory Copenhaver, Elnora Jardine, and Ezra Wichman respectively add , , and to 'Mochaccino Springs' on this day.
==10th January 1999==
Peter McDonald and session musicians Tracey Lessman, Ned Morphis, Emma Picou, and Morris Savala record overdubs while Ciera Batz, Royce Shoop, and Duncan Utsey record overdubs for 'Mochaccino Springs' on this day.
==11th January 1999==
Peter McDonald records a for 'Mochaccino Springs' on this day, while Sam Whitby records a and a overdub. Sam's was also on this day.
==12th February 1999==
The band recorded a new composition 'Ocean Ripple' on this day. It was written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby. This was the band's first recording to feature Milford Ekdahl on backing vocals.
==='Ocean Ripple'===
A-Side: 	'Mochaccino Springs'
Chart Position:	♯45 (UK Single)♯57 (US Single)
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	6th December 1999 (Single Release)
10th January 2000 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	12th February 1999, 5:57 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England21st March 1999, 6:43 PM, 9:12 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the lead vocal, backing vocal, and overdubs recorded on this day.The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the backing vocal overdubs recorded on this day.5th April 1999, 4:47 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the cello, , , , double bass, and overdubs recorded on this day.13th April 1999, 11:26 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:03
Genre: 	Art Rock, ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Peter McDonald
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Milford Ekdahl — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( )Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 6 albums omits the double-tracking of the vocal., ( ), Cello The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the cello.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The first mix released on the Anthology 6 albums omits the percussion., The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the s.Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the backing vocal.The first and second mix released on the Anthology 6 albums omit the double-tracking of the vocal., Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), () The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the electric piano.Leticia Angert – The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the violin.Ciera Batz – Double Bass The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the double bass.Jeremiah Dibernardo – The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the viola.Eleonore Hinojos – Violin Daryl Laffoon – Viola Weston Montufar – () The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the pedal harp.Neal Nobriga – Viola Emma Picou – Cello Morris Savala – Cello Katy Taranto – Violin
==19th February 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. A dreamy song 'Mortar Skies' which was written solely by Peter McDonald.
==='Mortar Skies'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	19th February 1999, 4:12 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England21st March 1999, 8:04 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the lead vocal and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.18th April 1999, 9:27 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the backing vocal, , , electric piano, , , tambura, , and overdubs recorded on this day.23rd April 1999, 10:26 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the bass guitar, , s, , , and overdubs recorded on this day.4th May 1999, 11:36 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first four mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.7th December 1999, 12:27 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:49
Genre: 	, , Psychedelic Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Backing vocal, ( / ) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the double-tracking of the acoustic rhythm guitar., (1978 Epiphone Casino ) The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the rhythm guitar with tremolo.Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal , Backing vocal The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the backing vocal., ( / ) The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the double-tracking of the bass guitar., Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1975 Martin D-28 ) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the acoustic rhythm guitar., (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ) The first four mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the slide guitar., The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the mortar mixing sound effects.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion , The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the tambourine., s The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the maracas.Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Backing vocal , Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ) , Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ) The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the rhythm guitar.Gregory Dogan — () The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the Lowrey organ., The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the castanets.Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the electric piano., () The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the grand piano.Stacey Cuyler — () The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the clavinet.Chauncey Dehoyos — The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the zither.Elnora Jardine — Tambura The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the tambura.Dino Tunison — () The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the harmonium.Gregorio Wuensche — Zither
==27th February 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Paintball Attendant' which was written solely by Sam Whitby. The song would become the titular track for the band's thirteenth album. Like 'Mochaccino Springs', 'Paintball Attendant' would feature Sam Whitby as the primary songwriter, but Peter McDonald as a co-producer.
==='Paintball Attendant'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	27th February 1999, 10:45 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England21st March 1999, 7:36 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England 25th March 1999, 9:12 AM, 10:02 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the violin, viola, and cello overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:23
Genre: 	Art Rock, Blues-Rock, Experimental Rock,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1969 Fender Esquire ), The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the paintball gun sound effects.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Paintball Gun Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal , Fuzzed Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), Paintball Gun Gregory Dogan — Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp)Chudley Maron — Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage)Eleonore Hinojos — Violin The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the violin.Tracey Lessman — Cello The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the cello.Neal Nobriga — Viola The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the viola.Katy Taranto — Violin
==4th March 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Striped Cone' which was written solely by Sam Whitby.
==='Striped Cone'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	4th March 1999, 10:25 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England21st March 1999, 7:02 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the tambourine overdubs recorded on this day.8th April 1999, 10:33 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the bass guitar, acoustic rhythm guitar, and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:07
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, , Psychedelic Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Electric Lead Guitar ( )Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1979 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Electric Bass Guitar ( ) The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the bass guitar.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Tambourine The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the tambourine.Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1956 Danelectro ), Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ) The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the acoustic rhythm guitar.Gregory Dogan — MaracasChudley Maron — Grand Piano (1970 Steinway D-274)Percy Duncan — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the drum kit.
==18th March 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Palette Knife' which was written primarily by Sam Whitby, with input from Milford Ekdahl. This was the first composition that would credit Milford as a cowriter.
==='Palette Knife'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	18th March 1999, 2:21 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England9th May 1999, 3:26 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the Lowrey organ, , backing vocal, electric piano, , and overdubs recorded on this day.7th December 1999, 11:11 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:31
Genre: 	Folk Rock, Psychedelic Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Milford Ekdahl
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the Lowrey organ.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1978 Fender Precision ), () The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the electric grand piano.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Backing vocal , Electric Rhythm Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Electric Piano () The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the electric piano., The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the knife sound effects.Gregory Dogan — Percussion, () The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the Prophet-5.Chudley Maron — Grand Piano (1970 Steinway D-274), () The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the hammered dulcimer.
==21st March 1999==
Peter McDonald double-tracks his lead vocals on 'Ocean Ripple' and 'Mortar Skies' on this day. Sam Whitby would do the same with his lead vocals on 'Paintball Attendant'.
It was during this same session that Sam records and double-tracks a backing vocal overdub for 'Ocean Ripple'. Devon O'Connell recorded overdubs for 'Ocean Ripple', 'Mortar Skies', and 'Paintball Attendant', and overdubs for 'Striped Cone'.
==25th March 1999==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Milford Ekdahl record overdubs for 'Paintball Attendant' on this day. It was during this same session that session musicians Eleonore Hinojos and Katy Taranto recorded overdubs, while Neal Nobriga and Tracey Lessman respectively recorded and cello overdubs.
==31st March 1999==
Sam Whitby records a overdub for 'Mochaccino Springs' on this day. Peter McDonald was busy at the time so Sam seized the opportunity to record a bass guitar overdub using Peter's bass guitar for 'Mochaccino Springs' himself.
Sam later said that it wasn't exactly easy trying to play on Peter's bass guitar since Peter was right handed, as was his bass guitar. Sam was left handed, so trying to play on a right handed bass wasn't the easiest thing he'd ever done, but he managed it.
==5th April 1999==
Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby respectively record cello and overdubs for 'Ocean Ripple' on this day. They were joined by session musicians Leticia Angert, Eleonore Hinojos, and Katy Taranto who contributed violin overdubs, Jeremiah Dibernardo, Daryl Laffoon, and Neal Nobriga who contributed viola overdubs, Emma Picou and Morris Savala who contributed cello overdubs, Ciera Batz who contributed double bass overdubs, and Weston Montufar who contributed overdubs.
==8th April 1999==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and session musician Percy Duncan respectively record bass guitar, , and overdubs for 'Striped Cone' on this day.
==13th April 1999==
Devon O'Connell records himself blowing through a into a with to create a bubbling effect and adds it as an overdub to 'Ocean Ripple' on this day. The song was now completed.
It should be noted that there are two mixes of 'Ocean Ripple'. Both mixes use the same instrumentation, but the mix released as a single in the and most other countries, as well as on the UK album release of Paintball Arena has a slightly rawer and crisper sound, a more prominent electric piano, as well as more prominent percussion, and more prominent water bubbling, particularly during the final fade.
The mix released as a single in the and on the album release of Paintball Arena outside the UK has more a slightly fuller sound, and more prominent , although the remaining instrumentation in this mix is more balanced.
The mix released on most compilation albums from 2001 to 2010 is the one that was released as a single in the US and on the album release of Paintball Arena outside the UK. The mix released on most compilation albums from 2011 onwards is the one that was released as a single in the UK and most other countries, as well as on the UK album release of Paintball Arena.
==18th April 1999==
Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby record backing vocal and acoustic rhythm guitar overdubs for 'Mortar Skies' on this day. Devon O'Connell and Milford Ekdahl respectively record tambourine and acoustic rhythm guitar overdubs. Chudley Maron and Gregory Dogan respectively record electric piano and overdubs.
Session musicians Stacey Cuyler, Elnora Jardine, and Dino Tunison respectively record , tambura, and overdubs for 'Mortar Skies' during this same session. Session musicians Chauncey Dehoyos and Gregorio Wuensche recorded overdubs.
==23rd April 1999==
Peter McDonald records an overdub bass guitar for 'Mortar Skies' on this day. Sam Whitby, Devon O'Connell, Milford Ekdahl, Chudley Maron, and Gregory Dogan also recorded rhythm guitar, s, , , and overdubs.
==4th May 1999==
Peter McDonald records a overdub for 'Mortar Skies' on this day. The song was now completed.
==9th May 1999==
Peter McDonald and Milford Ekdahl respectively recorded and Lowrey organ overdubs for 'Palette Knife' on this day. Sam Whitby recorded backing vocal and electric piano overdubs while Chudley Maron and Gregory Dogan respectively recorded and overdubs. This made 'Palette Knife' the first composition to feature either a hammered dulcimer and a Prophet-5 , both which were featured on this track.
==13th May 1999==
The band recorded a cover version of '' which was written by who had passed away three days earlier. The band knew the song well before Shel's passing, but it certain that they had chosen to record their own version of the song as a sort of private tribute in his memory.
 had recorded a version of the song more than a decade earlier, but saw recording their own version of the song, which wasn't intended for immediate release as an opportunity to revisit the style of some of their earlier songs, while taking a slight break from recording their thirteenth studio album which was already destined to become a and album.
===''===
Album: 	Paintball Arena [2004 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	25th July 2004
Recorded: 	13th May 1999, 2:59 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:04:07
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster )Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1978 Fender Precision )Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard )Gregory Dogan — PercussionChudley Maron — ()
==19th May 1999==
Devon O'Connell added some overdubs for certain parts of 'Mochaccino Springs' on this day, while Milford Ekdahl used a for additional effects. If Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby weren't 100% satisfied with the master recording of 'Mochaccino Springs' before, they were almost certainly satisfied now. Sam Whitby later said that the opening and ending instrumentation and s were loosely inspired by 's ''. 'That's why the style of the song is somewhat darker than a lot of our other recordings' he said.
'But we had to keep the style to a minimum since it would have sounded out of place alongside the other songs that we recorded in 1999'. 'It also has a mild Indian flavour to it' added Peter 'And a psychedelic feel to it, which a Sisters of Mercy song would never have, so 'Mochaccino Springs' never really ended up sounding like The Sisters of Mercy, but we were looking at the instrumentation of 'No Time to Cry' when we decided how we were going to do 'Mochaccino Springs'.
It should be noted that there are two mixes of 'Mochaccino Springs'. Both mixes use the same instrumentation, but the mix released as a in the UK and most other countries, as well as on the UK album release of Paintball Arena has a slightly rawer and crisper sound, more prominent , more prominent sounds, and a more prominent , particularly during the final fade. The mix released as a single in the US and on the album release of Paintball Arena outside the UK has a slightly fuller sound, more prominent strings, and a more prominent , although the remaining instrumentation in this mix is more balanced.
The mix released on most compilation albums from 2001 to 2010 is the one that was released as a single in the US and on the album release of Paintball Arena outside the UK. The mix released on most compilation albums from 2011 onwards is the one that was released as a single in the UK and most other countries, as well as on the UK album release of Paintball Arena.
==23rd June 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. A psychedelic rock song 'Stained Glass' which was written by Peter McDonald.
==='Stained Glass'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	23rd June 1999, 12:36 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England27th July 1999, 3:28 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the acoustic rhythm guitar, electric lead guitar, and drum kit overdubs recorded on this day.5th August 1999, 1:45 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the cello, electric piano, drum kit, and clavinet overdubs recorded on this day.7th December 1999, 2:36 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the cloth and window overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:37
Genre: 	Psychedelic Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ) The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the acoustic rhythm guitar., Electric Piano () Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1978 Fender Precision ), Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1975 Martin D-28 ) , Cello () The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the cello., Cloth and Window The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the cloth and window sound effects.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the double-tracking of the drum kit.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1975 Martin D-28 ), Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ) The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the lead guitar., Clavinet (1970 Hohner) Gregory Dogan — PercussionChudley Maron — Grand Piano (1970 Steinway D-274)
==7th July 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. A psychedelic rock song 'Mosaic Tiles' which was written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Milford Ekdahl.
==='Mosaic Tiles'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	7th July 1999, 1:05 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England25th July 1999, 3:37 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the , slide guitar, and overdubs recorded on this day.7th December 1999, 3:12 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:43
Genre: 	Psychedelic Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Milford Ekdahl
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), () The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the mellotron.Peter McDonald — , Electric Bass Guitar (1978 Fender Precision ), (1998 Peter Bavington) The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the clavichord., s The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the tile sound effects.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Electric Lead Guitar / Electric Slide Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ) The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the slide guitar and features only the lead guitar.
==13th July 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. A and song 'Craquelure' which was written primarily by Devon O'Connell, with input from Sam Whitby.
==='Craquelure'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	13th July 1999, 3:33 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England20th November 1999, 4:45 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the acoustic rhythm guitar overdubs recorded on this day.30th November 1999, 12:48 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the acoustic rhythm guitar and overdubs recorded on this day. 1st December 1999, 9:07 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the cello, , , violin, viola, , and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:32
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Devon O'Connell, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ) , Electric Slide Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the slide guitar.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1978 Fender Precision ), Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1975 Martin D-28 ) , Cello Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), (1975 Martin D-28 / 1974 Gibson J-200 ) Gregory Dogan — TambourineChudley Maron — Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage)Bob Brannon — The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the oboe.Raphael Carnegie — The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the alto saxophone.Tamar Crafts — Violin Jeremiah Dibernardo — Viola Kayla Haycock — The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the French horn.Corliss Sancho — French Horn Katy Taranto — Violin Gaylord Whelpley — The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the B♭ trumpet.
==20th July 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. A song 'Diffuse Glow' which was written primarily by Devon O'Connell, with input from Peter McDonald.
==='Diffuse Glow'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	20th July 1999, 2:21 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England22nd November 1999, 11:01 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the , tambura, maracas, and overdubs recorded on this day.27th November 1999, 3:01 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the sitar and overdubs recorded on this day.7th December 1999, 1:06 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the Moog synthesiser overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:12
Genre: 	, Raga Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Devon O'Connell, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the swarmandal.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, (), (1978 Epiphone Casino ) The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the Leslie-speaker guitar., Sitar The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the sitar.Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Maracas The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the maracas., () The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the tom-tom drums., Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the Moog synthesiser.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, (1975 Martin D-28 ), Tambura The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the tambura.
==25th July 1999==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Milford Ekdahl respectively record , slide guitar, and overdubs for 'Mosaic Tiles' on this day.
==27th July 1999==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Devon O'Connell, and Milford Ekdahl respectively record acoustic rhythm guitar, electric lead guitar, drum kit, and acoustic rhythm guitar overdubs for 'Stained Glass' on this day.
==30th July 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. A 'Tie-Dyed Silk' which was written by Sam Whitby.
==='Tie-Dyed Silk'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	30th July 1999, 5:53 PM, Moonlight Bay Records, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England1st December 1999, 10:43 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the cello, violin, and viola overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:17
Genre: 	Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1978 Fender Precision ), Cello The mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the cello.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A)Tamar Crafts — Violin The mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the violin.Jeremiah Dibernardo — Viola The mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the viola.Katy Taranto — Violin
==5th August 1999==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Devon O'Connell, and Milford Ekdahl respectively record cello, clavinet, drum kit, and electric piano overdubs for 'Stained Glass' on this day. The song was now completed.
==16th August 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. A song 'Angled Strokes' which was written by Peter McDonald, but produced by Sam Whitby along with Gregory Dogan.
==='Angled Strokes'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	16th August 1999, 11:56 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England20th August 1999, 5:53 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.16th November 1999, 5:51 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the cello, violin, viola, double bass, and pedal harp overdubs recorded on this day.7th December 1999, 11:44 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:55
Genre: 	, , Psychedelic Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( )Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal , Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Cello , The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the paint brush sound effects.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster )Gregory Dogan — MaracasChudley Maron — ()Leticia Angert — Violin The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the violin.Tamar Crafts — Violin Jeremiah Dibernardo — Viola The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the viola.Eleonore Hinojos — Violin Daryl Laffoon — Viola Weston Montufar — Pedal Harp (1919 Lyon and Healy Style 11) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the pedal harp.Emma Picou — Cello Morris Savala — Cello Katy Taranto — Violin Duncan Utsey — Double Bass The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the double bass.
==20th August 1999==
Peter McDonald double-tracks his lead vocal for 'Angled Strokes' on this day.
==25th September 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. A pop rock song 'Polar Coordinates' which was written by primarily by Peter McDonald with input from Sam Whitby. Though the track would be produced by Sam Whitby and Gregory Dogan.
==='Polar Coordinates'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	25th September 1999, 11:56 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England13th November 1999, 6:00 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:07:00
Genre: 	Pop Rock, Synthrock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Backing vocal, Digital Piano (1998 Roland RD-600)Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1978 Fender Precision )Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion The mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the percussion.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), The mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the vibraphone.
==20th October 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. A song 'Conté Crayon' which was written primarily by Devon O'Connell, with input from Sam Whitby.
==='Conté Crayon'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	20th October 1999, 12:45 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England25th November 1999, 11:24 AM, 1:32 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the tambura, vibraphone, conga drums, electric piano, and backing vocal overdubs recorded on this day.The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.28th November 1999, 2:45 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the recorded on this day.4th December 1999, 3:47 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first four mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the grand piano, , and Lowrey organ overdubs recorded on this day.5th December 1999, 1:52 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first five mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the electric piano, , , French horn, B♭ trumpet, and concert flute overdubs recorded on this day.7th December 1999, 10:52 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:39
Genre: 	, Pop Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Devon O'Connell, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C) The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the electric piano., The first three mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the handclaps., Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The first four mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the Lowrey organ.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Tambura , Handclaps , Grand Piano ( ) The first four mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the grand piano., Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C) The first five mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the electric piano.Devon O'Connell — Double-tracked lead vocal The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the double-tracking of the vocal., Backing vocal , Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Conga Drums The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the conga drums., Handclaps , The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the crayon sound effects.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), Vibraphone The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the vibraphone., Handclaps , Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ) The first four mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the rhythm guitar., The first five mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the virginal.Wilburn Charboneau — The first five mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the B♭ tenor trombone.Kayla Haycock — French Horn The first five mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the French horn.Teodoro Orterga — B♭ Tenor Trombone Erich Phong — B♭ Trumpet The first five mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the B♭ trumpet.Corliss Sancho — French Horn Reggie Valez — Concert Flute The first five mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the concert flute.
==10th November 1999==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. An song 'Charcoal Bubbles' which was written primarily by Sam Whitby, with input from Peter McDonald.
==='Charcoal Bubbles'===
Album: 	Paintball Arena
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	10th November 1999, 3:47 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England2nd December 1999, 4:27 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the backing vocal, tambourine, harmony vocal, Lowrey organ, and overdubs recorded on this day.3rd December 1999, 4:42 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the s, backing vocal, maracas, and overdubs recorded on this day.7th December 1999, 5:06 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omitted the bubble blowing overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:47
Genre: 	, Pop Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Milford Ekdahl — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster )Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Backing vocal , Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Tambourine , The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the tape loops.Devon O'Connell — Harmony vocal, Backing vocal , Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Bongo Drums The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the bongo drums., The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the djembe.Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Harmony vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 6 album omits the harmony vocal., Backing vocal The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the backing vocal., Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) , Maracas The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the maracas., Bubble Blowing The mixes released on the Anthology 6 album omit the bubble blowing sound effects.
==13th November 1999==
Sam Whitby and Devon O'Connell respectively record vibraphone and percussion overdubs for 'Polar Coordinates' on this day.
==16th November 1999==
Peter McDonald recorded cello overdubs for 'Angled Strokes' on this day. He is joined by session musicians Leticia Angert, Tamar Crafts, Eleonore Hinojos, and Katy Taranto who contributed violin overdubs, Jeremiah Dibernardo and Daryl Laffoon who contributed viola overdubs, Emma Picou and Morris Savala who contributed cello overdubs, Duncan Utsey who contributed double bass overdubs, and Weston Montufar who contributed pedal harp overdubs.
==20th November 1999==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Milford Ekdahl record acoustic rhythm guitar overdubs for 'Craquelure' on this day.
==22nd November 1999==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Devon O'Connell, and Milford Ekdahl respectively record , tambura, maracas, and overdubs for 'Diffuse Glow' on this day.
==25th November 1999==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Devon O'Connell, and Milford Ekdahl respectively record tambura, vibraphone, conga drums, and electric piano overdubs for 'Conté Crayon' on this day. Devon also recorded a backing vocal overdub and his lead vocal was also double-tracked.
==27th November 1999==
Peter McDonald and Devon O'Connell respectively record sitar and overdubs for 'Diffuse Glow' on this day.
==28th November 1999==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Devon O'Connell, and Milford Ekdahl record for 'Conté Crayon' on this day.
==30th November 1999==
Sam Whitby and Milford Ekdahl respectively record acoustic rhythm guitar and overdubs for 'Craquelure' on this day.
==1st December 1999==
Peter McDonald recorded cello overdubs for 'Craquelure' on this day. He was joined by session musicians Bob Brannon who contributed overdubs, Raphael Carnegie who contributed overdubs, Tamar Crafts and Katy Taranto who contributed violin overdubs, Jeremiah Dibernardo who contributed viola overdubs, Kayla Haycock and Corliss Sancho who contributed overdubs, and Gaylord Whelpley who contributed overdubs.
Peter McDonald would also record cello overdubs for 'Tie-Dyed Silk' on this day. He was joined by session musicians Tamar Crafts and Katy Taranto who contributed violin overdubs, and Jeremiah Dibernardo who contributed viola overdubs.
==2nd December 1999==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Devon O'Connell recorded overdubs for 'Charcoal Bubbles' on this day. Peter recorded backing vocal and tambourine overdubs, Sam recorded harmony vocal and Lowrey organ overdubs, and Devon O'Connell recorded backing vocal, and overdubs.
==3rd December 1999==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Devon O'Connell respectively recorded s, backing vocal and maracas, and overdubs for 'Charcoal Bubbles' on this day.
==4th December 1999==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Milford Ekdahl respectively record grand piano, rhythm guitar, and Lowrey organ overdubs for 'Conté Crayon' on this day.
==5th December 1999==
Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby respectively record electric piano and overdubs for 'Conté Crayon' on this day. They are joined by Wilburn Charboneau and Teodoro Orterga who record overdubs, Kayla Haycock and Corliss Sancho who record French horn overdubs, Erich Phong who recorded B♭ trumpet overdubs, and Reggie Valez who recorded overdubs.
==6th December 1999==
Single Release — 'Mochaccino Springs' / 'Ocean Ripple'
==7th December 1999==
Devon O'Connell records overdubs of himself drawing with a for 'Conté Crayon' on this day.
Sam Whitby records overdubs of himself using to create a slicing noise for 'Palette Knife' on this day.
Peter McDonald records overdubs of himself brushing a against a wall to create a brushing noise for 'Angled Strokes' on this day.
Peter McDonald records overdubs of himself mixing to create an effect for 'Mortar Skies' on this day.
Devon O'Connell records Moog synthesiser overdubs for 'Diffuse Glow' on this day.
Peter McDonald records overdubs of himself wiping windows with a cloth for 'Stained Glass' on this day.
Peter McDonald records overdubs of himself making sound effects using s to create an effect for 'Mosaic Tiles' on this day.
Sam Whitby records overdubs of himself blowing bubbles for 'Charcoal Bubbles' on this day.
==10th January 2000==
Album Release — Paintball Arena
===Paintball Arena — Album===
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Album)♯1 (US Album)
Released: 	10th January 2000
Recorded: 	4th January – 7th December 1999, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	1:07:52
Genre: 	, , , ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Producer: 	Gregory Dogan (tracks 1 – 15)Peter McDonald (tracks 3, 4, 6 – 9, 14)Devon O'Connell (tracks 2, 4, 5)Sam Whitby (tracks 1, 2, 5, 10, 11 – 13, 15)
Track Listing: 	'Angled Strokes' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Craquelure' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]<choose><option>'Mochaccino Springs' [CD Version / 1999 UK Stereo CD/CDS Mix]'Diffuse Glow' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Conté Crayon' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Ocean Ripple' [CD Version / 1999 UK Stereo CD/CDS Mix]</option><option>'Mochaccino Springs' [CD Version / 1999 US Stereo CD/CDS Mix]'Diffuse Glow' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Conté Crayon' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Ocean Ripple' [CD Version / 1999 US Stereo CD/CDS Mix]</option></choose>'Stained Glass' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Mortar Skies' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Paintball Attendant' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Charcoal Bubbles' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Polar Coordinates' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Striped Cone' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Palette Knife' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Mosaic Tiles' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]'Tie-Dyed Silk' [CD Version / 1999 Stereo CD Mix]
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