So it went pretty well

...Friday's rehearsal was a lot of fun, and actually a lot more productive than we thought it probably would be. It was our first foray for a while into the world of metronomes and using programmed backings, but was great to bring some of the extra effects and instruments from the recordings brought into the live room.
 
In order to make it work, you need a drummer who can guide the rest of the band through in time to the backing (as only they hear the metronome) so everything comes together when it should and it doesn't sound like an unholy bloody mess. Pleased to say Grant did an excellent job of keeping us where we should be.
 
On Friday, we just knocked together a very rudimentary system using my very old iBook and Garageband, but it worked really well, and we shot a little bit of footage that will hopefully appear on here soon.
 
At this week's rehearsal, we'll try to develop things a little more.
 
I think this is going to help us feel confident about playing live again - and you may be seeing us sooner than we thought!