[kirk]

I'd probably go Alan and Chris 1st...it's best to start w/ the
low frequencies, get those under control.
Then i'd have Rick come in, due to the wide range of
synths and piano, then add Steve in as icing.

Depending on if the tune was vocal based, written
by Jon, i'd have him do a scratch voc, or some "La las"
to hold the placement.

Under no circumstances, would I allow him to
use the word "river" ever again LOL!

Of course, the way the guys sometimes do a "call
and response" style, writing in the studio requires building
layers of takes.

Believe it or not, Chris is actually a fairly accomplished
keyboardist, writes at the piano.
Scottie (Squire) mentioned she and Chris play Beethoven,
Bach into the wee hours.

Personally, I wish Chris would take on more of the
lyric writing chores.
"The more we live (Let Go)", is a highlight of the past
few years , and virtually saved Union (IMO, of course).

P e a c e

Kirk