Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers® Wing presents Music Production Advocacy Event on Capital Hill

By Paul Christensen, on July 29, 2011

GRAMMYs on the Hill® Event Titled “On The Record” Brings GRAMMY®-Winning Producers and Members of Congress Together to Discuss Music Industry Issues SANTA MONICA, Calif. (July 29, 2011) — On Tuesday, July 26, in a first-of-its-kind event, The Recording Academy® … Continue reading →

SPARS member Airshow Mastering wraps up Grateful Dead’s epic 73 disc box set

By Paul Christensen, on July 29, 2011

Six months ago David Glasser embarked on a project of outstanding proportions, the long-awaited release of the Grateful Dead’s entire 1972 European Tour. Spanning 22 shows, “Europe ’72: the Complete Recordings” is a 73 disc box set. Release date September … Continue reading →

Summing Up: Quad Launches Studio Q1

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on July 27, 2011

In the heart of Times Square producers, mixers and artists have a tantalizing new option available to them. Continue reading →

SPARS Spotlights members West LA Music and Westlake Professional Sales

By Paul Christensen, on July 27, 2011

Long time SPARS member and supporter, West L.A. Music, was ‘there’ when rock history was being made, supplying equipment to top musicians around the world. From onstage at the California Jam in the 70s, to the digital multimedia 90s, West … Continue reading →

SPARS member SugarHill records local young vocalists for project celebrating Houston’s 175th birthday celebration

By Paul Christensen, on July 26, 2011

Soon you can sing along to Houston’s history The sweet and uncorrected voices of local youngsters have joined that of recording artist Leah White on a new album devoted to Houston’s heritage. It’s being created in time for the city’s … Continue reading →

Sear Sound Sessions: Donald Fagen, Classical Frank Zappa, Lulu Gainsbourg

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on July 26, 2011

Sear Sound has been a beehive for several highly intriguing projects this summer. Highlight sessions include:
NYC denizen Donald Fagen tracked in Studio A on the 8038 Neve with Michael Leonhart producing and Charlie Martinez engineering for Warner Bros. Records.
eONE Music was in Studio C, reportedly “classisizing” Frank Zappa songs for a new release.  His original [...] Continue reading →

Under Construction: An Interview With Studio Builder Chris Harmaty

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Building a studio in NYC – with all the permits and potential pitfalls – can be a complicated affair to say the least. Good thing there’s an expert contractor-for-hire in our midst. Continue reading →

Lou Marino of the PooPin Seagulls records at SPARS member the Village Studios

By Paul Christensen, on July 24, 2011

Exciting musical summer projects are washing ashore from local bassist Lou Marino.  Lou Marino and his lovely wife, Beverly Marino have put together a CD of original songs. The Marino’s and their band have had the privilege to record at Village … Continue reading →

Behind The Release: Booker T. Jones “The Road From Memphis”

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on July 21, 2011

With a minimalist’s approach and ears-first attitude, engineer Gabe Roth helps capture the Stax-inspired sound of “Memphis”. Continue reading →

Ears Chicago July meeting to host mastering legend, Bob Ludwig

By Paul Christensen, on July 20, 2011

WEDNESDAY JULY 27th 7p.m. @ JOHNNY K’S GROOVEMASTER STUDIOS 1719 S. CLINTON ST. CHICAGO 60616 (312) 929-2811 | Google Maps Link   MEETING QUICK NOTES – Please note this meeting is on a WEDNESDAY, not the usual Tuesday. – Groovemaster … Continue reading →