Tag Archives: Phil Ramone

RIP Phil Ramone: A Producer and His Musical Destiny

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on March 30, 2013

His name was music. Phil Ramone passed away in a New York hospital this morning at age 72, a development that followed his admittance into medical care a few weeks earlier for an aortic aneurysm. The legendary producer may be gone from this Earth, but … Continue reading →

Phil Ramone Hospitalized in NYC

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on March 1, 2013

One of recorded music’s all time great producers, engineers, and mixers, Phil Ramone, is in critical care in a New York City hospital. The reason for his admission is an aortic aneurysm, otherwise known as swelling of the aorta – one of the heart’s primary components and the largest artery in the body. At 72, [...] Continue reading →

EARS Chicago features Phil Ramone at May meeting at Shure Headquarters

By Paul Christensen, on May 15, 2012

EARS Chicago recently honored iconic engineer, producer, and music legend Phil Ramone during the recording group’s April meeting. The event was held at the Shure Theater in Niles, Illinois on May 3, 2012 in collaboration with Columbia College. The many attendees enjoyed … Continue reading →

Recording Academy® Producers & Engineers Wing® presents Grammy Soundtables® at the 131st AES Convention

By Paul Christensen, on October 14, 2011

Diverse Group of High-Profile Producers and Engineers Will Gather to Dissect the Songs That Have Made an Indelible Impact on Their Careers Moderated by GRAMMY®-winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge SANTA MONICA, Calif. (October 13, 2011) — The GRAMMY SoundTables® at this … Continue reading →

Avatar Action: Sugarland, the Michel Legrand Orchestra, State Farm Was There

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on October 3, 2011

Avatar Studios session action recently was fast and furious, as reported by the studio. Superstars returned, and multiple major label and indie artists tracked along with TV, film and Broadway cast recordings. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush AKA Sugarland recorded in Studio C on the Neve VRP 72-input console with producer Byron Gallamore. Engineer Tom [...] Continue reading →

Sessions at Avatar Studios with Jean Morrison, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Aretha, Kenny Garrett

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on August 23, 2011

July was a hot month in Hell’s Kitchen, as Avatar Studios hosted sessions for some of the biggest names in the biz. Let’s fire it up! In Studio A, the Neve 8088 captured the sweet sounds of Tony Bennett (happy 85th birthday this month!) recording a duet with Lady Gaga in Studio A for his [...] Continue reading →