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Interviews with Top producers from Legendary Studios Ride For
The Pink
Melinda
Lira to perform for ‘Ride for the Pink.' The Breast Cancer
research benefit is hosted by actress Meredith Baxter. Also appearing:
Julie Michaels of ‘Desperate Housewives’, stuntman Alex
Daniels, and singer Cindy
Alexander. The ride sponsored by Harley Davidson, will begin
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peermusic Latin Scholarship, a competition for young songwriters
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With Flyte Tyme's new five-room music production facility in Santa Monica only a few months from completion, super-producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have purchased two additional Brauner VM1 Klaus Heyne Edition (KHE) vocal microphones. The new pair of Brauner mics, plus a third VM1 KHE that has been in constant use over the last two years with world-acclaimed artists such as Usher and Janet Jackson, will be the primary vocal microphone in each of the three vocal booths at Flyte Tyme's new West Coast headquarters. According to longtime Flyte Tyme staff engineer Matt Marrin, the production duo have used the Brauner VM1-KHE with virtually every artist they have worked with since being introduced to it two years ago by Brad Lunde, president of Las Vegas Pro Audio, the U.S. distributor for Brauner. "We were looking for a decent, all-round vocal mic that could handle a lot of level and be pretty versatile and sound really good," explains Marrin. "Brad sent one over," he recalls. "We were working on an Usher session. We tried it on him and he loved it, so we bought it. Then we used it on several of the cuts." That project was released as "Confessions," Usher's massively successful, multi-platinum and multiple award-winning 2004 album release, which also spawned a string of hit singles. At the new studio
complex, Marrin continues, "We want things to be as standard
as possible, because we have so many projects that we work on at
the same time. So we try to keep the signal chain pretty much the
same. For the last four years, Marrin and another key engineer, Ian Cross, along with Jam and Lewis have been recording in a multi-room facility at The Village Recorders in West Los Angeles. "We're using a Brauner on Janet's new record. I just used them with Celine Dion as room mics on the strings. She's recorded 'Dance With My Father' for the Luther Vandross tribute album. We also used a Brauner on Mary J. Blige for that album." The production team also used the Brauner vocal mic on a number of singles currently enjoying chart success, including Earth Wind & Fire's "Pure Gold," Gwen Stefani's "Harajuku Girls" and Jessica Simpson's "These Boots Are Made For Walkin.'" Jam & Lewis,
who have a long history with Janet Jackson, have worked with some
of the biggest names in R&B and pop, including - to name only
a few of an extensive list - Mariah Carey, Sting, Boys II Men, Michael
Jackson, and TLC. The production partners, who have a star on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame, have had over 100 gold, platinum and multi-platinum
records, and have won multiple Grammy Awards, as well as other honors.
They are probably the most successful production duo in contemporary
music history. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have produced 16 number
one pop hits and 25 R&B chart-toppers.
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Walk The
Line
The $28 Million
Dollar 20th Century Fox film (opens November 18th) begins
with a young Johnny Cash getting ready for his performance at Fulsom
prison in the late 60's. It then proceed to tell his story with
a formulaic flashback to his childhood ... proceeding through his
career, marriage and relationship with June Carter beautifully played
by Reese Witherspoon.
East Coast Noise
Lennex,
whose name carries a curious connection to the late Andy Kaufman,
is making a lot of noise on the east coast. Their brand of music:
An accessible vortex of hard-rocking rhythms and melodies. After
release of their debut record in 2000, the band took to the road
on a whirlwind tour of Universities - Maryland, Delaware, Virginia,
Georgetown, Penn State, and Princeton. Next they garnered a weekly
spot playing at their hometown, Ocean City, MD's renowned Hurricane
Club to crowds of 400+.
In what might be called a "platform release strategy," each participating digital retail partner will be granted exclusive releases in regards to the new EP for a particular period of time. iTunes and AOL Music will lead the release beginning October 4th with the exclusive iTunes release of the six-song EP "Berlin." "Berlin" will be exclusive to iTunes until January 1, 2006, at which point it will become available through other online retailers. Other future releases by 98lb Weakling on Sovereign Digital include the band's 2nd EP, "London," scheduled for a January 10, 2006 premiere and "New York," the third EP, to be released in April of 2006. Following the three-month period of exclusivity for each EP, they will be available through most online retail outlets as well as the 98lb Weakling and Sovereign Artists websites. The price for the EP "Berlin" on iTunes is set at $4.49 for the release and .99 cents per individual song. "Live Forever,"
was personally selected by Apple execs to kick-off the debut of
the phone and it was also the theme song to the new Discovery Channel
reality series, "The Gym.," to premiere in October. Session News
from Prairie Sun Recording Prairie
Sun was the site for the new Eric Gales record, featuring Eric's
blistering blues-rock guitar and raw, honest vocals (recorded with
a Neumann M 49 one of the studio's many vintage mics). "They
just wrapped up after 3 1/2 weeks of rehearsal, tracking, and mixing.
The sessions made good use of all three studios and nearly every
piece of gear on the farm," says manager Nick Tipp. "Shrapnel
may be known for virtuoso guitar acts, but Eric's guitar work is
unique in that it seems to flow so naturally from the greats who
inspired him that it is at once familiar and unexpected, classic
and contemporary," says Rennick.
Rome At Star City Recording
Richard Rome, an icon in the music industry, is currently working on his latest project at StarCity Recording Company, a world-class facility located in Bethlehem, PA. A celebrated producer, conductor and arranger for legendary artists like Lou Rawls, Dionne Warwick, Tony Bennett, Bob Hope, Dusty Springfield and Sammy Davis, Rome is producing, arranging and conducting a collection of ballads performed by recording artist Jane Norman.
George Avakian, the legendary jazz producer will be honored with the Professional of the Year Award at APS' 34th Annual Professional of the Year banquet, scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2005 at Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Avakian produced records with Benny Goodman, Dave Brubeck, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong, among countless others. Under Avakian's
lead, Columbia became the first major label to enter the field of
live pop and jazz recording, at a time when only smaller specialty
labels such as Norman Gram's Clef were doing it. Later he signed
Miles Davis, which also brought John Coltrane to Columbia in his
prime. In the summer of 1955, Avakian issued the first and perhaps
best LP sampler ever, I Like Jazz, a capsule jazz history, intelligently
annotated, that sold for only $1 and served as a powerful marketing
tool showcasing the Columbia catalog.
Droney Promoted
To Grammy Producers Wing Director The Recording Academy® has named Maureen Droney as Executive Director of the Producers & Engineers Wing (P&E Wing). In her new position, Droney will report to Angelia Bibbs-Sanders, Recording Academy Vice President of Member Services. Droney will be responsible for managing the daily activities of the Producers & Engineers Wing, as well as using her technical expertise to further develop programs for its members and leadership. The P&E Wing provides The Recording Academy with a vehicle to reach a specific constituency, to craft advocacy positions, and to better address the daily concerns of these professionals. "As we strive to grow and develop its programs and services, Maureen's vast knowledge and expertise will further strengthen and expand the P&E Wing's initiatives as we move forward with our Academy's plans for the future." said Recording Academy President Neil Portnow. "With more than 15 years of experience as a recording engineer, as well as her extensive project management skills and her exceptional relationships with manufacturers, Maureen is a welcome addition to our team," said Bibbs-Sanders. Originally from
Connecticut, Droney has worked in the music recording industry for
more than 20 years. She began her career as an assistant engineer
at the legendary Automatt Studios in San Francisco, where she trained
with such notable producers and engineers as Fred Catero, Jim Gaines,
Leslie Ann Jones, David Kahne, and Ron Nevison. She went on to become
a freelance engineer on projects for George Benson, Whitney Houston,
John Hiatt, Tower of Power and Santana, among many others, including
Santana's GRAMMY®-winning album BluesFor Salvador. She holds
a degree in broadcast communication arts from California State University,
San Francisco, and has taught seminars in the theory and practice
of audio engineering for facilities including ABC Television and
Radio, CBS Television, and Deluxe Film Labs Post Production. Most
recently, Droney was executive vice president/general manager of
the Kiva Family of Studios, which includes the House of Blues Studios
in Los Angeles and Memphis, and East Iris in Nashville. She is the
author of Mix Masters, a book of interviews with top engineers,
and a regular contributor to numerous audio and performing arts
publications, as well as, for the last 10 years, the Los Angeles
editor for Mix magazine.
The sum of our new company will be greater than our individual parts. We’ll be maintaining the best of both companies; we won’t be losing any of the qualities that makes each of us special,” says Dave Amlen, CEO of SOS. Recognized as one of the premier recording studios on the East Coast for many years, Right Track features two production rooms and four music-recording studios with full 24-bit digital and high-end analog environments.
MW Audio Outfits Composer Project Studio For Jeffery Alan Jones
Jeffery Alan
Jones' remodeled project facility, Alan Audio Works, features a
350 square foot, 5.1-channel control room that connects to a pair
of live tracking rooms and a vocal/voice-over booth.
If you live
in the greater LA region, don't miss an exhibition of Keiko
Kasai's work, one piece indoors called "Black Glacier"
and an outdoor installation comprised of six pieces. Pictured here
is a detail of "Morsels," carved out of deep red/black
granite and pierced by two 8-foot wooden rods coated in sumi ink
and graphite.
Known as one of the best slide players in the USA today, Roy Rogers raised over $1,000 for The New Orleans Musicians Clinic on his radio show "Under The Influence" on KRSH (95.9 and 95.5 FM) in Santa Rosa, California. "This great region of our country is filled with a bounty of amazing musicians, history and art. As a lot of you know Roy and I have been going to New Orleans for years and even spent our honeymoon there. We’ve just always felt that it was such a special place in America’s culture. So now it's time to get in to gear...," says wife, Gaynell Rogers. On a sad note, drummer Billy Lewis was diagnosed with cancer this last summer. On Dec. 5th Roy Rogers and The Delta Rhythm Kings will be hosting a benefit for Billy and his family in San Francisco at Slim's with an all star cast of characters including Tommy Castro Band with some very special guests. Meantime, Mike Hyman from Louisville, Kentucky will be playing with the band this fall. Vist www.roy-rogers.com for show details. Roy Rogers and The Delta Rhythm Kings are out on the road to support the national distribution of their new album, Live! At the Big Room from The Sierra Nevada Brewing Company now available through Tower, Virgin and major retailers. The shows this month will take the band to South East and North East -- Atlanta, Charlotte, Norfolk and Arlington Virginia as well as Ohio and New York.
For most people, selling their home is the biggest financial decision they will ever make; add a Recording Studio on top of that, and it is indeed the case. "To protect your interests and assure that you make the best possible decisions, it's important that you have an agent on your side who is a specialist Realtor to the music industry," says Christine Lloyd-Maddocks, Specialist Realtor to the Music Industry. Contact Christine at Paramount Rodeo Realty Phone: (818) 999 2030 Cell: (818) 437 0369 or visit her web site for various articles on Buying/Selling Homes and listings of Real Expresso! WANTED TO LEASE – RECORDING STUDIO/POST PRODUCTION SPACE.
Recording studio/post
production space fitted with control room and Iso booth
The singer-songwriter, who recently released the album "My World: The Definitive Collection," and his wife, an interior designer, will live primarily in Las Vegas, where they have a home."We will always have a home in the L.A. area," she said, adding that they decided to sell "because this is just too much house for us." With 9,000 square feet on 2 1/2 acres, according to the Multiple Listing Service, the house has seven bedrooms and 6 1/2 bathrooms. It was built in 1990. The Robinsons bought the home three years ago, and Frances took a year to redo it. She designed the crystal and wrought-iron chandelier in the three-story domed entry, which has a sweeping staircase; replaced marble with cherrywood on the floors; and created a 35mm soundproof theater with eight reclining leather chairs. There are three family rooms, three kitchens, 10 fireplaces, a wine cellar and a gym. The master bath has a sauna and a fireplace. Another bedroom is used strictly for his golf gear. Motown founder Berry Gordy — a prominent figure in Robinson's career as a singer, leader of the R&B group the Miracles and producer of other Motown greats — is often a guest and has his own bedroom staked out. The estate has
a couple of nooks and crannies where Smokey likes to work. "He
writes in his office and could cut a record in the room if he wanted,"
said Frances, while ushering around visitors. In the backyard, past
a pool, spa, waterfalls, detached guesthouse and outdoor living
room, there is a red-rock bluff where Smokey goes to write songs
(By Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer).
Have Downloads,
Will Travel
Fashion Rocks
2005
The hosts for
the event were Sugar Ray's lead vocalist Mark McGrath, with model
good looks, and Poppy Montgomery, star of the TV series Without
a Trace. The second annual FASHION ROCKS was a star-studded concert
honoring the extraordinary relationship between fashion and music
and featured performances by some of the music industries' biggest
stars: David Bowie, Destiny's Child (in their last televised appearance
as a group), Duran Duran, Billy Idol, Alicia Keys, Tim McGraw, Nelly,
Shakira, Gwen Stefani, Joss Stone, The Arcade Fire and Rob Thomas. David Bowie and Arcade Fire - Initially Bowie took the stage solo to perform his classic "Life On Mars." Decked out for the song with black eye and bandaged hand, he surely sent many fans to the Internet searching for word. The iconic rocker is still renowned for his wardrobe choices. In September, he also became a published author with the release of Moonage Daydream which features his commentary on his explosive Ziggy Stardust era, alongside equally provocative photographs by Mick Rock. "I'm far more interested in the theatrical implications of clothes than I am in everyday fashion," says Bowie. Meantime, Beyonce
and mom Tina Knowles announce that The House of Dereon (named after
Tina's mom, a seamstress who was family's fashion inspiration) has
signed a licensing agreement with G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (Nasdaq:
GIII) to collaborate on the design, marketing and distribution of
an exclusive comprehensive collection of outerwear. This young contemporary
women's line is expected to launch in time for the holiday delivery
to better specialty and department stores throughout the country.
Beyonce and Tina Knowles pose for photos during Olympus Fashion
Week Fall 2005 at Bryant Park February 7, 2005 in New York City.
(Photo by Scott Wintrow/Getty Images)
Sixth Annual
Woodstock Film Festival The 2005 Woodstock Film Festival (9/28 -Oct2) was one of the premiere spots to tap into the independent film world. This years’ program included an outstanding collection of over 150 films, panels, concerts and special events in Woodstock, NY and the neighboring towns of Rhinebeck, Hunter and Rosendale. Closing Night
offered screening of “Lonesome
Jim,” directed by Steve Buscemi and starring Casey Affleck,
Liv Tyler. Director Atom
Egoyn’s “Where
The Truth Lies” which stars Kevin Bacon and Colin Firth
closed the festival. BMI and WACBIZ presented SEE IT HEAR FIRST where emerging songwriter artists and recent signings including Brendan James (Capital Records), Adriano Sciavo, Jeremy Gregory (WB), Missy Higgins (WB), Mieka Pauley, and KJ Denhardt.
And The Tec
Awards Goes To... The engineers, sound editors and other audio professionals behind Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, Ray Charle’s Genius Loves Company album and Universal Pictures’ Ray, were among the many winners at the 21st Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards, held this evening at the New York Marriott Marquis. Industry's finest creative talents witnessed the induction of legendary producer/engineer Arif Marden into the TEC Awards Hall of Fame, and the presentation of the prestigious Les Paul Award to David Byrne. Atlantic Records founder, Ahmet Eregun presented the Hall of Fame Award to Mardin, who produced chart-topping hits for artists such as Aretha Franklin, the Bee Gees, Bette Midler and many others. Highlighting the presentation was a surprise performance of “Through the Fire,” by Chaka Khan, in tribute to Mardin. Other winners for Creative Achievement were the production crew of Green Day’s “American Idiot” (Record Production/Single or Track); the sound crew for U2’s :Vertigo” tour (Tour Sound Production); 24 (Television Sound Production); as well as the design team behind New York City's Jazz at Lincoln Center Studio (Studio Design Project). In the category of Technical Achievement, the 16 winners included the Solid State Logic AWS 900 (Large Format Consoles); Mackie Design’s Onyx 1640 (Small Format Consoles) and Big Knob (Ancillary Equipment); the Yamaha PM5D (Sound Reinforcement Consoles); Digidesign’s Pro Tools 6.7 (Workstation Technology); the Waves L3 Maximizer (Signal Processing Technology/Software); Apogee Electronics’ Rosetta 200 (Digital Converter Technology); Shure’s SLX Series Wireless (Wireless Technology); and Harman Pro Group’s Crown Commercial Audio Series (Amplifier Technology), AKG C414B-XLS/C414B-XLII (Microphone Technology/ Studio) and JBL VerTec VT4888DP (Sound Reinforcement Loudspeakers).
The Producers & Engineers Wing of The Recording Academy® presented the GRAMMY® SoundTable panel "Death Of The Record Business? Rebirth Of The Music Business: Part II" at the AES Convention at New York's Javits Center on Oct. 7 SSL Cheer!
Solid State Logic had much to celebrate at the AES show, welcoming new products, new faces and a new era. In addition to the LMC-1 Plug-In, SSL introduced the C300 digital console for post production and film, XLogic X-Rack Dynamics Package and XLogic E Signature Channel. The company also announced a new strategic vision, with the intention to expand on its core business and develop further products for DAW users. Faces of
Music
Artist Pro announced the publication of the hardcover edition of the book authored by award-winning photographer, author and renowned chronicler of the music industry, Mr. Bonzai. Les Paul was among the guests at The AES 2005 launch party and two-day champagne celebrations. This insightful and inspiring anthology features over 400 photographs, many never-before published, and 160 interviews with popular music artists, songwriters, producers, including Leonard Cohen, Devo, Geoff Emerick, Peter Gabriel, Eddie Kramer, k.d. lang, David Lynch, George Massenburg, George Martin, Robert Moog, Willie Nelson, Les Paul, Phil Ramone, Carlos Santana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Al Schmitt, Don Was, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder, and Frank Zappa, to name a few. "I'd like to thank all the readers who came by to get the book signed, and also thank the many subjects from the book who came by to add to the festivities. And here is one of the 160 legends, Les Paul, who turned 90 this year and has a new album out with his friends and guitar legends," says Mr Bonzai. Faces of Music is now available for immediate shipment at Amazon.com Meet Me At Midem Jan 2006
This January
22-26, 9,300 music professionals from 92 countries will meet for
another five days of meetings. They’ll discover new sounds
and services, explore business opportunities, learn about tomorrow’s
industry, make deals, enjoy live music and party. Farewell
Shirley Horn The jazz pianist and vocalist who got her start opening for Miles Davis died at the age of 71, after an extended battle with diabetes. Ron Goldstein, President & CEO of her label, the Verve Music Group, comments “Shirley Horn was a true innovator." Horn's career entered a renaissance when she signed with Verve Records in 1986. She went on to release several acclaimed albums, and was featured at major jazz festivals and venues around the globe. Horn was nominated for multiple Grammys and won the award in 1991 for best jazz vocal performance. Last year, Horn was honored as a jazz master last year by the National Endowment for the Arts. "I like to be referred to as a good singer of good songs in good taste," she told The Associated Press in a 1991 interview.
And here's couple
of Trick or Treaters
from UK (The Banks Family)...saying, Happy Halloween.
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