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caught up with producer and chief engineer Peter Barker of Threshold
Sound where
recent
projects include: live concert and 5.1 mixing and mastering with
artists to include: Black Sabbath, Heart, Pearl Jam and Bare Naked
Ladies. Barker engineered a recent session with Dustin Hoffman who
offered voice over work for an upcoming documentary about Juluis
Shulman renowned for some of the most iconic photographs in
architectural history.
A Big Apple Avatar Reunion
"Our basic
set-up in the new Cobaltt room at Cups'N
Strings starts with a Mac G5 Dual Core running Pro Tools 7.3
as an HD Accel rig," explains owner/mastering engineer Bruce
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school project, and building small explosives with which to go fishing,
Paul Wolff built a career and companies by designing a bevy of key
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Madonna Confessions
Madonna's
Live Deal.. Madonna
and concert promoter Live
Nation Inc. announced a deal Tuesday that will give the company
an all-encompassing stake in the music of the Material Girl, the
latest big-name artist to break ranks with a major record label.
New Era Scoring Files Charges Against AFOM, Local 47 The battle between Local 47 and financial core musicians escalated quickly this month as New Era Scoring (NES) filed a federal charge against American Federation of Musicians Local 47. This in response to what the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation (NRWF) says is “an ugly union campaign of intimidation, coercion and retaliation against employees exercising their legal rights.”
Professional violinist Sai-Ly Acosta (no relation to Local 47 official John Acosta) who has played for the New Era Scoring orchestra filed a federal unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) after union officials enforced a policy, labeled as “illegal” by the NRWF, requiring all musicians to be “in good standing” with the union in order to practice in a union-owned rehearsal facility with an orchestra (not NES) which is represented by the union under a collective bargaining agreement. An NRWF release says that union officials informed Acosta, who is not a formal member of the AFM union, that she and others could be arrested if they attended rehearsal. Orchestras and other musical groups require that all musicians, as a condition of employment, participate in certain rehearsals – many occurring in facilities owned by AFM Local 47. However, Acosta and several of her coworkers exercised their legal right to resign from formal union membership and become financial core status, and pay a reduced fee to cover the cost of union bargaining. As a result, according to the NRWF release, “union officials are attempting to unlawfully prevent her from practicing with the orchestra. Union operatives have harassed and intimidated the dissenting musicians, calling them ‘scabs.’” Financial core status musicians can work union jobs and accrue benefits like other full union members on those jobs, but can also work non-union jobs without fear of penalty by the union. “These thuggish actions by union officials are both despicable and illegal,” said Stefan Gleason, vice president of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation. “But this union intimidation is all too common in states like California where there is no Right to Work law on the books. No one should be forced to pay dues to an unwanted union just to get or keep their job” Regarding the charges filed with the National Labor Relations board, General Counsel Louis Levy said, “The allegations that have been submitted by the National Right to Work Committee are completely denied by Local 47 and we believe they are false. We believe as the owners of our property we have the right to regulate the use of our property consistent with the law, and we will do so.” Greg Townley, co-founder New Era Scoring, an orchestra that employs financial core musicians, said, “The union has property rights, but the issue that is relevant here is that property rights do not override anti-discrimination laws. If the only reason the financial core musicians are being discriminated against is because they are financial core, then legally that’s just as wrong as denying services to any group of people based on race or ethnicity.” According to the NRWF, under the Supreme Court decision in Communications Workers v. Beck and subsequent NLRB rulings, union officials cannot require formal union membership or the payment of union dues unrelated to collective bargaining as a condition of employment. Employees are also entitled to notice of their right to refrain from union membership, an independent audit of union expenditures, and notice of their right to object to paying for non-bargaining activities, such as union political activities. The NRWF contends that because Acosta and other musicians exercised their legal rights under Beck, they have been unlawfully targeted for retaliation. The unfair labor practice charge will be reviewed by the NLRB's Regional Director who will decide whether to take the union to trial before a federal labor judge. Drawmerisms
- Twenty-Five Years Young! Born and raised
on the small Channel Island of Guernsey between England and France,
Ivor Drawmer harbored two passions that would merge to create one
of the most celebrated and enduring pro audio manufacturing companies
in the world. The young Drawmer had a deep curiosity and unique
aptitude for electronics engineering, and he honed his skills at
a test equipment company on Sark. At the same time, he played keyboards
in a number of bands and saw one possible future as a rock star.
To effect that dream, he moved to England in the 1960s to join its
raucous music scene.
TransAudio Group, founded by industry veteran Brad Lunde, has quickly become the premier US importer/distributor and/or US sales and marketing representative for high-end audio. Success hinges on TransAudio providing dealers and end users with a higher standard of product expertise and support far beyond the norm. TAG product line includes Accusound, A-Designs (USA) AEA ribbon microphones (USA), ADT Toolkit, AEA, ATC Loudspeakers (UK), Brauner microphones(Germany), Drawmer (UK), Geoffrey Daking & Co. (USA), Enhanced Audio (Ireland), George Massenburg Labs (GML) (USA), Heil Sound (USA); Mercury Audio (USA) Mission Audio (UK) Phoenix Audio (UK), PAULY Superscreens(Germany), SABRA SOM(Brazil), Soundelux (USA), SoundField Microphones (UK), Z-Systems (USA),Sonodore Microphones (Holland) and Weiss Engineering (Switzerland) and Z Systems (USA) LasVegasProAudio.com,
LasVegasProAudio.com, a division of TransAudio Group, is the
launch pad for the brands of tomorrow. The goal of LasVegasProAudio.com
is to provide unique equipment, useful information and long-term
support to their clients.
With over 40 consoles sold, Duality is the fastest selling large format console in SSL history. The combination of the highest quality SuperAnalogue™ signal path and processing with integrated DAW control, analogue 5.1 surround panning on every channel, constant visual feedback via TFT displays and the convenience of multi-operator Total Recall™ is proving to be an attractive formula. The console is extremely versatile and its ability to handle Music Production, Live Broadcast and Post is proving to be a strong commercial proposition for facilities with a diverse workload. Chris Jenkins (above), Director of Commercial Applications and co-designer of the Duality console, commented, "We're thrilled to receive the TEC Award for Duality. The success of this console exemplifies SSL's commitment to creating a product that successfully bridges the gap between the Digital Audio Workstation and the professional recording studio console." With the combination
of a studio class mic preamp, filter, EQ and limiting, the XLogic
Alpha Channel is a classic analogue channel strip designed to provide
the perfect front end to a digital audio workstation. With all the
features needed to record great vocal or instrument tracks every
time, the Alpha Channel offers a recording solution based on SSL's
years of experience in designing the world's leading analogue recording
consoles. Saved By Avastor
Music That
Illuminates - Part II An exclusive
to studioexpresso Interview With Nicholas Gunn, CEO of Gemini Sun
Records in Malibu, California
Founder of Gemini Sun Records, multi-platinum selling Flautist Nicholas Gunn places songs on behalf of their artists wtih regards to publishing and/or third party licensing. According to Founder and CEO Nicholas Gunn, a big part of artists' revenue comes in the form of licensing music for TV and film, compilations, branded products for corporate entities, and so on. "Licensing is the bread and butter of our industry and we are always looking for new and unique ways to expose our music in this fashion," says Gunn.
However, since Gemini Sun occupies a niche market in contemporary world music, Gemini artists get limited touring support. According to Gunn, most venues are really set up for more main stream styles of music. They do however work with national promoters who are closely tied to the performing arts centers which generally welcome this genre of music. "Johannes Linstead is our most performing artist with around 60 to 70 dates per year. One way we have circumvented this is by filming and recording a live performance sponsored by Gemini Sun Records for four of our artists; David Arkenstone, Johannes Linstead, Loren Gold, and myself. This is due out next year on DVD, and we anticipate taking the concert to multiple venues in support of its release," says Gunn.
Gemini Sun is heard around 300 stations, including satellite stations that play the music often. "If one were to tune in to Spa Channel or Soundscapes, you most likely will hear our music a dozen times over the day," says Gun who receives significant rotation at many Public Radio syndicated shows such as Echoes and other like minded stations. Gemini Sun also launched its own radio station on Live365 http://www.live365.com/stations/geminisunrecords
According to its founder, Gemini Sun has taken the path of least resistance in its marketing strategy. "The easiest and most convenient way I have adopted to categorize our music is Lifestyle Music. You can find our titles at most record retail, however our best selling accounts are Borders Books and Music, Barnes and Noble Booksellers, and Amazon.com to name a few," he adds. The label has remained consistent in quality, artist choice, and availability of our products over the last six years. "Of course, excellent distribution means excellent availability of our products, and therefore we enjoy a level of success befitting this exposure. However, we have made choices that are current and savvy according to the climate and our products have been under the noses of most seeking out this genre," says Gunn. Gemini Sun Records has attracted artists within the world music genre that have solid track records and strong sales which creates a greater visibility of thier brand and music. "We seem to be snowballing and with additional excellent new signings for 2008, it seems we keep moving on up!" says Gunn.
Gunn agrees that the music industry is in a flux. We've all witnessed major retail shakedowns and brick and mortar retailers getting hit hard. Although, he doesn't believes digital downloads are root of all of problems; It's just a small part of the picture, as Nicholas sees it. "We live in a multimedia society today, where access to music means 100 different ways to purchase. The question becomes, do I purchase on-line at Amazon, do I download at ITunes, do I take the time to get in the car and by the whole package at a retail store, or do I rip off the artist and download and share it for free? The impulse buy from the eighties and nineties is gone – every track can be screened whether on line or even on the Red Dot system at Barnes before you buy. This coupled with YouTube, MySpace, and tons of other emerging multimedia channels, it’s all really many options for the consumer. Our job is to help the consumer make the best choice for themselves. So, I look very carefully at incorporating it ALL into our label. We now offer our Gemini Sun downloads at http://www.geminisunrecordsdigital.com/catalog/index.php and look to MySpace and YouTube for what is popular. We have artist profiles, videos, label profiles, and many other types of profiles at all these places. Things will settle, no one really is quite sure when and how, but when it does we want to be there. As long as we are true to our image, music, and identity, I am not concerned about our future as long as I keep my ears and eyes wide open!, Gunn concludes. Gemini Sun is
distributed exclusively in the United States by Ryko/WEA (Warner,
Electra, Atlantic Record Corporation or Warner Group). "Ryko,
who are family to me, were purchased last year by the Warner Group. Artists may
send finished, studio quality CD's, along with a bio and any other
pertinent information to
The property
has three separate structures currently built on it. One is a full
service recording studio, the second is a 10x20 mini-studio/storage
unit and the third is the actual house itself. The house is a 3+2
mid-century that needs TLC. The studio has vaulted ceilings and
is fully sound-proofed, with a master control room, an isolation
booth, and a drums and amp room, all separated via double-ply walls
and one-inch glass site windows. With freeway access to the 5 fwy,
170 and 101 fwy, and the 210 fwy, it's easy to get to and from in
just minutes, but still be detached from the rest of the world.
Love Is In
The Air
"Yours
is the truest dream, but it had immediate effect in your waking
life.
Calvin Coolidge
lit the first national Christmas tree in DC, 1923
"I think
that everyone who is going to really move up has got to go through
some trauma...I'm much more respected in my new job, than I was
as the head of the Warner Group, because I survived being thrown
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mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant.
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Expresso Cat Walk And Talk...
Just
like T.I., rappers RZA and Common are world renowned and much respected
among the hip-hop community. They both also co-star alongside the
jailed rapper in the upcoming Denzel Washington/Russell Crowe epic
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Nokia's
LA Live opened with a historic concert by the Eagles and Dixie
Chicks at the 7,100-seat state-of-the-art 
Re-birth
Of The Lenny...In a historic collaboration among Fender®,
Guitar Center® and the Stevie Ray Vaughan estate, the famous
Stevie Ray Vaughan "Lenny" Stratocaster® guitar has
been commissioned by Guitar Center to be reproduced in a limited
edition by the Fender Custom Shop. As part of Fender's Tribute Series
of guitars, "Lenny" will be produced in a limited quantity,
with 185 guitars offered for sale in the United States, made available
exclusively through Guitar Center. Guitar Center stores throughout
the United States will introduce the guitar on Dec. 12, 2007, and
will offer them to customers for $17,000 (US). Stevie
Ray Vaughan was just a struggling young guitarist in Austin, Texas,
in 1980, when his wife, Lenora "Lenny" Vaughan, gave him
a used Stratocaster that had recently caught his eye in a local
pawnshop. As they say, the rest is history with the faith of this
1965 Fender Stratocaster guitar.
Universal
Music chief Doug Morris has enlisted Sony BMG Music Entertainment
as a potential partner and is talking to Warner Music Group. Together
the three would control about 75% of the music sold in the US Besides
competing head-on with Apple Inc.'s (AAPL ) music store, Morris
and his allies hope to move digital music beyond the iPod-iTunes
universe by nurturing the likes of Microsoft's Zune media player
and Sony's PlayStation and by working with the wireless carriers.
The service, which is one of several initiatives the music majors
are considering to help reverse sliding sales, will be called Total
Music. While the details are in flux, insiders say Morris &
Co. have an intriguing business model: get hardware makers or cell
carriers to absorb the cost of a roughly $5-per-month subscription
fee so consumers get a device with all-you-can-eat music that's
essentially free. Music companies would collect the subscription
fee, while hardware makers theoretically would move many more players.
"Doug is doing the right thing taking on Steve Jobs,"
says ex-MCA Records Chairman Irving Azoff, whose Azoff Music Management
Group represents the Eagles, Journey, Christina Aguilera, and others.
"The artists are behind him."The split with record labels--Apple
takes 29 cents of the 99 cents--"is indecent," Vivendi
CEO Jean-Bernard Levy told reporters in September. "Our contracts
give too good a share to Apple." In August, Morris announced
a five-month test with Wal-Mart (WMT ), Google (GOOG ), and Best
Buy (BBY ). The three companies will sell music downloads that can
be played on any device. It has yet to be seen whether the makers
of music players and phones can make enough to cover the cost of
baking in the subscription. Under one scenario industry insiders
figure the cost per player would amount to about $90 (assuming people
hang on to a music player or phone for 18 months before upgrading.
18x $5 subscription fee = 90).
Sony
BMG Music and MySpace have partnered: MySpace’s 70 million
users will have access to music videos, audio material and other
content, from SONY BMG’s artists. The deal calls for MySpace
and SONY BMG to share in sponsorship and advertising revenues. Under
the terms of the deal, SONY BMG will license music videos, select
audio material, and other content from its extensive artist roster
and will make the content available on its artists’ MySpace
profile pages.
Feature
film re-recording mixers Jon Taylor and Christian P. Minkler have
joined 
Granda Hills.....According
to Dave Spangler – LA’s official “Rock and Roll Realtor”
There’s a vast range of listings to accommodate anyone’s
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