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STUDIO MIX
SPOTIFY RELEASES “LIVE IN
STUDIO” SESSIONS: Spotify has
partnered with Spoon drummer and
acclaimed producer Jim Eno to
record exclusive “live in the studio”
Spotify Sessions with the Shins,
Michael Kiwanuka, Father John
Misty, Polica, Gardens & Villa and
Tennis. All Sessions were recorded
in Eno’s state of the art studio,
Public Hi-Fi, in Austin, TX (when
the bands were in town for Austin
City Limits). The producer-engineer
did two-a-days: Twice each day, a
band rolled up in their van or bus,
loaded in all their gear, got levels
and cut several tracks live in the
studio. Visit http://spotify.com.
SILVERLAKE UPGRADES TO
ARGOSY: Full-service audio
post production facility Silverlake
Sounds has acquired an Argosy
Dual 15 Workstation for its main
room, Studio A, which is occupied
by owner Jason Altshuler, a
veteran television and film sound
mixer and editor. The boutique post
sound shop specializes in mixing
for feature films, on-air promos,
animation and trailers, and also
provides in-house music supervision,
editorial, voiceover recording,
ADR and foley services, and custom
music production. Silverlake
Sounds, which encompasses five
studios at its Burbank, CA location,
including an ADR/voiceover recording
room, focuses on promotional
packages for network television
shows. See http://silverlake
sounds.com.
“Pay attention to an artist’s live show.
If an audience doesn’t respond, [the
song is] probably not going to be that
great. Anytime I’ve had success with
an artist, they’ve had a great live
show. If an artist fails, chances are
their live show sucks.”
Interviewed in MC November 2012
Jerod Harris/WireImage
// Solange Knowles True Listening Party //
Solange Knowles and writer, producer, artist and author Devonté “Dev” Hynes
(aka Blood Orange and Lightspeed Champion) celebrated at Los Angeles, CA’s
Sonos Studio with a listening party for the new EP True. At the event, Knowles
danced to her own music, played for the crowd and shared with friends and
fans what inspired the eclectic sounds of True. Notable attendees included
Andy Samberg and Joanna Newsom, Akiva “Kiv” Schaffer, Jorma Taccone,
Kelly Rowland, BJ Panda Bear and more. Pictured at the event (l-r): Schaffer,
Samberg and Taccone (all members of the Lonely Island).
// Monks of Mellonwah Track In Vegas //
Fresh off their win at the LA Music Awards for Best New International Band,
Australian act the Monks of Mellonwah tracked their new record with producer
Keith Olsen at the Studio at the Palms, in Las Vegas, NV. The band were also one
of Music Connection’s “Top Prospects of 2012.” Pictured (l-r): members Joshua
Baissari and John de la Hoyde; engineer Rob Katz; producer Keith Olsen; engineer
Kevin Luu; and members Vikram Kaushik and Joe de la Hoyde.
David Goggin
// Corey Smith Records Junkyard Revival in Memphis //
For his ninth album, Junkyard Revival, popular touring artist Corey Smith
picked Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN, and renowned engineer John Hampton
(White Stripes, Gin Blossoms, Replacements) to capture his new tunes.
Pictured (l-r): Mike Wilson, second engineer; Antwane McMullin, drums,
percussion; Corey Smith, vocals, guitars; Lee Davis, keys; Kris Dale, bass;
Mike Hines, guitars, background vocals; and John Hampton, engineer. Visit
http://www.ardentstudios.com.
// Della Mae Go Wireless With DPA //
By blending traditional bluegrass technique with modern songwriting themes,
Boston based group Della Mae are bringing a fresh perspective to their music.
When the members of the band decided to step up the quality of the group’s
live performances and achieve more mobility on stage, they chose DPA Microphones.
Dedicated to crafting exquisite American roots music in the tradition
of such greats as Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash, Della Mae sought out the
DPA mics for maximum mobility and to bring out the best sound from their
instruments.
18 January 2013 www.musicconnection.com