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Summer's Over!
September 10th, 2009 |
 Wha' Happened?
Wow, and just like that the summer's over. It just seems like yesterday I was soaking in the 100% humidity that was August. And loving it.
It's been a busy month. I turned 50. My lovely wife, Sharon surprised me with a wonderful party and it was a blast. Surrounded by my favorite people. I missed a few buddies due to vacations and touring schedules, but most represented. And we raged. In fact, the 2 weeks surrounding my birthday were pretty full on.
We also spent some quality time with the family Dolan in Asbury Park soaking up rays and dipping in the pool.
And I spent some time mixing with a wonderful band out of Brooklyn called Apache Beat. They are a super cool band that has a sound all their own. Not sure when their record is coming out and who's putting it out, but they will be someone to keep an eye out for.
Other August notables include Jemina Pearl, playing two shows with John Eatherly and their new band. It was great seeing them live. She is truly a star. And keep an eye out for the first video from her record.
And last but not least, Sivert Hoyem's first single, "Moon Landing", was released to radio in Norway and made an immediate impact. The reports I had were that the song was being played everywhere. This bodes well for the CD release. Which probably be out in October.
And now September finds me in The Magic Shop mixing an EP with the biggest indie rock band in Spain, Los Planetas. Okay, that's what I got. Be seeing you in a few weeks.
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The Norwegians Are Going!
August 7th, 2009 |
 Man, that was quick!
Man, it seems like days ago when we started mixing Sivert's record. And now they are gone and me and the family are on our way to Asbury Park. We finished mixing on Tuesday night and mastered with the wonderful and talented Greg Calbi.
If you were a fly on the wall, you heard this a lot, "Okay, gold cable and now let's try the purple cable." The dude is such a wizard, we swapped cables on each song as opposed to just adding eq to them. And it worked!
But back to the mixing. Man, it was 14 days of awesome times and great music. Sivert and his right hand man, Cato, really did a wonderful job. The songs are great and the performances are totally vibey and rockin.
Sivert continues to be one of my favorite singers and here's why. Every song on the record has great vocals that were done within 3 or 4 takes of the song. I mean, he's a fucking machine. Err, wait, that's not what I mean. Singing machine. That's better.
So we mastered on Wednesday, had a wonderful celebration dinner on Wednesday night and parted ways on Thursday. The Agnello's to Asbury Park and the Nords to Norway on Friday. And I already miss them dearly. Can't wait to see them again. OSLO 2010!!!!!!!
The mastering sounds mighty and narrowed down to a ten song record, this will kill people. Figuratively. Between Madrugada and the Sivert solo records, I can't for the life of me figure out why these guys are huge in this country.
So now we party the weekend with our dear friends, Bill, Hillary and their daughter Sway.
S'okay by me!
Grab yourself a brew! |
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The Norwegians Are Coming!
July 21st, 2009 |
 Welcome Mr. Sivert Hoyem!
I am currently working on the new solo record for one of my favorite people in the world, Sivert Hoyem. Some of you know that my 10 year history of working with his band, Madrugada, has yielded some wonderful records. Well this is the first of his solo records I've been involved with and so far it is great. My favorites songs so far are "Moonlanding", "Belorado" and "Arcadian Wives". But there are many other great songs on this record.
Last week we ended the session early and we all went out and had a wonderful dinner at Marco and Pepe's in Jersey City. Yes, Jersey City. The home of scandal, corruption and under the table kidneys in knock off Gucci bags.
We had a great meal and some martinis and the party was on! Anyway, Sivert, Cato, myself and our significant others had a great night and we're a little blurry in the studio today. We master next week and everyone goes home next Friday. Sniff, sniff.
The record is going great and we've all had a great time together. Nothing better.
Till next time. |
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Shocking Big News!!!!!
July 2nd, 2009 |
 From Out Of The Blue
This just in!!!!!! After 25 odd years of being a DIY engineer, then engineer/mixer, then producer/mixer/engineer, I have signed with a major management company. That company is World's End and after meeting with Sandy Roberton today, I felt super comfortable and was ready to say,"Let's Roll!"
Sandy has being doing this since the beginning. In fact, the first producer he signed was famous for his wire recordings. Kidding.
Anyway, I join a company who has some of my favorite producers on their rosters, including Mr. Sardy and Mr. Katis. Just to mention two.
But do not fear, I will still be the semi indie rock dude with a love of helping up and coming bands and kids of all shapes and sizes.
The difference is now I'll have somebody watching my back when I need it. I like!!!!!!!!
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Lots Going On!
June 8th, 2009 |
 June rules!
June is here and shit is blowing up. Where do I start? Okay, here. First, I am loving the mastered Jemina Pearl record. She has a title and she is almost done with artwork. I hope. Also, she has posted 3 of the songs on her Myspace page. Here is the link. http://www.myspace.com/jeminapearl Since all the songs on the record are great, these three are just a taste of what's to come.
Next, the Sonic Youth record, "The Eternal" comes out on Tuesday. I am sooooooo excited. The press has been great and I've been getting really awesome feedback from a bunch of people about it. Here's a cool article from the Guardian, in the U.K. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jun/05/sonic-youth-rock-music
Next up, Dinosaur Jr. Their new record comes out on the 23rd of June, I think. Anyway, check out this awesome video from the first single, "Over It" from the record, "Farm" . Awesome video, awesome record, awesome band. http://pitchfork.com/tv/#/musicvideo/3645-dinosaur-jr-over-it-jagjaguwar
And last, but not least, the new Son Volt record comes out this month too. This is the best SV record since, "Trace" which is a great record. So there you have it.
Oh, and by the way, The Hold Steady are playing all week in NYC at smaller venues. Thanks to the Bowery Presents people for being awesome enough to make that happen. Best promoters, ever. And we got em!
Okay, until next time! |
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