The third verse of Deep Purple’s iconic “Smoke on the Water” contains these lines. We ended up at the Grand HotelIt was empty, cold and bareThe Rolling truck Stones thing just outsideHuh, making
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With so many people recording at home now, it’s a great chance to learn about how some of the great records were made. Watch this. (Via Walter)
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If you go into any recording studio, the first thing you’ll notice is the massive recording console. Then your eye is drawn to other things: the massive studio monitor speakers, the computer station,
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Working as an engineer or producer in a recording studio sounds like a super-cool job–and it is. But occasionally, you have to deal with weird clients. Since they’re paying for the time, you
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On Friday morning, I had the privilege of wandering through Abbey Road Studios in London on a tour led by a wonderful woman named Colette. The best part of the tour was standing
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If you were a fan of Rush in the early 80s, you’ll remember this video. This clip was shot where it was recorded: Le Studio in Morin Heights, Quebec. At the time, it
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By Amber Healey of Geeks&Beats Nimbus School of Recording & Media kicks off annual remix contest with tracks from Mother Mother, Wes Mack, Son Real. Ever listen to a song and think it
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A couple of years ago, a friend who worked high up at EMI, owners of Abbey Road Studios, arranged for a buddy and me to have a private tour of the facility. We
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I was JUST THERE in February. At least they saved some of the graffiti walls. From The Journal of Ireland: WINDMILL LANE WAS demolished over the weekend. However, some parts of the graffiti
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This can’t be real. Can it? We can hope. (Via Tom) Which brings me to this–sort of. It’s an article entitled “18 Reasons Every Artist Needs a Producer.” Many indie artists who have
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It’s called “Things Audio Producers Say in the Studio.”
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