Recording Studio Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

The drum sound that defined rock

With so many people recording at home now, it’s a great chance to learn about how some of the great

If you go into any recording studio, the first thing you’ll notice is the massive recording console. Then your eye

Working as an engineer or producer in a recording studio sounds like a super-cool job–and it is. But occasionally, you

On Friday morning, I had the privilege of wandering through Abbey Road Studios in London on a tour led by

If you were a fan of Rush in the early 80s, you’ll remember this video. This clip was shot where

By Amber Healey of Geeks&Beats Nimbus School of Recording & Media kicks off annual remix contest with tracks from Mother

A couple of years ago, a friend who worked high up at EMI, owners of Abbey Road Studios, arranged for

I was JUST THERE in February. At least they saved some of the graffiti walls. From The Journal of Ireland:

This can’t be real. Can it? We can hope. (Via Tom) Which brings me to this–sort of. It’s an article

It’s called “Things Audio Producers Say in the Studio.”

Butch Vig has been thinking. “If Dave Grohl can make a movie about Sound City in LA, then why can’t

Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
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In Search of a Digital Media Business Model – Chris Skinner in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 016 December 26, 2020
Traditional media businesses have long struggled to realize the opportunity with digital. Giving away free ad-supported content has backfired with Facebook and Google now controlling the relationship with the audience and all their associated behavioural data and preferences. What has emerged, thanks to Netflix, is that people will pay for good content, which is really […]
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Leadership Born on the Pitch – Eva Havaris in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 015 December 15, 2020
Being a truly great leader is not about title or tenure. Regardless of seniority, natural-born leaders rise above obstacles to influence those around them and rally around a common goal. Eva Havaris has been that kind of leader from a young age, first on the pitch and later in the boardroom. In this episode, Eva […]
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