Lou Reed. Influence extraordinaire. Magna influere omnimodus in the Music world. His work in the 1960s as main songwriter and lead vocalist/guitarist for The Velvet Underground is NEVER to be …
Mixing and Mastering Tips for Home Based Composers
Elliott Sairan In my years as a sound engineer and studio owner I find it very interesting how mystified and misunderstood the mixing and mastering process is for most composers …
Rock Ain’t Dead (Putting Up A Fight)
I have to admit. I have found myself thinking that Rock Music is near dead, and not just once. A number of times it has crossed my mind over the …
The Art of Loving Music; or How To Get A Better Perspective on Life, People & Our Idiosyncratic Tastes in Music
Creatures of habit. We are so much more than that when it comes to listening to music. In fact, our ‘listening habits’ are shaped and formed by more than just …
The Fifth Beatle
Possibly, you have heard this pop culture title before. Depending on where you heard it and from whom, it could be referring to a number of people. The term ‘The …
Down in the Garage
The garage. That unique cubicle built next to a house. Designed to hold a car and just about every other household artifact or utensil deemed unworthy of in-house display. The …
Artist Profile – Bass Legend Jaco Pastorius
Rather than repeat or modify a previous blog dedicated to drummers, for this time, instead of a dedicated blog to some of music’s best bass players, I thought I might …
The One Hit Wonders of the World
There is a phrase or saying I have heard many times in the music business over the years, but I am not certain who originally coined it. It goes something …
iTunes Radio: Saviour or Stopgap?
Earlier this month, Apple announced the launch of their new iTunes Radio. This new streaming service is expected to debut in the U.S. in the fall, and will be rolled …
How to Get The “Perfect” Vocal Performance in Studio, Part 1
First of all, there is no such thing as “perfect” and if there is, it’s boring. But as artists, of course we are searching for that perfect vibe, that perfect …