Many of you will know the name Bobby Owsinski from the several recording and production books he has authored over the years. His texts are common resources at recording schools. I’ve used some of his writing in my own production courses, at the high-school level.
Not surprisingly Owsinski, has a blog, well worth reading regularly:
http://bobbyowsinski.blogspot.com/
I was doing a mini-tour of the northeast last week with a friend and singer-songwriter, and NYC’s Joe’s Pub was a particularly memorable gig: Great sound, great staff, wonderful room. And the backstage and “green room” areas rocked, as well.
Oh, and this post inaugurates a new series on cool venues. Enjoy…
Onstage with Billy Simons and band, Joe's Pub, NYC. I'm far left.
A very cool video showing how one of my favorite microphones, the Royer R-121, is made. Makes me understand why they aren’t inexpensive. Enjoy.
Tchad Blake, in the old days
“If I have to flip flop more than three times in an A/B test to figure out what the difference is, I lose interest in that difference.”
— Tchad Blake
“Let’s start with a proposition…High-quality recording is style-agnostic.”
— George Massenburg
Hello, all. Sorry for the lack of posts recently. I’m finalizing a move to Los Angeles and have been traveling on airplanes more than I’d like. New content soon.
Abbey Road Underground Station
I’m confused. Apparently EMI did not intend to sell Abbey Road. Hmmm….
BBC: Abbey Road studios ‘not for sale, says EMI
In any event, I’ve compiled here a number of photos fellow engineers have posted on the web from sessions at the famed studio over the years. Enjoy.
OK, sorry for the hyperbole. And, in truth, we don’t yet know if it’s the end of Abbey Road. But it doesn’t look good, no matter which news outlet you follow.
CNN: EMI to sell iconic Abbey Road studios
Guardian UK: EMI puts Abbey Road studios up for sale
MSNBC: Beatles’ Abbey Road studio on the block
NPR: EMI Seeks Buyer For Abbey Road Studios
Gearslutz debate incessantly whether Abbey Road will close
