GARRISON, NY: When you think about it, a cover song is a love triangle of sorts unfolding before the listener.
There’s the original artist who first brought the tune into to the world; then there’s the influenced musician driven to pay tribute to their achievement; and finally there’s the song Read more...
THE SOUND:
When told you’re about to hear a “Producer’s album,” it’s easy to imagine something like a finely-honed Swiss watch. The last thing to expect might be The Book of Knots’ critically acclaimed 2007 release, Traineater, a crumbling, over-wound, “endlessly clacking cuckoo-clock”- to borrow the words of Joel Hamilton, Read more...
EAST VILLAGE, NEW YORK: In New York City’s deep downtown music, there has never been any shortage of stories to tell: CBGB, the Fillmore East, the Ramones, Iggy Pop, the New York Dolls, Blondie, Talking Heads and so much more are woven into this vital neighborhood’s lore.
Documentaries on all Read more...
GREATER NYC AREA: As always, there are a number of interesting recording projects underway in studios throughout the NYC area. The following is but a sampling of recent sessions, and works in progress…a snapshot of what’s going on around town:
We’ll start at Great City Productions in Chelsea, where Read more...
Howard Schwartz Recording (hsr|ny), one of New York City’s largest and longest-running audio post facilities, has closed its doors. The 22,000-sq. ft. facility founded by Howie Schwartz in 1975 has lost its lease, and ceased operations on May 13th.
hsr|ny was the home to dozens of staffers, 12 mixing/ADR/recording studios, Read more...
