A musical lifetime – that’s the only way to describe what Azam Ali has spanned.
Based today in Los Angeles, it seems as if this singer-songwriter/producer/electronic musician has traversed the universe in the pursuit of new sounds. By necessity, it all took place on Earth, even if the atmospheric signals Read more...
It’s a long way up to #1.
Save for the most indie-minded of musicians, topping the charts is pretty much a universal dream. Whether it’s the Billboard Hot 100, Spotify Global Top 50, or any other official measuring stick, seeing your song at the highest peak represents supreme validation. Whether Read more...
What’s the difference between a personal studio and a commercial recording facility?
While both may be capable of creating a hit single, the engineering expertise and equipment choices are two of the key differentiators at a studio for hire. Both attributes were fully on display during the recording sessions for Read more...
What’s the prize for an artist’s hard work? To get their music mixed by Gary Noble.
A Grammy-nominated mixer/producer, Noble’s range is unusually wide, from Amy Winehouse and Nas to Ricky Martin and Hollywood soundtracks. But this Miami based pro audio practitioner doesn’t keep his methods close to the vest: Read more...
Choices, choices, choices. Book time to track at most any pro recording studio, and they’ll proudly show you a mic locker with dozens of omnis, ribbons, LDC’s and 123’s.
But what happens when there aren’t a million choices for capturing sound? As any experienced engineer knows, the limitations are often Read more...
