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Meet Sanch Electronix and Pete the Panstick
Sanch Electronix Managing Director, Simeon Sandiford For quite some time Reference Recordings has been distributed in Trinidad by Sanch Electronix. Managing Director Simeon Sandiford is a great friend of RR and especially of “Prof” Keith O. Johnson’s. Beyond distribution, Sanch also specializes in Steelpan music and is offering some exciting new educational software to teach Steelpan playing and history. With early releases from world percussionist Jim Brock to our latest release Brasileiro Soul featuring Reinaldo…
Mike Garson Collaborations
Mike Garson is more than just Bowie Variations, and today we have some fantastic examples to prove it! The first example is a collaboration between Garson and photographer Alex Boyd. We recently posted a picture of Alex’s here on this blog when we talked about Mike Garson being featured on the cover of Keyboard Magazine. The picture that was used was taken by Mr. Boyd, who has a long working relationship with Mr. Garson. Alex…
Reinaldo Brahn & Jim Brock in Review
Reinaldo Brahn & Jim Brock in Concert Last week, the Charlotte, North Carolina website, “Creative Loafing Charlotte” posted a review of Brasileiro Soul artists Reinaldo Brahn and Jim Brock’s latest concert. From the CLCT.com Vibes Music Blog: “Brazilian transplant Reinaldo Brahn and Charlotte’s Jim Brock hit the stage in the simplest manner, each seated on stage and looking relaxed, before presenting a complex mix of Brazilian soul and diverse percussion at the Evening Muse on…
Bowie Variations Secret Weapon
Mike Garson hasn’t been the only star in his latest RR release, The Bowie Variations — his secret weapon, the Yamaha Disklavier, has also been bringing in news headlines! Via Vocus Press Release: In crafting his latest release, The Bowie Variations, celebrated composer, pianist and session musician, Mike Garson, relied on the Yamaha Disklavier performance reproducing piano not only to unleash his creativity, but to singlehandedly compose and create works in ways previously unimaginable. According to…
Keyboard Magazine Features Mike Garson
Keyboard Magazine Features Mike Garson on the Cover! Screenshot of Keyboard Magazine’s current homepage and cover!
Doug MacLeod Video From Alcorn Studios
The folks at CKCU have given us some video from Doug’s time at Alcorn Studios, so we thought it would be fun to share the first video we’ve uploaded with you here. And since this week kicks off the run towards Christmas, we think it’s appropriate that this song was written because of a Christmas story.
Happy Thanksgiving from Reference Recordings!
Happy Thanksgiving From Reference Recordings!
Behind the Scenes of The Bowie Variations
Mike Garson and The Bowie Variations are featured on the December 2011 cover of Keyboard Magazine. The story takes readers into the “Recording Chain” that was used by RR’s own “Prof” Keith O. Johnson. The Recording Chain: Coles 4038 Ribbons, matched pair, probably early 1970 manufacture Sennheiser MKH 405 FM directional condenser, modified 1960s manufacture Sennheiser MKH 105 FM non-directional condenser, modified, 1960s manufacture Spectral DMC-10 Preamplifier, all discrete circuit with cascode upgrades, RIAA phonograph…
La Scena Musicale Reviews Brubeck/Gandolfi/Foss
La Scena Musicale (“Canada’s Free Classical Music Magazine”) has included the Concord Chamber Music Society’s Brubeck/Gandolfi/Foss release in their November reviews. Here’s a quick quote from the review which received 4/6 stars: “The Concord Chamber Music Society presents three contemporary American works, in a decidedly consonant and accessible aesthetic… The musicians are of the highest calibre (some are members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra!) and their performance is both polished and riveting. An appealing and…
Mike Garson – Protest
In light of the many protests around the world, and in the U.S., Reference Recordings artist Mike Garson has composed a new work to share not only with us, but the world. “Hopefully by composing this piece it can add to the aesthetics and calm and peace that needs to accompany a protest.” – Mike Garson
Morrisburg Falls in love with Doug MacLeod
We just had to share this great review with you today: “Blues man MacLeod takes Morrisburg by storm”Morrisburg Leader (Canada): “He is charming. He is funny. He is poignant. He spins yarns that make you feel you’re leaning on a rough wooden railing, in the heat of a Southern summer night, in some no-name little bar in the middle of no where. He is a Blues Man. … “It’s hard, attending a MacLeod concert, to…
The Mike Garson Trio Live!
Last Thursday we told you how to tune in to see the Mike Garson Trio performing at Blue Whale in Los Angeles, CA. Well, for those that weren’t able to see the performance live, have no fear, you can still see the archived video right here! So sit back, and take a listen to the great Mike Garson Trio: Also, if you’re in Detroit, make sure to mark December 2nd on your calendar as Mike…
Doug MacLeod on Window of Opportunity
Tony Copple (left) and David Humphreys of CKCU A couple of weeks ago, Doug MacLeod was at Alcorn Studios in Ottowa Canada and CKCU’s “Window of Opportunity” host Tony Copple was kind enough to share with us a fantastic story, pictures, a recording and a video! Take a listen to Doug MacLeod Live in the CKCU Studios! From Tony Copple, CKCU: Doug came on, and cracked up the crowd with his first few words. He…
Sing Out! Reviews Brand New Eyes
Folk Music magazine Sing Out! published a glowing review of Fresh! From Reference Recordings release Brand New Eyes! We’ll give you a taste of these quotes and then link you to Sing Out!‘s website. From SingOut!: “When you close your eyes and listen to Doug MacLeod, it’s difficult to decide what you like best, his expressive guitar technique or his passionate approach to vocals. Both are exemplary and have been over the past 16 releases.…
Happy Veterans Day
Reference Recordings would like to extend a warm round of thanks to our veterans today on Veteran’s Day. It’s on this day that we tend to think about that great “American Band” sound that comes from Sousa and marches in general. Some of these albums we’ve featured before, like Marches I’ve Missed and Strictly Sousa, but today we wanted to feature an album that might not seem like your typical “Veteran’s Day Celebration” album. So…