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New Release – Brand New Eyes
Brand New EyesDoug MacleodFRESH! FROM REFERENCE RECORDINGS FR-703“MacLeod is one of the finest songwriters, storytellers and performers in the blues.” Sing Out! Brand New Eyes Something Dark is Walking The Train of Change Midnight in Memphis Zu-Zu Woman One Eyed Owl Somewhere South of Somewhere (instrumental) I Rolled a Nickel The Nature of the Man Some Old Blues Song (aka I Can Count on My Blues)* Welcome In Your Home *The original title was Some…
New Fresh! Release & RR’s First HRx Sampler
Two Major Announcements A New Release with Blues Master Doug MacLeod!BRAND NEW EYES (FR-703).It is our newest release on FRESH! from RR!10% discount if you order by March 20 (official release date March 8) MacLeod has been a beacon of unquestionably honest roots-music since the 1970s. On Brand New Eyes, he presents 11 original songs. He is the rare artist who writes and sings songs that are based on his own life and experiences. A…
Technology behind the Grammys
Today we wanted to share an article highlighting Merging Technologies‘ Pyramix digital audio workstation. The workstation was used for mastering Britten’s Orchestra, and is used frequently by Britten’s Orchestra producer David Frost. Merging ‘Wins’ At The Grammys: King of the hill amongst the Pyramix-using winners at the prestigious ceremony was US-based classical producer David Frost who picked up no less than four Grammys during the evening. Next to country group Lady Antebellum, who bagged five…
1 Week from Doug MacLeod on Fresh!
We are one week away from Doug MacLeod’s new album on Fresh! — Brand New Eyes. Check out Doug’s tour schedule and make sure to see him live: Friday, March 4, 2011 DOUG MACLEOD & DENNY CROY @ Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ7411 Carson St, Long Beach, CA (United States) – Map(562) 938-7427 Set: 7:00 PMAll Ages Tickets: NA Saturday, March 5, 2011 DOUG MACLEOD & DENNY CROY @ Lucille’s Smokehouse and BBQ2550 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782…
What’s Coming Soon
A look at what’s coming soon (March 8th) from Fresh! From Reference Recordings:
Keith O. Johnson Interviewed by Ultra Audio
Jack Renner and “Prof” Keith O. Johnson UltraAudio published a fantastic article about “The Role of the Recording Engineer” and included our own Keith O. Johnson. “One of Professor Keith O. Johnson’s favorite recording spaces is the Meyerson Symphony Center, in Dallas, Texas. I asked Johnson, renowned recording engineer for Reference Recordings and Director of Engineering for Spectral Audio Inc., for his candid opinion on why he considers this to be a world-class hall, and…
News from Reference Recordings
Posted by Tam Henderson Most of last week, Keith Johnson, Sean Martin and I were in Charlotte, NC recording a new project at Reflection Sound Studios, scene of several RR past successes. The music is a new genre for us, featuring a talented young Brazilian singer-songwriter-guitarist, Reinaldo Brahn. The songs sound to me unusually rich and complex for “popular” music, with tasty arrangements for woodwinds, trumpet, electric guitar, keyboards (piano & synth), electric bass, drums,…
Reference Recordings at the Grammys Recap
Posted by Marcia Martin We had a great weekend, starting with attending the very moving Special Merit Awards ceremony (where Lifetime Achievement Awards, Trustees Awards, Technical Grammy Award, Grammy Hall of Fame awards etc. are given out). It was a thrill to see these legendary figures , including the beautiful Julie Andrews, accept their awards at the Ebell Theater on Saturday 2/12. There was an elegant Nominees reception there afterwards with terrific food. On Sunday…
Pictures from The Grammys
We just wanted to share some pictures from our Grammy® trip. Enjoy! Keith O. Johnson receiving the Grammy® for Best Surround Sound Album Keith O. Johnson and Marcia Martin of Reference Recorings
“Prof” Keith O. Johnson & David Frost Win a Grammy!
2010 Grammy Award for Best Surround Sound Album Reference Recordings is proud to report that our own “Prof.” KEITH O. JOHNSON and DAVID FROST have received a 2010 Grammy Award! Category 94 Best Surround Sound Album For vocal or instrumental albums. Albums only. BRITTEN’S ORCHESTRAMichael Stern & Kansas City SymphonyKeith O. Johnson, surround mix engineer; Keith O. Johnson, surround mastering engineerDavid Frost, surround producer[Reference Recordings} Click to order RR-120SACD BTW: This is RR’s first release…
Friday Video Mashup!
It’s friday, so we thought we would leave you with something fun for the weekend. Doug MacLeod – “You Can’t Take My Blues”: The Curios – “Pickle”: RR artist Joel Fan has been making news lately because of his tour with A Far Cry Orchestra. Here’s a video of him talking and performing for children during an educational concert:
Valentine’s Day is Approaching
Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. Do you have a gift for the special someone? Or perhaps you’re looking for a little background music for a romantic dinner? We have the perfect album suggestion for your celebration — Mike Garson and Jim Walker’s album “Pied Piper.” Music is always a perfect gift, but even if you’ve already got your gift, Pied Piper makes for a fantastic Valentine’s Day album. With track names like…
Upcoming Fresh! Release – “Brand New Eyes” by Doug MacLeod
Coming Soon on Fresh! From Reference Recordings: Brand New EyesDoug MacLeod Also featuring:John Smith, guitar/vocalsBob Jones, bassFrank Peterson, drumsDenny Croy, bass (track 3)David Kida, drums (track 3) Tracks:Brand New Eyes; Something Dark is Walking; Train of Change; Midnight in Memphis; ZuZu Woman; One Eyed Owl; Somewhere South of Somewhere; I Rolled a Nickel; The Nature of the Man; Some Old Blues Song (aka I Can Count on My Blues); Welcome In Your Home Doug MacLeod,…
Check out Doug MacLeod’s new website!
Upcoming Fresh! From Reference Recordings artist, Doug MacLeod has launched a new website! Make sure and check it out at http://www.doug-macleod.ca! You’ll be able to see the new album art, view a countdown clock, and even hear a track!
KC Metropolis interviews Keith Johnson and David Frost
A fantastic interview came out Tuesday in the KC Metropolis Journal, featuring our Britten’s Orchestra recording with the Kansas City Symphony. Today we want to share a little of that with you, and then encourage you to visit kcmetropolis.org to read the rest. It is well worth your time! From KCMetropolis.org:INTERVIEW: Achieving that Grammy SoundBy David Peironnet David Peironnet: “Dynamic range in its extreme” is a quote from your press release accompanying the Kansas City…