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Enjoy the Music features Three “Reference Recordings”
EnjoyTheMusic.com author A. Colin Flood has been running a new series on Test Tracks and Test CDs, and he has included a nice feature on Reference Recordings and three of our recordings (including a short mention of a fourth): “These days, you can get test tracks as either compact discs (CDs), downloadable tracks or applications. The driving force behind Reference Recordings (RR) is Keith de Osma Johnson (KOJ). He makes some of the very highest-quality…
Behind The Scenes with David Frost and Keith Johnson
The RR Team is gearing up for today’s recording sessions, but yesterday, producer David Frost and RR Engineer “Prof” Keith O. Johnson took some time to talk with the Kansas City Symphony about what it is that they do! And here’s a look at the team going over the notes from last night’s “working performance” before today’s sessions:
Top Reference Recordings Moments of 2011
We’re really looking forward to a great 2012, but we can’t completely move on without wrapping up what has been a great 2011 for Reference Recordings! Top Moments of 2011: Britten’s Orchestra Wins the Grammy Award for the Best Surround Sound Album! Category 94Best Surround Sound AlbumFor 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]…
2011 New Release Recap
New Release Recap! As we head into an exciting 2012, let’s take a look at the new releases from 2011! BRAND NEW EYES with Blues Master Doug MacLeod FR-703 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 2011 Blues Music Award nominee…
Mike Garson for Christmas!
Still looking for Christmas ideas? We’ve got one – Mike Garson! Not only is “Bowie Variations” a great idea for the Bowie fan in your life, you can also get the Sheet Music from Mike Garson for that pianist in your life! What’s better than sheet music and a recording from the arranger? Plus, if you order now, you could still get in on our Holiday Sale and get it the Bowie Variations in time…
RR Holiday Sale!
Holiday Sale! It’s time for the best Reference Recordings sale of the year! Starting NOW until NOON (PST) on Monday, January 2, 2012 — Order Two or more items and receive a 20% discount on EVERYTHING in our catalog (except already discounted sets). As always…THE MORE YOU ORDER – THE MORE YOU SAVE!!! Visit ReferenceRecordings.com today! LP News!: Our Reference Mastercuts LPs (RM-1502 & RM-2502) are back in stock! Order securely…
Happy Thanksgiving from Reference Recordings!
Happy Thanksgiving From Reference Recordings!
Go into the studio with Reinaldo Brahn + O’s Place Review
Brasileiro Soul artist Reinaldo Brahn is taking you into the recording studio in a wonderful new video featuring his track Tempo. Take a look: O’s Places Jazz Magazine had this to say about Brasileiro Soul: “Guitarist and vocalist Reinaldo Brahn is one of the new voices of Brazil…He sings the lyrics in his native Portuguese except for “Wondering” one of our favorites along with “Alma de Atria” and “Põe o pé an Estrada”. This is…
Concord Chamber Music Society Review
EnjoytheMusic.com published a wonderful review of the Concord Chamber Music Society’s Brubeck/Gandolfi/Foss recording. We’ll share some of the quotes with you, and encourage you to visit Enjoythemusic.com for the full review! EnjoyTheMusic.com: “Pleasant” is almost always a pejorative word in a review, a classic case of damning with faint praise. But Reference Recordings’ vivid-sounding new CD of contemporary chamber music would be “deeply pleasant” if such a thing could be said—we can settle on “highly…
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween When celebrating Halloween, beyond pumpkins and spiderwebs, one of the most crucial elements to a good celebration is music and sound effects. Nothing can get you ready for fun scary times like a creaking door, or the sudden explosion of Bach’s Toccata in D minor. So to help you celebrate, we’re featuring one of our best “spooky” releases and linking you to some downloads for your parties or for playing when the kids…
“Prof” Johnson in Europe Pictures
Tuesday we shared a video and told you all about “Prof” Keith O. Johnson’s trip to Europe, so today we’ve got some pictures to share that were taken taken in Italy, while Keith Johnson and Spectral Audio owner Rick Fryer were visiting their Italian distributor (Audio Graffiti) during a very busy trip. The pictures are from a special event for reviewers and fans of Spectral Audio and Reference Recordings, as well as some pictures from…
RMAF Recap
2011 Rocky Mountain Audio Fest Recap! October 14-16, we went to the Denver Tech Center Marriott for the 8th edition of Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF). This low-key, high-tech consumer audio show is presented by members of the Colorado Audio Society and Red Rock Audio, produced and ably directed by Marjorie Baumert. Rocky Mountain Audio Fest’s first show appeared in October, 2004. Members of the Colorado Audio Society wanted a local audio show to further…
New Release – Brasileiro Soul
A New RR Recording Reinaldo Brahn Brasileiro Soul Reinaldo Brahn, vocals & acoustic guitar; Jim Brock, percussion; Tim Gordon, winds; Steve Kim, electric bass; Al Sergel, drums; Mark Stallings, keyboards; Dustin Hofsess, electric guitar; Jon Thornton, trumpet/flugelhorn Reference Recordings is proud to announce Brasileiro Soul, a Brazilian jazz/pop album from versatile singer/songwriter/guitarist Reinaldo Brahn. Reinaldo Brahn during the Recording Sessions This collection of fourteen original songs penned by this new artist is rich and complex…
Reference Recordings featured in TechnoFile
TechnoFile.com It was quite the pleasure to find Jim Bray’s article featuring Reference Recordings on TechnoFile.com this weekend. So we thought it would be fun to share some of the great quotes from it with you here on our blog. Though, we highly suggest reading the full article as we suspect many of you will have similar feelings and ideas about audio quality as Mr. Bray. Reference Recordings Offer Quality Sound for Audiophiles:By Jim Bray…
Audiophile Audition Reviews Brubeck/Gandolfi/Foss
Audiophile Audition‘s Lee Passarella published a wonderful review of the Concord Chamber Music Society’s release of music from Chris Brubeck, Michael Gandolfi, and Lukas Foss. We’ll share some quotes centering on each composer, but we encourage you to read the review on AudAud.com. From Audiophile Audition: “…Musically, the entrance of the players one by one gives the piece a nice, improvisatory feel, like a jam session coming together in an especially ad hoc manner. It’s…