Beach Boys Co-founder Completing Unfinished Gershwin Works

Pictured in Ocean Way’s famed Studio B are (L-R) Todd Sucherman, drums; Mark Linett, recording engineer; Paul Von Mertens. co-arranger, horns, harmonica; Probyn Gregory, guitars; Brian Wilson; Scott Bennett, keyboards, vibes, vocals; Jeffrey Foskett, vocals, guitars; Brett Simons, bass; Nelson Bragg, percussion; Nikki Wonder, guitars, vocals. Photo by David Goggin.

Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson is recording the music of George Gershwin at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood. Wilson has been authorized by Gershwin’s estate to complete unfinished songs Gershwin left incomplete when he died in 1937. Initially, two songs are being recorded for a proposed album due out in 2010.

Gershwin’s great-nephew Todd Gershwin is a trustee of the family trust and has stated that both Gershwin and Wilson were musical visionaries known for combining various musical genres more

Niche US Rep Firm Partners With Master Audio Equipment Manufacturer

SEATTLE, WA - Audio Agent LLC has been appointed representatives for Lipinski Sound Corporation. LIPINSKI, who designs and manufactures in Warsaw, was established in Bethesda, Maryland. The company makes time-tested analog equipment adhering to a new level of sonic standards set forth by the discerning ear of engineer producer, Andrew Lipinski. Their loudspeaker and amplifier systems have found global success in top recording and mastering studios. Pro-audio rep firm, Audio Agent, will now work with US dealers to expand the manufacturer’s nationwide exposure.

LIPINSKI Executive Director, Lukas Lipinski, explained, “The discerning Ear of Andrew Lipinski made possible a new, high-resolution standard for pro-audio equipment. In Audio Agent we found a learned partner who will best disseminate Andrew Lipinski’s story to professionals looking for the next level of reference. We are very excited at the partnership and are working more

A&R Exec Jack Joseph Puig Mixes “Songs In The Key Of Love & Hate”

Pictured (L-R) in Ocean Way’s Studio D are Puddle of Mudd’s Paul Phillips (lead guitar), Wes Scanlin more

Founding Member of Big Star Had Promising Solo Career

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Dangerous Monitor ST Key to 1960’s Style Mixes for Aerosmith Guitarist’s Release

Edmeston, NY - October 6, 2009 - Engineer Pablo Arraya recently completed Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry’s solo record, “Have Guitar, Will Travel,” where he acted as both the recording engineer for the final tracks and the mix engineer as well. Perry’s solo album was released today, October 6, 2009. Arraya, a Grammy-winning engineer, brought his newly purchased Dangerous Monitor ST monitor controller to Perry’s Boneyard Studio in Boston for the project. “The decision to buy the Monitor ST was directly related to working on the Joe Perry album,” states Arraya. “His vintage Neve console has an amazing sound, and I wanted to add a more modern and flexible monitoring path. When I came in to the studio, Joe asked me to listen to a lot of Hendrix, Doors, AC/DC, and more

FRANKLIN, TN - When he needed to put the final touches on Confessions, the newly released album for Christian rock band, Pillar, Grammy-nominated Producer/Songwriter Rob Graves chose Paragon Studios. more

Pixies Frontman Returns With Solo Project



Pictured at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood are (L-R) Black Francis, producer/artist; Todd O’Keefe, bass; Dave Phillips, guitar; David Henderson, drums; Wesley Seidman, engineer; Jonathan Sterling, 2nd engineer. Photo by David Goggin.

Black Francis, founder of the Pixies, has completed tracks at Ocean Way Recording for his forthcoming solo album. Joining Francis in famed Studio B were Todd O’Keefe on bass Dave Phillips on guitar, and David Henderson on drums. The new album follows “Bluefinger” (2007) and “SV N F NG RS” (2008).

Black Francis is best known as the frontman of the prominent alternative rock band Pixies. Following the band’s breakup in 1993, he embarked on a solo career under the name Frank Black. After releasing two albums, he left the label and formed Frank Black and the Catholics. He reformed more

Santa Monica, CA, September 16, 2009 – In conjunction with the upcoming 40th Anniversary of its original release (Oct 12, 1969) as a track on King Crimson’s first album, entitled “In the Court of the Crimson King,” the iconic rock anthem “21st Century Schizoid Man” has been re-recorded and re-released by “The Human Experimente,” a multi-faceted project based in Santa Monica, CA. “The Human Experimente” has been founded by Emmy Award winning musician/composer/executive producer Jeffrey Fayman, and also includes as guest artists original “King Crimson” guitarist and founder Robert Fripp and vocalist Maynard Keenan of “Tool” and “Puscifer.” Fayman made the announcements.

To preview the new single “21st Century Schizoid Man,” the first release from The Human Experimente, please visit www.thehumanexperimente.com. The single is now available to download digitally via iTunes, AmazonMp3, eMusic, Rhapsody, Napster and others.

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Engineer Michael Brauer Uses Dangerous Monitor ST-SR to Mix Coldplay’s “Strawberry Swing” in 5.1 for Theatrical Release of Artsy Video

Edmeston, NY - September 9, 2009 - Multi Grammy Award winning, Mix Engineer Michael H. Brauer recently mixed Coldplay’s “Strawberry Swing” from Viva La Vida specifically for a theatrical release with a new art-concept video. Could this be the best idea ever for getting high-resolution surround audio into the ears of the public? Brauer mixed the song at his room at Electric Lady Studios, NYC using the Dangerous Music Monitor ST-SR surround monitor controller. While the new video debuted at London’s Odeon Theater in July, playing before major movie releases, Coldplay is set to release “Strawberry Swing” as a single digitally on September 14. The band is currently on a US tour. more

Record Exec Steve Kravac Oversees Prep for Premium Vinyl Release



Pictured at Bernie Grundman Mastering are (L-R) Porterhouse Records president Steve Kravac, “X” co-founder John Doe, and mastering engineer Brian “Big Bass” Gardner. Photo by David Goggin.

John Doe of the proto-punk group “X” joined Porterhouse Records president Steve Kravac and mastering engineer Brian “Big Bass” Gardner for the re-mastering of 1981’s “Wild Gift” at Bernie Grundman Mastering. The album was praised by Rolling Stone magazine as “the finest American punk album ever.” “Wild Gift” has long been considered one of the most significant recordings of its time and stands as a testament to the originality and creativity of the Los Angeles quartet.

X was formed in 1977 after songwriter and bassist John Doe met (and later married) Exene Cervenka at a poetry workshop with rockabilly guitarist Billy Zoom and more