Hey!
I’d like to give some updates on a few bands I’ve worked with over the last few years. I feel like I’ve not only been given the opportunity to work on some great music, but I’ve made some great friends in the process. This is important in this business.
Harmonize Most High have released they’re latest album on limited vinyl. It sounds really great!
check out http://musicofthesphere.wordpress.com/ for info on them and how to get your copy.
Out Like Lambs is set to release they’re latest album on vinyl, too! I think I see trend here. Vinyl is coming back in big way. Look out for this. goto: http://outlikelambs.com/
In the meantime read a recent review of their 4 song CDEP that I recorded and mixed.
http://commonfolkmeadow.wordpress.com/2010/01/09/maybe-you-missed-it-out-like-lambs-out-like-lambs/
ThunderBunny is set to release a bunch of material soon (all recorded by me and Mixed by Alap Momin and Deadverse Studio) . I’m just going to copy and paste what he sent me:
“hi…
just some thunder bunny stuff… so delete now if you don’t care…
starting in march, thunder bunny takes the indie label world by storm…
march 9th… “demons”ep is to be released on edition 59/vollwert records http://www.vollwert-records.de/
(this is going to be a DOUBLE 3 ” cd… which i think is amazing… if not cute)
march 14th… appearance on volume three of the massive 75 track bosque/woodland records compilation (thunder bunny closes out the whole thing… a spot on the roster that i’ve been assured is one of honor… not that we were the last on his mind)
http://woodland.blogspot.com/
march 15th… “my love, thou art a monster” ep is being released on spanner records
http://www.indiepages.com/spanner-records/
before this goes down… in february workerbee records is going to release the first of two compilations that will have thunder bunny on them… (no exact date for the one in feb. and not even sure about the month for the second one)
http://workerbeerecords.com/
(and although the exact details have yet to be arranged, workerbee is very excited to be the american label of the first two eps mentioned… although the details aren’t completely arranged yet… it even seems that there will be a CASSETTE version of these things eventually).”
So he has alot going on, plus we’re in the studio currently recording a new record.
2010 has been a busy year so for Me. I just started work with Sally Boyd on the follow up to his successful album, 1.14.08. The new stuff was recorded live at Lake House Studio in Interlaken, NJ. I’ll be mixing it soon.
I just finished a mix for Adam Rudolph and Yusef Lateef, which was a live recording from Roulette, NYC.
I’ve spent 2 days at Orange Music Sound Studio, recording Loud Apt, a NY based funk rock band that infuses world rhythms. Great Stuff! We’re recording all live with minimal overdubs.
As always, I’ll be updating posts here with news about releases for the bands and artists I work with, and to give details about my current recording sessions.
-James
Hey!
November was a busy month and I just wanted to keep you informed of the work CMA has done.
Guitarist, Dominic Kanza was at Orange Music Sound Studio recording the music he wrote for the Pulitzer Prize winning Off Broadway play, Ruined. Providing vocals at the session was Condola Rashad, daughter of tv/theater star Phylicia Rashad (the Cosby Show).
Cornetist/Producer Graham Haynes and Elektra Kurtis are currently mixing her latest album, which was recorded at OMSS in October. We are in the final stages of tweaking. this is a great album of songs, look out for this when it is released.
Percussionist Adam Rudolph recorded the String Section of his Go! Organic Orchestra at Orange Music Sound Studio. These piece are going to be blended with material that We will record in April, 2010.
Raymond Bally and his band, the Renegades, recorded more basic tracks plus vocals for what will be his new studio album. I’m really enjoying working on this project. The band’s spirit and positive attitude towards playing music and having fun, really makes my job easier. Our next plan is to do some overdubs. I’ll keep you informed of the progress.
Lastly, to round out November, I did some recording for Phil Bensen. Joanna Burns did some background vocals and Harmonies for 2 of Phil songs. We also recorded a Violinist, named Nicole (sorry, i didn’t get her last name). She played on 2 of Phil’s Songs, plus 2 of Joanna’s songs.
So, maybe my blog posts aren’t that interesting, I’m only listing the artists I’ve worked with over the past month, with brief details. I’m doing this for a few reasons. To show you that things are moving here at Creative Music and Audio. If I wasn’t busy working, I would be writing more about a variety of topics. I’m also providing the names of the artists I work with, to show the diversity of the music styles that I have experience recording and mixing. Lastly, I hope that you read about a new artist or one you’ve never heard of, and are interested in hearing there music. I’ve been fortunate to work with very talented musicians. Even if their style of music is one that I don’t prefer personally, I can still see their integrity in their music.
Thanks,
James
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to fill you on what CMA’s been up to this month.
Well, there’s alot.
First off, the film “Yoko/Shmono” has been finished, I’ve provided some original music compositions for. It also features music by Zelda Pinwheel, Thunder Bunny, and Paper Masques. Keep an eye out for when this is showing.
Speaking of ThunderBunny, I just help wrap up their latest records with mastering. One of them is a a Christmas Card album, which features a rendition of Silent Night, as well as the Touchy Feely remix of their song Lollipop (from their Demons ep).
I also spent 2 days tracking, at Orange Music Sound Studio, Elektra Kurtis and her Ensemble. This is for a record produced by Graham Haynes. We’ll mixing this record later on in the month.
Ray Bally and his band of Renegades, came to OMSS this month, as well, to record some live pieces. So far, they sound great!
If you don’t know Raymond Bally, check out his stuff. He’s got an interesting approach to traditional songwriting, exploring and experimenting with unique musicians as his band.
I’ll be Mixing 7 songs with Blind Idiot God this month. Fans of theirs will not be disappointed in the new material.
Lastly, I took a job this month, recording Sound FX for a short film called “The Angel” by Karthik Meyyappan.
That’s about it, as far as work is concerned.
As Always, If you’re looking for different music Check out Touchy Feely, Pidgin Droppings, Paper Masques, and Zelda Pinwheel.
Later,
james
Pidgin Droppings feat Jugg, Solid Ground, PVD feat 8thW1
this Wed Sept 30th @ Cecil’s Jazz Club 364 Valley Rd. West Orange.
EARLY START 8:30PM.
Live Hip-Hop /Reggae/Funk/Jazz/Afrobeat
Hi!
Just wanted to let you inside CMA and my life a little as we close the summer and enter the new school year!
For one, I recently got engaged to my girlfriend, Kerri. we are both excited and look forward to planning our wedding. I’ll keep you posted.
As far as music is concerned, I’ve been quite busy lately. I welcome new clients (and friends) Guitarist Dave Ross and live sound recordist/label owner Robert O’Haire. I just recently started working with them on 3 records featuring Dave. Robert is starting a label, I believe it is called StratoGold, which will release Free Jazz/Avant Garde performances by many of the top players in this genre. Keep on the look out!
I also went back into the studio to record Chris Padula’s Project, Thunder Bunny. His last EP was fun to work on and came out sounding great, thanks to a stellar mix by Alap at DeadVerse Studios.
We approached this new record almost the same. I recorded all the tracks for him, did some minor edits. He will then bring the sessions to Alap for mixing, then bring the mixes back to me for Mastering.
Last night, I was working with Robert Ryan of Harmonize Most High/Lord Sterling at his great loft space in Asbury Park. We were editing and overdubbing on a new project he recorded while staying at a Tree Farm in Ohio.
Him and I will get back together to record vocals on this in the near future. Also, look forward to a Vinyl release of the new Harmonize Most High record, coming soon. If you remember, I recorded and mixed this project in early 2009.
Thats it for now. Coming up this month, I’ve got some work with Out like Lambs, and Blind Idiot God.
I’m also wrapping the soundtrack for Yoko Shmono. I’ll keep you all informed.
thanks,
James
Hey Friends,
I’ll be playing once again with Pidgin Droppings this Wednesday August 19th, at Cecil’s Jazz Club.
This is another “Lively Up Yourself” event put together by Juggla and I. So far,we have had a great turn-out at the past 2 shows, and really feel like this it’s turning into a special night of live music.
So, come out and support this Event, support Live Music, and Lets keep this thing Rolling?
Here’s the info:
Lively Up Yourself
performing will be:
Bosco aka Kwabena Jones,
Pidgin Droppings featuring Juggla,
and Lux Deville featuring PVD and 8thW1
Cecil’s Jazz Club
364 Valley Road
West Orange, NJ 07052
973-736-4800
www.cecilsjazzclub.com
Doors at 8:30pm
Show 9pm
All Ages
$10 cover
There is a great review of the self-released Out Like Lambs CD on Olive Music.
Out like Lambs is group led by Michael Sternbach, from Ocean Grove, NJ, that I’ve been recording and mixing for over a year. I really enjoy working them, and am inspired by their creativity.
Make sure you pay attention to the part of the article that says “To start things off, this deserves a nice headphone listen because this is very very well-produced, certainly by today’s standards.”
Although it may seem challenging at times, I work hard with Michael to find space for all the layers of instruments and sounds. to read that this sounds great on headphones is a huge compliment to me.
make sure you check them out.
I just wanted you all to know that GnomeTone Creative Music Lab has upgraded to Pro Tools V.8.
I’ll be playing with Pidgin Droppings this month at Cecil’s Jazz Club.
Wed. July 29th
doors 8:30
$10 cover
Pidgin Droppings will also be the backup band for j. chatmon, the opening act.
Gemini Wolf’s new record “Synchronized Eyes” has been released.
You can download and purchase our new album from the label’s website:
earsnake.com or from itunes!
I was fortunate enough to mix and master this album. Check it out!
It’s sounds like a Global Psychedelic Dance Party.
Gemini Wolf will be playing this Saturday at Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia in celebration of this new release.
goto www.myspace.com/geminiwolf
for more info.
I’ll be there!
-James
