Archive for the 'Recording-Tracking' Category

Singer Songwriter from East Timor Music Album CD

Randa Santo (East Timor) Music Production
In July of 2009, I received a rather unique inquiry; a lady from East Timor writes her own songs and would like to record them. On our first meeting, and upon hearing the songs for the first time I recognized the musical and logistical challenge that the project presented; we'll have to decipher and transcribe each song from the vocal parts, then arrange musical parts and conform the rather unique beats and rhythm of the original format to pop standards. Inside, we talk about the project and share a music video, too!

Posted at 8am on 02/11/10 | no comments | Filed Under: Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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Voice of Zion Choir in Concert at Philamlife Auditorium - Choral Recording

Voice of Zion is the music ministry of Westminster Student Church in Manila. On Feb 7, 2010 they celebrated a 60th anniversary concert at the Philamlife Auditorium in Manila, Philippines.

We were asked to do remote recording of the choir's full concert program. 16 songs for a total of 90 minutes worth of audio, maybe longer. Inside, we discuss our remote recording set-up and conifguration. We also share videos with audio recordings of the choir's final rehearsals. Featured here are the songs "The Lord is My Shepherd" and "Salmo 150".

Posted at 4pm on 02/08/10 | no comments | Filed Under: Recording-Tracking
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A Capella Manila Choir - Remote Recording

A Capella Manila is a choir composed of professionals and students from various schools, universities and companies in Metro Manila. We arranged to conduct a test remote recording session with them at a huge residence in Makati.

We brought our remote recording studio equipment and set-up a multi-track system by assigning one ribbon mic for each voice section Soprano, Tenor, Alto, Bass (STAB). We also set-up two stereo microphone systems, a Blumlein with Royer SF12 ribbon and a spaced pair with Peluso R14 ribbon to capture the stereo spread the room. Condenser mics by GrooveTubes were setup as the mic for the solo singers. Inside, watch a video with photos and audio of the choir.

Posted at 12pm on 02/05/10 | no comments | Filed Under: Recording-Tracking
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T-Pain Sound via AutoTune (Video Podcast #3)

We stretch out a bit on the 3rd episode of our recording studio's video podcast. Our topic is the notorious T-PAIN SOUND via Antares' AutoTune program. We are helped by freestyle prodigy JakeLee to demonstrate our capability in sound editing and sound design for vocals. Just watch the video and enjoy!

Posted at 2pm on 11/26/09 | no comments | Filed Under: Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects, podcast
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How to Sing to Mic in the Recording Studio. Video Podcast #2

How to sing in the recording studio using professional microphones Welcome to the 2nd episode of our video podcast here at Sound Weavers. This episode is titled "How to Use or Sing to the Mic in the Recording Studio" and features a guest singer/vocalist D-Ann Griarte who will demonstrate her singing talent and microphone technique/skills.

One of the biggest psychological challenges (if not fears) of non-professionals coming to our recording studio for the first time is how to sing to the professional microphone. With this video podcast, we will try to provide information on BASIC techniques to put the recording newbie at ease and relaxed, ready for their voice recording session. The most important factor is that the singer is relaxed, knows her lyrics and dynamics (soft and loud) parts then sing as usual.

Posted at 11am on 10/31/09 | no comments | Filed Under: Recording-Tracking, podcast
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Studio sessions. Trumpet and Harmonica recordings.

First post for 2009, here are some video clips of exciting happenings at teh recording studio that occurred in the last quarter of 2008. We spill the beans on gear and approach to the recording, equipment talk galore.

Trumpet Wah

Our first video features Wowee Anzanio, trumpet player of the band HIJA who's music falls on the soul genre with a strong sense of funk. We've been recording HIJA's debut CD since November 2008. We're optimistic that their record will get picked up by a major label.

Juke Blues Harp

Our second video features Ronnie Badilla, a master blues harp player laying down juke-ish harmonica licks for Dr. Crowley's "Swallow My Pride" song which is included in Dr. Crowley's upcoming debut CD to be released by Rebolusyon Rekords in March 2009.

Enjoy these recording studio session videos.

Posted at 10am on 01/19/09 | 2 comments | Filed Under: Gear, Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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Recording drums. Mics and miking. Snares and Kicks.

Joey Jordison snare drum and mics
Joey Jordison Signature
Snare drum (JJ-1355) by Pearl

the FOCUS of our first installment in a series of presentation and demonstration of Drum Mics and Miking of Snare, Kick and the Drum Kit.

The Joey Jordison signature snare has a 6-1/2″ x 13″ by 1mm steel shell with Black Super Hoops and Masters double-ended lugs and a SR-017 strainer. The snare's batter head is a REMO Weatherking Powerstroke and an Ambassador on the resonant head.

Inside, we present streaming audio clips of the mic'd drumkit and its parts; the snare and kick mic'd direct and the overhead sound of the entire drumkit. Click to read more and listen to these audio demonstrations of the different sonic qualities each microphone has and how it affects the sound.

Posted at 7pm on 09/12/08 | no comments | Filed Under: Drums, Recording-Tracking, samples sounds
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Mark Harada Australian Singer/Songwriter

Mark Harada Australian singer songwriter in the studio Mark Harada is a singer/songwriter from Sydney, Australia who spent 1 week at our recording studio in Makati recording drums, bass, guitar and vocals for his original compositions.

Mark's tunes can be called folk/alternative, singer/songwriter style ala Wilco, Pete Yorn... melancholic, happy, earthy, real and authentic. Lots of vibe in the songs, really really nice to listen to.

Inside, you can watch a video clip of Mark Harada in the studio and listen to clips of his original song compositions.

Posted at 3pm on 04/22/08 | no comments | Filed Under: Drums, Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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Mridangam, Drum from South India played by Canadian Singer/Songwriter

Mridangam South India drum played by James from Canada We would like to share these session photos of James Roop playing the Mridangam, a two sided drum/percussion instrument used in South Indian music. During the session, we called the instrument either bongos or drums, but we were all curious what this drum instrument is really called.

Thanks to Wikipedia, now we have an idea...

The mridangam is a double-sided drum whose body is usually made using a hollowed piece of jackfruit wood about an inch thick. The two mouths or apertures of the drum are covered with a goat skin leather and laced to each other with leather straps around the circumference of drum. These straps are put into a state of high tension to stretch out the circular membranes on either side of the hull, allowing them to resonate when struck. These two membranes are dissimilar in width to allow for the production of both bass and treble sounds from the same drum.

James is a Canadian singer/songwriter currently based in the Philippines. Click the title for more information about this South India drum recording session.

Posted at 9am on 03/19/08 | 3 comments | Filed Under: Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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