Archive for the 'Sessions & Projects' Category

Ribbon Mics on Saxophone (R84 R121 4038 BIV-1)

Check out this Saxophone Ribbon mics comparison session. An alto saxophone with mic’d with AEA R84, BashAudio BIV-1 (Russia), Royer R121, Coles 4038 (UK) – one performance recorded via Sytek MPX-4 preamp (3&4 with BurrBrown opamps). Mic placement about 18-22 inches away from the sax.

AEA r84 ribbon mic

Sax player is Gibson Diwa who was 17yo at the time (and only 10 lessons to the instrument). Here is

Posted at 10am on 07/29/21 | no comments | Filed Under: Gear, Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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Nino Blankenship Band from San Francisco

Nino Blankenship, a band from San Francisco, California spent good amount of their vacation time at our Studio 4149 where they recorded original compositions as well as covers, and K-pop covers at that.

Chris, the main man is a multi-instrumentalist (drums, piano, bass, vocals, melodica). Joanne, the main woman is also a multi-instrumentalist (drums, piano, bass, guitar, vocals). Interesting aspect of this project was the international collaboration from Dan who is in Kentucky – lots

Posted at 1pm on 02/01/18 | no comments | Filed Under: Sessions & Projects
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Pinoy Blues Jam Music Videos

This is just a quick post to share the music videos we have shot and produced for The Roadhouse Manila Bay’s Pinoy Blues Jam by Roadhouse Rekords. Here are 7 music videos, once song each from the awesome Filipino blues bands featured on the CD. Incidentally, the CD is now available at the following music stores; Astroplus, RJ Guitar Center and SM Dept Store Music section. After the bump, watch Dr. Crowley, Bleu Rascals, Tarantulas,

Posted at 4pm on 02/27/13 | no comments | Filed Under: music video, Sessions & Projects
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The Roadhouse Manila Bay Pinoy Blues Jam

The Roadhouse Manila Bay PINOY BLUES JAM – TeaserÂ on Vimeo.

We are proud to be part of this exciting CD release that features 7 Filipino blues bands – where 14 of 18 tracks are Original Pilipino Music (OPM). The Roadhouse Manila Bay has become the premiere live blues music venue in the Philippines and with Roadhouse Rekords first CD release, they will further showcase the awesome music talent

Posted at 1pm on 12/11/12 | no comments | Filed Under: Marketing-Promotions, music video, Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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Sheena Kuhn – Singer from London, UK

We are excited to present these music videos of Sheena Kuhn, an upcoming singer from London, UK. This is the first song she recorded and it was her first time in the recording studio, too. Check it out and enjoy.

Somebody (Lemonade Mouth) Cover by Sheena KuhnÂ (watch on Youtube). Watch out

Posted at 10pm on 11/06/12 | no comments | Filed Under: music video, Sessions & Projects
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Let’s Dance! House Music Remix Production Hit Japan Music Charts!

Cover image of Dirty Party! MIX CD - house music remix album

Posted at 2pm on 01/17/12 | no comments | Filed Under: Sessions & Projects
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Oi! Merry Christmas Punk Ska Style!

Happy Holiday greetings from all of us here at Sound Weavers! We would like to wish you a Merry Christmas in a rocking and skanking style - enjoy these two music videos of popular Christmas songs turned upside down in PUNK SKA style!

Here Comes Santa Claus

Posted at 2pm on 12/05/11 | no comments | Filed Under: music video, Sessions & Projects
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Jazz Quartet (Saxophone, Upright Bass, Piano, Drums) Live Sessions

We would like to share these videos featuring live in studio recording of Â the Vince Lahorra Quartet, a jazz quartet in the Philippines featuring a saxophone, upright acoustic bass, upright acoustic piano and acoustic drums. The music on these videos are 1-take recordings only, no overdubs!

Posted at 5pm on 11/28/11 | no comments | Filed Under: Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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Amy and George Sheppard Music Videos (Live In Studio)

Sheppard band from Australia Enjoy these live videos of in studio performances by Amy and George Sheppard, a singer/songwriter duo from Australia who came to the Philippines to record songs for their debut album/CD and hold live shows for their local fans.

Posted at 7pm on 12/06/10 | no comments | Filed Under: music video, podcast, Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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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!