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Craig Alvin
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Favorite mix room?
Replied Jan 7
NPR story on recording studios.
Replied Dec. 13, 2009
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Most mix engineers have their own mix rooms these days. It's the only way to compete. That being said, I have my ideal mix room. Great monitoring, Harrison Series 12 console and all the outboard I need. The best part is that no one messes with my st…
I think the cream will still rise to the top. Studios have lost the advertising work, the demos and vanity projects that used to pay a lot of their bills. Still collaboration isn't dead. Studios need to be promoting recording with ensembles of music…
If it sounds like music when you are tracking, why would it be any different at mix? If it sounds bad when you are tracking, then someone didn't do their job.
We have figured out how to make studios cheaper. That's not a problem. The problem is that the studios are so small and private that it stifles collaboration.
I'm not sure I have any practical answers for that. I have some ideas on new business models for studios, but they all take money. If I had the money to do it, there is no way I would spend it on studios.
Interesting story on All Things Considered. I liked what they said about collaboration being the missing ingredient in modern recordings.
Profile Information
- Occupation:
- Recording and Mix Engineer.
- About Me:
- Married 16 years. Two kids. Happy. I am a recovering bass player. My studio is located in Marathon Village just down the hall from the Yazoo Brewery. Stop in and we can listen to some music!
- Number of years working in Nashville area:
- 1
- Number of years in the music business:
- 15
Various Ramblings About Myself.
I lived in Portland, OR for 37 years. I spent a year in Oklahoma where I made many good friends. Now I am in Nashville. A few career highlights include work with Athlete, Chevelle, Colourmusic, Eisley, Erin McCarley, Hanson, Graham Colton, No More Kings, The Rocket Summer and Soular.
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Comment Wall (30 comments)
- At 1:01pm on September 21, 2009,
Ryan Williamson said… - Hey there Billiards Buddy!
- At 5:38pm on August 5, 2009,
Dustin Martin said… - Hey Craig,
I just listened to the Bronze Radio Return record, and it's one the best sounding records I've heard in a long time. Great work.
- At 10:11pm on January 22, 2009,
Russell Wolff said… - thanks for the add. i am loving living here after working here for years :0
better commute ;-)
- At 10:58am on January 22, 2009,
Ryan Williamson said…
- I appreciate cat art
- At 8:18am on January 5, 2009,
Sara Harsh - Harsh Media said… - Hey Craig,
Thanks for the add. Take care and Happy New Year!
-sara
- At 8:11pm on January 4, 2009,
Pete Warren - Wave Alias Music said… - Hi Craig. Thanks for the response on my post. Thanks also for the friend request. Always in your service if need be.
Cheers,
Pete.
- At 8:10am on September 7, 2008,
Chris Mara said… - hey craig,
great hanging with you at 1979 thurs nite. give me a call regarding a mix room...i may have an option for you.
-chris
(615) 476-6272
- At 8:34am on September 3, 2008,
Dave Hagen said… - I know that Dark Horse Recording has rooms available for lease. It's a bit of a drive from Nashville, but it's comfortable to work out of. I'm an intern there, and really enjoy the place. Check out the website www.darkhorserecording.com
- At 2:51pm on September 2, 2008,
Ian Wolczyk said… - Hey Craig-
I might have a mix room for you. It's called the Spank Factory, located in Brentwood. There is awesome gear and a great Protools rig. Give me a shout and I can tell you more about it. Later,
Ian
615-244-6499
ian@racknrollaudio.com
- At 12:14pm on August 11, 2008,
Jill Courtney Kares said… - Welcome to Nashville, Craig, though I am sure you have been here for at least a year by now.
I wanted to let you know that I created a survey - an anonymous one - for men in the audio recording industry, and wanted to invite you to participate (if you feel so inclined).
It is for any/all MEN in the industry - a quick 10-question survey - for statistical and industry research.
If interested, cut and paste the following link into a browser window:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=wooLiff4odvhh4q9uT5arg_3d_3d
It is of the utmost importance that you be honest - brutally honest, if need be, when taking this survey - and remember, it is anonymous. Say was you think and feel!
Thanks for your participation and rock on!
Sincerely,
Jill Kares
P.S. Please feel free to pass this on to any male in the industry. The more that take this survey, the more data we have to work with.
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Michael Whittaker and friends at 3rd and Lindsley
August 19, 2010 from 9pm to 11pm
Nashville keyboardist Michael Whittaker will be performing with extraordinary musicians: Marcus Finnie - drums, Adam Nitti - bass, Tom Hemby - guitar, Mark Dauthit - sax, and special vocal guest Joey Richey. Michael's music is a high energy fusion o…
David- if you would like- bring your hard drive with some of the files over and we'll get em open- PM me- i am out in Brentwood off of concord-
cheers
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