I’ve been working on some very cool projects lately. Here’s a sample.
I broke out the Blue Sky 5.1 monitor system to mix a couple of songs for the upcoming Universal Pictures film, “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything”. I was also music editor for the film score, composed by Kurt Heinecke.
Chris McDonald composed another album of instrumental music. We recorded the tracks here at My Space, overdubbed the Orchestra at Sound Emporium studio and came back here for mix.
Drummer/ Producer Bob Mater brought a project for me to mix for Mastron Music Group.
And currently I am recording tracks for iTheatrics (New York) production of “The Phantom Tollbooth”. A musical adaptation of Norton Juster’s classic book with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof), and score by Arnold Black. Harnick and iTheatrics’ David Weinstein are in from New York to supervise the sessions at My Space Recording.
above: Dan Rudin and Sheldon Harnick
posted by Dan at 8:49 am
The NJO, a non-profit jazz performance organization whom I record and mix often, has a very special gig coming up this month.
On October 19th the NJO will do two performances featuring Stan Kenton’s “Cuban Fire Suite”. Special guests will include my good friends Glen Caruba, Bob Mater and Lalo Davila as well as the usual cast of exceptional players.
Shows are at 7:30 and 9:30 at Vanderbilt University’s Ingram Hall.
For more info http://nashvillejazzorchestra.org
posted by Dan at 8:10 am
Though the studio here is full of great instruments and gear, there has been one thing sorely missing… a resident B-3!
Today, Pat Coil was the first to record playing our recently re-built and renovated 1957 Hammond C-3 and Leslie 147.
The organ is here through a strategic partnership with John Deaderick (who has taken over for Pat Coil touring with Michael McDonald on B-3)
Stop by and play it if you’re in the neighborhood… it’s fantastic.
posted by Dan at 7:59 am
Last weekend I was invited to Montana for the wedding of my friend and former colleague, James Bauer.
James, who engineered and assisted both freelance and on staff at OmniSound studio, left Nashville a few years ago and settled in the heart of Big Sky Country, Bozeman Montana.
It is not enough to say that I enjoyed meeting his friends and the family of his wife, Heather Flechsenhar. The people I met were wonderful.
I miss having James around, but am truly glad he’s found a home in Montana.
posted by Dan at 4:46 pm
You can make a Simpsons character of yourself at
www. Simpsonizeme.com
too much fun!
Unfortunately, I really do look like that
posted by Dan at 9:40 am
There’s always a sub-culture!
Cult figure Flat Stanley has never been more popular. People mail paper cut-out’s of the character all over the world. Recent features include appearances on Oprah, and as a guest of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, on the space shuttle, and news coverage of his visit to the White House. Flat Stanley has also made cameos on The West Wing, ER, The Daily Show, and with Clint Eastwood at the Academy Awards.
Last week engineer Dan Rudin recorded the tracks for Intramusic’s newest theatrical release, The Adventures of Flat Stanley. The show, based on the children’s book, was created by Tim McDonald, Bryan Louiselle and Stephen Gabriel with orchestrations by Buddy Skipper and Chris McDonald.
Above L-R: Dan Rudin, Stephen Gabriel, Tim McDonald, Chris McDonald and Buddy Skipper.
The tracks feature a Five piece rhythm section and four horns. The music, composed by Louiselle, was deep and challenging!!!
For more info www.intramusic.net
posted by Dan at 8:33 am
Just started a new Orchestral Christmas record for Chris McDonald. We had the entire 40 piece orchestra in Ocean Way’s studio A, a former church on Nashville’s Music Row.
I used Neumann M-50’s on a Decca tree and Elam 251’s for spaced omnis. U-67’s and ribbons were used for spots.
Beautiful writing… I’ll tell you where you can hear it when we’re finished.
posted by Dan at 4:23 pm
Recent projects:
Tracking for Knoxville based Rockers “Slow Joe Crow”. John Deaderick and Dave Harrison produced.
Recorded and mixed debut album for singer Matt Belsante. This is a killer big band album arranged and produced by Chris McDonald for the Green Hill label.
Busch Gardens came to track and mix the score for their “cirque” style acrobatics show. The rocking band of session players included drummer Dan Needham, Craig Nelson on the bass, Jason Webb on keys (including my farfisa!!!) and Larry Rolando and myself on guitar. Gary Lensenmayer produced.
And the Miami based production team of Pablo Manavello and Iker Gastaminza came to town to cut Strings on a new release by Venezuelan singers VozVies.
posted by Dan at 11:10 am
No, it’s not a salad dressing.
Gary Lensenmayer, of Busch Gardens- Williamsburg, came to town to record performance tracks for their new stage show, Viva Italia.
The score, written by Lensanmeyer, borrows from classic Italian opera, Romantic Italian balads and everything in between.
We recorded and mixed the orchestrations at Sound Kitchen with a 7 piece rhythm section and a 25 piece orchestra.
posted by Dan at 8:41 am
Texas country singer Pat Green was in with his band today tracking a new commercial for Dodge Trucks for audio-branding specialists IV music.
It was a great session… bass, drums, 2 guitars, fiddle, B-3 and steel all went down live here at My Space Recording.
The spot - titled Texas Truck Stop - has a definite Rock /Country edge and is scheduled to begin airing in March.
posted by Dan at 2:19 pm
