My name is Blake and I’m a singer/songwriter in Shreveport, LA whose primary focus is recording myself. While I still consider myself a noob I’ve been messing around with recording audio for the past 10 years off and on. Unfortunately the two times I’d amassed a decent arsenal of gear and set up a good space, life got in the way. Just now ordered a mic and interface to get back started.
I found this place via Brandon Drury’s recommendation on his site. I was a member of his Killer Home Recording forum many many moons ago and was sad to see he’d moved on. In his absence, like many I’ve spent hour upon hour reading Gearslutz threads, but the atmosphere seemed so hostile that I didn’t bother getting an account or asking questions. Much of the gear critique was helpful, I admit that much.
It’s my understanding this joint is different and highly supportive. I sure hope so, thanks for having me!
Hey Blake! Welcome from a fellow grizzled RR veteran! (Note my “If it’s too loud, you’re too smart” RR T-Shirt in my avatar). Good to hear you’re getting back into recording👍
Welcome Blake! We’re very glad to have you. I first joined this bunch back on Brandon’s site as well, jeez was that almost seven years ago now…?! Oct 2013. Hope you have fun!
Welcome Blake!
Greetings from the Netherlands.
You’re in the right place I guess. Like many others here I too am a singer songwriter who wants to be able to do it all:sunglasses: ( missing an emoji fir a mixing desk here) . It would be great to hear what you’re up to. By the way there’s a world map somewhere on this site where members can pin their location on. But it’s difficult to find. I’m sure Chordwainer is willing to show you the way if you want to see where everyone is hanging out.
See you around
Evert
Here’s a link to a Beatles cover I recorded last time I was actively recording…it was quite a while ago. Sharing this because it’s my best mix , though I’m sure my noob status will be evident lol.
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I see you’re from Shreveport - There used to be a GIANT studio out there called ‘Blade Studios’. It was like a poster-child high end recording facility. Closed some time ago - was curious if you ever heard of it.
I never went or recorded there, but my ex-brother-in-law was in a band (The Seratones) that won a free album production there at Blade Studios through a contest called the Louisiana Music Prize. It was a really big deal and their album sounded great.
Wow! I’ve never heard anything that came out of there. Any chance you could post a song or two (or a link to it)?
It seemed like that venture was a pretty short-lived. Too bad, because the guy who designed it (Russ Berger) is a really well respected studio architect. Any idea what the facility is being used for now?
Sure, here’s a video of them! They played my wedding actually, was a cool break from the typical cover band.
Honestly, I don’t think I was even aware Blade Studios had moved out, I just knew I didn’t hear anything about it anymore…so I have no idea what the space is hosting now unfortunately.
Sidenote: I’ve actually performed repairs on that Hagstrom guitar lol…he bought it from a close friend of mine who is also an Audiophile.
Welcome aboard, you’ll find a lot of helpful, grizzled vets on here from RR and other places. Post some music and gumbo recipes and become part of the family.
Hi Blake. Good that you are here. I go back to the old site too and born in the late fourty’s. ha ha
My three brothers and myself sing this at all family outings. We play it in hyper speed. Your recording was done well on all fronts. GYAR now
( missing an emoji fir a mixing desk here) . It would be great to hear what you’re up to. By the way there’s a world map somewhere on this site where members can pin their location on. But it’s difficult to find. I’m sure Chordwainer is willing to show you the way if you want to see where everyone is hanging out.
Welcome again!