Spring marches on with women making music history at home, in the studio and at the Oscars! Half of this heart is in the house. Listen to new releases, watch new videos, as a new dawn breaks. We drop in a NoHo studio where sounds go Atmos, and visit a blackbird in Nashville where stars gather. It's time to meet new music executives, and fill up your social calendar - next week meet us at a master class fit for a prince, and learn what's coming up at the Grammy's, NAMM and more...
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Warren Gold
Diane Warren Celebrates Her 13th Oscar Nomination
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Diane Warren nominated for Best Original Song from Four Good Days at 2022 Oscars |
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studioexpresso celebrates Diane Warren during Women's History Month
Thirteen may not be her lucky number. But, being nominated 13X at the Oscars is testimony for her songwriting prowess. She's an Emmy and Grammy winner with 15 nominations. Born and raised in Van Nuys, California, Diane Warren is one of the most prolific, and sought- after pop music composers in history. Warren has penned more than 75 Top 10 hits for such artists as Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, and LeAnn Rimes. Her debut album Diane Warren: The Cave Sessions Vol. 1 (below) was released worldwide on August 27, 2021 via Di-Namic Records/BMG. The album features guest artists to include: Ty Dolla $ign, Maren Morris, John Legend, Luis Fonsi, Jon Batiste, Pentatonix, G-Eazy, Carlos Santana, LP, Celine Dion, Darius Rucker, and James Morrison. A two-time Golden Globe award winner, Warren's songs have been featured in more than 100 motion pictures. Recently, she won a Golden Globe and received an Academy Award nomination for the original song ‘Io Si (Seen)’ from the 2020 film The Life Ahead.
This year at the 94th Academy Awards, her song Somehow You Do is nominated for Best original Song.
Congrats also go to our friend Leslie Lewis who was involved with two Oscar-Nominated Best Original Song Nominees this year. "The first when Diane Warren asked my suggestion of who should record her song Somehow You Do for the film Four Good Days. I immediately thought Reba McEntire who I was looking for film music opportunities for. Diane loved the idea. After Reba said yes, the great team of Tony Brown produced and Chuck Ainlay mixed the beautiful song. The next (now the Oscar winner), penned by Billie Eilish and Finneas - No Time To Die started almost 3 yrs ago and is my second Bond music experience since Tomorrow Never Dies. Love them so much," says Lewis in a post.
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Some of the hits and notable songs that Warren has written throughout her career include “Because You Loved Me” (Celine Dion) from Up Close and Personal, “How Do I Live” (Trisha Yearwood) from Con Air and (LeAnn Rimes), “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength” (Whitney Houston), “Can’t Take That Away” (Mariah Carey), “Look Away” (Chicago), “Have You Ever” (Brandy), “Un-Break My Heart” (Toni Braxton), “If I Could Turn Back Time (Cher), “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” (Aerosmith) from Armageddon, “I Was Here” (Beyoncé), “Til It Happens To You”* (Lady Gaga) from The Hunting Ground, “Stand Up For Something”* (Andra Day and Common) from Marshall, “I’ll Fight”* (Jennifer Hudson) from RBG documentary, among many others.
"Diane takes everyday situations and turns them into hit songs," says producer David Foster.
Warren says the last 3 songs* are inspired by special people who stand up for causes. It's her trilogy and we hope that's just for starts.
Warren's independent publishing company, Realsongs, controls the rights to more than 600 Warren compositions, and her songs have been used in more than 50 movies, ranging from Up Close and Personal and The Preacher's Wife to Caddyshack II and Karate Kid III. She has been nominated for Grammy Awards, Academy Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. She is the only female composer to be named ASCAP's Writer of the Year three times. By one estimate, Warren has been responsible for the sale of more than 125 million records.
The Diane Warren Foundation was created to support philanthropic causes in areas close to Diane's heart, dedicated to the support of animal rights & protection, enriching lives of the elderly and people suffering from life-threatening illnesses, along with music related charities.
“I am writing new songs all the time, and I really think I’m writing my best songs right now,” says Warren.
The song that put her on the map in 1985 was "Rhythm of the Night" performed by DeBarge. I know, now you'll be humming it all day and night!
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The film Four Good Days starring Mila Kunis and Glenn Close had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2020. A long-estranged mother and daughter navigate the most difficult four days of their lives together in a heartbreaking and hopeful story based on real-life events. It was released in a limited release on April 30, 2021, followed by video on demand on May 21, 2021, by Vertical Entertainment.
Diane Warren penned Somehow You Do, the lead track for the film, nominated for Best original Song at the 94th Academy Awards.
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Did you know? The commemoration for women's history began in1978 as "Women's History day" in Sonoma County, California. Championed by Gerda Lerner and the National Women's History Alliance, it has grown in the United States, spreading internationally. The Austrian-born American historian Lerner, in addition to her numerous scholarly publications, wrote poetry, fiction, theater pieces, screenplays, and an autobiography.
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Nancy Wilson's Heartful Debut Solo Album |
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Nancy Wilson's You And Me Due out May 7 on Carry On Music.
Below Wilson recording for one of her worthy causes, Hillsides from Prairie Sun Recording
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Earlier in February (above) she recorded her vocals from Prairie Sun recording for Hillsides Gala benefit backed by a star studded rhythm section performing George Harrison's Here Comes The Sun with Elton John's long-time line up of Davey Johnstone, guitar, Kim Bullard, keys, John Mahon, vocals, audio/video, producer and John Stamos on drums, Watch it here
Most of you know The Wilson sisters as successful entrepreneurs and world-class studio owners of Bad Animals X (designed by nonzero architecture) in Seattle, WA where Heart, R.E.M., Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Sound Garden and Alice in Chains recorded memorable albums. The Wilson sisters owned the studio form 1991-1997.
In January of this year, Round Hill Music announced acquisition of a significant share of the master artist royalties of Nancy Wilson and entered into a long-term agreement to administer the neighboring rights income of her catalog. The catalog includes the No. 1 hit “These Dreams” that was certified platinum five times. Further classic tracks in the catalog include “Barracuda”, “Magic Man”, “Alone” and “Crazy On You”.
studioexrpesso interview with Nancy Wilson posted here
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studioexpresso celebrates Nancy Wilson
during Women's History Month
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (2013) and iconic artist, Nancy Wilson has recorded 16 albums and sold over 35 million recordings worldwide with her band Heart. Within that history-making career, her new album You and Me represents her very first solo studio album with a tender title track You and Me.
Well, kind'a her first. Actually, her first is Live at McCabes, and her second is Baby Guitars.
Wilson's new album of twelve songs sounds like an intimate conversation between two friends, a mother and daughter, or perhaps between her and you, the listener.
You and Me was recorded at home in Northern California with musicians contributing remotely during Covid.
The title track You And Me, celebrates moms, including her own. The sound is comforting like a chicken soup for the soul, just when you need it! Her beautiful voice shines over the lyrics: "You and me. Mama, welcome back, I feel you here. Gravity Always pulls us back together. For all time." The accompanying video for the song features family footage with sister Ann and their mom.
On her new album, Wilson brings former collaborators on her side to include lyricist Sue Eniss, and longtime Heart drummer, Ben Smith. The album offers several covers with fresh interpretations for fans old and new. There's Dreams, by The Cranberries with Liv Warfield (of Prince’s New Power Generation).The Dragon is an ode to Layne Staley (Alice in Chains). Pearl Jam's 90s hit Daughter brings Wilson's female perspective, Springsteen's The Rising and Simon & Garfunkle's The Boxer, are among the inspired covers on the album.
In Between, co-penned with Wilson's son, Curtis, features a B3 organ and its lyrics echo recurring topics like division and marginalization. The coming of age themes of spirituality and unconditional love are throughout. Walk Away is the break-up song and features Wilson's familiar voice embraced by orchestration.
You and Me is released on May 7 via her new label,
Carry On Music. It is a touching tribute to moms everywhere including those living in our hearts. It's also a welcome anthem for healing a world that's recovering from a pandemic with the looming news of war. Somehow, You and Me makes you feel that it's going to be all right.
A guitar hero to many, Nancy Wilson must have her own guitar heroes, among them, Edwards Van Halen.
A beautiful instrumental closes the album called 4Edward.
“I felt like I was once again able to reconnect with my pre-Heart self, my college-girl self, creating poetic, intimate and romantic songs, which pretty much is what I first brought in to Heart.”
Wilson stays in touch with her fans who sing Heart covers on social media - What About Love, These Dreams, and Barracuda. Now a new generation of musicians are discovering Heart songs.
2022 promises to be a busy year for philanthropist and entrepreneur Nancy Wilson who has appeared with the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall with plans to do more.
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Yebba (née Abbey Smith), not to be confused with the luxury leather goods brand based in Brussels (spelled with a single "b"), is the musician with a pristine and soulful voice and mature songwriting abilities. Plus, Abbey spelled backwards, Yebba, is a nickname her mother gave her. Yebba’s father works as a preacher, and that may have contributed to her spiritual vocal style and depth. She started writing songs in her bedroom as "a way to cope," as she found ways to honor her mother through her music. First she offered free downloads of her song, My Mind on her website and asked fans to donate to Bring Change to Mind, a mental-health-awareness charity. She remains an outspoken mental health advocate. Now, she is collaborating with everyone from Ed Sheeran to Drake. On September 10, her debut album, Dawn was released by RCA/Sony Records. The 12-track album is executive produced by Mark Ronson and features key collaborators like The Roots, A$AP Rocky, Kaytrananda, Pino Palladino, Smino, James Francies, and Smokey Hormel.
Watch her perform The Age of Worry presented by Spotify, produced and arranged by James Francies and Abbey Smith. Recorded by John Rooney Live from Electric Lady Studio featuring Questlove on drums.
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Fab Factory Studios Open in NoHo |
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Fab Factory began as the dream of a father and son team, Steve and Shaun Fabos. Their vision was expanded to include their own 9.1.4 near-field reference room, Studio 1, which opened during the summer of 2021 in the midst of the pandemic. |
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Fab Factory was inspired by Fabos' (above) mutual love of music and all things artistic. Indeed, the extensive and eclectic art on the walls, in the lounges and halls leading to Fab Factory's ten studios display the owners' passion for art. According to our tour guide, select works are available for the right buyer. nice!).
Fab Factory studios offer production, recording, and mix rooms for long or short term lease, as well as daily bookings.
Studio A (left) is a mix stage with 11.1.6 Dolby Atmos reference with PMC monitoring system, an AVID S6 board, Christie 4k projector with a transparent screen, Dolby certified renderer, a dual-operator setup, with TPN Certified for the highest level of security and workflow flexibility. This room debuted this month during an open house for VIP industry guests on March 24 and 25.
Guides took us through the Spanish-style courtyard which offers yet another relaxing and beautiful area to unwind. We came to a wide open space where the festivities included a photo booth, hosted bar and a food truck.
Two black Teslas equipped with the comprehensive speaker setup got my attention. This allows for directional audio from front, rear, side and above to provide the immersive surround sound Dolby Atmos experience. Basically, when your perfect driving song comes along, you’d likely be in the sweet spot to enjoy it. I'll take one please (starting at $130k or so)!
The studio caters for musicians, post production producers, pod casters, voice-over artists, and sound engineers. "You'd be surrounded by art and spaces that have been put together to inspire your creativity and to keep you comfortable," says Shaun Fabos. Fab Factory Studios is also home to Dave Pensado’s Pensado’s Place Podcast.
Call 818-356-6092 or email the studio manager Reut Friedman at Info@fabfactorystudios.com
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At the Fab Factory launch event on March 25. L-R: In front of Dolby Atmos loaded black Teslas and with Terry Brent, National Sales Manager,
Jan Glasband, CEO Equitech; Alex Otto, studio designer, builder / audio consultant, and Candace Kentopian of Home Style LA
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Sound Anchor and The Mavericks Land At Black Bird Studio
Sound Anchor is designed, manufactured and now distributed by Trans Audio Group, USA
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No matter which one of the nine Black Bird rooms you book, the walls talk recorded music history.
More recently it was Niko Bolas (right with drummer Paul Deakin) cooking up some Mavericks magic in the Blackbird studio with lead singer and songwriter Raul Malo. Their first-ever debut, all-Spanish album, was released as a deluxe collector's issue on the band’s own Mono Mundo label. Entitled simply En Español, produced by Malo and the band’s long-time collaborator Niko Bolas (Neil Young, Prince, Sheryl Crow). The collection represents a diversity of musical styles and cultural traditions, from tender boleros to brassy mariachi to re-imagined Afro-Cuban classics. The inspiration for this labor of love is rooted in the immigrant experience of the band’s founder, Malo. Seven of the tunes are familiar gems drawn from the vast Latin American songbook, while five are originals written or co-written by Malo. The line-up includes Malo’s fellow Miamian and charter band member, Paul Deakin on drums and vibraphone, as well as veteran Jerry Dale McFadden, who joined in 1993. Eddie Perez, a Mexican American guitarist from Los Angeles, is the band’s youngest and newest member, becoming a Maverick.
Their new Quarantunes Vol. 1, out for a month today is already enjoying 100,000 streams on spotify.
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Truly a dream come true for John McBride, Blackbird is a gathering place where artists of all genres can find inspiration, and a dedicated space stocked with the finest gear in the world. John's career has spanned over 20 years from mixing live sound front of house, to production managing for Garth Brooks, to engineering Martina McBride's last three studio albums. And, he's still involved in the daily operation for Clair Global.
Black Bird is among world class studios that use Sound Anchors stands in their Dolby Atmos ATC studio (top cover).
Sound Anchors? Yes, Sound Anchors is a small firm with one simple goal. That goal is to provide the best stands and mounts possible. Sound Anchors has maintained this goal since its inception in 1984 and has developed a reputation for performance, durability and value. And the best news: Sound Achors is made in the USA.
TransAudio Group, U.S. distributor of the world’s finest professional recording equipment, announced this month that it has signed on Sound Anchors. For 38 years, Sound Anchors has been designing and building professional-grade speaker stands for recording studios. Indeed, countless Gold, Platinum, and Grammy-winning records have been produced in studios that rely on Sound Anchor stands. More recently, they’ve added DAW stands to its product line and are currently designing new products for Dolby ATMOS applications.
Like all the manufacturers in the TransAudio Group family, Sound Anchor provides the kind of rock-solid dependability that professionals count on. Their stands and mounts are built in the USA using American parts and skilled American labor. “Sound Anchors is focused exclusively on providing the very best stands and mounts available anywhere,” said Brad Lunde, founder and president of TransAudio Group. “They have an excellent reputation in the industry. Bernie Mara purchased the company from its founder, Bob Worzalla, three years ago. He has been making improvements in the production process, maintaining Bob’s build quality while making the overall operation more responsive to customer’s needs and increasing profitability for Sound Anchor dealers.”
“We’re thrilled to bring TransAudio Group on board, which will allow me to get out from behind the desk and onto the factory floor,” said Mara. “We’ve made smart investments in our people, our equipment, and our facilities, and I’m excited to make the most of those investments. TransAudio Group will be a great partner. In addition to simplifying logistics on our end, they will expose our products to a much wider audience of audio professionals.”
Sound Anchors and Redmount products are designed and manufactured in Palm Bay, Florida U.S.A. using American parts and skilled American labor. Next time that you need to purchase high quality stands or mounts please consider Sound Anchors. click here for Sound Anchor dealers in USA
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Introducing The Daking Mic Pre 4T
Soulful Circuitry Meets Proprietary Problem-Solving Features
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Above: Brad Lunde with Geoff Daking |
Perfect for studio, live, and broadcast audio recording, the Mic-Pre 4T features 4 high end pre-amps in 1U of rack space, Jensen input/output transformers, and has now added variable high pass filters on each channel.
The new Daking Mic Pre 4T is designed for the widest possible range of inputs, from vintage, low-gain ribbons, to high-gain modern condensers, and instruments via the DI. Avoiding clipping and distortion is critical for error-free capture of that once-in-a-lifetime magical performance. Daking’s variable low pass filters make it possible to have a different low-filter setting on each of the four input channels, preventing unwanted over saturation of the transformer. "The Instrument DI passes through the ultra linear Jensen output transformer for one of the best DI’s around. The Daking Mic Pre 4T is the one pre-amp that’s right for many different sources, rather than the costly “different pre-amps for different sources” approach," says Brad Lunde. Watch the YouTube interview with Trans Audio Group's Brad Lunde, where Geoff Daking goes into great detail on the design and features of the new Mic-Pre 4T. Daking Audio gear is built in USA and distributed by TransAudio Group.
Built in the USA, Daking uses only high-end parts like Jensen input and output transformers in a high-end design using all-discrete transistor Class A circuitry. How's that for Soulful circuitry meets proprietary problem-solving features? Order yours today!
Watch the interview with Brad Lunde with Geoff Daking here
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ATC models:
"ATC monitors are something you have to experience to really grasp how different they are from everything else. Lets just say that you can hear details you’ve never heard before, leading you to faster, more accurate decisions in your creative process," says Brad Lunde, President of Trans Audio Group.
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Models range from $5,000 to $50,000 per pair and all share a very similar sound. For larger rooms and midfield, applications check out the SEM45 with dual 6.5-inch drivers and the fantastic SEM150 with a 15-inch woofer and 350 Watts of power. Choose the size that works for your space. More info here
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Trans Audio Group -- The Recording Studio Equipment Experts. Call to order from their trusted brands:
A-Designs (USA), ATC Loudspeakers (UK), Auratone, Bettermaker, Daking Audio, Drawmer, Hakan, Latch Lake, Mojave Audio, Mutec, Pete's Place Audio, Sabra-Som, Subwoofer Pros, and Tube-Tech
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The Tunnel Of Juana Molina Music
APRIL 23, 2022 AT 5 PM PDT
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre
May 7th at the Troubadour, Los Angeles
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While the world is listening to a comedian turned leader of the free world president, there's another comedian turned musician, who also deserves your ear. Argentinian singer-songwriter Juana Molina has had a long career and shows no signs of slowing down. Her music is experimental, punk, rock, rhythmic, pulsating with words that you may or may not understand, but she puts light on human obsessions, and behaviors that require no translation. In one of her songs, Cosoco, she takes cues from the sound of a sewing machine. In its video, she plays part of one of many garment factory workers and also the role of factory boss. It's fun, funny, and entertaining.
She began learning to play guitar at the age of five. Following a military coup in 1976, she and her family fled to Paris, where they lived in exile for six years and Molina’s musical exposure expanded. After returning to Argentina, she began looking for work to help fund her musical aspirations and was subsequently sidetracked when she became a famous TV comedian. But, she never lost sight of what she really wanted to do. In 1996, she risked her career by releasing her first album. Her audience grew beyond her TV comedy fans and she has received worldwide recognition. Her most recent album, Halo, is released this year. Juana Molina has toured extensively in the US, Japan and Europe. Her live performances combine live loops, and effects created on-the-fly. Her deft acoustic guitar playing, creates a lush sound as well as offers a visually compelling experience.
This month she posts on fbook page her tour that ends at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on May 7th and says:
"I will be touring in the USA and Canada this spring and will improvise for you, I’ll start with songs as you know them and then hope I'll be able to drag you in a tunnel of music."
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Video Spotlight
The Kids Are All Dying from Finneas' New Album Optimist
OSCAR GOLD
Billie Eilish and Finneas Take Oscar Gold for No Time To Die,
Best Original Song
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Finneas will perform at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Apr. 24th, 2022.
The 8x GRAMMY-winner returns with a new song, The Kids Are All Dying, which is from his solo album, Optimist.
The new album features 12 new, never before heard tracks, plus the previously released, What They'll Say About Us, a heartbreaking ballad written in lockdown as a moving dedication to human strength and connection when faced with life's tribulations. There's the classically-inspire piano instrumental called Peaches Etude that serves as an interlude of sorts.
The Kids Are All Dying is in studioexpresso's video spotlight this month, as it expresses the frusturation and sadness felt in a world where bullies appear to advance.
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Grammy Award®-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish and Finneas added the Golden Globe for Best Original Song to their already glamorous collection.
No Time To Die from the film of the same name became the third song from a James Bond film to win the Golden Globe for Best Original Song.
Billie Eilish co-wrote the song with her brother and regular collaborator, Finneas O’Connell. No Time To Die was released in February 2020 in view of the then upcoming premiere of the film of the same name.
It now sports 69,817,158 YouTube views!
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Music (Original Song)
Be Alive
from King Richard; Music and Lyric by DIXSON and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
Dos Oruguitas
from Encanto; Music and Lyric by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Down To Joy
from Belfast; Music and Lyric by Van Morrison
Winner
No Time To Die
from No Time to Die; Music and Lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell
Somehow You Do
from Four Good Days; Music and Lyric by Diane Warren
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Music (Original Score)
Winner
Dune
Hans Zimmer
Nominees
Don't Look Up
Nicholas Britell
Encanto
Germaine Franco
Parallel Mothers
Alberto Iglesias
The Power of the Dog
Jonny Greenwood
Congrats to all Oscar winners and nominees here
Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised
In his new book, MUSIC IS HISTORY, Ahmir Questlove Thompson (left) harnesses his encyclopedic knowledge of popular music and his deep curiosity about American music history of the last fifty years.
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Oscar 2022 Best Moments
Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli were the perfect presenting duo at the end of the show. Gaga changed into her second look of the night, and dazzled in a black sparkly suit with her blonde hair styled in an up 'do. Hours earlier she was photographed in a cream tulle dress by Rodarte on the red carpet with her God sons --Elton John and David Furnish (below) and their children. She's a fine example of good behavior, showing love and compassion for the past and the future. She embarks on her
Lady: The Chromatica Ball tour on July 17. John joined via live satellite from his concert in Lincoln, Nebraska as – after planning the tour around his attendance for the original Oscar date of February 27 – COVID-19 pushed the Academy Awards back a month.The Good News - $8.5 million was raised this year for the cause, according to Furnish.
Oscar All-Satar Band
Questlove was the MD on last year’s show, and won for directing Summer of Soul.
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Saturday April 2
12 pm LA I 3 pm NY I 20:00 UK
Brent Fischer Masterclass
Saturday April 2, 2022 at Noon PST
Fischer will talk on unconventional techniques to write music for strings, percussion, and the rest, what is proprietary octave-specific writing?
Fischer Music scores are available for purchase here
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Grammy®-winning producer, composer, arranger Brent Fischer (Prince, Sheila E, D'Angelo, Usher) carries on the legacy of his legendary father, Dr. Clare Fischer, creating a rich harmonic and orchestral palette that has become the Fischer brand.
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Sunday April 3
The 2022 Grammy Awards, Las Vegas
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The 64th annual Grammy Awards will now be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3, the Recording Academy has announced.
The ceremony was originally scheduled for Jan. 31 at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles but was postponed due to growing concerns surrounding the Omicron variant. "We are excited to take the Grammys to Las Vegas for the very first time, and to put on a world-class show," Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, said in a statement.
Jon Batiste, the soulful musician who also serves as the bandleader on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," leads the nominees with 11. Congrats to all nominees.
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Th April 7 @ 5 - 6 PM (pst)
Designer Cocktail Party
What do The Cinerama Dome and Capitol Records Tower have in common?
Architect, Welton Becket.
Presented by Home Style LA this weekly virtual cocktail party features Alexandra, Becket's grand daughter (right), Interior designer and renovation consultant, who shares her inspiration when guiding clients with their remodel.
Attendees Must Register in Advance
Zoom link to register here
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Have you voted for your picks in the 37th Annual TEC Awards yet?
You have until March 31st here
"The Bettermaker EQ232D is the Pultec of the 21st Century."
--Matt Schaeffer / Kendrick Lamar, Bakar, A$AP Rocky
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Saturday June 4, 2-3 pm
Anaheim Convention Center, CA
studioexrpesso Presents: Production Pearls & Atmos Dreams @ NAMM 2022
Meet producers and learn tips on how to grow and market music
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NAMM Moves to June 3-5, 2022
The world's largest annual musical instrument and equipment trade event, The NAMM Show, is postponing its winter edition at the Anaheim Convention Center
June 3-5, 2022 The move was prompted by continuing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
studioexpresso @ NAMM feat producers, musicians from its community
Curt Bisquera (Sarah McLachlan, Elton John), Kenny Aronoff (Smashing Pumpkins, John Mellencamp, Sting), Greg Penny (Elton John, KD Lang), Rafa Sardina (Lady Gaga, John Legend), Niko Bolas (Neil Young, LeAnn Rimes), Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hedrix, Kiss), Matt Wallace (Maroon 5, Faith No More), Cheche Alara (Christina Aguilera), Kim Bullard (Elton John, Kelly Clarkson), Cristina Abaroa (Celine Dion, Enrique Iglasias), Brady Leffler (Hot Chelle Rae, Justin Beieber), Al Schmitt (Diana Krall, Paul McCartney), Alex Acuna (LA Phil, Beck), Teddy Campbell (American idol, The Tonight Show w Leno), Ellis Hall (Ray Charles, Tower of Power), Jacob Armen (Prince), Peter Asher (James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt), Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Melody Gardot), Manny Marroquin (Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys), Dave Schiffman (Adele, Limp Bizkit), Gregg Field (Sinatra, Pharell), Sylvia Massy (Tool, Johnny Cash), CJ Vanston (Toto, spinal Tap), Dame Gail Dorsey (David Bowie, Gwen Stefani), Jenny Mason (The Mrs), Neal Pogue (Outkast, Andre 3000), Leland Sklar (Phil Collins, James Taylor), Moogie Canazio (Sergio Mendes, Sarah Vaughan), Laura Dickinson (Frozen II, Lady and the Tramp), Daniel Seeff (KJazz, Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz), James Torme, and Brent Fischer (D'Angelo, Elvis Costello and The Roots).
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CSUN Matadors Celebrate Investiture of Dr Erika Beck
Its Fourth Consecutive Female President
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Dr Beck who took office in January, 2021, is the fourth consecutive female president of CSUN.
CSUN had its formal introduction on March 14 with the investiture ceremony of Erika D. Beck as the university’s sixth president.
Professors in their academic robes and regalia processed into The Soraya hall ahead of President Beck, who was accompanied onto the stage by leaders of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians.
At Beck’s request, members of student clubs were featured on stage. Students in the CSUN dance program performed and musicians with the CSUN Jazz Studies program played throughout the ceremonies.
During her speech, Beck recognized her mother and close colleagues. Alumni presenters during the ceremony included David Nazarian and CSUN Foundation Board Chair Robert D. Taylor. CSUN President Emerita Jolene Koester also participated, presenting the president’s medallion to Relyea and Beck, as Beck’s sons joined their mom on stage.
Beck's promise to CSUN: A brighter and more equitable future. “Now is the time to cement our values,” Beck said during her address. “Values of inclusiveness, of enabling human potential, of evoking excellence in our students and ourselves, and of our commitment to a world-class and accessible education that supports a global society.”
The day was a mix of long-standing traditions and personal touches, beginning with Beck taking part in the cherished custom of laying a rose at the Matador Statue. CSUN Music alumnus include Grammy-winning arranger Brent Fischer and Serj Tankian of SOAD (left).
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Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has promoted Jessi Vaughn Stevenson to Sr. Director, A&R/Digital. Stevenson has been with WCM since 2016, having previously served as A&R Strategy Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and most recently, Manager, A&R/Digital. In her former role, she developed new and existing songwriters and worked closely with the global digital team to create new opportunities between Nashville writers and digital partners.
She received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Belmont University, where she also independently managed successful songwriters in Nashville.
“I’m excited to make this announcement today as Jessi has been with Warner Chappell since day one of her journey on Music Row.” shares Ben Vaughn, President & CEO, WCM Nashville.
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Capitol Music Group Promotes Jeremy Vuernick to
President of A&R
Capitol Music Group (CMG) A&R Jeremy Vuernick is upped to president of A&R, the latest senior promotion made by newly-crowned CMG chair and CEO Michelle Jubelirer. Based out of the company’s iconic Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles, Vuernick will lead CMG’s A&R team, sign and develop artists for the music company, and oversee recording projects for new and established artists across the business’s portfolio of labels. Jubelirer also appointed Arjun Pulijal as President of CMG in January.
Vuernick reports directly to Jubelirer as a key member of an executive team that sets the label’s creative direction.
Vuernick joined the company just shy of 10 years ago, initially with the label group’s Astralwerks back in 2013. He would go on to serve in senior roles at that label and at the group’s flagship Capitol Records, before rising to executive vp of A&R for CMG in 2019.
Prior to that, Vuernick was a senior executive at the New York-based independent dance-music specialist Ultra Music, where he held A&R, marketing and sales positions.
“During the years that I’ve worked with Jeremy at CMG,” explains Jubelirer, “he has always impressed me with his creative vision and tremendous passion for great artistry and music.”
Vuernick “possesses the rare ability to work with artists, producers and songwriters across nearly every genre of music, and has earned enormous respect from the broad creative community.”
Among those artists Vuernick has worked with is Halsey who, after he signed her, emerged as a global multi-platinum star. Halsey heads into the 2022 Grammy Awards with a nomination in the category of Best Alternative Album, for If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power.
Vuernick also signed deals with EDM standout Marshmello, A&R’d Paul McCartney's Grammy-nominated McCartney III Imagined, and worked closely with numerous artists across CMG’s labels, including Katy Perry, Alesso and many more.
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RIP Taylor Hawkins
February 17, 1972 – March 25, 2022
Foo Fighter's announced Taylor Hawkins' sudden passing in an online post late Friday night and called it a "tragic and untimely loss." The band had been scheduled to play at a festival in Bogota, Colombia, on Friday night. Hawkins, an electrifying performer with a stage presence that projected from behind his drum kit, had a history of known drug use. Hawkins’ final concert was Sunday at another festival in San Isidro, Argentina. Hawkins was Alanis Morrissette’s touring drummer when he joined Foo Fighters in 1997. In Grohl’s 2021 book The Storyteller, he called Hawkins his “brother from another mother, my best friend.” Hawkins also co-starred in Foo Fighters’ recently released horror-comedy film, Studio 666.
"His (TH) loving spirit and immense talent will never be forgotten," posted RCA. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Alison, their three children, the Hawkins family, Grohl and band, friends, and the entire Foo Fighters community across the world.
"Ironically, the song I wrote with Taylor (RIP) and Duff is called Party At The Angel Ballroom… I guess now he’s there…"
--Nancy Wilson
Hawkin's last Twitter post says: "Navarro~Hawkins~Chaney (NHC) New EP Intakes & Outtakes out now!"
"Maybe I'm afraid of a long Goodbye, Prisoners don't escape, they just love to die"
--NHC from I could be somebody Else
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Julian Lennon signs with BMG |
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Chart-topping singer-songwriter, Julian Lennon has signed a new global recordings agreement with BMG ahead of his new album set to be released later this year.
An innovative entrepreneur, Lennon’s new music arrives on the heels of his first-ever NFT drop, “Lennon Connection.” The auction featured digital art pieces created from his personal and physical memorabilia collection, including Paul McCartney’s handwritten notes for the famous Beatles’ song, ‘Hey Jude’, which was originally written for Julian himself.
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BMG Artist Jimmy Allen Hosts and Songwriters Dominate 2022 ACM Awards
One of the biggest events in the industry, BMG artists and songwriters took a clean sweep at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards, held on March 7 in Las Vegas. The awards were co-hosted by BBR recording artist and reigning ACM New Male Artist of the Year Jimmie Allen (left). Allen kicked off the evening events performing a rousing version of ‘Viva Las Vegas’, alongside a duet with co-host Gabby Barrett, before the debut performance of his new single ‘Down Home’ later in the evening. First held in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards has honored and showcased the biggest names and emerging talent in the industry and is the longest-running country music awards show in history.
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2022 GRAMMYs Performers Announced
Jon Batiste, Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Nas and special In Memoriam Segment featuring songs of Stephen Sondheim
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The Recording Academy® has expanded its lineup for the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards® with current nominees Jon Batiste, Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Nas, and Chris Stapleton and a special In Memoriam performance featuring songs of Stephen Sondheim by GRAMMY® winner Cynthia Erivo, current nominee Leslie Odom Jr., current nominee Ben Platt, and Rachel Zegler.
Live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and hosted by Trevor Noah, the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live on Sun, April 3, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Previously announced performers include Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo.
This year's leading nominee Jon Batiste received 11 nominations including Record Of The Year ("Freedom"), Album Of The Year (We Are), Best Traditional R&B Performance ("I Need You"), Best R&B Album (We Are), Best Improvised Jazz Solo ("Bigger Than Us"), Best Jazz Instrumental Album (Jazz Selections: Music From And Inspired By Soul), Best American Roots Performance ("Cry"), Best American Roots Song ("Cry"), Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Soul), Best Contemporary Classical Composition ("Batiste: Movement 11'"), and Best Music Video ("Freedom").
Twelve-time GRAMMY winners Foo Fighters earned three nominations this year for Best Rock Performance ("Making A Fire"), Best Rock Song ("Waiting On A War"), and Best Rock Album (Medicine At Midnight).
Four-time GRAMMY winner H.E.R. has eight nominations this year, Album Of The Year (Back Of My Mind), Song Of The Year ("Fight For You"), Best R&B Performance ("Damage"), Best Traditional R&B Performance ("Fight For You"), Best R&B Song ("Damage"), Best R&B Album (Back Of My Mind), Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song ("Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)") with Tauren Wells, and Best Song Written For Visual Media ("Fight For You [From Judas And The Black Messiah]").
GRAMMY winner Nas received two nominations this year, Best Rap Song ("Bath Salts") and Best Rap Album (King’s Disease II).
GRAMMY winner Leslie Odom Jr. earned two nominations this year for Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media (One Night In Miami…) and Best Song Written For Visual Media ("Speak Now [From One Night In Miami…]").
GRAMMY Winner Ben Platt is nominated this year for Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media (Dear Evan Hansen).
Five-time GRAMMY winner Chris Stapleton has three nominations this year including Best Country Solo Performance ("You Should Probably Leave"), Best Country Song ("Cold") and Best Country Album (Starting Over).
The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards are produced by Fulwell 73 Productions for the Recording Academy. Raj Kapoor serves as showrunner and executive producer, alongside Ben Winston and Jesse Collins as executive producers, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay as co-executive producer. Hamish Hamilton returns as director, and Eric Cook as supervising producer with Tabitha D'umo, Patrick Menton, Fatima Robinson, and David Wild as producers.
GRAMMY® winner and current nominee LeVar Burton is hosting this year's prestigious 64th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® at the MGM Grand Conference Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas. Kicking off the ceremony, the opening number will feature a special multi-nominee performance including Madison Cunningham, Falu, Nnenna Freelon, Kalani Pe'a, John Popper, and The Isaacs. Other artists scheduled to perform include current nominees Jimmie Allen, Ledisi, Mon Laferte, Allison Russell, and Curtis Stewart. Presenting the first GRAMMY Awards® of the day are current nominees Jimmie Allen, Arlo Parks, Nate Bargatze, Nnenna Freelon, Pierce Freelon, and Sylvan Esso, and five-time GRAMMY winner and former Chair of the Recording Academy Board of Trustees, Jimmy Jam. The 64th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony will stream live from Las Vegas on Sun, April 3, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on YouTube at Recording Academy® / GRAMMYs and on live.grammy.com
The 64th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony is produced by Branden Chapman, Ruby Marchand, Chantel Sausedo, and Rex Supa on behalf of the Recording Academy. Greg Fera is executive producer and Cheche Alara is music producer and musical director.
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Born in 1925 in Sacramento, California, to Polish immigrants, concert pianist and prodigy, Ruth Slenczynska gave her concert debut at the age of four.
She is the last living pupil of the great Russian composer-pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff. She has made many White House appearances and played for numerous US presidents to include: Reagan, Kennedy, Carter and she even played duets with President Truman!
Still an active performer, Slenczynska performed at the 2021 Chopin International Festival last October in the Polish Embassy, New York and celebrated her 97th Birthday on January 15 with a recital. She returned to her label DECA after 60 years!
Her new solo piano album, recorded in 2021 is entitled My Life in Music
Listen to her inspired story here Now that's career longevity. Bravo!
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Supporting Creators & Self-Expression |
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"Courage is ‘using your voice’ to push for necessary but controversial change"
--Melinda Gates
"This year the Academy hired three women to host because it's cheaper than hiring one man"
--Oscar hosts Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes opening zinger joke
left: Claris with Chandra Lynn of Glow Marketing at FabFactory launch event this month.
Women and girls make up half the world’s population. Without tapping into their incredible potential, communities limit their ability to grow and progress. As Black History and Women’s History Month ends, we congratulate our readers, and recognize all you special women. We salute Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson with her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. We remember Madeleine K. Albright (May 15, 1937 - March 23, 2022), a daughter of Czech refugees who landed in the US, where she served as the first woman secretary of state. Shout out also goes to Deborah Dugan who continues to be an agent for change. Her career began as an attorney. She served as an executive at EMI Record Group, as president of Disney Publishing Worldwide, and she was the first woman CEO in Recording Academy's 62-year history. Now she is the chief strategist at Handshake. Earlier this month she gave a keynote at San Diego's Women Week where she said:
"Your perspective, values, and impact are needed--don't leave them at the door!!"
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Until next month, Express your voice and passion in music and in life.
Music Lives and Moves!
Claris Sayadian-Dodge founder/editor
claris@studioexpresso.com
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