I have just returned from an international 4-day symposium concentrating entirely on the Beatles “White Album” on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Participants from all over the USA and overseas examined this unique album from all angles, There were over 40 presentations on any topic you could possibly imagine relating to the White Album. The… Read More…
Vinyl Comeback
How strong is the ‘vinyl comeback’? Last year, vinyl revenues hit an astounding $422.3 million in the US alone, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). That’s a vinyl comeback that was unthinkable ten years ago, especially after nearly 15 years of near-constant decline. Accordingly, this is the chart that most people reference… Read More…
Recording at legendary Big Pink
Recording at legendary Big Pink! Just got back from attending a recording session at the actual basement of the actual “Big Pink” where Bob Dylan and the Band recorded “The Basement Tapes” back in 1967-68. So much history, so many vibes. I still looks almost exactly as it did back then and the feel is… Read More…
July 4th with Frank Zappa.
July 4th with Frank Zappa.On the 4th of July, my wife and I had a patriotic morning: we went to see the new movie about musician and forward thinking iconoclast, Frank Zappa. The film is called “Eat That Question: Frank Zappa In His Own Words”. It is very highly recommended. It’s a chronological series of… Read More…
Caramoor Roots Music Festival 6/25/16
I’ll be attending this all day celebration of the roots of American Music at the Caramoor Estate in Katonah, New York. I’ll have a table representing Don Grossinger Mastering, dealing with the history of recording .An assortment of fine musical groups will be playing starting at 11 AM Saturday morning 6/25/16. As quoted from Caramoor: American Roots… Read More…
Electro-Jazz Concept EP Sounds Phenomenal
Hi Don, Thank you for taking excellent care of my electro-jazz concept EP; everything sounds phenomenal! The dynamics are intact and the sound is full and warm. You read my mind as to how I envisioned those leads coming through, and how the lower end of the FM piano really should sound. The way the… Read More…
Music’s History, and the Music of Today
The history of music and my mastering the music of today: how they relate. Besides my work mastering current music of every variety from acoustic Folk and Jazz to Electronic Dance music and Hip Hop, I love to collect archival music (music from the distant and not-so-distant past). I know the history backwards and forwards. It’s… Read More…
A great review
Don, Just had a listen to the remaining tunes and everything sounds great. I consider this a successful project because my clients are very happy with the work. I truly appreciate your prompt and professional service and look forward to working you again in the future. Thanks again! Best, Matthew Torres Siren’s Sound Audio Production… Read More…