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Session Notes from Big Red Studio.

One Bed One Bath?




Yup, “One Bed One Bath” is their band name and they recently recorded a killer demo at Big Red.

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David Rovics with Big Red Rhythm

Click here for D. Rovics: “Tunisia” MP3

Nick Angelo, Arcellus Sykes, Demitrius Keller and David Rovics


Political singer-songwriter David Rovics spent most of February recording his new CD titled “Big Red Sessions.”
You can download the project and read liner notes at Big Red Sessions Liner Notes

We brought in Big Red Rhythm as well as Nick Angelo and Tim Murphy on electric guitars.

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Jimmy Free and his 7-string violin


Jimmy Free creates dynamic spontaneous compositions with live looping of a custom-made 7 string violin.
He recorded his fourth CD, “Where Saints and Angels Tread” at Big Red in December. Compelling stuff.
Cary Ray took This Video of Jimmy Free playing and singing the lead-off track.
Jimmy Free on YouTube
The March, 2011 release will include a DVD of Jimmy playing in nature.
His website: Jimmy Free

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Philip Glass “Orphee” recorded by Billy Oskay


Portland Opera’s Nov. 2009 production of “Orphee” by Philip Glass was recorded live by Billy Oskay and staff from Big Red Studio.
It was released June 30, 2010 and has received great reviews in the NY Times and elsewhere.

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Fall-Winter 2008 at Big Red

Days grow shorter and the fog rolls in as Big Red stays busy tracking and mixing projects for Anne Weiss, HannaH’s Field, Tom May, Brian Hall, Rudy Lopez and OCP, Cam Newton, Philip Boulding, Johnny Martin, Shoehorn and Jody Peterson.

Clients often take breaks to enjoy the sights from the hill behind Big Red Studio and frequently see deer right outside the windows while recording.

Sunrise at Mt. Hood as seen from hill behind Big Red


Foggy morn looking south from Big Red campus


Doe with her yearlings in the rain

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HannaH’s Field Project

October was filled with fun as we tracked the “gypsy reggae” sounds of HannaH’s Field. Singer-Songwriter HannaH and (hot on the Djembe) Andy A are the heart & soul of the group. Their CD: “Warriors of Love ” will be released in Spring 2008

Andy A and HannaH, here with darbuka wizard Tarik Banzi


HannaH's Field were joined by friends singing choral parts on two cuts.




Website: HannaH’s Field

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Belinda Underwood Session

Belinda Underwood

Mel with Benny Green

Martin ZarZar

Martin

Singer/Songwriter/bassist Belinda Underwood creates new songs and sounds for an upcoming release with Benny Green at the piano & Martin ZarZar (Pink Martini) on drums & percussion.

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Rapper Young Buck session

Young Buck tracks at Big Red Studio


Platinum recording artist/rapper Young Buck created and tracked new vocals over some incredible beats recently at Big Red, Nick Moon and Zack Meyers engineering.

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Isaac Simons “Eyes Awake” project

Singer/guitarist songwriter Isaac Simons has locked out Big Red for most of two weeks, tracking with an excellent cast of Northwest artists for his “Eyes Awake” CD project. His blend of Reggae, Hip-Hop and Electronica is quite unique and has had the sub-woofer at Big Red working overtime.
Engineers Tim Hochstedler and Producer Zack Meyers utilized the Studer 2″ deck synched up with Pro-Tools HD, capturing the best of both analog and digital sounds.

Isaac Simons

Producer 'Buttercup' Zack Meyers and Isaac Simons




Drummer phenom Anthony Jones


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Brian Hall Project

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Brandon Hutson, Brian Hall, Steve Smith, Dennis Dove, and Donavan Itawe Cunningham



Singer/writer /DJ/producer/engineer Brian Hall brought these amazing musicians together to Big Red for tracking his unique blend of classic Reggae grooves with cool modern influences.

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