Yesterday was momentous. We went to Blackbird Studio (www.blackbirdstudio.com) to hang out and talk with Vance Powell. Number one, this is quite honestly one of the top studios, if not THE top studio in the world today. Number two, we're in it. Number three, we're talking to Jack White's engineer. Holy Schmoligans. This guy is a completely a purist. Everything of Jack's is all on tape and everything is simple. One take. Bussed down to just 8 tracks. These guys are ridiculous and it sounds SO good. I feel like I learned more recording philosophy with Vance in an hour than three and a half years of college education. Thank God, I am blessed.
Furthermore, Jack White is a freaking genius. If you don't really listen much, you should.
Seriously... Listen to this shiz. Genius.
After that, we headed over to the NARAS office (the folks who do the Grammy's). It was interesting, but I felt like they were just trying to sell their organization to us the whole time (and who can blame them?). Nevertheless, another contact point for networking and I am grateful.
I don't think fear ever truly goes away. The trick is to use it for fuel. Some fire under my creative pot, if you will.
Jack White is totally a genius!!! I am so jealous of you!!!
ReplyDeleteI miss you, Joel. I'm glad to hear everything is going well. It sounds like you're having a blast.
I miss you, too! I heard you recently had a skype session with Deanna, Nadj, and Taylor. Sounds awesome.
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