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October 2011 – December 2011
- Maloof Music artist Chanelle was mixing in Studio Y with producer Rich Skills on her first record.
- November 15, 2011 is the Palms Casino Resort’s 10th Anniversary. Congratulations to the Maloof family and everyone at the Palms. Check out this clip on Fox 5 that features the studio
- http://www.fox5vegas.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=6456867
- Harman Automotive was back again in Studio X with a very special event featuring Eagles guitarist Don Felder.
- After a three year absence, RCA artist Sterling Simms was back in the studio with The Stereotypes. Always great to have them back. Our favorite, favorite, favorite person and amazing songwriter Jasper Cameron was also on hand. Big love to A-town! Check out his tweet http://www.twitvid.com/WHMS9
- Singing legend Steve Lawrence was back at the studio with producer Ron Dante. What a joy he is and what an amazing singer!
- Producer’s Conference sponsored by Line 6 and Propellerhead drew over 50 participants plus a UStream worldwide audience online. They invited top producers and DJ’s for in-depth demonstrations of Reason 6 and Balance. Mix Master Mike, Matt Piper, Kurt Kurasaki and Kill the Noise all showed off the power of the upgrade.
- Finally!! After being in Las Vegas for 2 years with their sold-out performances at the Flamingo, headliners Donny & Marie finally made it into the studio to record new tracks. Donny was at the helm as producer and was working with musical director/arranger Jerry Williams and engineer Mark Gray.
- Ne-yo was back working in Studio Y with engineer Moses.
- Local favorite and LA headliner Franky Perez was in mixing his new record with co-producer/engineer Dave Schiffman.
- Our friend and ventriloquist Terry Fader’s drummer John Wackerman was in working on tracks for his solo record. Mark Gray was at the helm.
- Producer Harvey Mason was back working on tracks with Australia’s Human Nature for their next record.
- It’s been 6 years since she was here last, but Brooke Hogan was back in Studio X writing tracks for her next record.
July – September 2011
- Check out the unstoppable MJ2! They were interviewed by Larry King and do amazing work benefiting Alzheimer’s and diabetes organizations. Check this out on their website
- http://www.mj2twins.com/post/12328511819/at-last-studio-at-the-palms
- One of our favorites Keyshia Cole was back again in Studio Y. We really appreciate her loyalty. Thank you Keyshia!
- will.i.am was in twice this month working on new tracks in both Studio X and Studio Y. Thank you will!!
- It was great to have Lady Gaga back at the Studio at the Palms for more recording. The story even made Page 6 and the Las Vegas Review Journal!
- http://blog.sfgate.com/dailydish/2011/09/26/lady-gaga%E2%80%99s-rep-plays-down-private-pool-demands/?gta=commentlistpos
- http://www.lvrj.com/news/lady-gaga-ditches-cosmo-for-palms-130549758.html?ref=758
- Ryan Tedder and OneRepublic were in the studio again just before their performance at an outdoor pool.
- As many times as we have had the priveledge of having Maroon 5 in the studio, we finally got the chance to record them live from the Pearl Concert Theater. The recording was part of a 3D filming for MTV Europe. What a great show!
- Cash Money’s helmsman Birdman surprised us with a last minute booking and came in for a couple of days in September.
- California rapper and Aftermath artist Kendrick Lamar camped out with producer Slim in Studio Y. Even with a recent release he keeps on working!
- The Studio at the Palms was featured in an article in the Las Vegas Business Press about the music industry in Las Vegas.
- http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/articles/2011/08/22/news/iq_46502928.txt
- Hot off their appearances on the Celebrity Apprentice, our old friends Meat Loaf and Lil Jon were in the studio collaborating on something. They wouldn’t reveal much except to say expect a surprise on Meat’s tour!
- http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/aug/26/strip-scribbles-lil-jon-and-meatloafs-secret-music/
- Swizz Beats was back in for a few days writing in Studio Y while hanging out in Vegas.
- Jason Derulo was in putting the finishing touches on Future/History. Good luck Jason!
- One of Nashville’s hottest artist’s Sugarland were in while in town for the Country Music Awards.
- Yo Gotti was back in Studio Y – his 3rd time at the studio.
- One of the hottest young bands from Las Vegas, Most Thieves, was in cutting tracks in Studio X with producer/engineer Ron Corso. Good luck guys, we wish you the best!
- Speaking of hot (sorry, he just worked with Chippendales), Jeff Timmons (formerly of 98 Degrees) was in Studio Y mixing tracks for an upcoming project.
- The young star of The Lion King, Zaire Temba, was in recording tracks.
- Our friends from Harman Automotive were back in to shoot a video in Studio X with the band HelloGoodbye for a Buick promotion.
- Our newest favorite band, Fans of Jimmy Century, who just moved to Las Vegas from northern California were in Studio Y mixing with engineer Mark Gray. Check out their music at http://fansofjimmycentury.com/. Welcome Alicia and Victor!
- Only in Vegas! We recorded casino ambience for Bally Technologies, makers of most of the slot machines you see in casinos.
- New artist Frank Anthony came in Studio Y for vocal overdubs with engineer Bobby Jones.
- Keyshia Cole was back in Studio Y working with engineer Jason Patterson. Welcome back Keyshia!
- Dr. Dre’s camp was back and camped out in Studio Y for some intense writing sessions.
- Jazz pianist Reggie Johnson and his trio cut his record in Studio X with engineer Mark Gray. What a smokin’ record. You can see Reggie perform live around Las Vegas. Check them out!
- Nelly was back in Studio Y working on new tracks for his next record with engineer Jason Patterson.
- Ice – T was in Studio X putting the finishing touches on the film “The Art of Rap”, an amazing documentary about the history of rap where he interviews some the most influential rappers ever.
April – June 2011
- Def Jam artist The-Dream takes over the studio working on tracks for his next record. In addition, he’s writing tracks for other artists including new artist on Mercury Records, Cimorelli. Thank you Dream!!!
- Producer Polow da Don worked on tracks with artist Lloyd in Studio X.
- Far East Movement took over Studio Y with producers The Stereotypes. These guys can play one mean game of hoops! Many thanks go to Kelvin Chu, and to Jeremy, Ray and Jon. Check out their bit on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AYmIt1_lJs
- Danger Mouse working on tracks in Studio Y in June.
- Producer Mark Ronson working in Studio Y with engineer Mark Gray on Atlantic artist Santigold.
- Studio Y was busy this month with Sky Blu from LMFAO working on tracks.
January – March 2011
- Congratulations to Usher for winning another Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album for Raymond v Raymond!!
- Studio Director Zoe Thrall is named in the Power List by Vegas Magazine!
- Cisco and Shwayze spent time in Studio Y just prior to their gig at Moon.
- Studio Director Zoe Thrall was featured on Fox5 news. She took the time to talk about the Grammy nominees that worked at the studio this past year. See the clip here http://www.fox5vegas.com/local-video/index.html?grabnetworks_video_id=4533100
- Pauly Shore – Vegas is My Oyster – recorded live from the Pearl Concert Theater in Studio Y by engineer Mark Gray.
October – December 2010
- Congratulations to the artists that received Grammy nominations this year that worked at the studio and to all the nominees. They are:
Katy Perry Teenage Dream- Album of the Year 2010
- Best Female Pop Vocal Performance 2010
- Best Pop Vocal Performance 2010
Usher Raymond v Raymond
- Best Contemporary R&B Album 2010
Monica Still Standing
- Best Female R&B Performance
- Best R&B Album
- Gospel divas Mary Mary working on tracks with producer Warryn Campbell in Studio X.
- Ne-yo was back in Studio Y.
- Party rockers LMFAO preparing for their New Year’s Eve show at the Palms.
- Producer Jean Baptiste spending time in Studio Y on new tracks with William Orbit visiting over the New Year.
- Boyz II Men sounding better than ever! They spent some time here during their exclusive engagement at the Flamingo. Welcome back guys!
- Hot DJ trio Swedish House Mafia worked in Studio X prior to spinning in Moon nightclub.
- Heartthrob Omarion worked with engineer Mark Gray in Studio X. He tweeted to girls around the world who called into the studio to speak with him.
- T-Pain was back to work on additional tracks in Studio X. Welcome back Pain!
- The Studio at the Palms had a feature in Seven Magazine this in October. http://weeklyseven.com/ae/2010/october/14/studio-x
Studio X
A glimpse into the hidden recording studio at the Palms with local band Imagine Dragons
By Carla Ferreira | October 13th, 2010
Photo by Anthony Mair
Laughs and long hours in the control room: (from left) chief audio engineer Mark Gray, Imagine Dragons lead vocalist Dan Reynolds and producer Brandon Darner.
Photo by Anthony Mair
Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds sings in the isolated sound booth.
I’m squeezed between guitar cases on a leather couch in the back of Studio X’s control room, trying to make myself a fly on the wall. Although hidden in a sound booth, Dan Reynolds’ throaty Modest Mouse-esque vocals still reverberate into the room. The other members of his band, Imagine Dragons, are scattered in various glass-windowed isolation rooms, allowing everybody to see, but not hear, each other. Each separate voice and instrument flows into the control room, uniting sound into music. My eyes come to rest on the mixing console, which spans the length of the opposite wall. Hundreds of shining knobs and dials blur under my gaze as the distinctively pure sound of Reynolds and his band washes over me.
That purity is the result of the vacuum silence of the Studio at the Palms, which produces an oddly disorienting space where there’s no such thing as an echo. Everything in the studio—the geometric shape of its rooms, the absence of corners and parallel lines, the multilayered ceiling, and the springy wood floor—was designed to create and maximize sound quality. For example, the wooden RPG wall panels diffuse sound. And the entire facility floats, physically isolated from the Palms building—a shell inside of a shell, a room sitting on pucks.
At this moment, that sound is the Dragon’s catchy new song “Tokyo.” They play it over and over again, starting, stopping, tweaking this and that. And even though I’ve never heard the song before, I find myself humming along.
The Studio at the Palms is the best in Nevada. But when it opened in December 2005, it was intended to be a mere service for artists staying in the hotel, like an elaborate equivalent to the famous Palms suite with a basketball court. However, according to studio director Zoe Thrall, “It has evolved into a destination studio for artists, providing them with services they can’t get anywhere else—from hotel perspective, food and fun.” Occasionally when an artist is in town or playing a show at the Pearl, they pop in and record some tracks. In case the artist packed light, the studio provides everything they could need, from vintage gear to state-of-the-art equipment. (Artists who have played the Pearl then recorded songs at the studio include Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Jay-Z, Maroon 5, John Legend, Usher, Ciara, Mary J. Blige, Chevelle and Hinder.) The studio’s also hardwired to the Pearl, allowing for shows to be recorded live with little notice. Live concert recordings can also be sold after shows with a new USB technology called Aderra. Reclusive musicians who don’t want to use Studio X (or its sister, Studio Y) can record from any room in the Palms, thanks to the studio’s technology. Although many techno toys stand ready for visiting artists, the majority of the work done at the Studio is actually long-term record projects.
The Dragons have five days in the studio, which is shorter than a long-term project, but just enough time to record their seven new songs. That is, if they work efficiently.
“What we like about this band is that they work hard and are really prepared when they come into the studio,” Thrall says of the classically trained musicians who each play multiple instruments. “Those are the things I want to tell local artists that they need to do.”
Back in the control room, Dragons’ producer Brandon Darner listens to the band play, turns up the volume on Andrew Tolman’s drums and comments to Mark Gray, the Studio’s in-house sound engineer, that they should speed them up a bit. Darner is pushing the band to shake off the solemn recording vibe and instead produce an organic, natural performance. Bassist Ben McKee hopes that with Darner’s help, “This next group of songs [are] more close to what a live Imagine Dragons performance is—on an album.”
Few local bands record at the Studio at the Palms because it costs about $1,500 a day. But the Studio does support the local arts scene. In addition to the annual recording of the Las Vegas Academy’s big band, Thrall handpicks local artists “to help them get into a studio of this caliber.” Imagine Dragons were selected to record in the Studio.
When I’ve nearly memorized “Tokyo,” the music stops and the Dragons cram into the control room to decide which track they like best. Sprawled on random flat surfaces (one has even joined me on the couch), the musicians retreat to their inner world while listening to imperceptibly different versions of the same song. Their faces are all so serious, but I’m having fun, enjoying their energetic mix of synth-pop and powerful lyrics. Although the Dragons aren’t sure if they’ll turn these songs into an album, the recordings are still crucial for the year-and-a-half-old band. McKee says it’s the “best group of songs so far … potential for breakthrough … lots of buzz. Some ears [who are] receptive to what we are doing are offering help to get them done.” After a few hours it’s hard to fathom that there’s a casino full of slot machines clanging below. Perhaps that’s why the Las Vegas location doesn’t actually distract artists. “Once the artists are in here, they camp out,” Thrall says. “And the other distractions they usually have—like managers and record producers popping in—they don’t have because we are isolated from the music industry. But when they finish at 4 a.m., they can still go get a great meal and the streets aren’t dead—no other city has that to offer.”
Five hours have passed and I’m exhausted, but the Dragons have a long night ahead of them. Closing the control room door behind me, I can still hear the muted sound of the band. And as I walk out, I admire a corner where the wall has been autographed by famous musicians. Lady Gaga signed one wall as “Government Hooker.” Katy Perry signed “a.k.a. Kitty Purry.” Wayne Newton wrote around the fire detector that he’s “on Fire.” And the first to sign one of the walls, Celine Dion, drew a giant pair of lips. I marvel at how many hours of hard, repetitive work each signature represents.
Back on the casino floor, the everyday noise of life is shocking. I stare toward the Fantasy Tower and can’t imagine that somewhere up there is a floating studio.
- Kana is back in Studio Y!
- Boxing great Mike Tyson worked in Studio X for the Hangover 2 movie. I don’t want to give anything away!
- July – September 2010
- Australian vocal sensations Human Nature, headliners at the Imperial Palace, recorded for their new album of cover songs in Studio X with producer Harvey Mason.
- The one and only Lady Gaga took over both studios to record for her new record. This girl can work – the sessions took place during the tour!
- Morris Day, Jerome along with Terry Lewis from The Time (one of Zoe’s favorites!) came in to record vocals in Studio Y.
- Interscope artist Mohombi worked in Studio Y with our Jason Patterson engineering.
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April – June 2010
- Fox 5 featured AJ Green on their show this week. The story discussed how he came to us via the Make a Wish foundation. We wish AJ the best of luck as he releases his first album. See the clip here http://www.fox5vegas.com/video/23104768/index.html
- Eric Benet came in to lay tracks down with the legendary Eddie Levert, who sang on Eric’s track. Photo: Eddie Levert and Eric Benet
- Producer/Engineer Sean Everett put the finishing touches on the new Weezer record, Hurley.
- Island Def Jam artist Rihanna stopped by during her tour to add vocals to a track for her next record. A&R exec extraordinaire Theresa LaBarbera-Whites also stopped by.
- The one and only Jackie Jackson spent some time in Studio Y to mix his new single. Thank you Jackie!
- Nelly returned to work in Studio Y for his next record.
- It’s a family affair – Snoop Dogg was back in Studio Y with his daughter (singing for the first time in the studio!) for a benefit record.
- Keyshia Cole was back in Studio Y putting the finishing touches on her first single, “Everything to Me”.
- Artist T.I. spent some time laying down new tracks with producer Swizz Beats and engineer Elliot Carter.
- Considered the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, boxer Manny Pacquiao recorded with the band Rag Rag in Studio X. You can purchase the single, “Fighting Pride (Pacquiao’s Theme)” on iTunes. Congratulations champ!
- Jay-Z in Studio X, Beyonce in Studio Y… need we say more.
- Japanese artist Kanako Todo flew in from Tokyo to work on her latest record. She plans on returning in the summer to finish the record. Thank you Kana!
- P. Diddy returned for additional work on his long-awaited album.
- We recorded two live shows from the Pearl Concert Theater for Conan O’Brian and his band. Got to catch up with musical director Jimmy Vivino and Zoe’s former bandmates LaBamba and Mark “Love Man” Pender. Chef Kerry Simon dialed up a great meal for everyone.
- Keyshia Cole returned to Studio Y with producers Justice League.
- The Goo Goo Dolls performed live for a radio broadcast in Studio X for a small audience of 30 people. See the footage here http://mix941fm.radio.com/2010/06/25/the-goo-goo-dolls-in-the-mix-underground-lounge/
- Usher’s Raymond vs. Raymond debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200! Congratulations Usher, Mark Pitts, and all the producers and engineers that worked on this amazing record.
- After 6 years in the making, Lil Jon’s record Crunk Rock finally hits the streets! See Lil Jon give a shout out to the studio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXRzcyHZjVA
- The-Dream’s 3rd record, Love King is released on June 29th. We are so proud to have been involved in all 3 of the records. Look for the trilogy of the 3 records that includes a DVD.
January – March 2010
- South African singer-songwriter Michael Lowman recorded and mixed his first album with us under the seasoned tutelage of producer Mark Needham. Released under the Authentik Artists banner, look for the album in June 2010.
- Ciara was back for a 3rd long stretch to put finishing touches on her next record, again under the guidance of producer Tricky Stewart.
- The-Dream was back recording and mixing his third record with us. Dream wrote and recorded the songs in Studio X and then handed them over to mixer Jaycen Joshua in Studio Y. Look for Love King sometime this summer.
- Maloof Music artist Petrel spent a few days with us in Studio X with producer Brian Howse. Check out these three very talented sisters at http://www.myspace.com/petrelmusic
- Congratulations go out to Monica for her #1 R&B/Hip Hop record Everything to Me, recorded in Studio Y!
- Congratulations to The-Dream, for his single Love King which hit the R&B/Hip Hop charts at #3!!
- The Grammy nominations and wins are in! Congratulations to nominees Jamie FoxxIntuition for Best Contemporary R&B Album; Alice in Chains, Black Gives Way toBlue, Best Hard Rock Performance; and winner in the Best Rap Album, Eminem for Relapse!
November 2009
- November came in with a bang when the Studio at the Palms hosted the City of Hope’s benefit record, La Gota de la Vida, as part of the Latin Grammy’s. This historic record written by Arthur Hanlon and produced by Jose “Pepe” Quintana, featured the top Latin artists including Los Tucanes, Juan Montero, Luz Rios, Luis Fonsi, Oscar D’Leon and many others. Many thanks to engineer Orlando Vitto and film producers Marta Novoa and Mauriciao Osorio for handling the extremely tight schedule with such grace. We look forward to sharing the special event with you every year.
For more information please contact the City of Hope at their website, http://www.cityofhope.org/giving/fundraising-support-groups/scfic/la-gota-de-la-vida/Pages/default.aspx - International renowned DJ Tiesto spent some time in Studio Y writing for his next album.
- Also in November we were thrilled to host writing sessions with artist Katy Perry. She tells us that she worked hard and got a few great songs out of the sessions. Thank you Katy – we hope to see you back!
- In Studio Y engineer Jaycen Joshua mixed a few tracks for Ciara’s upcoming release. Producer Tricky Stewart played DJ and played us an amazing cross-section of songs that he produced this year. What an incredible year the RedZone team has had! Can’t wait to see what they have in store for next year!
October 2009
- Alicia Keys put the finishing touches on her new album with us. She worked with producer Swizz Beats in Studio X .
- In Studio Y, producer Justin Timberlake put the finishing touches on his track “Cold Case Love” for Rihanna’s new record, Rated R. It was the first time our old friend Jean Marie Horvat worked with us and we hope it won’t be the last! Also, Paul Foley co-engineered with Jean Marie.
September 2009
We are saddened by the passing of our friend Guy Babylon, long-time keyboardist for Elton John. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and his friends. Elton posted the following on his website, “I am devastated and heartbroken at the death of Guy Babylon. Guy played over 1000 shows with me, and we worked together on The Road To El Dorado, Aida, Billy Elliot, Lestat and Gnomeo and Juliet, as well as on countless albums. He was one of the most brilliant musicians I ever knew, a true genius, a gentle angel – and I loved him so much. David and I send our deep condolences to Kathy, Max, Ben and Jessica, to Guy’s parents, to Kathy’s parents and to all his immediate loved ones.”
(Photo: Guy Babylon)
- The biggest selling female artist of all time, Ms. Mariah Carey spent some time in the studio following her series of sold-out shows at the Pearl Concert Theater. It was great to have our old friend, engineer Brian Garten back in the studio.
- Producer Polow was in for a stretch of back-to-back 24/7 sessions with T-Pain with engineer Jeremy “J” Stevenson and Javier Valverdi. We LOVE these super creative sessions – just keep the coffee running!
- Whitney Houston’s new album and single I Look to You, recorded in Studio X, debuts at #1!
- Maroon 5 was back again in Studio Y writing for their next record with engineer Noah Passavoy. This makes it the 4th time the guys have been with us.
August 2009
- Usher started and ended production on his next record with us, working with us over the course of 9 months. He put the finishing touches on his soon-to-be-released record, Monster. The sessions culminated with a listening party where all the bigwigs were in attendance. Thank you to Usher, Mark Pitts, engineer Ian Cross and everyone associated with this record for making us a part of it.
- Las Vegas’ newest superstar, ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner Terry Fator, recorded his new single with us. What fun it was to have his big band blaring in Studio X with producer John Wackerman and staff engineer Mark Gray at the helm. Unfortunately soul singer Julius was unable to attend the sessions due to inhaling too much sawdust.
- British sensation Matt Goss put vocals on his up-an-coming record. Look for Matt here at the Palms when he launches his 3-month engagement with his band in our newest venue, the Gossy Lounge. Come see what 17 million Europeans already know!
- We proud to have hosted sessions with Atlanta rock band, Soul Stash in August when they made a stop during their tour across country opening for Rehab. Look for these guys to break out any minute. We can’t wait to be able to say, “we knew them when….”. Good luck guys!
July 2009
We will miss you…
Photo: Michael Jackson (August 1958 – July 2009)
- We welcomed Nelly back for the third time in the last year. Nelly really takes advantage of everything Las Vegas has to offer and makes great use of his time here. It was great to have our old friend, engineer Carl Nappa here to reminisce and to get our butts out of the office to have some fun! Can’t wait until the next time…
- We were also thrilled to be able to record two performances of Jay-Z live from the Pearl Concert Theater. Jay-Z had a huge band with 90 inputs, including a horn section – he had the audience on their feet for the whole show! Thanks to engineer Mike Harrison and the professional crew from Live Nation that always makes our job a lot easier.
- We also recorded Limp Bizkit live from the Pearl. This concert was their first in 8 years and will be available for purchase on iTunes sometime in the fall.
- Speaking of welcoming back, Lil Jon was here again to lay a track down with the LMFAO guys. They are hot right now with their record dropping next month. Congrats on the new record you guys!
- The Fray also returned this month to record a track for a Disney film with engineer Warren Huart. This band is one of the most talented, together, professional, and all around good guys we have ever worked with. They deserve all the success they have and more.
- Jazmine Sullivan also returned this month with producer Carlos “Los” McKinney.
June 2009
The Studio at the Palms got to really show off its entire technical infrastructure this month as the Palms hosted the NHL Awards in the Pearl Concert Theater. The show, which was the first time the awards were held outside of Canada, was broadcast live in the US and Canada with the audio mix coming from the studio to the satellite. The show featured Chaka Khan and Robin Thicke. We will host the show again in 2010 and 2011.
(Photo: Stanley Cup at Simon’s Restaurant at Palm’s Place)
- We recorded another exclusive iTunes release this month with Rebelution and Slightly Stoopid. Look for the release in September.
- Usher is back with producer Jermaine Dupri, Brian Michael Cox and the whole “Oceans 7” crew. This is the second album Usher has done at the studio. Thank you Usher.
(Photo: Brian Michael Cox, Usher and Jermaine Dupri) - Adam Levine and keyboardist Jesse Charmichael from Maroon 5 were back writing for their next record. They were hoping to have some of the luck from the last record rub off again since the last song they wrote here, Makes Me Wonder went #1. Before its release was the #1 selling single and video on iTunes. It was also the #1 selling album, with more than 50,000 digital pre-sales. After its release, the album broke sales records its week of release, selling over 101,000 albums.
May 2009
When an artist has their own studio you never think you’ll ever have a chance to have them request studio time from you. We were ever so surprised when we got a call that the Dave Matthews Band needed studio time for a few days. While stopping through Vegas at the beginning of their tour they put the finishing touches with producer Rob Cavallo on Big Whiskey & the Groo Grux King. Studio owner Gavin Maloof stopped by to say hello with his Les Paul in tow. Dave liked the guitar so much Gavin gave it to him!
(Photo: Dave Matthews and Gavin Maloof)
- Eminem’s album “Relapse” debuts at #1!
- The studio hosted a radio show contest where the winners got a private performance by Noodles and Dexter of The Offspring performing in the studio. 20 lucky fans got an up front, raw look at what it takes to write a rock hit.
(Photo: The Offspring) - Bad Boy artist Cassie was back working on her next record with producer P. Diddy.
- World-renowned DJ Tiesto stopped by to record for his next record Kaleidoscope, due to be released October 6, 2009.
- Shawn King and her smokin’ band were in polishing up her tracks in preparation for her performance at the Wynn. Shawn is the most gracious and kind client we have ever had and we wish her only the best!
- We recorded the live performance from the Pearl Concert Theater of living legend, guitarist Don Felder. Prior to the show Don gave everyone signed copies of his biography, Heaven and Hell – My Life in the Eagles (1974-2001). Thank you Don!
April 2009
April was Diva Month! Tracks were cut for three of the greatest singers of all time here at the studio – Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and (dare I include him in the diva category) Elton John! We were so thrilled to have Mariah cut vocals for her new album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel with producer Tricky Stewart and the RedZone team, and with Brian Garten recording Mariah’s vocals. Whitney Houston’s first single from her new album, I Look to You was recorded in Studio X also with producer Tricky Stewart. Elton John cut a song for an upcoming film (sorry, can’t say which one!) with his band and engineer Matt Still.
March 2009
Dr. Dre locked out both studios for the month of March to put the finishing touches on Eminem’s Relapse”. Joining Dre and Eminem was 50 Cent who worked on a few of his own tracks. Engineers Maricio Iragorri and Paul Foley worked around the clock to meet the release deadline.
February 2009
February was a busy month with Usher, Monica and Yo Gotti in the studio. We also were priveledge to record the first ever live performances of Puscifier, the brainchild of Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle). Puscifer is self-described as a “premier improvisational hardcore band”.
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