I recently got my Tascam 22-2 1/4" 15 i.p.s reel-to-reel tape deck refurbished, and I'm glad I did! Today, I remastered a song recorded 30 years ago direct from the 22-2 to an Alesis Masterlink, and MAN, the clarity of an old reel-to-reel tape (stored "tails out") still knocks my socks off! The multi-track was a Tascam 38 1/2" 8 track, but the reason this recording still makes the hair on my arms stand on end is the drums/bass rhythm track. I recorded the drums in a huge 40'x30' loft in downtown L.A. with a 25' ceiling with the bassist playing at the same time in another room where my Soundcraft board and the 38 were located. I used a "John Bonham" style method with 2 overheads about 15' over the drum kit, a snare mic and a kick mic. That was it! The keys and my guitar and vocal were recorded later, but the ENERGY from that huge room really was inspirational, especially on the guitar solo at the end.
Here's the link:
https://soundcloud.com/ernstjohn7-1/whe ... lk-to-me-2
Oh, why did I remaster this song? Because of the following listing (the song is certainly 80s Pop/Punk/Rock, but it may be too "New Wave" vocally for this listing --- whatever; it sure is UPTEMPO!):
ORIGINAL, 1980’s-Style PUNK POP SONGS with Male Vocals are U-R-G-E-N-T-L-Y needed for several $1,500, NON-Exclusive, Direct-to-Music Supervisor placements in a Popular TV Series. They’re looking for authentic, Mid-to-Up Tempo Songs that could generally fit in the stylistic wheelhouse of the following references we got from the client: “Should I stay Or Go” by The Clash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN1WwnEDWAM “Just Like Heaven “by The Cure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dhn_Iiqxde “I Melt With You” by Modern English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuN6gs0AJls Note: We don’t think the last reference (I Melt With You) is all that Punk/Pop-ish, but it is very 1980s, and pretty iconic for that era. Please submit original songs with a distinctive sound, inspired by the ‘80s Punk/Pop scene. Be sure your submissions are well performed, with authentic sounding Rock band instrumentation, catchy melodies, and a hooky, memorable chorus. Recently recorded songs with a retro sound, or authentic old vintage master recording will both work for this pitch. Quoting The Source: “It's important that the songs have an authentic ‘80's sound.” Universal lyrics that avoid references to specific names, dates, times, places, brands and profanity could give you some edge, but we don’t think they’re an absolute necessity, as these songs will likely be used as Background Source Music. Please do NOT copy the referenced artists in any way, shape, or form. Use them as a general guide for tempo, tone, and overall vibe. Broadcast Quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine). The estimated license fee for this placement is (up-to) $1,500, depending on the ultimate use. This is a Non-Exclusive, Direct-to-Music Supervisor pitch. You'll get 100% of the sync fee, and 100% of any applicable performance royalties. Plus, you'll also keep 100% of your Publishing and Master ownership. You need to own or control your Master and Copyright to pitch for this opportunity. Please submit 1-3 Songs online or per CD. All submissions will be screened on a Yes/No basis by a TAXI screener handpicked by the Music Supervisor - No full critiques. Submissions must be received no later than on 11:59PM (PDT), on Thursday, August 24th, 2017. TAXI #U170824PP
Hope you enjoy my 30-year-old engineering experiment and the sound of ANALOG!
Ern
