Musical #tbt: Page France - Air Pollution (with marimba and vibes)

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I stumbled upon this track last night while looking for an audio file on my Mac. I totally forgot about this recording, which I started in 2011. The band, Page France (whose founding members now make music under the moniker Cotton Jones), was from my hometown. They released some great albums and toured the country many times. They had a song placed on Weeds, which I think is pretty awesome! 

I vaguely remember tracking this at my rehearsal studio in DUMBO and for whatever reason never completed it. Enough years have passed for me to be ok with putting it on the internet even though there are mistakes at the end of many of the phrases. Oh well! It's a simple melody that lends itself perfectly to mallet percussion.  Enjoy! 

 

In the Studio: The Old American Can Factory

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PitchBlak laid down three tracks with Don Godwin at the Old American Can Factory in Gowanus, Brooklyn yesterday. With the exception of the vocals, we tracked everything live. I just heard the rough bounces and these tracks are going to be straight fire!

I used my Roland SPD-SX in the studio for the first time for some 808 bass drum and hi-hat sounds. We also ran the click from the SPD via the sub output on that same track (the only one we used click on). It ran like butter! I love that thing. 

About to record three tracks with @pitchblakbrass. First time using the SPD-SX in the studio!

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New Release: Love/Hate NYC (Trumpet Grrrl)

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Love/Hate NYC
Trumpet Grrrl

I'm happy to share with you this just-released recording of the new Trumpet Grrrl single. We recorded back in July with Grammy Award-winning producer Scott Jacoby. It was mastered by the masterly Emily Lazar (assisted by Chris Allgood) at the Lodge. I love it! If you like what you hear, please click to purchase. 

New Track: Rainboots!

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I've known Christina aka Trumpet Grrrl since our time together at the University of Maryland. She is one of the most unique, sincere, and FUN individuals I've ever met! Though she often plays solo, I've been fortunate to work with her a good bit over the last year since she's moved to NYC. I'm really happy with how her recording of "Rainboots" turned out. It was really a fun track to play on. Pick it up today and stay tuned for the rest of her EP to drop!