Ever Wondered About How To Record A Big Band?
By HC News |
The Art of Recording a Big Band Now Available
For Streaming And Download On Groove3.com
An educational and inspirational documentary
about studio legend Al Schmitt
Montclair, NJ (August 1, 2016) - The highly anticipated documentary The Art of Recording a Big Band is now available for streaming and download at Groove3.com. The Art of Recording a Big Band was filmed at the famed Capitol Studios in Hollywood, CA, over the course of a two-day master class by industry legend Al Schmitt and partner, Steve Genewick recording Chris Walden's GRAMMY® Awards-nominated 18-piece jazz big band.
The film focuses on the recording methods of Schmitt, one of the most celebrated recording engineers, producers and mixers of all time, winning 22 GRAMMY® Awards, the most recent for Paul McCartney's "Kisses on the Bottom" in 2012. Over the course of his career, Schmitt has recorded and mixed more than 150 gold and platinum albums. His credits include: Henry Mancini, Sam Cooke, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Sammy Davis, Jr., Natalie Cole, Thelonious Monk, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, and many more.
Shevy Shovlin, a well-known recording industry professional in his own right, makes his big screen directorial debut with this 90-minute educational documentary film. "This project is near and dear to my heart not only because I am a huge fan and good friend of Al's, but because I was there to witness the magic that he brings to his recording sessions. Our hope is that the film will not only inspire and educate a new generation of the recording industry, but pay homage to a recording legend through the unique challenge of recording the exciting genre of Big Band."
The educational and inspirational film includes interviews with Schmitt's longtime recording partner Steve Genewick as well as Chris Walden, Dave Pensado, Ryan Hewitt, Kenny Wild, Paula Salvatore, and a cameo appearance by engineer and mixer Andrew Scheps. Longtime friend and collaborator, Quincy Jones provides a poignant opening statement about the importance of "the person who captures the sound".
Availability & Pricing
Starting on July 27, 2016, the film will be available for streaming (with the All Access Pass) and for download for $24.99 at Groove3.com
More information at http://theartofrecordingabigband.com and on Social Media:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartofrecordingabigband
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtOfRecording
- IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4530598/?ref_=nm_flmg_dr_1
About Hal Leonard and Groove3:
Hal Leonard Books, a division of Hal Leonard Corporation, the leading publisher of books and digital content on the music business, audio technology, and instrument history, and Groove3, the audio community's online resource for top-notch training videos, have announced a long-term strategic partnership to develop and deliver authoritative content to the world. Over the coming months and years, Hal Leonard will bring an unprecedented assortment of globally influential recording, audio, and music experts from a variety of fields to the Groove3 platform.
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