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December 1st 2009
This week we welcomed back "CP Management" to record and mix music for a number of up and
coming releases
November 16th 2009
This past week we welcomed "Little Foot Long Foot" to our facility for a recording
session. Little Foot Long Foot is an indie-rock/country band based out of
Toronto, Ontario. The band consists of front-woman Joan Smith, and Drummer Isaac
Klein.
The band took part in Steam Whistle Brewing's ""Unsigned" Indie Music Series" at the Roundhouse, sponsored by
Cherry Beach Sound. UNSIGNED gives indie bands the opportunity to showcase their
music to Canadian record labels and the public. We will be sponsoring the next
series of Unsigned events in 2010.
November 11th 2009
We welcomed Awesome Music/EMI Canada recording artist "Shelley Gupta" to the facility
for the recording of several tracks for her up-coming album. The album is
expected to be released January 2010.
November 6th 2009
We were happy to welcome Universal/"CP Management"recording
artist "Lola" to
the studio. We recorded vocals for a couple up and coming songs. These will
follow up her hit single "High Heels" which was released summer of
2009
October 22nd 2009
This month we welcomed France based indie Hip-Hop/R&B record
label, Best of Records to our studio. During the session several songs were
mixed and mastered for French Hip-Hop artist DAX for his up-coming album, which
will be released in 2010.
October 16th 2009
This month we welcomed back Canadian hip-hop artist "P.Reign" and his manager
"Matte Babel", CP24 morning host to our facility. During the
session several vocal tracks were recorded for P-Reign's upcoming album.
Check out P-Reign's hot new single "Money in My Pocket"
September 30th 2009
Cherry Beach Sound is happy to announce the long awaited sophomore album from
Last Gang Records
electro/house band, Let's Go To War titled Karmageddon. We are honored to have been a part of the
album.
Let's Go To War's sound is a cross between hip hop, dance-hall, electro, and
pop. Alongside writing and producing their own music, PJ aka Jet Brown, DJ
Cirkut, and Sonny G have written and produced songs for well established artists
such as Britney Spears, D.O.E., and Fefe Dobson. The threesome have also remixed
songs for artists Jully Black, Black & Lace, Fritz Helder & The
Phantoms, Hilary Duff, and The Carps.
Check out Let's Go To War's newest music video, Don't Love Me off of newly
released Karmageddon above.
September 22nd 2009
We welcomed American pop boy band "The Jonas Brothers" to the studio, to record a few songs while
they were in town filming Disney's Camp Rock 2 "The Final Jam" the most awaited
sequel of "Camp Rock" which made its debut on the 2nd quarter of 2008.
The sessions were the second time the Brothers visited Cherry Beach Sound,
the first being in 2008 while shooting their first Camp Rock Film.
Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam is set to be aired in 2010.
September 21st 2009
This month we welcome hip-hop artist "DY" to the studio
for the recording and mixing of his upcoming debut album.
DY is currently signed to Canadian independent record label "Capital Prophet
Records" (CP Records). Since their start in 2002, CP Records has developed
the careers of several Canadian hip-hop and R&B artists such as platinum
selling artist Massari, Juno-award winning rapper Belly, and gold selling
R&B sensation Danny Fernandes.
September 16th 2009
Cherry Beach Sound is proudly sponsoring the second UNSIGNED Indie Music
Series event hosted by Steam Whistle Brewing at the Roundhouse. UNSIGNED gives
unsigned bands the opportunity to showcase their music to Canadian record
labels. In addition, bands will have the opportunity to record at Cherry Beach
Sound while being filmed for the music series.
Be sure to attend the next UNSIGNED event on this Friday September 18th 2009.
Check out the UNSIGNED website for more information!
September 15th 2009
This past week we were proud to welcome Canadian pop artist, "Keshia Chante" and Canadian
hip hop artist "P.Reign" to our studio. During the session, tracks were
recorded for P.Reign featuring Keisha Chante. Also in attendance was Canadian
television personality "Matte Babel" who was a former MuchMusic VJ and currently hosts
CP24’s morning show CP24 Breakfast.
September 4th 2009
HITSDUO Entertainment's seventeen-year-old singing and song writing prodigy
Jazzmine Raine has already used her talents to benefit various non-profit
agencies. On Wednesday, September 9, 2009, she will continue that challenge as
she joins Eliana Cuevas for a concert benefiting the Access Education Guatemalan
Children's Fund. Jazzmine Raine will be performing 2 singles recorded here at
Cherry Beach Sound Studio earlier this year.
The concert will begin at 7:00 pm at the Lula Lounge and will be followed by
a silent auction at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $28 and may be purchased at the door
or through the Access Education website at
www.accesseducationpresents.eventbrite.com.
We at Cherry Beach are proud of this young rising star and look forward to
having her back in our studio soon.
Singer Angela Zheng joined us in the studio this month for the recording and
mixing of her new album, I Stand Here For Love.
Angela Zheng’s music includes the work of many various well-known conductors
and orchestras. Her sound is a soft combination of classical Chinese, pop, and
opera. Over the years, she has performed throughout China and South-east Asia
and has judged many international music competitions. In 1992, she was selected
as the lead singer for the Chinese opera, ballet White Hair Girl. On September
19, 2009, Angela will be performing at the Richmond Hill Centre for the
Performing Arts for the charity concert, I Stand Here For Love.
For more information or to reserve tickets, please call 905-787-8471
August 17th 2009
This past week we welcomed "Ministry of
the Environment" to our studio for a recording session. Ministry of the
Environment is an indie-pop/rock band based out of Toronto, Ontario. The band
consists of Rory Lindsay (Guitarist), Tristan Smuk (Bassist), Andrew McMullen
(Drummer), and Liana Rose (Vocalist). The foursome recently released their
second EP, titled, Your Name, Your Street, Your City.
This past May, Ministry of the Environment took part in Steam Whistle
Brewing’s "UNSIGNED Indie Music Series" at the Roundhouse, sponsored by
Cherry Beach Sound. We will be sponsoring the next Unsigned event on Septermber
18th 2009!
August 5th 2009
We recently hosted, Canadian R&B singer/songwriter "Shawn Desman"
to the studio to work on his much anticipated album. Attending the session
alongside Shawn was production team "Stargate".
Over the past twelve years, Norwegian record producing and songwriting team
Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen (Stargate) have worked with various
pop, R&B, and hip hop artists such as Beyonce Knowles, Lionel Richie,
Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Shakira, and Jordan Sparks. This year the production duo won the
2009 ASCAP Pop Songwriters of the Year Award and in 2006 and 2008 the 1
Producers of the Year on the Billboard Hot 100.
From the start of his self- titled album released in the fall of 2002, Shawn
Desman has experienced great success. The album featured three top ten singles
(Shook, Spread My Wings and Get Ready) on the Canadian charts. His sophomore
release Back for More featured a team of amazing producers such as Rodney
Jerkins (Destinys Child, Michael Jackson), Tricky Stewart from RedZone (Britney
Spears, B2K) and Perry Alexander (Keshia Chanté, In Essence). Shawn is currently
working on his junior release with producers/songwriters Christopher Stewart,
Scott Storch, The Clutch and Stargate. The new album is said to bring about a
new sound and a new Shawn Desman; something that he is happy about and looking
forward to sharing with his fans.
July 31st 2009
This month we welcomed "Pitsberg Productions" to our studio for the mixing and
mastering of several tracks for Toronto duo "Epik".
Epik is a Toronto based two-man project comprised of Andrew Ostos and Joe
Sala. After struggling as previous members in several bands the two came
together in 2008, embarking on their own project. Ajax, Ontario, based Pitsberg
Productions was founded by freelance recording engineer Adam Fair. The
production company specializes in professional audio services. Their clientele
includes Ontario based bands Isle of Thieves, Birmingham, Perplexity of Things,
and Summerfeldt.
July 28th 2009
This month we welcomed "RDB" to our studio for the mixing and mastering of several
tracks. RDB is a production team of musicians, singers, and producers based out
of Bradford, England consisting of three brothers Kuly, Manj, and Surj. The
brothers are best known for constructing the "RDB sound" (Rhythm, Dhol, Bass).
Their music combines traditional Punjabi beats and vocals with western hip hop
and different street genres of music.
RDB has had the privilege of performing alongside some of the leading names
in Bollywood ; Amitabh and Abhiskek Bachchan, Askashay Kumar, and Aishwarya Rai.
In addition they have also worked with some of the biggest names in American hip
hop such as Public Enemy and Snoop Dogg.
In over a decade the group has toured around the world (South America,
Canada, UK, German, Norway, New Zealand, Philippines, Dubia, India, Australia,
Malaysia, Hong Kong, Kenya, and Pakistan), selling millions of hits and becoming
the first artists in the history of music to collaborate bollywood and US hip
hop together.
July 27th 2009
We recently hosted, singer/songwriter Keri Hilson to the studio to record two
exciting new tracks. The first is a track for Sean Paul's upcoming album,
Imperial Blaze. The second is a track produced by Timbaland featuring Jay Z.
Engineering the session was Detroit based engineer/producer Mike Chav.
Over the past few years Mike Chav has built his roster of clientele, working
with some of the biggest names in hip hop to date such as Eminem, Method Man,
The Game, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Jay Electronica, and alongside producers Dr.
Dre and Denaun Porter. During 2006 and 2007, Mike played a big part in the
production and engineering of Erykah Badu's fifth studio album New Amerykah Part
One (4th World War), released in February 2008.
As a member of an admired songwriting team known as The Clutch, Keri Hilson
has set the stage for herself, penning for artists such as Britney Spears,
Ludacris, Mary J.Blige, Omarion, Usher, the Pussycat Dolls and Ciara. Her
infamous vocal arrangements have been featured on Britney Spears' Blackout,
Timbaland's Shock Value, Asher Roth's Asleep in the Bread Aisle, and Xzibit's
Weapons of Mass Destruction.
With three years in production, Keri's debut album In a Perfect World was
released on March 24, 2009. The album's fourth single Knock You Down featuring
Kanye West and Ne-Yo has become the most successful, topping the charts at
number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on Billboard Radio Songs.
July 30th 2009
Toronto based recording studio Cherry Beach Sound recently hosted Toronto
rapper, songwriter, and television sensation Drake in studio for over 2 weeks to
work on his much anticipated debut album. Attending the sessions alongside Drake
were engineer/producer Noah "40" Shebib and Canadian hip-hop producer
Boi-1da.
The second artist to have his first two singles reach top ten on Billboard's
Hot 100 in the same week, recording artist Drake is best known for his role as
Jimmy Brooks on CTV's Degrassi: The Next Generation. He has worked with and
written songs for artists such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Jamie Foxx, Mary
J. Blige, Robin Thicke, and Lil' Wayne.
"Drake is clearly making a name for himself," said Carman Guerrieri,
president and owner of Cherry Beach Sound. "We're thrilled to have had Drake in
our studio, bringing down the house with his team. I've watched Drake's career
take off from his initial stages in Degrassi to becoming one of North America's
hottest artists. We wish him the greatest success and look forward to his
upcoming album."
Drake's debut album, Thank Me Later, is slated for release late this year.
The album will feature the works of Roc-A-Fella's own Jay-Z, Drake's mentor Lil'
Wayne, rapper/producer Kanye West, and Boyz N Da Hood's Young Jeezy.
June 30th 2009
This week we happily welcomed "Kidstreet" to our studio for a mixing session. Kidstreet is an
Electro-Pop band based out of Waterloo, Ontario. The band consists of three
siblings, Cliff, Karl, and Edna Snyder.
This past May, Kidstreet took part in Steam Whistle Brewing’s "UNSIGNED" Music Event at the Roundhouse, sponsored by Cherry
Beach Sound
June 16th 2009
This past week, in celebration of their fifth anniversary, we welcomed our
neighbors at "Trew Audio"
to our studios to host a "Sound for Picture" Workflow seminar. Several guest
speakers included Glen Trew, Sound Mixer and President of Trew Audio; Charlie
Parra of Denecke Slates; Julian Daboll of Technicolor; Glenn Sanders, Founder
and President of Zaxcom; and Jack Mosor of PS Production Services. During the
seminar speakers demonstrated equipment, services, and discussed issues relating
to sound for picture from the beginnings of production through to
post-production.
In continuation of their fifth anniversary celebration, Trew Audio hosted a
Yard Sale and Sound Social. The event featured items from Trew Audio’s inventory
as well as other audio equipment vendors. This allowed many people to buy, sell,
trade, and barter for new, used, and vintage audio equipment.
June 9th 2009
This week we welcomed back Pickering based, "20 Amp
Soundchild"
to the studio. The band members returned to Cherry Beach Sound for the
recording and mixing of several additional songs for their debut album. The guys
have been working very hard on their new album and continue
to tour throughout the GTA and Durham
June 3rd 2009
Cherry Beach Sound is proudly sponsoring the "UNSIGNED" Indie Music Series hosted by "Steam Whistle Brewing" at
the Roundhouse. UNSIGNED gives unsigned bands the opportunity to showcase their
music to Canadian record labels. In addition, bands will have the opportunity to
record at Cherry Beach Sound while being filmed for the music series.
Be sure to attend the next UNSIGNED event on September 18th 2009. Check out
the "UNSIGNED website" for more information!
May 26th 2009
This week we welcomed back Toronto rapper/actor "Drake" to our
facility for the recording of several tracks for his upcoming album project,
Thank Me Later. One of the tracks included a song Drake wrote for American
rapper Young Jeezy. Also in the studio with Drake was his engineer, producer,
and production manager Noah “40” Shebib. “40” has worked with Drake on his
February 2009 released mixtape, So Far Gone, which received 8,000 downloads
within its first two hours of release.
Noah “40” Shebib is known has one of Canada’s best hip hop and r&b
engineers/producers. He has worked with artists such as Divine Brown, Saukrates,
K-OS, Fefe Dobson, Drake, JDiggz, Nelly Furtado, Billy Talent, Fito Blanko, Trey
Songz, Nate Dogg, George Nozuka, Little Brother, and many more.
May 20th 2009
This week we happily welcomed Juno Award winner and A&M/Octone Records
recording artist "K'NAAN"
to the facility for the recording of several songs.
K'NAAN is a Somali-Canadian rapper, musician, writer, and poet. K'NAAN’s
music is a direct reflection of his Somalia background and political views. His
lyrics speak about the harsh situations facing Somalia and his calling to end
the violence. In 2006, K'NAAN won the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year.
His song, “ABC’s,” off his newly released studio album, Troubadour has been
featured on the video game Madden NFL 09. K'NAAN has worked with several artists
such as Nelly Furtado, The Roots, Mos Def, Dead Prez , Damian Marley,
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, and many more.
K'NAAN is currently on tour. For tour dates check out "K'NAANs Myspace"
May 14th 2009
Join us in this third episode, as we explore some different guitar recording
techniques!
Be sure to let us know your thoughts, and ideas for up and coming episodes.
View our entire youtube channel "here"
May 13th 2009
This week we welcomed artist, writer, and producer "Evren" to the facility for the
mixing and mastering of songs for his current project.
Evren began writing at the young age of thirteen. Since then he has earned
his success by writing and producing music for national advertising campaigns
for companies such as Toyota and TELUS. He has also crafted original music for
television shows such as Degrassi- The Next Generation, Instant Star, The Best
Years, and Billable Hours, as well as many more.
We were happy to host renowned Aboriginal painter, "Leland
Bell". Leland came to us for the mixing and mastering of original songs he
has written based on a dream he had.
Leland Bell is an Anishinabe from the Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation on
Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. As a professional painter and art instructor
with over twenty-five years of experience, Leland's paintings have been on
exhibit throughout North America and Europe.
The group of industry professionals and educators listened to monster drum
sounds created with just 3 Earthworks microphones, captured a Grand Piano with
the Earthworks piano microphone system, and watched as the energy and essence of
a vocalist was flawlessly recorded. Earthworks specialist Michael Hurwitz was on
hand to answer any questions the group had.
For future events, stay up to date with both the Music Marketing and
Earthworks websites.
March 12th 2009
This past Saturday Cherry Beach Sound along with Cherry Beach School of Music
hosted our second successful Logic Pro 8 Seminar with Apple Trainer, Aaron
Collier. The class ranged from beginners to avid users from far and wide. Be
sure to reserve your spot for the next seminar on Saturday, May 30th 2009!
Call (416) 778 - 6825 for details!
March 12th 2009
We were honored to have world music sensation, "Darya Dadvar" at the
facility where we recorded and mixed music for her up and coming album. On March
7th 2009 Darya performed for a sold out audience at the Toronto Center for the
Arts. This was the second successful performance in her 2009 "Canadian Concert Tour".
Originally an opera singer, Darya grew up in an artistic environment in Iran.
Her mother is a singer and director of Marionette theatre.
In 1999, Darya obtained her "Diplome d'Etude Musicale" (Gold Medal) in voice.
She finished her musical education in National Conservatory of Toulouse/France
in the year 2000 and obtained a first class as well as a Diploma of professional
cycle in Baroque Style. Darya has also a Master Degree in Art at "Ecole des
Beaux-Arts" of Toulouse/France.
Since 2001 she has resided in Paris, engaged in a successful career as a
soprano, attracting listeners from around the world. Her concerts are heavily
attended.
Darya creates her own music by combining traditional music of Iran and
European classical singing. Her unique talent in arranging Iranian music with
some Jazz and Blues elements, places her among top "World Music" Artists.
Check out Darya's "Darya
Dadvar" for concert dates, and the latest news.
February 12th 2009
Join us in this second episode, as we explore some different
piano recording techniques!
Be sure to let us know your thoughts, and ideas for up and
coming episodes. View our entire youtube channel "here"
February 10th 2009
This week we were honored to have Toronto-based, "WIDEawake Entertainment
Group" with us. While at Cherry Beach Sound, WIDEawake recorded songs with
singer/songwriter and former In Essence member, "Sean Jones" .
One of the songs included a duet with Sean's 2009 touring partner and R&B
songstress, "Divine Brown"
who is known for her 2005 Canadian radio hit, "Old Skool Love." Joining Sean
Jones and Divine Brown was original Death Row studio engineer John Payne,
producer and bass guitarist Maurice Jones Jr. along with band members Zebro,
Rich, and Ray.
Three year-old development group, WIDEawake Entertainment Group develops
artists, proprietary technology/business models, film properties, and multimedia
projects. Earlier this year, WIDEawake announced their purchase of Death Row
Records, once owned by producers Dr. Dre and Suge Knight.
January 26th 2009
We were thrilled to have "The Doodlebops" in the studio for the last week. We recorded
music for their up and coming album, and for their live shows which tour across
the United States and Canada.
The Doodlebops is a television show for children. "Rock and Bop With the Doodlebops", (Disney Records USA), was
released in 2004 and continues to top the children's charts in North America.
Beginning its TV broadcasting run in 2004, the series airs on the Canadian
Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in Canada in the CBC Kids morning program
schedule, on the Disney Channel in the USA as part of the Playhouse Disney
morning programming schedule and on Playhouse Disney (UK) in the UK.
January 21st 2009
This past weekend Cherry Beach School of Music along with Cherry Beach Sound
hosted their first day-long Logic Pro 8 Seminar. It was a great success, drawing
several out of town guests into the classroom in Cherry Beach Sound’s Control
Room A.
The seminar focused on the introduction and the process of creating,
recording, and editing audio as well as MIDI within Logic Pro 8. This permitted
students to engage in a one-on-one learning experience with Apple Certified
Logic Trainer, Aaron Collier. Aaron is a member of the award winning Canadian
musical act, The Jimmy Swift Band. He has co-written and co-produced three
studio albums as well as a live recording and has performed score compositions
for short films and television.
Cherry Beach School of Music and Cherry Beach Sound look forward to hosting
many more successful seminars in the near future.
January 12th 2009
Introducing "The
Jimmy Swift Band", a fusion of the best in both rock and electronic music.
The result is the creation of something different than anything else, a style
uniquely JSB.
The JSB are currently touring in support their new Live Concert DVD filmed at
The Marquee Club in Halifax and mixed in 5.1 surround sound by us here in
Toronto at Cherry Beach Sound. Performed in front of JSB's hometown crowd and
captured in Hi-Definition, this DVD brings the excitement and energy that has
become known, loved and expected of the JSB across Canada. For both projects the
band has embraced even further the electronic elements that have always been a
big part of their live show's popularity while holding strong to their love of
dirty rock and roll - its Daft Punk on Jaggermeister - Iron Maiden on
Ecstasy…
Be sure to check them out at their DVD release event on Friday January 23rd
at "El Mocambo". $12 Adv.
$15 at the Door
Episode 1 (Drums)
December 15th 2008
Be sure
to let us know if you have any comments or suggestions for up
and coming episodes!
Hearts in Stereo
December 8th 2008
Indie rock band, "Hearts in
Stereo", spent a few days with us this past week where we mixed select songs
from their up and coming LP.
The band is comprised of five great musicians that blend together to form a
distinct and memorable style. Hearts in Stereo is collectively the skillful
talents of Joshua, Pat, Chris, Shawn, and Jamie. Their new single which as
recently released onto their Myspace page effortlessly received play count
totals in the hundreds. Look out 2009, Hearts in Stereo is a band to keep your
eye on!
The band posted a blog on the Myspace page while recording with us at Cherry
Beach Sound, to read it click "Here".
Blues in D
December 4th 2008
Recently the talented musicians of Blues in D recorded with us. The band
consists of five equally great players: Ben McPhee, voice & rhythm guitar;
Tura Wilson, drums; Nick Morris, lead guitar; Cody Ellis, also lead guitar; and
Andrew Zagorevskii, bass.
Blues in D recorded tracks at our studio to sell at a fundraiser to help stop
youth violence. The event took place this past Sunday at the Tattoo Rock Parlour
in downtown Toronto. Benefiting two great non-profit organizations, this concert
was a prime example of how a community can be united by one truly important
cause. These NPO's were Leave Out ViolencE (a.k.a. "LOVE") and Do It Now. Both
target their efforts towards the prevention of youth violence in Canada.
Theater of the
Mind
November 25th 2008
Today marks the release of hip hop sensation Ludacris' sixth studio album.
Theater of the Mind was created with a specific concept in mind; that every song
on the album sounds like a scene from a movie. "Co-starring" on this album are
music monsters T-Pain, Sean Garrett, Common, Jay-Z, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and
many more.
Ludacris worked ..ions for Theater of the Mind at our facility this
year. Accompanied by DJ Premier and Rich Nice, notable tracks were created with
us such as "MVP". A true example of focus, dedication and an unstoppable talent
is in stores now. Cherry Beach Sound is proud to have been a part of another
addition to Ludacris' musical accomplishments.
November 10th
2008
Travelling from New York, Glen Cornett came to us to record guitar overdubs
for a project currently in production. To aid in the progressive rock style that
this album is exuding, Glen called in one of "Iran's guitar monsters", "Agah Bahari".
Bahari has been studying music since the age of seven and has performed for
crowds numbered in the thousands. After the performance and production of his
music was banned in his native country, Bahari left Iran permanently for
Toronto. He has worked with some the best of the best in the progressive rock
genre.
Cornett and Bahari are both very interesting people, with very interesting
life stories. Their musical collaboration on this album will be one to keep your
eye on.
October 29th 2008
During the past three months, Cherry Beach Sound welcomed singer, Marcello
Tulipano into our studio for the recording, mixing, and mastering of his debut
album entitled, "Marcello". The project was produced by Lance Armstrong and
engineered by Cherry Beach Sound's own Senior Engineer, Inaam Haq. The album is
truly a great reflection of the music that he passionately loves; embracing
several different styles of music such as big band, contemporary classical, easy
listening, and adult contemporary. "It's fun to explore the different styles on
one record," said Marcello.
"Marcello" includes a diverse array of musical styles, featuring several
interpretations with ornamental and dynamic differences in songs by Dean Martin,
Frank Sinatra, Mario Lanza, and Il Divo. One very special piece that can be
heard on the album is, The Hope, a tribute to the life and triumphs of Cancer
activist Terry Fox; composed and arranged by Producer, Lance Anderson. With this
album, Marcello plans to introduce himself to the world as an artist.
Once again, Cherry Beach Sound is honored to have Jhevon Paris in our studio
working on his latest album. Paris has been working very hard on this project,
spending his time travelling between West Hollywood and Toronto for the past
year. Paris is welcomed back at Cherry Beach Sound to mix tracks with our Senior
Staff Engineer, Inaam Haq.
One of the songs that Paris and Inaam have been working on is called, "Top of
da Line," co-written by "Colby O'Donis" and produced by Vanguards; the producers of "Kardinal Offishall's"
hit single "Dangerous" featuring Akon.
"Top of da Line" is all about success. Once you work hard, persevere, and
stay focused, it's all yours. Paris knows all about what success feels like, as
well as what it feels like to have it taken away. On Jhevon's "Myspace page", he is quoted saying, "It was a struggle to get
to where I am today and with my first album I wanted to show people that success
can come to those who believe it".
This week "Arclight Creative" joined us in the studio for the recording
of promotional spots for The Canadian
Cancer Society "Driven To Quit Challenge", challenging smokers to quit their
habit by January 1, 2010 and register to win prizes. The promotional spot will
be seen and heard this holiday season throughout Cineplex theatres
nationwide.
The program is open to recent university grads and students. Interns carry
out on-site stewardship tasks at some of NCC's 2,000 properties across the
country. From collecting animal movement data to developing land management
plans to controlling the spread of invasive plant species, Canada's leading
conservation organization will help build valuable real-world experience.
As a non-profit, non-advocacy organization, NCC takes a business-like
approach to preserving Canada's natural heritage with a focus on conserving
landscapes for future generations. Since 1962, NCC and their partners have
helped to conserve more than 2 million acres (over 800,000 hectares) of
ecologically significant land nationwide.
November 12th 2009
We welcomed actress Angela Asher and Sound Venture Productions to the
facility this week to record ADR for ABC/CBC's new TV series 18 TO LIFE.
18 TO LIFE is a domestic comedy about a couple that does the unthinkable:
they get married at the tender age of 18. Their parents-next-door neighbors and
polar opposites-are less than thrilled, and even their peers disapprove. What
gives the series its heart is that young Tom and Jessie truly love each other.
They're the right couple…at the wrong time.
November 10th 2009
This week we happily welcomed author and OB/GYN Dr. Paul Bernstein and WM
Communications to our studio for an interview recording for the national radio
show, The Parent Report. The interview focused on Dr. Bernstein's book, "Canada
Pregnancy Care Book."
Dr. Bernstein is the Head of the Division of General Obstetrics and
Gynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital and an Associate Professor at the University
of Toronto.
October 30th 2009
This week we were happy to welcome back OMNI Television to the
facility for the recording of a series of advisory spots. Each version was
recorded in a different language, informing listeners on how to fight the N1H1
flu virus.
October 26th 2009
We were happy to welcome back our friends from Hobo Audio in New York City.
We recorded spots for Verizon's new "Fios Widget Bazaar". The radio commercials
will be airing nationally in the United States.
Subscribers to Verizon's fiber optic Internet and cable service, FiOS, now
have access to the Widget Bazaar, which lets them check out Twitter apps and log
onto Facebook right on their TVs. The Twitter app remains on the screen as a
vertical ticker, even when users are watching TV.
October 20th 2009
This week we welcomed Toronto based public relations firm, "Strategic
Objectives" to our studio for the recording and production of a radio spot
for Dyson Limited's hand dyer "Dyson Airblade".
Strategic Objectives has been in business for over 25 years, serving many of
the world's leading brands, businesses, and organizations.
October 16th 2009
Over the past few weeks we have welcomed our friends from Apollo Studios
along with several large advertising agencies, for the production of a series of
television commercials. The spots will be aired
nationally
October 1st 2009
This week we welcomed CTV in our studio and facility to shoot an episode for
Canadian television series "Forensic Factor", which airs on Discovery Channel Canada and
Sun TV.
Forensic Factor takes factual crimes and shows the secrets used by some of
the world's best detectives in solving the most crucial crimes. The show
re-enacts the incidents and firsthand accounts from experts who provide depth
and insight to the investigation.
September 28th 2009
We were happy to welcome back "The Eggplant Collective" to the facility. We recorded music
for the upcoming police drama TV show, "The Bridge" commissioned by CTV and CBS.
The Bridge is about the struggle of street cops who battle criminals, as well as
their own bosses.
The Eggplant is a worldwide collective specializing in original music
composition, music supervision and licensing, sound design, voice direction, and
radio.
September 17th 2009
This week we happily welcomed German production company, "Delphi Filmverleih GmbH" to our studio. During the session we
recorded ADR for the upcoming German film "Same Same but
Different", which was featured at this year’s Toronto International Film
Festival.
Same Same But Different is directed by Detlev Buck and is based on a novel
written by Benjamin Prüfer. The film tells of a unique love story between two
young people from two different countries (Germany and Cambodia) who try to
defeat the odds and remain together.
August 31st 2009
This week we welcomed "Apollo Studios" and "Baileys" to our studio for the production of a Baileys Irish
Cream television commercial which will be aired nationwide.
August 19th 2009
This week we welcomed back "Apollo Studios" and
global advertising agency "Saatchi
& Saatchi" to our studio for the production and recording of a series of
Folgers Coffee television commercials. The commercials were recorded in both French and English and will be aired throughout
Canada.
The Boys in the Photograph, is set in Belfast, Northern Ireland between 1969
and 1972. The musical tells of a story about young men and women who are
involved in a local soccer team and living in a city dominated by violence and
hatred during the beginning of a 30-year civil war.
The production will be held at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto from
September 22 – November 1, 2009.
August 6th 2009
This week we welcomed back "Arclight Creative" to our studio for the audio recording and
production of a corporate presentation for Merial.
Merial is a world-leading animal health company, producing pharmaceutical
products and vaccines to enhance the health, well-being and performance of
livestock, pets and wildlife. Merial employs approximately 5,000 people
worldwide and operates in more than 150 countries.
July 31st 2009
This week we welcomed back Defying Gravity to host an ADR session. During the
session we recorded ADR for the upcoming ABC Sci-Fi TV show with actress Karen
LeBlanc. LeBlanc plays Eve Shaw, a scientist on board the Antares.
Karen LeBlanc’s television credits include Trailer Park Boys, This is
Wonderland, US hit series Soul Food, Playmakers, and Runaway.
July 29th 2009
This week we welcomed back our friends from "The Daisy Consulting Group"
to our studio for the recording of a series of radio spots for Bruce Power.
"Bruce Power" is Canada’s first private nuclear generating
company partnered with several corporations such as Trans Canada, Cameco, BPC
Generation Infrastructure Trust, the Power Workers Union, and The Society of
Energy Professionals. With the largest nuclear facility in North America and
presently the largest operational nuclear facility in the world, Bruce Power
supplies more than 20% of Ontario’s electricity.
July 21st 2009
We welcomed actor Dylan Taylor to the facility this week for the recording of
ADR for an upcoming ABC Sci-Fi TV show
Toronto native Dylan Taylor portrays a theoretical physicist named Steve
Wassenfleder. Over the past few years, Dylan has worked in various film and TV
episodes such as House Party, The Incredible Hulk, and Murdoch Mysteries.
Defying Gravity comes from producers James Parriott ("Grey's Anatomy") and
Michael Edelstein. The show is based in the near future in which eight
astronauts from five different countries take on a six-year international space
mission on the spaceship Antares. The show was inspired by Space Odyssey: Voyage
to the Planets, a fictional documentary about an expedition through the solar
system. Defying Gravity premiers Sunday, August 2nd on ABC.
July 8th 2009
This week we welcomed our friends from "Arclight Creative" to
our studio for the recording of several theatre promotional spots for "Cineplex Odeon".
Cineplex Odeon is owned and operated by Cineplex Entertainment, the largest
Canadian movie theatre operator. Cineplex Entertainment controls over 130
locations throughout Canada with brands such as Famous Players, Cineplex Odeon,
and Galaxy. Cineplex Odeon is Cineplex Entertainment’s largest brand with 53
locations nationwide.
July 3rd 2009
This past month we were happy to have "KONTAKT Filmproduction" in our studio for the mixing of a
documentary film by Adam Bialo, founder of KONTAKT Filmproduction, titled "The Price of
Freedom – A Solidarity Story". The film is based on a story about Adam’s
father Krzysztof Bialo who is a former member of the solidarity movement and
tried to help Poland gain freedom.
KONTAKT Filmproduction was established in 2002 by founder Adam Bialo. The
Toronto based media company focuses on creating commercials, music videos, and
films which have been featured on Canadian stations such as MuchMusic, HGTV, and
Global.
June 25fh 2009
This week we welcomed back our friends from "HOBO Audio" in New York City
to host a Source Connect session.
During the session, a series of radio commercials were recorded for Verizon's
"FiOS
service". The commercials described the benefits of Verizon FiOS’ services
and their features such as Videos On Demand and Free Wi-Fi.
June 16tfh 2009
This week we welcomed back Montreal based “Boogie Studio”
for the recording of
radio spots using the source connect platform. The radio
spots will soon be aired nationwide.
June 2nd 2009
This past week we welcomed back "Apollo Studios" and global advertising agency "Saatchi &
Saatchi" to our studio for the production of several Tide television
commercials. The commercials were recorded in both Canadian and American
versions.
With offices in Toronto, Montreal, and Belgium, Apollo Studios is recognized
for their artistic capabilities in radio, television, songwriting, advertising,
and film.
Saatchi & Saatchi is a world renowned advertising agency with offices in
over 80 countries and its worldwide headquarters in Manhattan, New York.
May 15th 2009
Last week we welcomed politician, "Garth Turner" to the facility for a corporate video shoot and
recording. Mr. Turner addressed the ongoing economic downturn within the United
States and Canada as well as the positive aspects of why it is best to invest in
oneself and become an entrepreneur.
Garth Turner is a Canadian politician, business journalist, financial
commentator, entrepreneur, broadcaster, and best-selling author. He was twice
elected as a Member of the House of Commons, former Minster of National Revenue
and leadership candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. Mr.
Turner has become an admired public speaker on financial issues facing
Canadians. In one of his most recent books, “After the Crash: How to Guard Your
Money in These Turbulent Times,” which deals with the financial turmoil facing
North America.
May 14th 2009
This week we were happy to have "OMNI Television" in our
studio for the recording of a series of radio spots. Each radio spot was
recorded in a different language, informing listeners on how to fight the N1H1
flu
virus.
OMNI Television is a Canadian television system owned and operated by Rogers
Communications. It consists of multicultural stations such as CFMT, CJMT, CHNM,
and CJCO/CJEO which broadcast in Portuguese, Italian, Cantonese, Mandarin,
English, Punjabi, Korean, and Tagalog.
May 12th 2009
This past week we were happy to welcome the "Royal Bank of Canada" to our facility for the shooting of a
corporate video featuring several RBC executives.
RBC provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management services,
insurance, corporate, investment banking and transaction processing services on
a global basis. It is the largest financial institution in Canada serving more
than seventeen million clients with over 80,000 employees worldwide.
May 7th 2009
We were happy to welcome our friends at Steam Whistle Brewers
to the facility. Over
the next few weeks, we will be recording and
mixing a series of radio commercials.
Steam Whistle has been voted Best Toronto Microbrewery by the readers of NOW
Magazine, Eye Weekly, and Xpress Magazine in Ottawa.
May 5th 2009
We were happy to welcome back "Boogie Studio" in Montreal to
record commercials for Subway
Sandwiches. This Source-Connect session included the production of several
spots which will be aired nationally.
May 1st 2009
We were happy to welcome back The Ontario Power Authority for the
recording and mixing of
several radio spots. These spots will be aired on
multiple radio stations across the province.
April 29th 2009
Earlier this week we welcomed author and
pediatrician Dr. Diane Sacks and her publicist Deborah Guichelaar to our studio
for an interview recording for the national radio show, "The Parent
Report". The recording was done via phone patch in which Dr. Sacks was
interviewed by WM Communications
program host, Joanne Wilson. The interview focused on Dr.
Sacks book, “Caring For Your Child.”
Dr. Diane Sacks is a practicing pediatrician and the past President of the
CPS. Dr. Sacks is also an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of
Toronto School of Medicine. She contributes to a monthly children’s health
column to "Today's Parent Magazine".
April 1st 2009
We were happy to host a Source Connect session with Pennsylvania's "Creative Sound
Studios". The session consisted of a podcast recording with Paul Murray,
Site Manager for "SNC-Lavalin" who spoke about "Victaulic" and his
construction experience using their products while constructing recent projects
such as the Portlands Energy Centre.
Victaulic is the world leader in grooved and plain-end mechanical pipe
joining systems and has offices, foundries and distribution centers all
throughout the globe.
SNC-Lavalin is based in Montreal and is recognized as one of Canada's largest
engineering firms as well as one of the ten largest engineering firms in the
world. SNC-Lavalin has worked on projects such as the James Bay, Brun-way,
William R. Bennett Bridge, and Canada Line, along with several other projects
which are due to be completed between 2010 and 2014.
Toronto recording studio Cherry Beach Sound is a full service studio for music, audio post production, commercial production, CD mastering and audio enhancement.
Our facility is rooted with 25 years of history and industry leadership, turning us into the multi-million dollar studio we are today. To contact us please use the email below or call 416-461-4224.
We were excited to welcome
back "TAXI Advertising" and "Vapor Music Group".
While at the facility we mixed audio for a series of 5.1 surround sound Koodo
Mobile commercials which will be played in theaters across Canada.
March 4th 2009
Here is a great little animation spot that we completed for "Keyframe Digital Productions".
All of the music, foley, and sound effects were completed at our facility.
Keyframe Digital Productions Inc. is a full service digital art, animation
and visual effects studio in the area of full-length animation. Keyframe
currently employs amazing talent ranging from traditional 2D and 3D animation to
compositing and effects.
February 26th 2009
We welcomed the team from ""Ketchum Communications" to the facility to host a series of
media training workshops. Geoff Rowan, Managing Director of Ketchum Public
Relations Canada commented "Thank you for a good experience with your team
yesterday. Everyone was very professional and helped us create a good training
session.
A communications innovator, Ketchum ranks among the largest global public
relations agencies, operating in more than 50 countries. With five global
practices - Brand Marketing, Corporate, Healthcare, Food and Nutrition, and
Technology.
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February 19th 2009
This week we were happy to welcome "Vapor Music Group", to produce music for a series of ""Foodland Ontario""
Television commercials. The sessions included 18 players consisting of Violin,
Viola, Cello, Clarinet, and Accordion.
Foodland Ontario is a long-established consumer promotion program of the
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. From its inception in
1977, Foodland Ontario has partnered with producers to achieve the maximum
penetration of the Ontario market by Ontario-produced fresh and processed
agricultural products.
February 17th 2009
This week we welcomed back "Arclight Creative" to
produce a series of corporate presentations for Frontline flea and tick control. FRONTLINE Brand Products are
the 1 recommendation of veterinarians for flea and tick
control for dogs and cats.
February 4th 2009
This week we welcomed back "Boogie Studio" and Bell Canada. This
Source-Connect session included the production of several radio commercials
which will be aired nationally.
January 26th 2009
Once again we welcomed back "HOBO Audio", to host a Source Connect session. We recorded a
series of radio commercials for Verizon's new "FiOS service". More specifically, the commercials described
their new Multi Room DVR system being offered in the United States.
FIOS, which stands for "Fiber Optic Service, is an Internet, telephone, and
TV service that is presently offered in some areas of the United States by
Verizon. Verizon has attracted consumer and media attention in the area of
broadband Internet access as the first major U.S. carrier to offer such a
service (fiber to the home/premises).
January 22nd 2009
We were happy to welcome back "Stephen McHattie"
and "Sound Venture
International". Over the last couple of weeks we completed ADR for the up
and coming feature film ""Summer's Blood"", which is expected to be "one of the most
deranged, shocking and twisted family thrillers ever made…"
January 20th 2009
This month we were delighted to have
composers and arrangers Micky Erbe and Maribeth Solomon from Mickymar
Productions Ltd. While at our facility we recorded and mixed music for the "IMAX" 3D film, ""Under the Sea 3D"" The
film is presently being worked on at Technicolor in Toronto and will be in IMAX
theaters across Canada and the United States this spring.
January 19th 2009
This week we hosted a live source connect session with "Boogie Studio" in
Montreal. The session included the production of two gambling addiction help
radio spots for the Government of Quebec.
January 13th 2009
This week we welcomed the team from "Ojon®"
to
complete a series of informational corporate spots for their newest line of
hair products.
Ojon® Restorative Hair Treatment is a unique, highly-concentrated hair
rejuvenator and scalp nutrient made with Ojon® oil the same rare oil used for
over 500 years by the Tawira Indians of Central America known as "the people of
beautiful hair"™. Its healing effects, documented by clinical testing, are
dramatic and immediate.
January 12th 2009
We welcomed back "St Louis Bar
& Grill" and "The
Adlib Group" to work on a series of radio spots. We recorded and mixed the
audio for these advertisements aimed at promoting special events at the St.
Louis Bar & Grill including: Super Bowl XLIII, Valentine’s Day and St.
Patrick’s Day.
January 9th 2009
This week we were happy to work with "The Gronstedt
Group" from Colorado via phone patch. The session included several question
and answer recordings for an edition of TELUS Business Café, a TELUS podcast
show, which is concentrated on "Targeted Account Selling."
The Gronstedt Group helps build their client's sales and business through the
use of innovative technology, marketing, and branding.
January 8th 2009
We were happy to host "Killer Audio" for the production of several "Deerborne Insurance" radio
commercials. They will be aired across Ontario.
For over 40 years Deerborne Insurance Inc. has been providing clients with
sound advice for all their insurance needs. They specialize in all types of
insurance, including: personal, business, and life insurance plans.
January 6th 2009
Recently, we recorded an ADR session for season four of the BBC television
drama series, "Hotel Babylon". We worked on this project in conjunction with
"Hackenbacker Post" in
the UK via Source-Connect. Actor Rayisa Kondracki, who plays the role of "Paige"
on the BBC hit TV show, recorded voice over tracks at this session.
Based on a book by the same name, Hotel Babylon follows the lives of
different employees working in a glamorous five-star hotel. The show manages to
consistently achieve high ratings with about five million viewers for each
episode.
December 18th 2008
Toronto-based sound design company,
"Bonspiel Music",
recently hosted a recording session at our facility for Ramada Worldwide. The
project was a radio campaign to promote Ramada Hotels and Inns.
Bonspiel was formed in the year 2001 by musicians Bradley Walsh and
Christopher Byrne. Together, their combined work experiences cover the full
spectrum of production. Their past cliental includes Molson Canadian, Polar Ice
Vodka, Bell Mobility, Tim Horton's and Glad Ovenware.
December 17th 2008
"Lithium Studios"
stopped by Cherry Beach Sound this week to work on an ADR session for a
commercial promoting the University of Toronto. The advertisement will be on the
UofT website as well as broadcast nationally on television stations across
Canada. The voices in this commercial feature talent straight from the
University: Marc Fournier, a Professor of Developmental Psychology and Andrea
Kwan, a UofT Alumni.
Founded in 2002, Lithium Studios has quickly attained a high-class roster of
clients. From their locations in Toronto and Los Angeles, their clients include
Canadian Tire, Reebok, Sony BMG, HBC, and Wilson Sports to name a few!
December 15th 2008
This week we were visited by a fourteen piece string ensemble. Select pieces
were recorded for the National Ballet of Canada. The music will accompany the
Ballet's 2010 show schedule at the National Arts Center of Canada.
With more than 70 dancers and its own orchestra, The National Ballet of
Canada ranks as one of the world's top international dance companies.
Established as a classical company by founder Celia Franca in 1951, it is the
only Canadian ballet company to present a full range of traditional full-length
classics. In its 58-year history Canada's premier dance company has performed
for over 10 million people
November 25th 2008
This month we welcomed "Rhombus Media" to our facility to rehearse, record, and mix a
televised comic opera over the duration of one week. The sessions included
several extremely gifted musicians and singers known throughout Canada. Strongly
involved in the production were the masterminds of the CBC opera Burnt Toast:
Alexina Louie, eminent Canadian composer; Dan Redican, writer and founder of The
Frantics comedy troupe; and Rhombus director Larry Weinstein.
November 21st 2008
This week we welcomed back "Eggplant Collective" for a
killer brass recording session. The music will be used in a "Chase Bank Credit
Card" TV Commercial which will be aired
across North America.
November 12th 2008
We were happy to welcome back "Arclight Creative" to produce a series of corporate
presentations for Merial.
"Merial" is a world-leading
animal health company and provides a comprehensive range of products to enhance
the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals. Merial
employs approximately 5,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 150
countries
November 6th 2008
We were happy to welcome TAXI Advertising and Design to the facility this
month to produce a series of Television commercials and Cinema previews for
Telus Mobility. The ads were completed in Dolby 5.1 surround sound, and will be
aired ..ed TV stations, and shown in multiple cinemas nationwide.
TAXI is a Canadian advertising agency that was founded, in 1992, in Montreal.
In addition to Montreal, the company has offices in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver,
and New York.
TELUS Corporation is the largest telecommunications company in Western Canada
and the second largest in the country. They provide a wide range of wireline and
wireless telecommunications products and services including data, Internet
Protocol (IP), voice, video and entertainment services.
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