Just about anything music. The recording studio is my work and playground. Yes, I am a Gearslut. I like creating, performing, producing, recording and enjoying MUSIC. I am also interested in learning more about what is going on with our World and Country. Other fun stuff...
"Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary. (Cecil Beaton)"
"Condemnation without investigation is the height of ignorance."-Albert Einstein
Music
I listen to a variety of styles. I'm not constrained to any genres. If it strikes me then I will listen no matter what it is. I like anything from Mindy Smith to Breaking Benjamin. One of my current favorite bands is Switchfoot. I'm a songwriter, singer and guitar player. Check out www.flashbulbmemories.com
(modern/alternative rock)
and www.folkhopband.com
(Folk-Hop/rock rap)
I'm also listening to whatever artists I am producing/recording/mastering such as Justin Smith and the Folk Hop Band, Villanova, Fat Rat, Charles Wilkie, Lefty At the Washout, David Miller, Big Hodge, Steve Armato, About Zoe, Trez the Truth, Kelly Cheats, TJ Hunter (TAJ), Lil Herb, Khujo Goodie, Midi Mark, Hood Hill, Lethal, Kill Anties, Vega, Jonathon Wyndham, DC, Ike J, Courtney Snell, 360, David Grice aka John Dough, Daniel Strickland, Jebb Mac, Daniel Machado of Guitar Show, The Restoration, Louis the thirteenth, April's Fall etc.
Movies
Star Wars movies are great! It just doesn't get much cooler than a light saber.
Television
I don't have enough free time to watch that much television.
Books
MANY books on Audio Engineering... also, Out of the Silent Planet, Peralandra, That Hidious Strength (C.S. Lewis Trilogy) and The Bible
Heroes
Jesus! Ron Paul and others who stand up to the corrupt and stick to their principals.
About me: I am a producer, audio engineer, songwriter, musician, vocalist. I have produced and recorded many regional acts. I offer recording, producing, mixing, mastering and session musician services. I have worked with Independent artists, major-label artists and commercial businesses ranging all genres. If you are serious about your music and want a quality recording and a polished final product then drop me a line or email with some info. I do most of my work within my own studio, but I also work as a producer/audio engineer at the Jam Room recording studio in Columbia, South Carolina as well. I'm also into videography and I use a Canon XL2 video camera. I currently do commercial camera work for ADTV. I do video documentation of studio recording, other documentaries and enhanced CDs. If you are interested in any of these services then send me a message. I play, sing, and write songs... To listen to some of my personal music I have done you can hear some songs at: www.myspace.com/flashbulbmemories.
I also play with Justin Smith and the Folk-Hop Band and another band called Everything After. You can visit us at: www.myspace.com/thefolkhopband www.myspace.com/everythingafterband
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TESTIMONIALS:
Les Hall (musician for Howie Day, Trey Anastasio, and Crossfade) comments on some of my producing and engineering work with Villanova...
can't stop listening to some of the tracks...and i've only got the old roughs. Love it! I'm glad brian found someone to do it up right! Anyway, Excellent work my friend. I look forward to hearing the final product. you've got a great oversized EAR! keep in touch. X-les
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Bob Katz is a professional recording, mixing and mastering engineer. Three of his recordings have won Grammy awards. He is also the author of the book "Mastering Audio the art and the science." Here's is what Bob Katz had to say about one of my mixes:
"Dear Cory,
I just listened to your mix and it sounds beautiful. I think it's definitely ready for mastering."
After mastering The Villanova "Make Noise" album I sent to him he had even more complimentary remarks: "And the mix was top notch, A grade!" The master has come out very
well, considering the level of Incubus that you wanted me to match as close as possible. It is punchy, fat, strong, wide and deep! I m excited for you all to hear it.
The problem with matching Incubus is the [Incubus] album is so hot in level that their bass drum has been wimped out and the sound is clearly distorted on peaks. I was able to get Villanova in the same range, but maintain even more sonic integrity, thanks to your great mix."
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"This is one of the best locally produced CDs I've ever heard."
-Matt Lee
Radio personality on Clear Channel's WARQ Rock 93.5 radio station speaking about Justin Smith's Sinner's Prayer album.
"You guys just really don't know how good this record is."
-Matt Lee from WARQ Rock 93.5 about "World Unknown" by Justin Smith and the Folk Hop Band.
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The music was produced by Cory Plaugh, a local producer who plays in Justin Smith & the Folk Hop Band. (Charles)Wilkie said Plaugh helped Lefty find its stride.
“He’s one of the best producers that I have seen,” he said.
Written by: Otis Taylor and appearing in The State paper about Lefty at the Washout's "Forty to Five" album. Charles Wilkie co-owns All-In Entertainment and the Music Farm music venue in Charleston, South Carolina.
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"Yooooo record is hot! Yea man u gotta b my main studio..nobody else compares and great energy n chemistry workin wit u."
-Louis the 13th CEO/Artist of Stupid Dope Moves formally signed to Virgin.
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Justin Smith & the Folk-Hop Band — Justin Smith and the Folk-Hop Band are exactly what its name implies. Well, maybe these days it’s a little less Folk-Hop and more Rock-Hop, but that doesn’t change the fact that this ensemble draws a pretty big crowd around here, and for good reason. A rock, blues, folk and hip-hop blend that actually pays attention to things like lyrics, good recording and energetic live shows? It’s a no-brainer. Just check out “War to Be Won” — it’s the closest thing to “Cold,” the hit single from Columbia’s last big success story, Crossfade, that this town has produced.
T. Baker from the FREE TIMES weekly news and arts publication.
Who I'd like to meet: People who are looking to professionally record their musical projects, people interested in getting professional video services (enhanced CDs, DVD documentaries etc.), and just cool/nice people in general. Anyone who wants to chat about music or the creation of it.
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We used to be called "Mumrik" that was looking for a singer and now we finally found a singer and the band name became STM since we are working together at a distance of 6000miles from Leeds, UK to Kyoto, Japan. And we uploaded 3 songs now. Check them and let me know what you think. Thanks.
“I gotta tell you it is really great stuff. Musically and sonically it sounds phenomenal!!! ~Tom Baker, Mastering Engineer: Stone Temple Pilots, Nine Inch Nails, Sevendust – Precision Mastering, Los Angeles
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THANK YOU for your support of independent music artists! OJBSTPA ;)
Hey how are you, what’s going on? Things are going good for me right now, and I actually am a part of another contest; I was wondering if you could help me out… Go to this site, and vote for my song “Soul Shaker” I’m not sure how I got into this, but I am in the finals so if you enjoy my music, help me out a bit!
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