hello, Bob here.
a word about this whole myspace thing.
those of you who know me will no doubt note that I have, on occasion, made a disparaging remark in regard to myspace. Some will even recall that I have a general nausea reagrding the whole thing. Well, when you hire competent people, they do competent things, and lo and behold, Marcus has gone ahead and finally made the studio a myspace.
However, now that I'm here, I guess I'm here. But do yourself a favor: email me. Don't just use the myspace comments. I'm not even notified when we get them, so it could be weeks before your lifeless body is discovered. um, wait, that's the wrong saying. You know what I mean.
The new studio site is a couple of days away from being finished. Please head over there when it's appropriate because there will be all manner of wonderful things on there. (especially if you think photos of 26 snare drums are wonderful.)
That having been said...
Welcome to the myspace home of Flying Blanket Recording and producer/engineer Bob Hoag. The studio is a two-room facility located in Mesa, Arizona (a suburb of Phoenix). We specialize in all-analog recording and mixing, but both rooms are also equipped with Pro Tools HD 3 Accel. It doesn't sound as good as the tape but hey, you can slum it if you want to.
We have some of the best vintage gear you can get - and we don't only have toys for the kids behind the glass. We're proud of our collection of vintage guitars, basses, amps, keyboards, and drums, as well as a bevy of other weird instruments.
This myspace page is for informational purposes. If you want to talk with us, please visit our WEBSITE. The website also has a lot more cool pictures and hidden treasures. you know, music and all that.
Our studio is located in the heart of Mesa's historic district, in a converted 3500-sq ft house, built in 1947. We have two lounges, a full eat-in kitchen with all the necessary appliances, laundry and shower facilities, as well as accommodations for out-of-town bands.
Studio A is fully equipped with a 1978 Neve Custom BBC Music Console (basically a custom 8078), a 10-channel Neve BCM-10 sidecar, Studer 800 2" 24-track analogue tape machine, and an Ampex ATR-102 1/2" mixdown tape machine, as well as a nice collection of vintage and modern outboard gear, as well as Pro Tools HD3 Accel which is configured to make flying between tape and PT easy. (you know, if you feel you have to go and do that.) There are three live rooms for Studio A - a large one (Huerta Room) one with 25' ceilings and vintage oak floors, a medium one (Rincon Room) with 15' ceilings with vintage oak floors, and a smaller, dead isolation hallway.
Studio B is fully equipped with a late 70s, hand-wired Amek 2500 48-channel console, Studer 800, Pro Tools HD3 Accel, and another big pile of great vinatge and new outboard gear. The live room, while not too big, still boasts vintage oak floors and was designed to sound like a much larger room. We think it sounds pretty good!
All rooms are equipped with at least one photo of Robert Mitchum. Somewhere.
Photographer Giulio Sciorio has released his first music video featuring Silver Medallion and the first release, “Gravity”, from their debut album THE LAST OF THE POP STARS.
Hey! We have a huge opportunity to open the Mainstage at the AZ Fall Frenzy! We are playing August 21st at Mardi Gras in a 'Battle Of The Bands' type show, and the winner opens for them. We need everyone to be there so this show can rock really good! We are giving away tickets for only $5 even though the club wants $8 for them, lol. It would be awesome if you could come! Please contact us here or just leave your number in a message and we can arrange a time to get you tickets! Thanks so much! :) <3LizzieLIA
Our friends AGENT RIBBONS will be at Modified Arts on Aug. 18th with amazing local openers Hooves, Boys and Frogs, The Pods, Baby Aviators, and Thismachinecontrolsyou
I think u'll enjoy this one. It's pretty cool but also a little creepy too LOL. You'll need to follow these directions EXACTLY to get the proper results. Put the followwing into the address-bar of your web-browser. Type ur favorite number between 1 and 999 & then type a dot & then type your favorite color & then type a dot & then type one word that best describes your mood & then type a dot & then type the word retwistic & then type a dot & then type com & then click enter. Let me know how it turns out for you.
Hey! Thanks for accepting the add :] If you ever have any freetime any listens to the music would be really appreciated. And hey who knows, you might just like what you hear haha ;P
I'm playing at the Rhythm Room on Monday, July 20th!
Also playing is the band Men (members of Le Tigre) and Jared Alan. It's going to be a really awesome show!
Please buy your tickets in advance by clicking here
And a few days after that, don't forget to "give a care" about your community and come to Give A Care Benefit Show at Modified. July's show features Matthew Reveles, Farewell Review, Thankful Birds, and the Worrymen.
Proceeds benefit Local First Arizona.
Anyone who comes will get food and drink discounts at Carly's Bistro, Lost Leaf, Pasta Bar & Moira Sushi Bar...all within walking distance!
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