Music: writing, performing, recording and producing. Travel, hiking, COD4, eating everything and drinking what's left, Kauai, my family... www.pakala.com
Music
My personal likes: Alternative, Indie, Ambient, Modern Classical and anything that's unusual or interesting. But I also must admit that I like mainstream stuff like Faith Hill and Shania Twain! My favorites include bands like Bright Channel, The Stills, The Republic Tigers, Low vs. Diamond, Blonde Redhead, Sigur Ros, Alpha, Broken Social Scene, etc. Can't forget my favorite Hawaii band Linus!
Movies
Verner Herzog's Aguirre: Wrath of God and Nosferatu the Vampyre w/Klaus Kinski and Isabelle Adjani, Forbidden Planet (1956), War of the Worlds (1953), Invaders From Mars (1953), The Thing from Another World (1951), Apocalypse Now, Deer Hunter, More w/the Pink Floyd soundtrack.....
Television
The Office, South Park, Seinfeld, The History Channels......
Books
Out of the Silent Planet, Peralandera, Riverworld, World of Tiers, The Wild Trees, European history such a Michner's Poland, Massie's Peter The Great, various authors of murder mysteries and thrillers.....
About me: I enjoy helping artists navigate the recording process. Sharing knowledge and experience is what it's all about. For me it isn't a money thing; it's art, expression and the groove. That said, I do charge a nominal hourly fee which makes Highway Recording easily within the reach of most artists. Please understand that I don't take on all projects. I enjoy working in situations where I can be of value and where I personally enjoy the music. Raggae and rap are not my thing. But all inquiries are welcome so, by all means, please ask.
I started recording in the 1970s using a TEAC 4-track reel-to-reel tape deck and a Shure microphone to record a track that ended up on Hawaii's first Home Grown album. As a singer/songwriter I realized that to get my music heard I had to put it into a medium that was easy for people to access; something I could hand out. Back then it was cassettes; now it's CDs and the Internet.
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone who believes in their music and wants to memorialize their sound. I look for artists who exhibit some creativity which is far more important than technical proficiency. My typical clients are emerging artists, whether bands or solo artists. I especially like working with clients who've previously had unsatisfactory studio experiences. Creating and recording music should be a fun, rewarding and memorable experience.
About You: Take pride in yourself as there is no one else in the world exactly like you. Revel in your differences!
"Time waits for no one, and it won't wait for me" ~ The Rolling Stones
This is NOT Averil Lavigne, but rather Tracy Thorn
of the duo Everything But The Girl.
Hi! My debut album 'Your Every Colour' is out now and available to buy from: Itunes USA, Itunes Australia/New Zealand, Itunes Canada, Itunes UK/Europe, Itunes Japan, Rhapsody, Napster, E-music, IMVU, Amazon MP3, Lala, Shockhound, Amie street and LimeWire store.
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Howzit! Stratus Blue is playing tomorrow night, Friday July 24th, at OnStage Drinks and Grinds, 802 Kapahulu Avenue, Kaimuki, from 6 to 9 p.m. Come on out and start your weekend with some original rock written right here on O'ahu. PEACE!
Aloha!!! Stratus Blue will be playing this Friday at OnStage Drinks and Grinds, 802 Kapahulu Ave., Kaimuki, 6 to 9 p.m. This is a cool, casual place with pool tables, darts and cold beers. A great way to start the weekend. Hope you can make it! Peace.
Hello sir, We're actually gonna start recording in a few weeks, and we're shopping around for a good mastering studio. You do that kind of work? -Brian...Stillborn Skies
Hey HRS!! Thanks for the add. If you would like to sample more of our stuff, check out the other Stratus Blue Myspace pages listed in my Top Friends. Welcome to our world! We are happy to be a part of yours!! Aloha.
Our next show will be on Apr.24th @ Pipeline Cafe. Honolulu, Hawaii.
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<br />See you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi there! Yea, Gaylord is a super cool guy. He let us record those tracks for free! As soon as we can make $1600 we are hitting the studio again, but it may be a while until we get there, hehe. But it seems you have a studio too... :)
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