Studio 52 (Empire)
Paul Higgins
Recording studios, Record label & Youth music project.

Male
23 years old
Collingwood, Victoria
Australia



Last Login: 6/26/2009
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    Studio 52 (Empire)'s Interests
GeneralMusic, songwriters, recording, great production, great players & singers
Musicinto everything good. In this business, it helps if you have a diverse interest in music. I have always been interested in all kinds of music, but most recently my personal favourites have included the Black Eyed Peas, John Mayer, Christina Aguilera, Coldplay and Prince. I am also a long time fan of Steely Dan and Frank Zappa. As a young muso I grew up learning guitar and piano from an inspiring teacher named Andy Vance, from an amazing group at the time called Chetarca (one great album on Atlantic). It was Andy who introduced me into the world of Jazz-Rock Fusion music such as Return To Forever, John McLoughlin & the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report and Keith Jarrett. When I was younger I was into Deep Purple, ACDC and other heavy music. Some of the albums I bought from a very early age included Daddy Who Daddy Cool, Deep Purple's Made in Japan, Skyhooks' Living in the 70's, Frank Zappa's Over-Nite Sensation, Santana's Caravanserai, Carole King's Tapestry, Return to Forever's Romantic Warrior, Gentle Giant Live, PFM Chocolate Kings, Al Dimeola's Midnight Sunrise and Weather Report's Heavy Weather & Madagascar. Hence my wide and diverse interest in music. I was also one of the generation that grew up addicted to Countdown every week on the ABC. My entire family was held at ransom over that show, no matter what else was happening I had to be near a TV to see every Countdown.
MoviesTwo of my favorite comedies include Bowfinger and Spinal Tap, because of their clever parody of the music and film industries.
TelevisionDexter, Underbelly, True Blood, Gossip Girl, Boston Legal, Letterman, Sunrise and Lareline, how's that for a mixture?
Bookstoo busy recording
HeroesLuckily for me I have met many of them in person through my career. Many of the people I admired as I grew up I have since met or worked with through the studio.

     Studio 52 (Empire)'s Details
Status:Single
Here for:Networking, Friends
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Melbourne
Body type:6' 6"
Zodiac Sign:Gemini
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Occupation:Studio Manager

   Studio 52 (Empire)'s Schools
Kingswood College
BOX HILL, Australia
Graduated: 1980
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Music
Minor: Art
 

1980 to 1980
Trinity Grammar School
KEW, Australia
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: Music
Minor: Art
 

1969 to 1979

   Studio 52 (Empire)'s Networking
Music - Production - Producer
recording studios
Music - Production - Creative Director


   Studio 52 (Empire)'s Companies
Studio 52 Recordings Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Victoria AU
Managing Director

since 1986
Kool Skools Project
Melbourne, AU
Director

Kool Skools Since 1996
Empire Records
Melbourne, Victoria AU
Director

Empire since 1991



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   Studio 52 (Empire)'s Blurbs
About me:
Hi I'm Paul Higgins, manager of one of Australia's finest recording facilities. Four studios at one Melbourne location, we do everything from demos through to completed major albums, mastering, artwork, photography and CD manufacture. Studio 52 is also the home of The Kool Skools youth music project, The Uncovered Project and Empire Records. Some the artists whose careers we have played an important role in include Delta Goodrem, Missy Higgins, who did her first recordings with us, Kasey Chambers, who recorded her first ARIA award single with the Dead Ringers at '52, Plunja (a.k.a. The White Room), and lots of artists from the Blues scene, including Dutch Tilders, Geoff Achison, Andy Cowan and Blue Heat, to name a few.
As a studio, we work with all kinds of music. We love working with modern, cutting edge acts but also enjoy getting involved with many world music projects, jazz and Blues albums, and with country acts from time to time. Our engineering and production staff bring a lot of combined experience to the studio.
Our label, Empire Records, was basically a Blues and Indie distribution label but doubles as our 'development' label, which was used when we signed Delta and Plunja. One of the most successful series that Empire launched was Real Australian Blues. This CD series is still the best archive of Australian Blues artists and their music. Empire Records is gearing up to release some sensational new music from Marc Collis, Medee Bear and Zero Degrees, all of these releases have been in production through 08/09 at Studio 52.
One of the big projects I manage at '52 is The Kool Skools Project. This is an annual project that provides a great start to many young musicians and songwriters throughout Australia. Kool Skools 2009 has just kicked off and will run till mid-October, when it culminates in ARIA-style awards showcases in Melbourne and the Metro in Sydney. More information about Studio 52 can be found at www.studio52.com.au and more about Kool Skools at www.koolskools.com.au. See also www.empirerecords.com.au

Who I'd like to meet:
All musicians and songwriters out there who are keen to make great recordings

Checkout the latest video clip for Katie Weston from the Alpine Uncovered Project with her latest single "This is what I Really Want!" .

We would also like to hear from everybody that has taken part in the Kool Skools Project since 1996. There are a number of new opportunities existing for previous Kool Skoolers including new recording opportunities and gigs. Contact me now! I'd also like to hear from any young bands who want a big break - enter our competition for Kool Skools now - pick up an entry form at JB HiFi or Billy Hyde Music stores.

   Studio 52 (Empire)'s Friend Space (Top 40)
Studio 52 (Empire) has 1803 friends.
 Marc Collis 


 MEDEE BEAR 


 ZERO DEGREES 


 Boyracer 


 Rhythm Hounds *it’s alright single OUT NOW* 


 Alpine Uncovered 


 Empire Records 


 Kool Skools 


 Missy Higgins 


 Delta Goodrem 


 Axle Whitehead 


 Dean Geyer 


 Kasey Chambers 


 The Cat Empire 


 MANDY KANE 


 Peter Cupples 


 Stylus 


 Nyssa Bradsworth 


 Tom Ugly 


 Ian - Molly Meldrum 


 Katie Weston 


 Jess 


 Girl Vs Ghost [BALLARAT THIS SUNDAY!] 


 Mink 


 The Reefs 


 Coby DeMaria 


 Kilburn R.I.P 


 White Summer 


 Billy Hyde Drumcraft 


 JB Crew.. 


 Camera Obscura Records 


 Rick Steward 


 Megaphon Studios 


 Triggermoose 


 Adam Harvey 


 John Mayer 


 Steve Jobs 


 Jack's Castle 


 Darryn Farrugia 


 Blue Heat 





Studio 52 (Empire)'s Friends Comments
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Katie Weston





Jun 26 2009 6:05 AM

Marc looks and sounds amazing Paul! The clip is great, I live just up the road from Monsalvat!
The songs are sensational. Great work! x
Alien Skin





Jun 25 2009 11:22 PM

Hi Studio 52 (Empire), thanks for accepting my friend request. I appreciate the opportunity to introduce You to the music of ALIEN SKIN.

If you enjoy the MySpace song previews, you can listen to DON’T OPEN TILL DOOMSDAY by visiting my band-website (below) … AND while you’re there, help yourself to the selection of free downloads!

George

Don't Open Till Doomsday by Alien Skin: A kaleidoscope of electronic melancholia @ www.alienskinmusic.com
.
COMMON GROUND





Jun 25 2009 10:53 PM

hey man
sweet studio set up.

whats been going on lately?
Tori Darke





Jun 11 2009 12:25 PM

Hey

My debut video clip "CRAWL" is now on The Country Music Channel's Top 30 (CMC Foxtel), would love it if you would help me climb up the charts by requesting 'Crawl'  on CMC at http://www.countrymusicchannel.com.au/cmc/Requests.aspx.

Would love you to check it out and let me know what you think!

Tori xx


Origin of Janken





Jun 9 2009 3:39 PM

hey hey!!

only a few more days to go until our first ever vic shows, so get ya party hats on!! ;))

sixo, OOJ.



Barneys Boogie Train - NEW CD OUT NOW!





Jun 5 2009 10:44 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! B.B.T.!!!
Origin of Janken





May 27 2009 2:33 PM

hey hey!!

just spreading the word that we're coming to VIC for the first time ever in june to play a couple of shows!

if you're keen, check out our blog, it has all the details. click here to read!!!

cheers!! :)))

sixo, OOJ.
Richard Madden FORCE OF NATURE CD Now available!!





May 27 2009 4:41 AM

Thanks for taking the time to check out my music :)

All the best,
Richard
Nestor Canister





May 21 2009 9:01 AM

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GUITAR VILLAGE





May 8 2009 8:20 AM

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May 6 2009 12:26 AM

Yo Paul, we playing in Melbourne this Saturday...

SATURDAY 9th MAY upstairs @ The Laundry, 50 Johnston Street, Fitzroy. Butterthief presents the second Melbourne V.High.P Jam. Boasting a massive lineup of SA and Vic artists along with some special guests, the night will feature REASON (VIC) with Fraksha (Nine High, UK), DJ Mark 563 and LOTUS, SOCIAL CHANGE with FUNKWIG AND DJ SNAIR (SA), BRIGGS (VIC), DJ Kansel (Battlehoggs, SA) METRICAL MINDS (SA) ELOQUOR (VIC), LKR (SA), and INKSWEL & MR MONK (VIC). Doors open 9pm, 18+, ONLY $10 entry. Bring ya Mamma!

Alex Lloyd





May 6 2009 12:23 AM

alex lloyd
KILLERBIRDS





May 2 2009 6:39 AM

Design Experts





Apr 7 2009 4:43 AM

The Design Experts team wishes you and your family a very Happy Easter.

Be safe and enjoy yourself...if you cant be safe, film it!!

Cheers,
The D.E.
crew

Web | Design | Print
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Rootwords





Mar 31 2009 10:43 AM

Hi!! New Facebook Exclusive Music!! My International Band! Click On Image Link Below to visit the page and hear New music from the brand new London based Record Label 'Acuphen Entertainment'


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Stone Parade Victorian Street Team





Mar 30 2009 9:33 PM

Thanks heaps for the add Paul.


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A Bad Day’s Goodnight *RIP Michael Jackson*





Mar 19 2009 12:03 PM

Hi, we are in Youth Rock and we have made it into the heat. If we do not win the heat then we have a second chance of being selected for the FINALS but we need your help. Please copy and paste this link into your Internet Address:

http://www.arrivealive.com.au/content.php/17119.html?bandid=97

Register and then vote for us… Please get behind our band and help us get the most votes.

Love Tashi
Lead Singer/ABDGN
Muma Doesa Mixtape FREE download!!





Mar 13 2009 8:18 AM

Hey! Just stoppin by to give u something to marinate on, here it is! Hip hop with a twist of soul/ reggae, any feedback is appreciated.. share it with your buddies!
peace
muma doesa
FREE DOWNLOAD! Muma Doesas Mixtape Marinade

Click on the link below to download :
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INDENTED RECORDS - PLEASE SEND DEMOS TO US





Jan 6 2009 11:59 AM

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I HAVE JUST RELEASED 2 TRACKS IN ALL YOUR FAVORITE ONLINE STORES!

"IT FEELS GOOD" - Indented Records
(mainmix)
(radiomix)
(Sundaymix)

"OUT OF MY MIND" Shiva Records
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Happy, Safe, Holidays ! RaeL BORG XO
Art of Wor





Jan 5 2009 2:59 AM

HEY good people!
ART OF WOR are playing live at the TOTE (cnr johnston and wellington st collingwood) this thursday the 8th.
at 9pm only $5!! b cool if you can make it! ROCKON! see you there!
The Cruise *Goes Acruisetic*





Jan 2 2009 1:00 PM

Happy New Year from The Cruise!
INDIANA PHOENIX





Dec 25 2008 1:25 AM

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND BEST WISHES FOR 2009!
CHEERS FROM BRIAN, JULIE, AIDAN AND RHIANNON.
HBC





Dec 21 2008 10:16 PM

muchas gracias for accepting the add request.

see, in school we were the loners; the rebels. but now we're just analog kids in a digital world, lost and confused. myspace 'acceptance' gives us the appropriate digital 'pep' to keep going on.

or something.

teddy
The Push





Dec 17 2008 6:26 AM

Beas Window (NEW demo out now)





Nov 19 2008 9:31 AM

hey every one how we all going??
stick it cd launch
this Saturday out the front of the violet town community house
staring at 7 till 9:30
has a staring line up been
rick of electric shock
lozhill
si+c
and us (beaswindow)
its gonna be rocking so come alone and bring all ya mates
indi beaswindow
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