Updated 2020-07-03: Mixing/Mastering tweaks. Although the songs I produce are 90% covers in many different genres, I’ve never hit Grunge, so I decided to record my favorite song by Nirvana. That said, here’s my arrangement of "In Bloom", from what I consider their finest album, "Nevermind". RIP to Mr. Cobain, you're sorely missed. His joining … Continue reading New Cover: Nirvana – In Bloom
Review: Mefe 2.4GHz Wireless Guitar System
It's been a while since I've done an equipment review, but was just sent a neat little wireless guitar system from Amazon made by a company called "Mefe" for evaluation, so I thought I'd get into my experiences with it here for a bit. I actually first thought the box read "Mofo", but let's not … Continue reading Review: Mefe 2.4GHz Wireless Guitar System
Configuring “Overlapped Delay” In Your DAW
This may be a redundant subject for those intimate with DAW software, but I wanted to outline the technique for others, as it's a really cool use of delay plugins (for the layman, a repeating echo effect). It can be applied to all sorts of different tracks... Vocals, guitars, drums, you name it. I'll be … Continue reading Configuring “Overlapped Delay” In Your DAW
Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory
I happened to be watching a favorite movie of mine last night which is based on a true story, one I hadn't seen in quite some time. You're likely familiar with it as well... It's called "Awakenings", based on the book of the same name written by Neurologist Oliver Sacks, starring Robin Williams as "Dr. … Continue reading Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory
The Transformation of Keith Richards
I had previously posted another video similar to this one, which I just noticed has disappeared from YouTube. If you've tried to watch unsuccessfully, sorry about that. I've actually found a better one, which has been captured and uploaded to my WordPress server, so it's not going anywhere. It's a very cool "morphing" video of … Continue reading The Transformation of Keith Richards
New Video: Bad Company – Rock Steady
This is an awesome rendition of what I consider to be the best song from their debut album, recorded live at the Paramount Theatre in Denver, Colorado during their 2002 tour. I've also included a little personal anecdote regarding the album itself, as I often do. It's worth a chuckle or two, especially if you're … Continue reading New Video: Bad Company – Rock Steady
Isolated Music Tracks – An Obsession Of Mine
If you pay any attention to my Facebook timeline at all (and I certainly don't blame you if you don't), you're already aware of my fondness for isolated music tracks from a given song. It's really interesting stuff to listen to, and you can find tons of examples on YouTube. I did something along these … Continue reading Isolated Music Tracks – An Obsession Of Mine
New Video: Rush Live at the Pinkpop Festival, Netherlands, 1979
Cygnus Studios presents a partial performance of the epic "La Villa Strangiato", filmed at the Pinkpop Festival in the Netherlands back way back in 1979. At the time, Rush was on a worldwide tour in support of their new album, the classic "Hemispheres". If you happen to be in the "Geddy Lee's voice gives me … Continue reading New Video: Rush Live at the Pinkpop Festival, Netherlands, 1979
Take the 2020 Cygnus Studios Survey!
Well, I haven't done this for a few years now, so I thought it was high time for some general feedback about what goes on around here... Of course, there's no better place to go for that than you, our visitors! This survey should take no more than 5-10 minutes of your time to complete. … Continue reading Take the 2020 Cygnus Studios Survey!
New Cover: Marc Bolan – Ballrooms Of Mars
Considering Marc Bolan of the band T. Rex is being posthumously inducted into the R&RHoF this year (as usual, about fucking time), the opportunity seemed right for a cover of my favorite tune produced by this true "Glam Rock" pioneer, a genre that's regrettably often overlooked. Please scroll down to read the complete story behind … Continue reading New Cover: Marc Bolan – Ballrooms Of Mars
