Dan Rudin Recording & Production

Goings on

Dan Rudin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:30:37 +0000

Just an update on what’s been doing and what’s coming up in the near future.

I’ve finished mixing a 4 song demo for Latin rockers FLUX, produced by Jose Miguel Velasquez. The band is one part Blink 182, one part Green Day (and maybe a dash of Latin Kings).

Also for Jose Miguel, I’ve almost finished mixing the debut album for Venezuelan pop Diva, Karo. Her first single, “La Tonta De Ayer” is currently number 30 on the mexican pop radio charts.

I’ll be participating in T-Mobile’s Rock Band Network Creators Club Workshop in Nashville. Nashville’s October workshop is one of about 10 to be held nation-wide this year. I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the success of the RBN, as well my experience of running a business (my game audio company, Music Game Studio) in a community based forum.

Certainly not least, I’ll be producing a few more broadway musical recording this fall. For Disney, I’m looking forward to working on The Little Mermaid Jr. and Winnie The Pooh Kids. I’ll also be doing The Wizard Of Oz for iTheatrics. Should be an autumn filled with great music.

Disney’s “Camp Rock – The Musical”

Dan Rudin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:26:43 +0000

At work tracking Camp Rock

In the last week of July, production for Disney’s “Camp Rock – The Musical” began in earnest here at our studio. The musical is a new theatrical work based on the songs and characters of Disney Channel movies “Camp Rock” and “Camp Rock 2″ (set to air Sept 3).

Pre-production programming for the tracking was handled by show arranger/ co-writer David Lawrence, Kurt Gobel of WorldWideGroove Corp, and myself. Musicians for the tracking dates were the incredible John Hammond on Drums, Craig Nelson on bass, Paul Brannon, Jerry McPherson and Tom Hemby on guitars and Kurt Gobel and Steve Kummer on keyboards.

The trick on this job, as is usual when adapting a pop/rock work for theater, was to keep all the intensity and flavor of the highly polished original recordings in a more band-friendly arrangement. I think this came off withoue a hitch thanks to some carefully planning and the insane talents of the players.

The vocal recording schedule was intense, but handled with style by all of the singers and vocal contractor/conductor Lori Casteel.

Lots and lots of gear was used for the instrument and vocal tracking, including the Chilton, Avalon and our hand-built Ampex mic pres, Neumann , Shure, AKG and Calrec microphones and, of course, the Neve V3 holding it all together.

I’m excited as I dive into mix, I’ll try to share the finished product when we’re done.

Rockband Preview Video – Jigsaw Man by Wargasm

Dan Rudin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:19:11 +0000

Again, one of my favorite metal bands of all time. Tight, Powerful and still melodic.
“Jigsaw Man”, from Wargasm’s third full length release – Suicide Notes – has insanely tight ensemble rhythms and pure brutal force. Add deeply introspective lyrics and you have….

Wargasm “Jigsaw Man” Preview Video from dan rudin on Vimeo.

Rock Band Preview Video – Love Song by No Justice

Dan Rudin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:25:26 +0000

No Justice are Red Dirt Country rockers with deep roots in the Texas “Alt Country” scene. “Love Song” is the first single from their 4th album, 2nd Avenue.

Hard rockin’ country form the Lone Star State!

No Justice “Love Song” Preview Video from dan rudin on Vimeo.

Rock Band Preview- So Awesome by The Shazam

Dan Rudin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:51:26 +0000

Blending serious garage rock and power pop roots, The Shazam create new classic rock with Who-sized guitars, big melodic hooks, heavy Keith Moon influenced drums and a bit of lyric craziness.

So Awesome is the opening cut from the album Meteor, produced by Mack (ELO, Queen, The Rolling Stones).
The Beatles meets The Who? Sign me up!!

The Shazam “So Awesome” Preview Video from dan rudin on Vimeo.

Rock Band Preview Video- Deliver Us by Andy Timmons

Dan Rudin — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:52:59 +0000

Here’s the latest song by Andy Timmons headed for the RBN store. Another soaring guitar performance with blistering solos!

Andy Timmons “Deliver Us” Preview Video from dan rudin on Vimeo.

Rock Band Preview Video – Engine by Wargasm

Dan Rudin — Mon, 17 May 2010 17:42:52 +0000

One of my favorite metal bands of all time. Tight, Powerful and still melodic.
“Engine”, from Wargasm’s third full length release – Suicide Notes – demonstrates the sound of Wargasm perfectly; syncopated rhythms, harmonic balance, and pure brutal force. Playing this song is guaranteed to increase your Rock Band skills ten fold…

Wargasm “Engine” Preview Video from dan rudin on Vimeo.

Rock Band Preview – Bury You Slowly by Made Avail

Dan Rudin — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:02:52 +0000

Here’s another RBN preview by Chicago Rockers Made Avail. Another fun song with great riffs!Produced by my friend mega-engineer F. Reid Shippen, Shaun Shankel and Lee Bridges

Made Avail “Bury You Slowly” Preview Video from dan rudin on Vimeo.

Rock Band Preview Video- Walking Away by Made Avail

Dan Rudin — Sun, 09 May 2010 18:01:04 +0000

After exploding onto the Chicago underground rock circuit last year, Made Avail now turns their collective eyes on universal domination. First stop? Rock Band. Their powerful combination of monster riffs and killer tunes will bring the rock right to ya. Produced by my friend mega-engineer F. Reid Shippen, Shaun Shankel and Lee Bridges

Made Avail “Walking Away” Preview Video from dan rudin on Vimeo.

Busch Gardens Celtic Fyre

Dan Rudin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:49:23 +0000

Here’s a video taken by an audience member at a performance of Busch Gardens new musical, “CelticFyre”. I recorded and mixed the music for play-back with music director/arranger Gary Lensenmayer. The majority of the tracks were recorded here at my studio, with the Celtic dance sections at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin with composer Colm O’Foghlu. I think the choreography and cast are great. Check it out, it’s in three parts if you get hooked!