I think it's safe to say that this Beefheart project is very interesting to say the least. The most interesting masters are a live reel from 1972 in NYC and a recording from 82 in Seattle. But the biggest treat was to hear some of the house recordings done for Trout Mask. These were not released. I'm still not sure what will make it on the final disc set but let's say it's some pretty powerful stuff that doesn't sounded dated at all. How someone composes pieces like that and then finds people to play them is beyond me.

The studio is moving to new digs! October will be a transisitional period at the studio because we are moving to a bigger, better commercial facility with 10' ceilings. Out of the basement and into the fire! or was that Out of the fire and through the woods. Who knows?

Elizabeth Falconer did more recording for her duets project with trumpeter Angelina. This combination of koto and trumpet is facinating. Liz has expressed interest in editing some of the past duets with Lori Goldston, Ed Piasandamp; Ellen Fullman, so a new CD master will be making it's way into the cold cold world. If anyone is interested in this...let me know.

Climax Golden Twins completed a soundtrack to Grass, which was shown at the Grand Illusion in Seattle. Grass was made by the same director of King Kong. It was made in 1925 and chronicles the journey of a nomadic tribe of 50,000 people in what is now Iraq. This soundtrack was composed entirely of 78rpm recordings. The scratchy quality of the records meshed very well with the scratchy quality of the film. Climax Golden Twins are now beginning work on a CD project for the Japanese label meme.

I recently mastered a Richard Youngs CD for a friend in town. This CD is so beautiful! It is just acoustic guitar and vocals but it is breath taking, full and ethereal.

Tommorrow I'm going to the mastering session for the Leatherboy CD. I've spoken about this CD before. Leatherboy reminds me of Bassholes at times. This recording features John from Steel Wool on keyboards and bass. This is another project that doesn't quite have a home. Contact me if interested.

Solar Federation have been in having me complete tracks on their demo. The basic tracks were recorded at another studio. Their sound is influenced by Zappa, Crimson and Fred Frith.

I've just begun work on a full length CD for First Hand. This Seattle (via Boston) duo have rich vocal harmonies with acoustic guitar and some percussion. The vocal harmonies it what gets me. I'll keep you posted.

Just a reminder, the Residents are playing the Fillmore again this year on Halloween. I strongly suggest you go if you can. It's an amazing experience.
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Now I'm off to see Nick Cave!