This week we spoke with music producer Greg Fidelman who recently finished Metallics's new album Hardwired...To Self-Destruct.
This is Metallica's first studio album since 2008 and is not the first time Fidelman has worked with the band. Greg also worked as an engineer and mixer on Death Magnetic and was the co-producer, engineer and mixer on Lulu, the band's collaboration with the late Lou Reed. He also oversaw the band's live soundtrack to their first-ever feature film Through The Never.
Angelique Kidjo, dubbed "Africa's premier diva" by Time Magazine, has earned three Grammys, two for "Best World Music Album" in 2015 and 2016 and a third for "Best Contemporary World Music Album" in 2008. The gifted singer-songwriter and activist, noted for her diverse musical influences and creative music videos, is included in the BBC's list of the African continent's 50 most iconic figures.
Disney's The Little Mermaid, Hans Christian Anderson's classic story of a young mermaid who ventures into the world above the sea, recently premiered at the Mackay Theatre at The Beck Center for the Arts, to a host of positive critical reviews, including a special mention of the excellence in sound design. Sound Designer Carlton Guc, who has worked on countless productions at Beck Center over the years, chose Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless technology for the show, including LM, SMV and SMQV belt pack transmitters.
Special Event Services (SES) of Winston Salem, NC recently purchased 50 Martin Audio CDD-LIVE loudspeakers for a variety of applications in the live event and touring segments.
The International Music Software Trade Association (IMSTA) is expanding its annual IMSTA FESTA music technology events with the addition of IMSTA FESTA Miami, which will be hosted Feb. 25 by the SAE Institute Miami in North Miami Beach, Florida. Free to all registered attendees, IMSTA FESTA will feature high-profile panelists, top technology exhibitors, master classes, professional song reviews, and the organization's popular international song competition.