Hi, check it out. You can see a bunch of clips of The Bridge Sound and stage in this video.

We have been a bit slow with the posts this month so after a four day lockout with Sky Case I was spent out and I ask Ryan “Hey Ryan, you wana write your own post for the bridge blog?” and that goodness he took me up on the offer.

First off he is a video they made at the studio:

Secondly here is what Ryan had to say:
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So, we’re finally recording for our project known as “Sky Case” – a collaborative effort we’ve been whittling away at for the past few years from our Boston start, as freshman at Berklee. Between all the pressure-filled takes, beer, pizza, weird-ass instruments (indie albums always have one), Derek’s couch crashing, charts that read “repeat forever”, Webb’s opus formed completely out of measuring tape, Zack’s insistence on pretty much rocking the F*** out (shirtless, as it would be), Ryan’s intense, minute-by-minute control room decisions, and Matt’s friggen playing on the “Juno” instrument one too many times came the building of an album we had always hoped to make. The diversity of the songs on this album meant using recording techniques that often had to be changed on the dime, many times from song to song. Owen and Janos at The Bridge were awesome engineers who pushed our recording, and great people to work with. The first session was three ten-hour days covering all of our basics, and we’re excited to return in the next few weeks. As perpetually late people, we were surprised to find ourselves almost one full day ahead of schedule which could never have happened without the hard work and help of the engineers. If things go like they did in these recordings, then working with these guys in the upcoming string sessions is going to rock.

Again, we want to thank Owen and Janos of the Bridge, and all of our contributors from Derek Demulling (bass, gear consultant,shaman), Zack Fierman (drums and percussion), Ryan Hinkle (producer/co-songwriter from Hink Creations) Matt McKinney (songwriter, vocals, piano, xylophone), Niki Michael (photographer from Hink Creations) to Webb Sandquist (guitar, mustache enthusiast and whistling) for a truly unique experience and an extraordinary group of people – we live for this.

Sky Case

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www.hinkstudios.com
www.myspace.com/hinkstudios
www.nikimichael.com
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Lastly:
We all had good few day with these guys and we are looking forward to recording strings soon!

We were happy to work with Amanda last week and help her record a song to celebrate label independence.  Check out the free song with Jason Webley

She was kind enough to post about us and add some pictures so be studio to.! Check out Amanda Palmer  at The Bridge

Here is some of the text: ”We took them at the studio in cambridge, MA. it’s called The Bridge, re-named and re-built from the old Fort Apache, where radiohead, the pixies, sebadoh, etc etc recorded in the 80s/90s. some of you folks even came to my secret twitter show there, last year. Owen, the engineer who runs the joint, is one of my best friends from high school if you’re in a band near the boston area, it’s RAD, and fully equipped for live shows….check them out.”

We tracked 2 songs live with overdubs. It was a relaxed and creative session that went smoothly from basics to mix. Sam Kulik from  Nervous Cabaret came in to play some trombone too. Stay tuned for an update soon.

Amanda Palmer & Jason Webley are "Evelyn Evelyn "

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We got some repeat business this week. Working in a session like this is fun. We move fast and work hard.

Thanks to New England Hip Hop and and Jump The Turnstyle for reminding as all to vote!

“Cambridge, Massachusetts beatmaker The Arcitype has been selected as a Top 10 Finalist by Duck Down Records and 2K Sports for The NBA 2K11 Producer’s Competition. He is the only New England finalist so let’s show him some home support and vote. Signing up is not a requirement and voting literally takes two seconds.

Click the link to vote for number 9 finalist Janos Fulop aka The Arcitype: http://www.duckdown.com/nba2k11/producer/index.html

The Arcitype also shows the process of making the beat in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MiQXr70ydw”

De Mos Offish is a public blog, where people in the Boston area are able to find the latest music, fashion and entertainment. Bringing you a one-stop location for all your entertainment, including a special edition of Hot Spots of the Week and Street Fashion. This week they are letting you know that “Cambridge, Massachusetts beatmaker The Arcitype has been selected as a Top 10 Finalist by Duck Down Records and 2K Sports for The NBA 2K11 Producer’s Competition.” To vote for number 9 finalist Janos Fulop aka The Arcitype: http://www.duckdown.com/nba2k11/producer/index.html

http://demosoffish.blogspot.com/2010/03/cambridge-producer-finalist-for-nba.html

The VUSum500 is a Do-It-Yourself control room monitoring solution for mobile and project studios. It was designed by Owen Curtin to add talkback, control room volume, and VU meters for our remote HD rig. It is a high quality and low cost solution for HD studios that don’t need a console.  Plans for building the VUSum500 are free and avalabe at VUSum500.com.  We were happy to see it listed as “wicked cool!” on gearslutz.com and proud to have it listed on the  Lunch Box Hero database.

The Bridge’s In-House producer, Janos Fulop (a.k.a. The Arcitype) has been selected as a Top Ten Finalist in a producer’s competitioin by Duck Down Records & 2K Sports. Please support him with your vote!!

http://www.duckdown.com/nba2k11/producer/index.html

We had 200 standing one night and 70 seated on another night.  So I guess I’m a bit amazed that we had over 150 seated tonight!

People asked questions and got good, specific answers. Tony gave one word answers to vague questions and 2 minute answers when he had 2 minutes of info to share. He did not drop names or act like a big shot.  One example of a good question / answer was where the level of the vocal should sit sits when compared to the snare drum in specific genres. He stayed true to the music and not the technology.

To make sure this happens more, please  post on http://www.facebook.com/iwaves?ref=ts

Just tell them you liked this event at The Bridge and they will do it again soon. They are listening and will take action if you post!

If you were very thrilled to be here and want … CLA or Eddie Kramer or  Jack Joseph Puig to do this next time…. you can make it happen buy becoming a fan on Facebook and sending a message. It is that simple….

We also love your comments on our site or FB page and if you have other ideas for events let us know and we cam make it happen.