SwanStudios.nyc

11/10/2019

Working with the amazing Austin Guitar Quartet!

With esteemed producer Andreas Meyer.

10/10/2019

Albany Records: Almost All-American: 21st-Century Works for Clarinet

Wonderful project of Christopher Nichols recording on Albany Records. Featuring such composers as Jennifer Margaret Barker and Julie Nishimura, pianist. A SwanStudios.nyc production. Get your copy today! https://www.albanyrecords.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AR&Product_Code=TROY1788&Category_Code=a-NR&fbclid=IwAR2dhcfD1KsDtziQiBSV9IpLpzGDNDQnF1eykvIxb8qrA455JxvveRwg_nY

Albany Records, uncommonly classical.

09/20/2019

‘Common Practice’ by Ethan Iverson Review: Swinging Standards With a Contemporary Twist

WSJ: ""Unlike many live recordings, which can sound flat or unbalanced, the music here is lovingly captured and engineered to create a satisfyingly immersive effect." Check out our co production of this amazing recording by Ethan Iverson Quartet. We had a blast producing this album and think you will enjoy it too - Go get it now!!! https://www.wsj.com/articles/common-practice-by-ethan-iverson-review-swinging-standards-with-a-contemporary-twist-11568668360?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=1&fbclid=IwAR3o3K4fhfZLIFXDVWVAbDBPKBFaE-Qx9w2abIIrIVT9mJPpfUXH83Z-hCM

On an album recorded at the Village Vanguard, the pianist leads a quartet in revealing the unexpected in familiar songs.

09/17/2019

《乘着那歌声的翅膀》纽约录制新专预售丨瑞鸣携手国际著名歌唱家姜芳涛倾情演绎

Incredibly beautiful recording of Soprano @Fang-Tao and Attacca Quartet at the American Academy of Arts and Letters in NYC. Released in China and soon available around the world. Enjoy this preview and the beautiful booklet! Recorded by SwanStudios.nyc
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/lQo2kxhV2fTCf3GRj_ghCg

2018美国东海岸的深秋，制作人叶云川重返纽约，携手国际著名女高音歌唱家姜芳涛，汇聚数位纽约及费城古典音乐名家，在曼哈顿见证了百年传奇的演奏大厅中，怀着对往昔辉煌盛景的倾慕，和对古典音乐传统的仰望，深情演.....

07/30/2019

Exercises in Free Improvisation Part I (Remastered)

And to continue the Sony Masterworks / Horowitz media blitz, please enjoy this video of free improvisation by Vladimir. Don't forget to order your copy today of "Vladimir Horowitz - The Great Comeback" CD set. https://youtu.be/fPupCRQjB0c

https://www.amazon.com/Vladimir-Horowitz-Great-Comeback/dp/B07PGX7KPW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14IA2XXQJVHER&keywords=horowitz+the+great+comeback&qid=1564499713&s=gateway&sprefix=Horowitz+the+%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1

Provided to YouTube by Sony Music Entertainment Exercises in Free Improvisation Part I (Remastered) · Vladimir Horowitz Exercises in Free Improvisation Part ...

07/30/2019

Acting Like a Pianist Vol. 1

Something Amazing is coming to you from Meyer Media LLC: https://promo.theorchard.com/MW8kKZPtX9K0oQ1F6MWK
Stay tuned for the official release and the limited edition double vinyl!

07/29/2019

The Great Comeback - Vladimir Horowitz at Carnegie Hall

It is officially released! Check out the latest Historical Remastering completed by SwanStudios for Sony Masterworks and get your copy ordered today! Enjoy this preview: https://www.horowitzcomeback.com/


Unreleased rehearsals & studio conversations, the historic return recital, interviews & facsimiles

06/17/2019

Radio France. Sometimes the work brings you to Paris. Not bad.

06/14/2019

We can finally announce the project that has kept us so busy this past year! Thank you Sony Masterworks, my assistant Jennifer Nulsen, and the Horowitz estate for having SwanStudios.nyc reissue this incredible volume of recorded history.
The Great Comeback – Horowitz at Carnegie Hall, worldwide release August 23, 2019

a spectacular edition, transferred, edited, mixed and mastered by Swan Studios, New York City



After an absence of twelve years, Vladimir Horowitz’s return to the concert stage was one of New York’s most exciting musical events. In the months before the historic day of May 9, Horowitz went to Carnegie Hall – twice in January, twice in April – to play for his wife and close friends, before he decided he was ready to perform publicly. Columbia Masterworks recorded these intimate private recitals, as well as his subsequent rehearsals for his return in 1966, on tape, and they have remained almost entirely unreleased for more than 50 years. The upcoming edition invites the listener to enter the circle of the few Horowitz confidants who attended these events in the darkened, almost deserted hall: We hear Horowitz enjoying the freedom of improvisation in previously unheard, sparkling performances, his complete recordings in the brilliant sound of the concert hall, and many witty conversations recorded in an intimate working atmosphere. The 212-page photo book contains a vast collection of previously unseen photos by Don Hunstein, three new essays by Pulitzer Prize-winning music critic Tim Page, pianist Jed Distler and Horowitz scholar Bernard Horowitz, as well as facsimile images and full transcriptions of the conversations.

06/10/2019

"LOOK MA - no computer screen!"

Last week we mastered for Impex Records with Chuck Granata and Marty, a pure analog chain to half inch ATR Magnetics on my Studer A80 (Faithfully serviced by Bob Shuster). The weekend I spent sequencing and assembling old school - by razor. Here you see the last track coming off reel 4 to Side B of the vinyl master (at 30ips). I like having color coded reels for organization - original masters, tails with nice fades, take up of left overs, and then what is left "on the cutting room floor". It is nice to be able to work without a computer on once in a while. What you don't see here is the most important tool when doing analog editing - my STAX headphones (to the left). You need to crank them when you have your hands on the reels to find the exact point on the tape to cut (note china marker). Like construction: measure twice, cut once..... I hope you enjoy this audiophile release, which will be limited edition 33.33 and a double set at 45rpm vinyl. Oh, and those of you that prefer digital - I also created an SACD Edit master via Mytek converters. Old Blue Eye's never sounded so true...

05/22/2019

Forty-four Ambitions for Soprano and Piano

Latest release from Meyer Media LLC. Enjoy Paul Richards "Forty-Four Ambitions" for Soprano and Piano. Cheers! https://www.amazon.com/Forty-four-Ambitions-Soprano-Caroline-Garman/dp/B07RPPLVCG/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=forty-four+Ambitions&qid=1558546086&s=dmusic&sr=1-1

Forty-four Ambitions for Soprano and Piano

05/17/2019

SwanStudios.nyc Recording Cantori New York at Saint Paul's in Brooklyn. Fantastic Sessions with Maestro Mark Shapiro. This was recorded using Sennheiser NYC 800 Twins as the main pair, followed by Schoeps Mikrofone for spots, Neumann TLM 170's on the Cellos, and DPA Microphones high voltage 4009's for ambiance. Reasoning for the Twin;s this time on the mains is I wanted post control of direct focus to rear capture. Found the sweet spot where the chorus sounds like a single instrument, and the spots are just gravy.... Love choral recordings! BTW - Mic pres are Millennia, Grace, and Rupert Nevet 5024's for the Twins, Solid State Logic (SSL) AlphaLink MADI converter. Nothing but the best for my clients.

05/09/2019

The Choral Society

We will be there recording! Join us! BTW - this is our first foray into video. Very basic set up with two cameras during dress rehearsal.

Fresh from last night's rehearsal, we're ready to bring Beethoven's great mass to New York City this Friday night at 8pm and Saturday afternoon at 3pm.
General Admission and Prime Reserved Tickets are still available (for WillCall pick-up only) at http://www.thechoralsociety.org/event-listing

05/08/2019

SwanStudios.nyc

Direct from the community to you. It doesn't get more real than this. Think about it as you enjoy the free entertainment. I am proud to have been a part of it with Mélomanie, Mark Hagerty.

SwanStudios.nyc production. Hoping for a Grammy Awards "Best Spoken World Album". Enjoy this powerful and entertaining project - for FREE! https://youtu.be/WqXA5SkblcE

05/08/2019

Twin Poets & Melomanie "United Sounds of America" Full Concert

SwanStudios.nyc production. Hoping for a Grammy Awards "Best Spoken World Album". Enjoy this powerful and entertaining project - for FREE! https://youtu.be/WqXA5SkblcE

Delaware's Poets Laureate, the Twin Poets Al Mills and Nnamdi Chukwuocha, combine forces with Mélomanie in "United Sounds of America," a collaboration of poe...

05/03/2019

Hilary Hahn releases “6 Partitas” by Antón García Abril | IMG Artists

More info on Hilary Hahn's latest release produced by use here at SwanStudios.nyc https://imgartists.com/news/hilary-hahn-releases-6-partitas-by-anton-garcia-abril/

Hilary Hahn releases “6 Partitas” by Antón García Abril 30 Apr, 2019 Following the widely celebrated release of Hilary Hahn Plays Bach on Decca Classics last fall, Hilary Hahn returns with a world premiere recording of Antón García Abril’s 6 Partitas, commissioned by Hahn for solo violin.....

04/30/2019

García Abril: 6 Partitas by Hilary Hahn

García Abril: 6 Partitas by Hilary Hahn

Preview, download or stream García Abril: 6 Partitas by Hilary Hahn

04/30/2019

SwanStudios.nyc

Yes, I did this at Gore Hall, University of Delaware. These were secret sessions last summer... it was nice to have the place to ourselves!

And yet another fantastic production from Swan Studios NYC for Hilary Hahn and Decca Classics! Available on limited vinyl too! Enjoy! https://decca.lnk.to/HHLove

04/30/2019

García Abril: 6 Partitas by Hilary Hahn

And yet another fantastic production from Swan Studios NYC for Hilary Hahn and Decca Classics! Available on limited vinyl too! Enjoy! https://decca.lnk.to/HHLove

Preview, download or stream García Abril: 6 Partitas by Hilary Hahn

04/15/2019

Swan Studios | Criterion Acoustics

Wonderful article on the new facility in New York City! http://criterionacoustics.com/project/swan-studios/

One of the world’s most famous musical addresses has a notable new addition: The accomplished mastering engineer Andreas K. Meyer has arrived in Harlem, bringing a multifaceted new audio facility to the neighborhood.

04/02/2019

서혜경 공연홍보영상

Proud to showcase this latest release recorded and produced by Swan Studios at the Academy of Arts & Letters here in NYC. Hai-Kyung is an amazing Deutsche Grammophon artist and if you get the chance don't miss her concert! https://youtu.be/SHAr1QJtqeY

03/15/2019

Click here to support Acting Like a Pianist Vinyl Release organized by Michael Kirkendoll

This is a fabulous project that will have a limited 500 unit double LP vinyl release. Absolutely going to become a collectors item. Please support!

This project has been a long time coming. I am finally releasing my new recording of Frederic Rzewski's 'De Profundis' and 'Marriage'. It has been an incredible journey and I am so excited to share the works in this audio format. I released the video versions of the work last November, direct to...

03/06/2019

Sometimes the job brings you to Paris. It was a successful session at Radio Paris.

03/06/2019

The Grammys are always fun, even when you don't win the trophy. Next year maybe....

02/26/2019

Illusion

Check out this fantastic composer we have mastered: https://youtu.be/I5Nu-r6uxkc

Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Illusion · Fatrin Krajka · Kara Rooney · Betsy Fagin · Laura Henriksen · Marine Cornuet · Kara Rooney Empire (feat. Kara Rooney...

02/20/2019

Mark Hagerty: "Facets" - Curt Cacioppo, piano

The Grammys are always fun but this project from a few years ago was a complete blast - great performance by Curt Cacioppo, and a monstrous masterpiece by composer Mark Hagerty. https://youtu.be/DzlnrfqOYdI

From Meyer-Media CD MM13025, THE REALM OF POSSIBILITY. Andreas K. Meyer, Producer & Engineer Michelle Samour, artwork ("Emergence," pigmented handmade paper,...

01/12/2019

Programa Área Vip - Robert Hebert

Programa Área Vip - Robert Hebert

Robert Hebert é o convidado do programa Área Vip, produtor musical norte-americano do projeto "Legacy & Alchemy: Bossa Nova Noites" que faz um tributo ao leg...

01/11/2019

Interlochen native receives Grammy bid

Quote of the day: "“Most of the artists we work for are dead, so we don’t get to work with them,” she said."
Proud engineer interview here: https://www.record-eagle.com/news/local_news/interlochen-native-receives-grammy-bid/article_7696d8c5-11f3-56d5-8c49-bc9f806e6352.html

INTERLOCHEN — Rebekah Wineman was speechless when she found out she was nominated for her first Grammy.

01/02/2019

Legacy and Alchemy LLC

Legacy and Alchemy LLC

Welcome 2019!

Stay tuned for our next single: Alexandra Jackson: "Veleiros Negros" composed by international superstar Carlinhos Brown - Tribalistas

https://www.legacyandalchemy.com/single-post/2018/04/22/Superstar-Entertainer-Carlinhos-Brown-is-on-a-SPECIAL-BONUS-TRACK-on-OUR-album

Featuring Paulo Calasans (Piano), João Castilho (Guitar), André Siqueira (Percussion) and Curtis King Jr (Vocals)

The track also features the legends Teo Lima (Drums) and the late Arthur Maia (Bass)

Producer: Robert Hebert

Arranger: Larry Williams

Co-Arranged by Paulo Calasans, Joao Castilho, Andre Siqueira, Curtis King, Jr., Teo Lima and Arthur Maia

Music Track Recorded by Flavio Neto Filho in Rio de Janeiro

Vocals Recorded by Luther Banks in Atlanta

Mixed and Mastered by Andreas Meyer in New York City

12/31/2018

Toccata

Happy New Year, and what's a better way to rock in 2019 that with this new video from organist Gail Archer! https://youtu.be/PzSophSPazM
You can purchase this recording and others here: https://meyer-media.com/gailarcher6/
Gail also recorded this Album on te same Vassar College Chapel: https://meyer-media.com/gailarcher4/index.shtml
Special thanks to @visualImagesMedia Enjoy and Happy New Year from @MeyerMediaLLC and SwanStudios.nyc

12/29/2018

Connectbrazil’s Album of The Year for 2018 - Connect Brazil

Happy to share this wonderful project we mastered! Congratulations to all involved!

Connectbrazil’s Album of The Year for 2018 is Alexandra Jackson’s Legacy & Alchemy. Read why this album is a musical milestone for Brazilian music.

12/21/2018

"AUTUMN WINDS" CAMPAIGN

"AUTUMN WINDS" CAMPAIGN

Help fund AUTUMN WINDS — a premiere recording of chamber music and song cycles by Kirk O'Riordan featuring pianist Holly Roadfeldt, violist Peter Dutilly & soprano Ann Moss CAMPAIGN GOAL: $3000 TOTAL...

12/07/2018

Congratulations to all nominee's for the grammy's and a special congrats to our own Rebekah Wineman for nomination as Mastering Engineer for Best Historical Reissue: Rhapsody in Blue - The complete Columbia Recordings of Oscar Levant!

11/27/2018

The Rose Elf, Recording - a Fractured Atlas sponsored project

ON this donation Tuesday and throughout the holidays, please consider a donation to this wonderful recording production fo David Hertzberg's "The Rose Elf" Thank you. https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/fiscal/profile?id=18070&fbclid=IwAR3pHjfDXgpWwXL8iS5dPoQ5Dj6AJqhzE9C_HGLG2zKw6uPb8pAILohI48M

Hailed as “The Opera Event of 2018” by WQXR, “The Rose Elf ”, a chamber opera in one act by David Hertzberg, premiered as the inaugural event of the new series The Angel’s Share, in an unprecedented presentation in the catacombs of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. The opera, a lush, lurid ...

11/14/2018

Recording session for The Rose Elf Opera with the amazing composer David Hertzberg and featuring the wonderful Samantha Hankey, mezzo-soprano.

11/11/2018

NV Factory - NV Recording Studio

Listen tot his beautiful project we mastered SwanStudios.nyc

NV Musician, Sondra Tammam was selected as a teacher of the year for NJMTA. Congratulations!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/carnivals-songs-and-transcriptions/1383253686

11/09/2018

NV Factory - NV Recording Studio

NV Factory - NV Recording Studio

NV Musician, Sondra Tammam was selected as a teacher of the year for NJMTA. Congratulations!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/carnivals-songs-and-transcriptions/1383253686

11/04/2018

Legacy and Alchemy LLC

Legacy and Alchemy LLC

Maestro Larry Williams talks about his experience on "All One" and what it means to him, and also about the late Al Jarreau and the late Oscar Castro-Neves.

"All One" was one of our first big singles (Top 20 Billboard)!

Check out the concert video on all our social media pages and visit our site, www.legacyandalchemy.com.

Alexandra Jackson Harris: Artist / Co-Lead Vocalist

Al Jarreau: Duet Vocalist

Oscar Castro-Neves: Guest Appearance (on Vocals)

Executive Producer: Robert Hebert of Legacy and Alchemy LLC

Produced and Arranged by Larry Williams

Vocals Co-Produced by Chris Walker

Players:

Larry Williams (Keyboards and Flute)
Ricardo Silveira (Acoustic Guitar)
Darryl Jones bassist (Bass)
Teo Lima (Drums)
Armando Marcall (Percussion)
Chris Walker (Backing Vocals)

Engineered by: Erik Zobler, Guido Pera, Ricardo Dias, Danny Leake and Luther Banks

Mixed by: Steve Sykes

Mastered by @Andreas Meyer and Danny Leake

Our album, Alexandra Jackson : LEGACY & ALCHEMY is available now!

All Copyrights LEGACY AND ALCHEMY LLC 2018