Studio Wizardry: The Game

Dayvan Cowboy · 11-09-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jastrub

ViZionARY auditions with 6 pieces. The first [ExtraVersion] is more or less a brag show of their technical ability. It is a whirlwind instrumental where the members are constantly seen repositioning sliders and pressing seemingly random buttons. Next comes a slower electroni-pop number ["Heart Like The Moon"] where they seem to pull back a little in the technical department to bring a heartwarming, albeit cheesy, romantic duet. They follow that up with 2 furious IDM tunes ["Lalala" and "Quicksand"] which both demonstrate their musical skill, although they seem to start to tire towards the end of "Quicksand" and it ends considerably slower than it started. Then comes a haunting aphex-twin-style ambient work [solace] that your audio engineers describe as "chilling". Finally, they finish up with a traditional rave track [turn it up]. You like it, but your engineers sneer at it, claiming it is "the easy way out" and that "it is never a good sign to end an audition with a loop track.

Since they follow in the footsteps of the almighty Aphex Twin, I sign them. I'll see if they can step up their offerings next time, and allow their crazy IDM skills to show on their possible future record.

~~James~~ · 11-09-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayvan Cowboy

Since they follow in the footsteps of the almighty Aphex Twin, I sign them. I'll see if they can step up their offerings next time, and allow their crazy IDM skills to show on their possible future record.

My band's better than your band :P

jastrub · 11-09-2010, 07:54 PM

Sorry for my lack of participation today. I'll be back tomorrow. I'm just very busy today.

jastrub · 11-10-2010, 06:31 PM

@James: Meiser's lead singer approaches one of your audio engineers and hints at wanting to record 2 songs. They've already made demo tapes in your crappy home studio, but they want to record the real tracks at a slightly better studio.

@Dayvan Cowboy: ViZionARY immediately asks you if they can get into a good studio to record some new tracks. They are very enthusiastic (and pushy) about it

@Conan: Sweet Georgia Breezes doesn't show up for their audition, then comes to the studio at 1 o'clock in the morning. They bang on the door for half an hour, waking up the people in the surrounding apartments. They leave their phone number and an apathetic note about how you are "not supporting their art".

jastrub · 11-10-2010, 06:40 PM

Here are some studios in town that you may use:

Eddy's Home Recording Block: A well-to-do music lover converted his basement into a high-grade amateur studio
Price: Dirt cheap

MegaStudioPlex: A gargantuan leviathan with over 40 studios within its walls.
Price: Low

The Barn: An old warehouse converted into a studio known for its unique acoustics
Price: Low

The Magic Shop: A professional and inexpensive independent studio and record store
Price: Fair

Underground City Inc.: A studio specializing in grunge, punk and other underground forms of rock.
Price: Fair

Hole-In-The-Wall Studios: Another tiny underground studio renowned for its motto "make a lot out of a little"
Price: Fair

BeatBreaker Studios: An uptown office building converted into a decked-out electronica studio
Price: Hefty

MBU (Music Banter University) Music Wing: The local college's music dept. has some fantastic studios to work in.
Price: Moderate

East End Production Co.: A high-class studio on the east side which is time-tested and revered by audio engineers nationwide
Price: Ridiculous

The Grand Eta Recording Palace: A glitzy penthouse converted into a state-of-the-art studio
Price: Astronomical

Dayvan Cowboy · 11-10-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jastrub

@Dayvan Cowboy: ViZionARY immediately asks you if they can get into a good studio to record some new tracks. They are very enthusiastic (and pushy) about it

I allow them to, but I tell them to record the best album they can. I get them to record at MBU (Music Banter University) Music Wing

Any other bands who want to be signed?

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 11-10-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jastrub

@Conan: Sweet Georgia Breezes doesn't show up for their audition, then comes to the studio at 1 o'clock in the morning. They bang on the door for half an hour, waking up the people in the surrounding apartments. They leave their phone number and an apathetic note about how you are "not supporting their art".

I sign them because those kind of balls will show on record.

jastrub · 11-10-2010, 07:04 PM

Johnny Six-String is a little-known singer-songwriter who moved to Music Banter City less than a year ago from Washington state. Over the past year, he's been traveling around MB City performing at artsy bars and independent music centers with an acoustic guitar and the occasional acquaintance on bass or drums. He reached local notoriety in his hometown for releasing 2 self-produced, self-released, self-sold albums which sold fairly well thanks to a handful of enthusiastic local record stores and the internet. His vocal range and tambric variability has caught the eye of several reviewers and critics. His normally mellow voice can jump to a grunting yell and back again before you know it. However, his music mostly remains in a chill, happy-go-lucky manor, although his lyrics are quite cynical if one reads between the lines. His instrumental skills are passable, but as critic Edward McVauls said, "...you don't need to be a Jimi Hendrix to make good folk-pop". Johnny Six-String claims he is considering going in a more "commercially-friendly direction" if a record company would like to sign him. He hopes to get a job soon so he can record the songs he's been working on since his arrival in MB City.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 11-10-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jastrub

Johnny Six-String is a little-known singer-songwriter who moved to Music Banter City less than a year ago from Washington state. Over the past year, he's been traveling around MB City performing at artsy bars and independent music centers with an acoustic guitar and the occasional acquaintance on bass or drums. He reached local notoriety in his hometown for releasing 2 self-produced, self-released, self-sold albums which sold fairly well thanks to a handful of enthusiastic local record stores and the internet. His vocal range and tambric variability has caught the eye of several reviewers and critics. His normally mellow voice can jump to a grunting yell and back again before you know it. However, his music mostly remains in a chill, happy-go-lucky manor, although his lyrics are quite cynical if one reads between the lines. His instrumental skills are passable, but as critic Edward McVauls said, "...you don't need to be a Jimi Hendrix to make good folk-pop". Johnny Six-String claims he is considering going in a more "commercially-friendly direction" if a record company would like to sign him. He hopes to get a job soon so he can record the songs he's been working on since his arrival in MB City.

I sign him and push him to record a record at Eddy's Home Recording Block.

ThePhanastasio · 11-10-2010, 10:56 PM

Damn, I keep missing the artists, and I don't want the novelty act.

11-10-2010, 06:40 PM	#35 (permalink)
jastrub Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 47	Studio options: Here are some studios in town that you may use: Eddy's Home Recording Block: A well-to-do music lover converted his basement into a high-grade amateur studio Price: Dirt cheap MegaStudioPlex: A gargantuan leviathan with over 40 studios within its walls. Price: Low The Barn: An old warehouse converted into a studio known for its unique acoustics Price: Low The Magic Shop: A professional and inexpensive independent studio and record store Price: Fair Underground City Inc.: A studio specializing in grunge, punk and other underground forms of rock. Price: Fair Hole-In-The-Wall Studios: Another tiny underground studio renowned for its motto "make a lot out of a little" Price: Fair BeatBreaker Studios: An uptown office building converted into a decked-out electronica studio Price: Hefty MBU (Music Banter University) Music Wing: The local college's music dept. has some fantastic studios to work in. Price: Moderate East End Production Co.: A high-class studio on the east side which is time-tested and revered by audio engineers nationwide Price: Ridiculous The Grand Eta Recording Palace: A glitzy penthouse converted into a state-of-the-art studio Price: Astronomical

11-10-2010, 07:04 PM	#38 (permalink)
jastrub Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 47	Band #5: Johnny Six-String Johnny Six-String is a little-known singer-songwriter who moved to Music Banter City less than a year ago from Washington state. Over the past year, he's been traveling around MB City performing at artsy bars and independent music centers with an acoustic guitar and the occasional acquaintance on bass or drums. He reached local notoriety in his hometown for releasing 2 self-produced, self-released, self-sold albums which sold fairly well thanks to a handful of enthusiastic local record stores and the internet. His vocal range and tambric variability has caught the eye of several reviewers and critics. His normally mellow voice can jump to a grunting yell and back again before you know it. However, his music mostly remains in a chill, happy-go-lucky manor, although his lyrics are quite cynical if one reads between the lines. His instrumental skills are passable, but as critic Edward McVauls said, "...you don't need to be a Jimi Hendrix to make good folk-pop". Johnny Six-String claims he is considering going in a more "commercially-friendly direction" if a record company would like to sign him. He hopes to get a job soon so he can record the songs he's been working on since his arrival in MB City.

11-09-2010, 07:54 PM	#33 (permalink)
jastrub Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 47	Sorry for my lack of participation today. I'll be back tomorrow. I'm just very busy today.

11-10-2010, 06:31 PM	#34 (permalink)
jastrub Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 47	@James: Meiser's lead singer approaches one of your audio engineers and hints at wanting to record 2 songs. They've already made demo tapes in your crappy home studio, but they want to record the real tracks at a slightly better studio. @Dayvan Cowboy: ViZionARY immediately asks you if they can get into a good studio to record some new tracks. They are very enthusiastic (and pushy) about it @Conan: Sweet Georgia Breezes doesn't show up for their audition, then comes to the studio at 1 o'clock in the morning. They bang on the door for half an hour, waking up the people in the surrounding apartments. They leave their phone number and an apathetic note about how you are "not supporting their art".

11-10-2010, 10:56 PM	#40 (permalink)
ThePhanastasio Killed Laura Palmer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 1,679	Damn, I keep missing the artists, and I don't want the novelty act.