So, last Monday the call went out from Stephen: “You can either work your fanny off as usual on Friday, or you can join me at the Fair for some fried butter.” Did he even have to ask? The annual Fair Day has become a bit of a tradition here at SAM over the last few years. We usually hit it around the last weekend of the fair, hopefully timing […]
Read More »I recently made a trip to Orlando, Florida with my colleagues Michael Finnegan and Noelle Alanis. We were there to visit our clients and friends at Golf Channel and Central Florida News 13. Here are some photos… Noelle and Michael on the set of Golf Channel’s Golf Central. Noelle and Michael on the set of Golf Channel’s Grey Goose 19th Hole Michael and Noelle on the set of Central Florida […]
Read More »First off, we’d like to congratulate all of the 2010 National Edward R. Murrow Award Winners (see here for the full list of winners). Now, on to the iPad. If you attended the Awards Dinner, you received a copy of our new Sonic Branding LP. That of course led you here with the promise of a trivia question you can answer to enter yourself in the drawing. So, here is is: What […]
Read More »Just read a great post from Wayne Rosso: John Lennon would have been 70 years old this week. It got me thinking about one of his most famous lyrics, a line from “God”: “The dream is over.” Lennon may have been reflecting on the demise of the Beatles, but it seems to also apply to the once enthusiastic promise of digital music services. The hope of pioneering the music industry’s […]
Read More »Stephen Arnold Music is giving away a Fender “Road-Worn” 60’s Telecaster Guitar. Rules for Online Drawing: To enter the online contest, simply leave a comment on the “It’s an ‘iNERGY’ and ‘This Is The Place’ Guitar Giveaway!” blog post. To leave a comment you are required to enter your name and email address (only your name will be visible to other readers). Be sure you use a valid email address, as […]
Read More »As this week’s article in the New York Times about the legacy of the famed Electric Ladyland recording studio notes, the success of a recording studio has more to do with the ‘vibe’ than technology, staff or good coffee. Fortunately at Stephen Arnold Music we have all three — especially when it comes to vibes. Some may not know this but Stephen Arnold Music is housed amidst five acres of beautiful […]
Read More »There’s a ton of new music coming out every day. We all need filters to help point us to what’s new, good and different. How do you get straight to the great stuff? Here’s some of my fast lanes: First, the New Music Tipsheet (http://www.newmusictipsheet.com/) where Scott Perry alerts us to what’s new on iTunes every week. Always good for staying on top. You might want to sign up for […]
Read More »We were looking forward to escaping the searing Dallas heat only to land in New York City amidst their biggest heatwave in years. Weather be damned, we did have fun and made some new friends. We also: Ate some weird food in Chinatown; cruised rickshaw style through mid-town; and stayed in arguably one of the smallest hotel rooms known to man. Below are some pics from our trip to the […]
Read More »Even the best of recording gear occasionally needs a tune up. After the LCD display on our DM2000 console bit the dust major surgery was required. Fortunately we have some of the best techs in the business. And in case you’re wondering, everything is back up and running.
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