Category : Studio News

WMMR’s Caseyboy Records Eagles Rock Anthem

WMMR 93.3’s Casey Boy records Ready to Go, The Philadelphia Eagles’ new fight anthem, in the live room of Studio A.  Ready to Go is aired on WMMR 93.3’s Preston and Steve Show for which Casey “Boy” Fosbenner (pictured above) is the executive producer. The anthem was written and performed by Caseyboy and members of the band Jealousy Curve, and produced by audio engineer Steven LaFashia.

When Preston and Steve observed there had not been any great new rock anthems lately, Caseyboy set out to create one for the Philadelphia Eagles. He discussed it with his long time friend, Steve LaFashia, who is a member of the band Jealousy Curve. Since they are all Eagles fans, the band was eager to take part in the creation of a new rock anthem.

Jealousy Curve’s lead singer, Michael Leavy (pictured below with Steve LaFashia at the console) and Casey collaborated on the lyrics and vocal composition. In the recording stage, Casey performed the lead vocals and the rest of the band performed the gang vocals.

Steve LaFashia has been engineering at Forge Recording for more than 9 years and his band, Jealousy Curve, has been working together for the past 20 years. Forge feels like home for the band. As Steve put it they all love the studio. It was a lot of fun, we had a really nice time. It was a long day – we got all the tracking done in one day.

To learn more about Caseyboy’s rock anthem for the Philadelphia Eagles, watch the video above (filmed in Studio A).

 

Recent Upgrades

Forge Recording continues to improve and expand, with major upgrades to Studio A, the Academy Studio, the Podcast Studio and the Lobby.

Studio A adds 4 ribbon microphones including a pair of rare RCA BK-11s (pictured above) and a matched pair of Royer R-10s (shown below).

Studio A maintains the latest version of Pro Tools HDX and a multitude of Waves and UA plugins (Click here for complete gear list).

The Academy Studio has been transformed into a powerful production studio.

The Academy Studio has the latest technology including

• ProTools Ultimate
• Logic Pro X
• FL Studio 20 Signature Edition

• Universal Audio Apollo x8 18×24 Thunderbolt 3 with 6-core processor
• 2019 Mac Mini with 6-core 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor
• M-Audio Keystation 49es midi controller (shown above)
• Ableton Live 10 Suite with Push 2 controller
• Native Instruments Maschine MK3 (shown below)

• Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S61 MK2
• Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.5
• New UA plugins (Click here)
• Waves Studio Classics Collection

 

Forge Recording launches the brand new Podcast Studio – an affordable and professional environment for recording your podcast. Record with a Forge engineer, or on your own.

There is no need for a computer because the mixer can record “multi-track” directly to a USB thumb drive or external hard drive. If you prefer to record to your computer, the mixer can also be used as a controller for your DAW.

Your call-in guest can “Skype in” with our 50″ 4k Monitor (shown above), or call in using our dedicated phone patch for high quality voice recording. The 50″ monitor can also be used to display your brand identity while filming your podcast.

Want a custom background for your video recording? The Podcast Studio has a 12 foot green screen.

Around the table, guests will enjoy the comfortable environment. Great sound quality is provided by high end Shure SM-7 and Electro-Voice RE-20 microphones and Cloud Lifters. Do your own editing or engage our professional staff to make you sound your best.

The lobby has been upgraded to accommodate events like album release parties & live performances.

• 75” 4k streaming monitor for displaying your videos
• Stunning 74″ linear fireplace
• Beringer X Air XR16 mixer providing 8 mic inputs plus 8 instrument inputs
• Turbosound iX12 1000W 12″ powered speaker & Peavey PVxP 800W 15″ powered subwoofer
• Reclaimed wood patterned floor
• Raised platform with a comfy seating area

 

Experience for yourself the new and improved Forge Recording. Call Jennifer at 215.885.7000 or email info@forgerecording.com to schedule a tour.

Atlantic Recording Artist “Zero” at Forge

Zero 9:36 is in Studio A with Lead Engineer Ron DiSilvestro recording the acoustic version of the 7-song EP You Will Not Be Saved.

Zero 9:36’s music is a mix of hard rock, electronica, alternative, and rap. Its unique sound caught the attention of Atlantic Record’s Prim8 Music which signed Zero 9:36 earlier this year.

Singer Matthew Cullen, better known as “Zero” teams up with producer Andrew Migliore who plays most of the acoustic instruments.

Zero shares: I was already well-known for rapping when I asked Andrew to play on one of my songs. That was 5 years ago and we’ve written 300 plus songs since.
I think it’s a very nice, well-put together studio says Matthew about Forge Recording. Ron is a great guy and he clearly knows what he’s talking about.

Zero 9:36 appears on Spotify’s Rock This play list which Spotify describes as “the 50 top new Rock songs you need to know.”

Here is the original version of Leave The Light On. The acoustic version is being worked on in Studio A.

The Band That Never Was … Is Here

A group of highly-talented session musicians are recording a hip-hop music library in Studio A with engineer Eric McMahon. Benjamin Bullock is playing the Rhodes, Chris Peace is on bass, and Marc Dryburgh is on the drums. They are known as The Band That Never Was.

The group has been collaborating for more than 20 years, and play a wide variety of music including jazz, blues, funk, folk, and gospel.

The music library will contain a collection of royalty-free audio clips for use in film, television, radio, and other media platforms.

The Band That Never Was chose Forge Recording’s Studio A for its space, acoustics, and variety of gear including its coveted vintage microphone collection.

The session is being engineered by Eric McMahon (below), one of the many freelance engineers who frequent Forge Recording. (Click here to learn more about freelance engineering opportunities at Forge.)

When I walked in for the first time, I thought it was great. I was amazed by the pictures, seeing all of the artists that have played in here – it was pretty impressive. The control room is banging, it’s excellent architecturally. — Chris Peace

Matt Santry’s Live Music Videos

Singer-songwriter Matt Santry frequents Forge Recording to shoot live music videos. He records original material and popular cover songs with Forge Recording Lead Engineer Ron DiSilvestro.

In this video Matt performs his original song Living in The Moment in the Live Room of Studio A.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_uydQiSdmk

Using a vintage Sony C37 tube microphone, Matt sings Into the Mystic by Van Morrison. Check out Forge Recording’s entire microphone collection here.

Matt shows a bit of his rock flare in his performance of Don’t Dream It’s Over by Crowded House.

Matt also performs a James Bay cover of When We Were on Fire.

Matt is releasing a single every 6-weeks throughout 2019 and is currently on a bi-coastal tour.

The Hills are Alive at the Morris Arboretum

The assignments are as varied as the clients for Forge Recording’s Live Sound Team. The current mission—to fill an empty meadow with the sound of music.

Off we go to the Morris Arboretum’s Azalea Meadow with sound gear in tow, to prepare for the University of Pennsylvania’s annual welcome event.

The incoming class of 2023 freshmen, along with their families, mingle at the Oak Allee before heading to the meadow for remarks from University dignitaries and fellow classmates.

The event not only builds friendships among the incoming students, it also helps parents be informed and connected to the life at the University.

The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania was established in 1887 as the summer home of John and Lydia Morris (brother and sister), who are responsible for planting many of the specimens sourced from around the world. The 92-acre horticulture display garden features a spectacular collection of mature trees in a beautiful and colorful landscape. Not only is it the official Arboretum of Pennsylvania, the Morris Arboretum is one of only 19 world-wide to receive the prestigious ArbNet Level IV designation.