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Vibrato Productions Records The Voice’s Matthew Schuler

January 3, 2017

The Voice contestant Matthew Schuler has been busy working with a production team in The Academy Studio at Forge Recording. Schuler, the first contestant to turn all four chairs in The Voice’s blind auditions, has been recording new material with producers Janice McClain, Lawrence Drinks and Michael Anderson of Vibrato Productions. The tracks are being recorded and mixed by Robbie Simmons and mastered by Forge Recording lead engineer Ron DiSilvestro. The team, pictured here, convened for a listening party in Studio A.

Schuler made waves during Season 5 of The Voice under coach Christina Aguilera. His rendition of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah reached #1 on the iTunes charts and #40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Schuler has a major role in the indie film I’m Not Ashamed, which is based on the inspiring true story of Rachel Joy Scott at Columbine High School, and was released in October 2016 (check out the trailer below).

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Ron DiSilvestro on TAMA’s Iron Works Studio Mic Stands

January 3, 2017

TAMA and Forge Recording continue their longstanding relationship with a testimonial by lead engineer Ron DiSilvestro regarding TAMA’s Iron Works Studio microphone stands. In addition to being Forge Recording’s lead audio engineer, Ron DiSilvestro is an accomplished session and live performance drummer. In the video above, he explains how the stands are very vibration-resistant, a vital consideration when recording drums.

Last year, we recorded accomplished drummer Rodney Holmes for TAMA Drums in Forge’s Studio A. Learn more about TAMA’s products here.

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All Are Welcome At St. Vincent de Paul Church

December 28, 2016

St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church chose Forge Recording for its latest album, All Are Welcome.

The album celebrates the diversity of their congregation and the surrounding Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. It includes a mix of classic Christian hymns, an African-American spiritual, and original compositions. It is performed by the Music Ministry’s Gospel and Contemporary Choirs, directed by Valerie Lee-Jeter and Darin Williams.

The album was recorded, mixed and mastered in Studio A by Forge Recording lead engineer Ron DiSilvestro who was assisted by Brendan McGeehan. Forge then produced in-house CDs in jewel cases for quick delivery while 6-panel DigiPaks were being manufactured at the plant. Proceeds from the CD benefit St. Vincent’s Music Ministry and their Capital Campaign, which works to preserve the rich history of Catholicism in Germantown.

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Run to Sandy From Start To Finish At Forge Recording

December 27, 2016

Run to Sandy created their entire EP, Save the Pieces, here at Forge Recording. After rehearsing in The Green Room, they recorded, mixed and mastered in Studio A with lead engineer Ron DiSilvestro. Forge then manufactured the EP which was officially released on December 27, 2016.

Run to Sandy is an adult alternative pop/rock band from Bucks County, PA, featuring Jeff Sawyer (vocals), Jonathan Millen (drums), Richie Lather (guitar) and David Palmer (bass). Save the Pieces is their third official release. As they explain it, “These are songs about everyday life reflected through the band’s power-pop prism.” You can listen and purchase their EP here. The EP release party will be held at Bourbon and Branch on Friday, February 17, 2017.

Check out “Navigator Girl” from the EP below!

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The Badlees Rehearse at Forge for Film Tour

December 26, 2016

Central PA based rock band, The Badlees, recently came to Forge to rehearse ahead of a tour supporting the film, “All In Time.” The band’s music is featured prominently, with 12 tunes heard throughout the feature length film. Screenings of the film are being held in select theaters in the region, with the band performing a closing set on certain dates.

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From the film’s website:

WHAT WOULD YOU GIVE UP TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAM?

Charlie leaves a good job to follow his dream of managing his favorite hometown rock band. Believing the band will be famous in the future, he hatches a plan to throw a unique rock concert for time travelers. His only problem is the band’s guitarist, who doesn’t share Charlie’s optimism. His attitude derails Charlie’s best efforts to bring the band success and sends Charlie spiraling into an emotional, financial, and romantic tailspin. With the help of his elderly neighbor and a young intern, Charlie tries to get the band on track and his girlfriend back before it’s too late.

The Badlees are a 6-piece rock band from Central PA. Formed in 1990, the group has released 10 studio albums to date. We were happy to provide a space for the band to rehearse ahead of their tour.

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From Concert to CD in 5 days

December 25, 2016

December marks an annual tradition at Forge Recording–the Westminster Presbyterian Church Christmas concert recording.

Since 2008, Forge Recording’s staff has recorded West Chester’s Westminster Presbyterian Church Choir‘s annual “Christmas Joy” concerts on location. This year, the 120+ piece choir celebrated its 25th annual Christmas Joy season and sold out five shows for thousands of visitors.

Forge Recording’s Brendan McGeehan was there to record two of the performances. McGeehan recorded 28 tracks that lead engineer Ron DiSilvestro mixed and mastered in Forge Recording’s Studio A the following day. Within 5 days of the concert, Forge’s team produced 600 market-ready CDs in shrinkwrap for the church to share.

Westminster Presbyterian Church is one of many church choirs who have visited our studios and/or engaged us to record them on location. Learn more here about how we can help you record your organization’s live concert.

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Weekender Live In-Studio Video

December 21, 2016

Philadelphia based psych-rock/dream pop band, Weekender, released a live in-studio video of two songs performed at Forge Recording. Loving/Hating and My Only Dream are cuts off of their second EP entitled Floaty Feeling, Blue (Paper Cup Music, 2016).

The band went all out to produce the video. The session was treated with Forge Recording’s impressive arsenal of vintage and modern microphones, preamps, and outboard processing, and the video component was given a full visual complement, complete with 5 cameras, set design, lighting, and visual projections.

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Major League Soccer at Forge Recording

October 27, 2016

Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union selected Forge Recording’s Studio A as the set for a promotional video. As the narrator, midfielder Maurice Edu weaves an impassioned tale of his team’s journey, spirit and resolve. Go Union!

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Pro Wrestling’s Bill Apter an Audible Best Seller

September 7, 2016

Journalist Bill Apter adds “Audible Best Seller” to his illustrious accomplishments.

Bill Apter has had a long and storied career in the field of pro-wrestling. Since the 70s, Apter has been an influential voice for the sport, covering major events and forging professional and personal relationships with countless wrestlers, including Hulk Hogan, Triple H, and The Rock. Apter recounts these stories and life experiences in his colorful autobiography, Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn’t Know It Was Broken!

After the printed version of the book became a hit in the wrestling community, Audible (the audio book division of Amazon), approached Apter about creating an audio version. Apter obliged, and chose Forge Recording as the studio to record the narration, in his own voice. The audio book has since become an Audible best seller. Congratulations Bill!

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Saint Anthony of Padua Pipe Organ Recording

August 29, 2016

Forge Recording’s Brendan McGeehan traveled to Saint Anthony of Padua in Wilmington, DE, to record their pipe organ. The instrument is meticulously maintained by the Peragallo Pipe Organ Company, and in fact was tuned the morning of the session. Organist Louis Perazza performed 10 pieces for a forthcoming Christmas pipe organ album.

McGeehan used several microphones with varying stereo techniques to capture the all-encompassing organ sound, including a matched pair of Neumann U87s near the low frequency pipes, and a Blumlein configuration of AKG 414s in the “sweet spot” of the church. From here, lead engineer Ron DiSilvestro will mix and master the audio in preparation for the holiday release.

The breathtakingly beautiful church was built in 1924 in the “Romanesque revival” architectural style. With impressive acoustics, an excellently maintained instrument, a virtuostic performance, and top quality recording equipment, this project will surely create a long lasting tribute for St. Anthony’s and the Peragallo Pipe Organ Company.

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