LIVE PERFORMANCE  RECORDING SPECIALIST                      

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If you are a serious prospect, and you would prefer to have a full-resolution CD or file(s) sent to you with these and/or similar other examples, I will be happy to mail you a demo disk, or send files. Just email a request, along with a brief description of what and when you are considering recording.  If you want to hear some examples right now, you can click on any of the following links and open the files with a media player such as Windows Media Player (or you can download and save the files and burn your own Forbesound demo disk).  The files are mostly 192kbps mp3 files.  Sorry if they take a while to download.  I know there are slicker way to play these, but I'm an audio guy, not a web developer (in other words, I'd rather buy more audio gear than pay a web designer).  These are in no particular order. Just click on anything that suits your style. 

1.  A great cover of the classic Pink Floyd song "Have a Cigar" as performed live by "Dirty Martini." This band consists of extraordinary guitarist Brett Garsed (considered by many to be Australia's premier guitarist), Ric Fierabracci (an amazing bass virtuoso who has played with many jazz greats and tours with Sir Tom Jones), and Joel Taylor, super-drummer who also has impressive credits). Although this is not their regular genre, it was a fun addition to their set at Alva's in San Pedro, CA . (192 kbps-about 6mb). Recording and mix (as always) by Forbesound.  Crank it up!

2.  Another  classic cover tune, this one performed by the John Brown Band. I recorded them live at The Long Beach Hilton back when I was first testing out my newly wired mic splitter.  I recently mixed some of the songs using some new classic gear emulation plug-ins, and the sound definitely takes me back to "the day."  Check out their rendition of Procol Harum's "Whiter Shade of Pale"  (192 kbps)

3. Another John Brown band cover of  the vintage tune "The In Crowd". It's such an old song that I can't remember who originally did it. (also 192 kbps)

4.  JAZZ/FUSION. A great instrumental version of Miss You by Dirty  Martini (same great players as above, recorded live at Alva's in San Pedro). 

5.  An edited (shortened) version of "Cornucopia" an original reggae tune by Scott Turchin. I recorded his band live at their CD release party at The Old Towne Pub in Pasadena. Click here to hear a sample of it (you might be able to compare it to his studio version if it's still playable on his site)-click on Scott Turchin in blue above for the link):  Cornucopia_Scott Turchin Band

6.  Listen to songs from the first , and from the 2nd CD by an amazing artist, Jared Mees. Check out "Panama Anthem" (it's about his 4 month stay in a primitive shack in Panama), and "Cockleburrs and Hay, " both on his first CD, "If you wanna swim with the sharks you gotta concentrate." on the Tender Loving Empire label.  I mixed and mastered his self-produced album in the Forbesound mix room, after we tracked the whole thing in there, drums and all. (I even played my big old drums on these two cuts, too). It would have been cool to record the tracks live, but at the time, Jared had to play most of the instruments, since his new band was not yet formed. Be sure to listen to  "Bees" and "Tallest Building in Hell" from his new CD entitled "Caffeine, Alcohol, Sunshine, Money."  This was recorded at a Pro Tools LE based studio in Portland, but I mixed and mastered it here in LA.  Check it all out at  http://www.myspace.com/jaredmees , read the great reviews, and buy the limited edition, hand screened CD--it WILL be a collector's item when the dust settles. These CDs are available at:  

7. The Tender Loving Empire label is also featuring a new CD from a great band from Idaho, Finn Riggins -Check out the great reviews and 3 cuts that I recorded on their  My Space page. --"Glove Comprtmnt,"  "The Plumest," and "Hraka"). It is a studio-style recording that I did entirely with my remote rig in a big room with a stage. I also mixed and mastered it, mostly to the preferences of  band member Gilbert, in my Pro Tools mix room.  

8.  A tasty clip of Alternate Sound of Life playing live at The Key Club in Hollywood. I also recorded the heavier band Opus Dai on the same night, but the recording was released on a CD by their record company, and I don't yet have clearance to use it. To hear A.S.L, click here:  Song by Alternate Sound of Life_Key Club Hollywood

9.  A clip from an original song entitled "Jump Out" by The John Brown Band. This was my first live recording with my current remote rig. It was recorded in a big tent at a backyard party, where they were also shooting video for a promotional DVD. These guys play a lot of large parties and corporate events. They know thousands of songs, and are one of the best cover bands I've ever heard. To hear this cut, click this link:  Jump Out_John Brown Band

10.  On Our Side performed by the Rolling Hills Covenant Church Worship Band. Click here to hear:  On Our Side

11.  Another live performance recorded in front of an audience of around 2500 in a large tent for an Easter Service in the parking lot of Rolling Hills Covenant Church. The vocalist is Laura Savitz, and the song is "You Were There." This was the first  time my rig was connected to a large PA system. Some of the PA company's mic's would not have been my first (or second) choice, and the long signal path through all of their snakes degraded the sound a bit, but the performance was inspired, and that's what live recording is all about. To hear this clip, click here:  You Were There_Laura Savitz

12.  A rough mix that stuck of "Hoochie Coochie Man" performed by The Whiskey Imperials. This fun blues gig was recorded live at Tracy's Bar and Grill in Long Beach. To hear it, click this link:  Hoochie Coochie Man_Whiskey Imperials rough mix edit

13.  A live, multitracked classical recording that I did at Rolling Hills Covenant Church while I was also mixing live to stereo for video. The piece is "Gloria" and the orchestra is conducted by David Halverson. Unlike most studio orchestra recordings, nearly everything was close mic'd to be run through the PA system. I submixed many of the inputs through their Soundcraft Spirit Live console to get it down to 24 tracks.  Then I transferred the 24 tracks to Pro Tools to finish the mix.  Hear it here:  Gloria David Halverson w Orchestra

15. Video of Rudy Leonardo at St. Rocke in Hermosa Beach, CA (live recording by Forbesound, mix by Sunlight Digital). See it here

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