Blue Coast Records would like to give a warm hello to the many visitors from Moscow who have visited our site today! We'd love to know how you heard about us! Please send a note to comments@bluecoastrecords.com and tell us how you found our website!
Please come again soon!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Happy Holidays to All! See you at CES!
Thank you to all the contributing artists, distributors and supporters, our loyal fans, pro audio and audiophile manufacturers who have made Blue Coast Records debut a success this year. I would especially like to thank our devoted staff for their devoted work. Patrick, Andrew, Tim, Josh, Ezra, Nick and Nick at OTR Studios, thanks for doing double duty at Blue Coast. And as always, thank you Jean Claude Reynaud for urging on this dream.
We are looking forward to releasing more Exceptional Acoustic Recordings next year. We'll be at T.H.E. Show with our gracious sponsor, Laufer Teknik. Contact us directly if you will be there. We'd love to give you a preview of our upcoming releases.
All the Best in 2008!
Cookie Marenco
founder and producer
Blue Coast Records
We are looking forward to releasing more Exceptional Acoustic Recordings next year. We'll be at T.H.E. Show with our gracious sponsor, Laufer Teknik. Contact us directly if you will be there. We'd love to give you a preview of our upcoming releases.
All the Best in 2008!
Cookie Marenco
founder and producer
Blue Coast Records
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Blue Coast Collection Thread at SA-CD.net
There are still alot of fans of the SA-CD format. We'd like to tell you about a site called SA-CD.net who have a forum of dedicated fans that come from around the world. There's been quite a buzz going on for the Blue Coast Collection that we'd like to share with you. Hope you join and support the site!
Happy Holidays
SA-CD.net
Happy Holidays
SA-CD.net
Monday, December 03, 2007
Blue Coast Collection Goes to Japan!
The last month has seen a flurry of activity in Japan. Philip O'Hanlon, representing Luxman audio gear used our disc for demonstrating the fine quality of his speakers in Tokyo. A wonderful musician, Brenda Vaughn, has also been involved with us. She's been in Japan for 9 years delighting audiences with her voice. Paul Hanson, and incredible bassoonist we have had in the studio recently, will be traveling there to join the Cirque de Soleil for two years in their Tokyo show. The excitement led to Japan becoming the #3 country that has visited our website. Today we made our first online sale and look forward to building our community there and in all parts of the world.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Alex de Grassi free download Available only till Dec 1
Windham Hill Recording artist, Alex de Grassi, was in the studio of Blue Coast founder, Cookie Marenco, recording a piece of music for an upcoming video. De Grassi played a museum piece instrument built by Fred Carlson. The harp guitar, called The New Dream, is a stunningly beautiful, one of a kind 39 stringed instrument.
Marenco recorded and produced the session which Blue Coast is offering as a download free for the month of December. It is a holiday gift of thanks for its fans supporting the new acoustic label.
The technique for recording was a modified version of Blue Coast's proprietary technique Extended Sound Environment, E.S.E.
Greensleeves
Marenco recorded and produced the session which Blue Coast is offering as a download free for the month of December. It is a holiday gift of thanks for its fans supporting the new acoustic label.
The technique for recording was a modified version of Blue Coast's proprietary technique Extended Sound Environment, E.S.E.
Greensleeves
Sunday, November 18, 2007
4700% Increase in Visits From Japan Moves it to the #3 Country Visiting the Blue Coast Site
The activity to our website has been incredible the last month showing an increase of 48% new traffic worldwide. United States, followed by France still hold the 1 and 2 positions for most visitors with a surprise increase from Japan of 4700%. Moving from number 10 position to number 3, Japan overtook China's recent third position. Still China showed an increase of 48% over last month. Australia showed tremendous growth with a 333% increase over last month, moving it to the #7 position.
Currently, the visitor list by country is...
1. United States
2. France
3. Japan
4. China
5. Canada
6. Netherlands
7. Australia
8. Italy
9. Norway
10. Belgium
We suspect the increase from Japan stems from airplay of our friend, Philip O'Hanlon, who was giving a presentation on behalf of his company, On a High Note, representing Luxman and other wonderful brands. Philip uses one of our songs, "On a Slow Day" as part of his audio demonstrations. Also of note, Brenda Vaugn, an amazing vocalist who had worked with founder Cookie Marenco, contacted us a few weeks ago mentioning her involvement in the Japanese music scene. Brenda has been living in Japan for 9 years. Brenda and Cookie are in initial discussions to move label efforts in Japan farther as well as welcoming Brenda as a potential artist for Blue Coast future releases.
Currently, the visitor list by country is...
1. United States
2. France
3. Japan
4. China
5. Canada
6. Netherlands
7. Australia
8. Italy
9. Norway
10. Belgium
We suspect the increase from Japan stems from airplay of our friend, Philip O'Hanlon, who was giving a presentation on behalf of his company, On a High Note, representing Luxman and other wonderful brands. Philip uses one of our songs, "On a Slow Day" as part of his audio demonstrations. Also of note, Brenda Vaugn, an amazing vocalist who had worked with founder Cookie Marenco, contacted us a few weeks ago mentioning her involvement in the Japanese music scene. Brenda has been living in Japan for 9 years. Brenda and Cookie are in initial discussions to move label efforts in Japan farther as well as welcoming Brenda as a potential artist for Blue Coast future releases.
Blue Coast Collection Goes to Brazil
We're very excited to announce the first purchase from our website to Brazil. While we have had many visitors from South America to our website, this marks the first purchase. It's exciting to watch our enthusiastic community grow worldwide.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Stereophile Comments about the Blue Coast Collection--Sept 2007
"--The E.S.E. Sessions is a spectacularly natural presentation of acoustic instruments and voices in a rich, defining ambience that envelops the listener.---"
Kalman Rubinson,
Stereophile
For the rest of the Stereophile quote, check out our press page at
Blue Coast Press
We're grateful to those listeners who are helping us spread the word in magazines, blogs and to their friends. Thanks to all of you.
Kalman Rubinson,
Stereophile
For the rest of the Stereophile quote, check out our press page at
Blue Coast Press
We're grateful to those listeners who are helping us spread the word in magazines, blogs and to their friends. Thanks to all of you.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Blue Coast at Far West Folk Alliance
Patrick and I traveled to Vancouver, Washington to attend the Regional Folk Alliance. Happens Patrick was playing showcases with Mick Overman and the Maniacs (an artist I'm looking forward to going into the studio with very soon) and many of the Blue Coast Artists are from Portland.
We heard some talented musicians, met with old friends, and strategized to bring great music music and sound back to the masses.
We wanted to thank all the great folks we met and hope to record and stay in contact with you all!
Cookie
We heard some talented musicians, met with old friends, and strategized to bring great music music and sound back to the masses.
We wanted to thank all the great folks we met and hope to record and stay in contact with you all!
Cookie
Thursday, November 01, 2007
China Moves to #3 for Visitors to our Blue Coast Website
Up from the #6 position last month, China has jumped above Canada for visitors coming to our website. Following the United States and France, China now holds the #3 position in the list of 48 countries who visit our website, a rise over 900% in the last 6 months.
All in all, Blue Coast has now touched down in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. Who will be the first visitor from Antartica? We'll let you know!
All in all, Blue Coast has now touched down in Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America. Who will be the first visitor from Antartica? We'll let you know!
Monday, October 08, 2007
Blue Coast at Rocky Mountain Audiofest
We're delighted to be heading to Denver for the Rocky Mountain Audiofest and look forward to greeting all of you we met in New York, those we haven't met before and all of our friends from around the globe. We will be presenting our Blue Coast Collection, the E.S.E. Sessions, for you to enjoy what some call the Ultimate Acoustic Music experience.
Several exhibitors will be featuring the Blue Coast Collection for demo purposes. We encourage you to hear the disc at the Amherst Audio booth featuring Jean Marie Reynaud speakers. Jean Claude Reynaud, my co-producer on the project, brought several versions of these speakers to the Blue Coast sessions for use in recording and mixing. On the JMR speakers, you will hear the sound as near as possible to what we experienced during the recording. The Extended Sound Environment ( E.S.E.) technique uses no headphones, no digital effects and no overdubs -- just the pure sound of skillful musicians playing live in the studio. An incredibly life-like experience.
Many of you manufacturing products for the audiophile sensibility may want to consider using this disc for reference purposes.
We welcome reviewers and questions from fans.
We'll have press kits and will be available throughout the show to meet with you. Look for us to be at the Acoustic Sounds booth much of the time.
Those interested in buying the disc in bulk quantities may contact us in advance about special show pricing.
We will have a limited quantity our Blue Coast Collection Private Reserve at the show for those purchasing 50 or more units. It's an incredible 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley of Northern California. Please call us in advance to make arrangements for purchase and for receiving our gift.
Good music + good wine + good friends = A GOOD LIFE!
Several exhibitors will be featuring the Blue Coast Collection for demo purposes. We encourage you to hear the disc at the Amherst Audio booth featuring Jean Marie Reynaud speakers. Jean Claude Reynaud, my co-producer on the project, brought several versions of these speakers to the Blue Coast sessions for use in recording and mixing. On the JMR speakers, you will hear the sound as near as possible to what we experienced during the recording. The Extended Sound Environment ( E.S.E.) technique uses no headphones, no digital effects and no overdubs -- just the pure sound of skillful musicians playing live in the studio. An incredibly life-like experience.
Many of you manufacturing products for the audiophile sensibility may want to consider using this disc for reference purposes.
We welcome reviewers and questions from fans.
We'll have press kits and will be available throughout the show to meet with you. Look for us to be at the Acoustic Sounds booth much of the time.
Those interested in buying the disc in bulk quantities may contact us in advance about special show pricing.
We will have a limited quantity our Blue Coast Collection Private Reserve at the show for those purchasing 50 or more units. It's an incredible 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley of Northern California. Please call us in advance to make arrangements for purchase and for receiving our gift.
Good music + good wine + good friends = A GOOD LIFE!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Blue Coast Records’ Audiophile Acoustic Music To Be Available Via Burnside Distribution
New Agreement Will Place Blue Coast’s SACD/CD In a Variety of Channels
San Francisco, CA, September 1, 2007 – Blue Coast Records, a label dedicated to preserving and marketing audiophile-quality recordings of acoustic music performed live in the studio, today announced a new distribution agreement with Portland, OR-based Burnside Distribution, a top distributor of independent record labels in the U.S.
“Blue Coast Collection, The E.S.E. Sessions,” will be the first release and highlights the proprietary recording Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.) process developed by Blue Coast for advanced sonic reproduction with precise detail and accurate imaging.
“Frankly, we weren’t prepared for the incredible success of “Blue Coast Collection’” said Cookie Marenco, Founder and President of Blue Coast. “We sold out the first pressing of 1,000 copies in just six weeks, which is pretty incredible when you consider that it was offered through our web site exclusively with no great fanfare and a $40 price tag. However, we know that music lovers who appreciate true audiophile sound are willing to invest in recordings that touch them, which is why we’re thrilled that such an esteemed distributor of independent artists and labels will get the Blue Coast message out to an even wider base of fans of acoustic music.”
“It’s a thrill to be working with a company like Blue Coast Records,” commented Bill McNally, Vice President/General Manager, Burnside Distribution. “I have worked many years with Cookie Morenco, a remarkably talented woman who, with her staff, has put together a real music lover’s label. The sonic quality of the recordings is unsurpassed. Their music will certainly appeal to music lovers and high-end audio enthusiasts alike. More important, at least to me, is that it’s something I enjoy listening to when I’m in the mood to hear simply beautiful music.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Burnside Distribution will be the distributor of, “Blue Coast Collection, The E.S.E. Sessions,” a 5.1-channel SACD/two-channel CD hybrid disc.
“Blue Coast Collection” is a collection of various artists performing live in the studio without the use of headphones or digital effects that are common in today’s recordings. Blue Coast’s patented Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.) recording process captures the essence of a performance with remarkable accuracy, communicating the openness and sense of detail that is absent from most CD and even high-resolution audio recordings.
Produced by Marenco and Jean Claude Reynaud, “Blue Coast Collection” features veterans and emerging artists alike, including Keith Greeninger, Tony Furtado, Glen Moore, Rob Ickes, and several others.
Added Marenco: “There was no shortage of opportunities to sign with the big distribution companies, but their specialty is selling entertainment, not necessarily skilled musicianship or audio quality. Bill McNally at Burnside is a maverick in this respect, since he is always there to champion the work of independent artists and labels. You need a real ‘music guy’ like Bill to understand the value of our music while working hard to make sure it’s widely available and promoted.”
Blue Coast Records was founded by Cookie Marenco, a producer/engineer with more than 20 years experience in the development of recording techniques that enhance the listener’s enjoyment. Marenco and Reynaud designed the E.S.E. recording process to accommodate the evolving field of surround audio with an impeccable blend of traditional and new recording technologies.
“Blue Coast Collection, The E.S.E. Sessions,” will be the first release and highlights the proprietary recording Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.) process developed by Blue Coast for advanced sonic reproduction with precise detail and accurate imaging.
“Frankly, we weren’t prepared for the incredible success of “Blue Coast Collection’” said Cookie Marenco, Founder and President of Blue Coast. “We sold out the first pressing of 1,000 copies in just six weeks, which is pretty incredible when you consider that it was offered through our web site exclusively with no great fanfare and a $40 price tag. However, we know that music lovers who appreciate true audiophile sound are willing to invest in recordings that touch them, which is why we’re thrilled that such an esteemed distributor of independent artists and labels will get the Blue Coast message out to an even wider base of fans of acoustic music.”
“It’s a thrill to be working with a company like Blue Coast Records,” commented Bill McNally, Vice President/General Manager, Burnside Distribution. “I have worked many years with Cookie Morenco, a remarkably talented woman who, with her staff, has put together a real music lover’s label. The sonic quality of the recordings is unsurpassed. Their music will certainly appeal to music lovers and high-end audio enthusiasts alike. More important, at least to me, is that it’s something I enjoy listening to when I’m in the mood to hear simply beautiful music.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Burnside Distribution will be the distributor of, “Blue Coast Collection, The E.S.E. Sessions,” a 5.1-channel SACD/two-channel CD hybrid disc.
“Blue Coast Collection” is a collection of various artists performing live in the studio without the use of headphones or digital effects that are common in today’s recordings. Blue Coast’s patented Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.) recording process captures the essence of a performance with remarkable accuracy, communicating the openness and sense of detail that is absent from most CD and even high-resolution audio recordings.
Produced by Marenco and Jean Claude Reynaud, “Blue Coast Collection” features veterans and emerging artists alike, including Keith Greeninger, Tony Furtado, Glen Moore, Rob Ickes, and several others.
Added Marenco: “There was no shortage of opportunities to sign with the big distribution companies, but their specialty is selling entertainment, not necessarily skilled musicianship or audio quality. Bill McNally at Burnside is a maverick in this respect, since he is always there to champion the work of independent artists and labels. You need a real ‘music guy’ like Bill to understand the value of our music while working hard to make sure it’s widely available and promoted.”
Blue Coast Records was founded by Cookie Marenco, a producer/engineer with more than 20 years experience in the development of recording techniques that enhance the listener’s enjoyment. Marenco and Reynaud designed the E.S.E. recording process to accommodate the evolving field of surround audio with an impeccable blend of traditional and new recording technologies.
Blue Coast Records Welcomes Visitors from China
Last February marked the first visits to our website from China. Since that time, China has risen to the number 4 position of the 46 countries visiting our website. The countries most visiting our website are USA, France, Netherlands, China and Canada.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Alexander Valley Cabernet is chosen for the Blue Coast Collection Private Reserve
The sun was sinking and the fog rolling over the Belmont
California Alexander Valley Northern California emerged the winner…
Rain Palace
Anne Vrolyk
Bob and Lisa Peek
Brain and Elizabeth Mantia
Cookie Marenco
Ezra Crowley
John Johnsen and Maritza Vande Voorde
Maeve Daugharty
Mark Anders
M.I.R.V.
Patrick O'Connor
Rob Modeste and Jean Manocchio
Sebastien and Simone Rauox
Scott and Susan Thompson
Our sincere apologies if we forgot anyone or misspelled a name. We were not diligent with the guest book.
Anne Vrolyk
Bob and Lisa Peek
Brain and Elizabeth Mantia
Cookie Marenco
Ezra Crowley
John Johnsen and Maritza Vande Voorde
Maeve Daugharty
Mark Anders
M.I.R.V.
Patrick O'Connor
Rob Modeste and Jean Manocchio
Sebastien and Simone Rauox
Scott and Susan Thompson
Our sincere apologies if we forgot anyone or misspelled a name. We were not diligent with the guest book.
Blue Coast in Australia!
Small beginnings maybe, but we have sold our first copy of the Blue Coast Collection in Australia! We want to thank SA-CD.net for listing the Blue Coast Collection and promoting the SA-CD format...
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Upcoming New Release with Art Lande!
Jean Claude Reynaud and founder, Cookie Marenco travelled to Boulder, Colorado to master an upcoming solo piano release from Art Lande. Best known for his ECM recordings, Art Lande is a master improviser and jazz pianist. This recording is shows his skill for tone production and mastery of restraint. Recorded live in one evening, it beautifully weaves a poem of songs into a night's lullaby.
As well, the recording shows the character of the 1885 Steinway with no use of effects. For audio enthusiasts and engineers, this will be a study of how a great piano can sound. As if a child sitting in your fathers arms, the delicacy of Art's playing reaches around you with warmth and sincerity. Art transforms songs from the Beatles to Stephen Foster, from jazz classics to improvisations, into gentle lullabies.
The original tracks were recorded using the Sonoma System on Direct Stream Digital. The same tracks were recorded on analog, but in this case, the producers found DSD and one bit recording to best show the tone of the music. Working at Airshow Mastering with Dave Glasser the masters were prepared for eventual release on SACD/CD disc.
The release date has not been planned, although, a high resolution download is being prepared for release by the end of this year.
Blue Coast would like to thank all involved for their contributions, especially Gus Skinas for the use of his Sonoma System and Jean Marie Reynaud for the use of his incredible speaker and wire. More details will be coming about the recording as we near release.
Sign up for the mailing list to get more information on this release.
As well, the recording shows the character of the 1885 Steinway with no use of effects. For audio enthusiasts and engineers, this will be a study of how a great piano can sound. As if a child sitting in your fathers arms, the delicacy of Art's playing reaches around you with warmth and sincerity. Art transforms songs from the Beatles to Stephen Foster, from jazz classics to improvisations, into gentle lullabies.
The original tracks were recorded using the Sonoma System on Direct Stream Digital. The same tracks were recorded on analog, but in this case, the producers found DSD and one bit recording to best show the tone of the music. Working at Airshow Mastering with Dave Glasser the masters were prepared for eventual release on SACD/CD disc.
The release date has not been planned, although, a high resolution download is being prepared for release by the end of this year.
Blue Coast would like to thank all involved for their contributions, especially Gus Skinas for the use of his Sonoma System and Jean Marie Reynaud for the use of his incredible speaker and wire. More details will be coming about the recording as we near release.
Sign up for the mailing list to get more information on this release.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Blue Coast Records debuts First Release at the Home Entertainment Show
The Blue Coast Collection made its debut at the Home Entertainment Show in New York City May 11-13. Online distributor, Acoustic Sound, hosted their debut giving them an opportunity to meet with audiophiles from around the world and offer samples of the acoustic recordings to many of the speaker companies. The Blue Coast Collection was well received and became part of the demonstration cycle for many of these companies.
You can purchase the cd through many of our online distributors around the world. We will be posting a list of dealers very soon.
Plans are in the works to attend the Rocky Mountain Audiofest in Denver Oct 12-14. Let us know if you are planning to attend! We'd love to meet with you.
You can purchase the cd through many of our online distributors around the world. We will be posting a list of dealers very soon.
Plans are in the works to attend the Rocky Mountain Audiofest in Denver Oct 12-14. Let us know if you are planning to attend! We'd love to meet with you.
Friday, April 20, 2007
We welcome your comments!
We're new to the blogging community and hope to have a place for you to make comments about acoustic music and our releases. You can post your comments here. Thanks for your support!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Blue Coast Collection SA-CD has Arrived!
The Blue Coast Collection, The E.S.E. Sessions SA-CD has arrived and is now available for sale here and at acousticsounds.com
Thank you for your patience. It was well worth the wait for the incredible sonic quality that seemed to enhance even the CD layer. The Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.) can be fully heard as we intended if you have a nulti channel SA-CD player.
We want to know what you think.... your experience of the sound and music..... your favorite songs... if you can hear the realism in the surround version.
hope you enjoy!
Cookie Marenco
founder and producer, Blue Coast Records
Thank you for your patience. It was well worth the wait for the incredible sonic quality that seemed to enhance even the CD layer. The Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.) can be fully heard as we intended if you have a nulti channel SA-CD player.
We want to know what you think.... your experience of the sound and music..... your favorite songs... if you can hear the realism in the surround version.
hope you enjoy!
Cookie Marenco
founder and producer, Blue Coast Records
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