Dear friends, this month we celebrate the start of our 5 year anniversary for the debut of the Blue Coast Collection.
It's hard to believe how fast the time went by. When we started DSD downloads were not even a consideration. Now, Blue Coast Records leads the way with more than 11,500 opted in music lovers and thousand in DSD downloads. Thank you!
Little Cottonwood by Garett Brennan in DSD
We've gone to the vaults and found the original DSD audio for Blue Coast Artist, Garett Brennan and his Little Cottonwood recording. This was an amazing project recorded in a cabin in the mountains of Utah direct to DSD, mixed through analog gear and back to DSD.
http://garettbrennan.downloadsnow.net/
With myself, Jean Claude Reynaud and a few assistants, we drove to this incredible location with computers, Sonoma system, Millennia preamps, B&K mics and our own silver cable. With friends, family and band gathered around we recorded through wind, rain, hail and a raging river next to us. On track 9, "These Knees", you can hear a thunderstorm rolling through. The DSD version takes you through the full dynamic range of the passing storm. While some people would have thought this was a disaster, we embraced nature taking control of the music. It was a moment in time. It is a pleasure to bring this to you as DSD.
If you've purchased either the 9624 or 44.1 audio download before, send us your paypal receipt with "Little Cottonwood" and we'll reimburse the difference. If you can't find it, let us know and we'll try to track it down.
DSD-Guide.com
We have been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm for our latest publication DSD-Guide.com. We've got a long way to go adding information for music lovers and professionals alike. If you haven't seen the work that Andreas Koch is doing, check out his paper on creating Standards for manufactures.
http://dsd-guide.com/usb-link-dsd-audio-pcm-frames-andreas-koch
Other News and Links
I've accepted a position at the University of the Pacific Music Conservatory in the "Music Management Advisory Board". I'll be working with the University to add DSD recording to their audio program. Along with the Mentorship program at our own studio, we are excited about the new generation of students who will be learning about high resolution audio. When presented with the choice, the students want to record in the high quality possible.
For those new to Blue Coast Records, check out Downloads NOW! where you can find more music as 44,1, 9624 full sized wave files along with the latest DSD audio downloads.
downloadsnow.net
Free DSD downloads can be found at
audiogate.bluecoastrecords.com
Thank you for all the support!
Cookie Marenco
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Events -- California Audio Show Aug 3-5
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Solo Violinist Breaks Barriers in her Debut Release called Glass
Emily Palen's solo violin release impresses rockers and delights audiophiles with soaring improvisations. Recorded at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco Palen's music takes you on a cutting edge musical journey like never before.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Emily Palen -- Glass
Valentine's Day 2012 marks the debut release of solo violinist and improvisational virtuoso, Emily Palen, on Valence Records. The album called "Glass" was recorded over two nights at San Francisco's famed Grace Cathedral. The site was chosen for its inspirational surroundings and sonic qualities. Artist, instrument, and environment become one in this extraordinary and historic recording that was captured by an award winning team of recording engineers and meant to please audio enthusiasts of all ages.
What might seem like a strange combination of music genres is what makes Palen's music special. Her classical training combined with her love of heavy rock creates a uniquely personal sound for the young violinist. Label founder, Gregory James, a well known guitarist in his own right, first noticed Palen playing her soaring violin melodies on San Francisco streets. Intrigued by this confluence of sound, James asked her to perform in his own band and eventually signed her to Valence Records.
Brought in to record this project was Grammy Award nominated engineer/producer Cookie Marenco. The music was recorded using the proprietary technique called Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.). A collection of the finest microphones in the world were used to capture the natural depth, texture, and warmth of the performances and the sonics of the church. Behind the scenes was an experienced crew from Blue Coast Records and Super Audio Center who put together an audiophile remote recording studio that made use of the latest and most advanced digital recording technology called DSD (Direct Stream Digital).
James, reflects: “Walking from my home on Russian Hill up to Grace Cathedral on Nob Hill each night for the recordings was a meditative experience. Dinner with Emily and the crew was like a movie set, or a mountain climb. This project was one of the coolest things I’ve done in life”. http://valencerecords.downloadsnow.net/
Palen began her musical career at the age of 4 under the guidance of her mother, a cellist and violin teacher. At 19, Palen was drawn to the ocean and moved to San Francisco after studying classical violin at the University of Michigan. In San Francisco she sought to play music closer to the heavy rock she listened to like Led Zeppelin, Tool, and Black Sabbath. In 2008, she won a contest that led to performing a Foo Fighter's song on the Grammy stage Her performance of "The Pretender" has drawn over 1.2 million views on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/
Later, Palen shared the stage with the Foo Fighters at Red Rocks Amphitheater, CO., at the invitation of band leader, David Grohl.
http://www.youtube.com/
Released on CD and SACD, "Glass" can be purchased at Valence Records as a disc or high resolution downloads. This is one of the first native DSD recordings to be released as DSD audio downloads. "Glass"
You can join Palen to celebrate the CD release on March 30, 2012 at 8pm....
Project One Gallery, http://www.projectonegallery.com/
251 Rhode Island St,
San Francisco,
CA, 94103
The night will be a combination of solo violin performances and as leader of a band. The evening will include a dj dance party, CD signings by Palen and other special events to be added.
For more information on tickets or music go to....
http://valencerecords.net/
http://emilypalen.com/
or contact Marenco Media at 650 595 8475
press@marencomedia.com
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Valence Records offers music from top improvising musicians and records them in the highest quality possible.
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| Last Updated | : | Feb 14, 2012 | |
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Blue Coast World to distribute Emily Palen's Solo Violin Recording, "Glass"
Hi friends,
We are pleased to announce that Blue Coast World will be distributing the recording of Emily Palen's Solo Violin recording called "Glass".
The disc will be priced at $30 but for a short time, will be available for $25 at this website.
http://valencerecords.downloadsnow.net/glass
It was recorded at the extraordinary Grace Cathedral, San Francisco using the Extended Sound Environment technique. Emily's exquisite violin improvisations have been used extensively in sonic comparison tests because the masters were recorded to DSD and all recording processes have been under control from record to digital delivery.
We have kept the one bit DSD format throughout. The CD layer was mastered in the same process, so you can compare your CD layer with your DSD or SACD playback systems. At CES we used Track #3 (Light in the Fracture) to test the audio response on the Sony AR1 speakers (This year's winner of Absolute Sound's speaker of the year).
Those present for the demo comparisons had the unique opportunity to also hear the SACD coming from the Meitner DACs against the DSD masters from the Sonoma Systems playback master through the Meitner professional DSD DACs. Gus Skinas from Super Audio Center was onhand along with Yuki Sugiura from Sony to help with the demos as hundreds of people passed through our room to experience the comparisons.
The CD to SACD comparisons were obvious. Shrunken images and lack of dynamics could be heard in the CD sound. What was most surprising is that we could hear a clear difference in the Meitner DACs both playing back DSD. We can only suggest that the best sound is with DSD DACs for playback. It was a small difference, but audible.
Now, those of you who have an SACD player can experience Emily's violin performances the way we intended.
Many of you already own downloads these wonderful masters. Those that would like to experience a FREE DSD DOWNLOAD of one piece from the album can click below to download. (Requires Foobar or Audiogate to play)
http://audiogate.bluecoastrecords.com/
Positive Feedback, article one!
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue59/marenco.htm
Thank you to Positive Feedback for asking me to be a writer for their publication. If your interested to know some of the reasons why and how I came to be a recording engineer, along with the challenges we face as engineers, this article is for you. I'll be writing from a professional engineer standpoint for PF as I can. Please feel free to ask questions that I might be able to write and article on.
2012 is going to be a great year for DSD.
It was a pleasure meeting many of you in person.
Cookie and the Blue Coast Crew
We are pleased to announce that Blue Coast World will be distributing the recording of Emily Palen's Solo Violin recording called "Glass".
The disc will be priced at $30 but for a short time, will be available for $25 at this website.
http://valencerecords.downloadsnow.net/glass
It was recorded at the extraordinary Grace Cathedral, San Francisco using the Extended Sound Environment technique. Emily's exquisite violin improvisations have been used extensively in sonic comparison tests because the masters were recorded to DSD and all recording processes have been under control from record to digital delivery.
We have kept the one bit DSD format throughout. The CD layer was mastered in the same process, so you can compare your CD layer with your DSD or SACD playback systems. At CES we used Track #3 (Light in the Fracture) to test the audio response on the Sony AR1 speakers (This year's winner of Absolute Sound's speaker of the year).
Those present for the demo comparisons had the unique opportunity to also hear the SACD coming from the Meitner DACs against the DSD masters from the Sonoma Systems playback master through the Meitner professional DSD DACs. Gus Skinas from Super Audio Center was onhand along with Yuki Sugiura from Sony to help with the demos as hundreds of people passed through our room to experience the comparisons.
The CD to SACD comparisons were obvious. Shrunken images and lack of dynamics could be heard in the CD sound. What was most surprising is that we could hear a clear difference in the Meitner DACs both playing back DSD. We can only suggest that the best sound is with DSD DACs for playback. It was a small difference, but audible.
Now, those of you who have an SACD player can experience Emily's violin performances the way we intended.
Many of you already own downloads these wonderful masters. Those that would like to experience a FREE DSD DOWNLOAD of one piece from the album can click below to download. (Requires Foobar or Audiogate to play)
http://audiogate.bluecoastrecords.com/
Positive Feedback, article one!
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue59/marenco.htm
Thank you to Positive Feedback for asking me to be a writer for their publication. If your interested to know some of the reasons why and how I came to be a recording engineer, along with the challenges we face as engineers, this article is for you. I'll be writing from a professional engineer standpoint for PF as I can. Please feel free to ask questions that I might be able to write and article on.
2012 is going to be a great year for DSD.
It was a pleasure meeting many of you in person.
Cookie and the Blue Coast Crew
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