Geek Out With Nathaniel - Episode 1 - Dante

I've been reading about AVB, Dante, AES67 for a while, but didn't really understand what was going on until now. Here's what I discovered over the last few days:

AES67 is a standard for pushing hundreds of channels of totally pro audio over Ethernet. Dante is a commercial implementation, and AVB is a related implementation (which MOTU and Avid are deep into). I downloaded the Dante Via demo software, which lets you send audio between applications on a Mac. It's very cool. Pro Tools can use Dante as a playback engine.

You can also test Dante Virtual Soundcard. This lets you plug your Mac's ethernet cable directly into all of these zillion devices without using USB, Firewire, Thunderbolt or PCI cards! There's no doubt in my mind that all the young engineers will need to understand it in the years to come.

Mastering for the Washington Squares

Lo Boutillette was in the studio this weekend mastering the Washington Squares new album. Though they haven't performed since the 80's the album features cuts from their live shows and band commentary. Tom Goodkind brought the project to Dubway where he explained how the album is a labor of love for himself and the other members of the Washington Squares. 

The the first album will be released in 2016 through the Washington Squares official Website. 

Music Tracking for Rick Baitz String Quartet

Rick Baitz was in Our Mezzanine Studio this past week tracking a string quartet for his original composition, Chthonic Dances. The piece features very detailed interlocking melodic patterns that highlight the rich tones of the string instruments. Chthonic Dances is approximately 30 minutes in length and can be played throughout or a shortened version with an alternate ending. The Work was funded in part by the composer assistance program of the American music center

Rick Baitz is an American Composer and educator based in New York City. 
 

Music Tracking and Mixing for SOCAPA

Music tracking and mixing has commenced for the annual SOCAPA sessions at Dubway. Several engineers will be tracking and mixing sessions for the young people enrolled in the program to foster their creativity in music. 

SOCAPA , The School of Creative and Performing Arts, was founded by a small collective of New York artists in Greenwich Village in 2001. It has quickly become one of the premier visual and performing arts programs for young people. This combined effort allows students to have a fulfilling summer experience. 
 

Mixing for John Luther Adams

Nathaniel Reichman & John Luther Adams

John Luther Adams has been in the studio with Nathaniel Reichman mixing his latest album. Cantaloupe Music has set out in part with Dubway to turn one of John's sound installations into an album to experience at home. The 10 channel installation has previously been heard in Church and art gallery performances but never before released to the general public.

Mixing the Album proved a unique challenge for Nathaniel and John as they had to translate the immersive experience of the instillation into an equally immersive experience for the home listener. The 6 hour long piece will give the listener full immersion while using head phones and in surround sound. 

Cantaloupe is working on a unique packaging to accommodate the full length of the piece. This is one of John's entirely electronic pieces, it is unusual for him to work exclusively in the electronic domain.

Album Tracking for the TriBattery Pops

The TriBattery Pops were in our Mezzanine Studio this past weekend tracking their latest album Lose 20 Pounds in 20 Days. The album features arrangements of popular seventies hits like Staying Alive, Hot Stuff, and Rock the Boat and will mark the TriBattery Pops 13th studio album. 

Lose 20 Pounds in 20 Days includes vocals from the TriBattery Pops Conductor, Tom Goodkind, as well as Dubways's Communications Manager, Lo Boutillette. Upon the albums completion the songs will be featured by CMJ. 

Photos kindly provided by: The Broadsheet/Robert Simko©2016

Music Tracking and Mixing for Elyssa Samsel

Elyssa Samsel is a an actress, singer, violinist, pianist, and composer for Musical Theatre. She is currently a composer in the BMI Lehman Engel Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop, working on projects inside and outside of the workshop with lyricist Kate Anderson.

Vocal Tracking for Jenna Ushkowitz's "Standing On My Own"

Jenna Ushkowitz was in the studio tracking her new single, Standing On My Own. The song was written by Daniel and Laura Curtis, award winning composers and producers. 

Jenna Ushkowitz is a South Korean-born American actress and singer. She is known for her performances on Broadway and for her role as Tina Cohen-Chang on Glee.

Music Tracking for Rebecca Elliot

Dubway has been working with Rebecca Elliot on her new album. Rebecca has been recording in the Mezzanine Studio with producer/pianist David Pearl, bassist Noriko Ueda & drummer Dwayne 'Cook' Broadnax. 

Her new Jazz album features 13 songs, including originals and covers. Rebecca tracked classic works from the American Songbook such as 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow', 'Nature Boy' & 'La Vie En Rose'. 
 

Music Tracking for Disney Junior's Vampirina

Michael Kooman and Christopher Diamond have been tracking music for the new Disney Junior show Vampirina. Kooman & Diamond are the music composers of the new series. 

Vampirina is inspired by Disney Publishing’s popular children’s book series “Vampirina Ballerina,” and tells the story of a young vampire girl who becomesthe new kid in town when her family moves from Transylvania to Pennsylvania.

Mixing for Dyllan

Engineer Adrien Thorstensen has been working with DYLLAN on her new album. The album will be mixed and mastered at Dubway Studios. According to The Deli magazine, "New York-by-way-of-LA singer-songwriter DYLLAN has the potential to conquer many hearts."

Music Tracking for "About Ray"

Dylan Nealy was in the studio this past week with composer West Thordson (Composers for the Oscar Nominated film Joy) to record music for the film About Ray. The track features a live recording of piano, viola, cello, double bass, and electric bass. 

About Ray is Directed by Gaby Dellal. The movie stars Elle Fanning, Naomi Watts, and Susan Sarandon. 

Cast of Aladdin in the Studio

Adam Jacobs was in the studio this past week to record vocals for a single written by Dan and Laura Curtis. Jacobs is a regular on the broadway production of Aladdin and plays the loveable street rat himself! 

After recording for Stacy Swain Management, Adam's sister Arielle Jacobs came in to sing the on "A Whole New World" for Disney. Arielle plays Jasmine on the touring production of Aladdin. 

Music Tracking for Peg + Cat

The creators of the PBS Kids show, Peg + Cat, had an excellent time recording in our Mezzanine Studio this month. We had the opportunity to work with the music director for the show J. Walter Hawkes, and record a beautiful string quartet.

Peg + Cat is a popular children’s television show based on the book “The Chicken Problem”. The show emphasizes math skills for 3 to 5 year olds and seeks to inspire a child’s natural curiosity.

Full Band Tracking for Elizabeth Chan

It's always Christmas when Dubway gets to work with the talented Elizabeth Chan! Chris Abel engineered a series of tracking sessions on this year's album from Elizabeth. 

Tracking for Vocal Students

Sharon Spinetti brought her vocal students in this weekend to record in our mezzanine studio. Natalie Tenenbaum accompanied the young musicians on the piano, while Spinetti coached them from the control room. The vocal students were excited to experience a professional recording session in which they were the lead artists. 

Sharon Spinetti is widely accomplished musician and educator. She is the founder of her own private voice and piano studio in Manhattan as well as the “song-girls” brand: a company dedicated to creating positive, creative outlets for city girls of all ages.

Orchestral Tracking for Film with Adam Wachter

Dubway Engineer Chris Abell had the pleasure of working with composer Adam Wachter this past week. Wachter brought in a ten piece orchestra to track original music for film in the Mezzanine Studio. 

Members of the Orchestra 

2016 Daytime Emmy Nomination for Michael Rubin

We are proud to announce that our friend Michael Rubin has been nominated for a 2016 Daytime Emmy. Rubin's song "Little Froggie" is nominated for Outstanding Original Song and was featured in the children's show Bubble Guppies. The track features Marco Giovino on percussion, and Mark Deffenbaugh on guitar, lap steel and dobro. 

This is Michael Rubin's fourth Emmy nomination. He is honored to be among the nominees for this years ceremony. Congratulations on all your hard work Michael! 

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Music Tracking with Eliza Carthy

This past week Eliza Carthy came in to record music with Dubway Studios and Engineer Rory Young. Carthy is a popular English folk musician known for singing and playing fiddle during her performances.

Eliza Carthy tracked vocals for a musical setting of Johnathan Swift's 17th century poetry. Swift's works were set to music by Dave Solider, a modern day jack of all trades with a passion for composition. The piece features a quartet of Harp, Viola, Flute, and Voice.

2016 Daytime Emmy Nominations for Peg + Cat

Peg + Cat has been nominated for a 2016 daytime Emmy! The show has been nominated several categories including Outstanding Pre-School Children's Animated Program, Outstanding Music Direction and Composition, and Outstanding Original Song.

Dubway has the opportunity to work PBS Music Supervisor Steven Rebollido, and Music Director J. Walter Hawkes when they come in to record in the Mezzanine for Peg + Cat. Congratulations to our talented friends at PBS!