Spring @ E.P.S

This week we had some very cool sessions at Electric Park, just this past weekend we had Blind Army in the house laying down the drum tracks for their next album. The band will be self producing their record mostly at home so keep an eye out for the release date, it was a pleasure to have them in, and they rocked it! I also got the chance to demo some new gear on this session, a 2 channel Crane Song Preamp and a Yahmaha sub kick. The crane song was truly amazing, definitely worth all the hype you hear about them, it also had some very cool source coloration options which I found very groovy in some applications, definitely worth checking this bad boy out. I also found the sub kick to be very useful as well, in small doses it can definitely save a step in drum sampling for the right project, I didn't really have the time to properly experiment with it but very impressive non the less, I think E.P.S will be picking one up very soon.
Also this past week Jason Turnbull was hard at work wrapping up the remaining overdubs on his upcoming album before we get down to vocals, This project is coming along very nicely as I look forward to this summers release.
The Electric Revival (who's release I am currently producing) will be releasing a single every Sunday, all summer long, the group has also decided that their 16+ track album will be a "Free Release" available online as a complementary download, this is something rarely unheard of but the group is trusting their fans will appreciate the gesture and share it with their friends. Here is the first single they put out just this week

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mffiokvweM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Hope you all enjoyed the update! As we look forward to a very exciting summer here in Calgary! Keep posted for all the latest news from Electric Park Studio and stay real!

Thanks
E.P.S
587 888 5453

Calgary Indie News! Contests and Music!

Hi everyone, this week I would like to focus on some upcoming opportunities available for independent bands this summer, online there are many contests offering great prizes and opportunities for local talent. This year X92.9 is having their 6th annual Exposure contest, you have 6 weeks from today to submit to win $25,000 at www.x929.ca There are also plenty of online battle of the band type contests that are worth looking into with prizes that could get you a spot on some of the hottest local festivals this summer including Boonstock, Summer Slaughter, and many more, a simple google search can have you competing for all this summers big events.
Electric Park has some great recording packages aimed at getting high quality product in your hands for such opportunities, we are currently offering a great 3 song package which allows for the proper mixing and mastering time to give your songs that extra advantage over the competition.
We are offering a 3 day session with mixing and mastering for $1,500! This package will be gone by May!
I would also like to give a shout out to The Electric Revival, this great local indie band has been working hard on a lengthy album scheduled to be released this summer, the group plans to release a track every week until the
The full release later in the summer, with upwards of 16 plus tracks you will have the opportunity to sample a wide selection of the great tunes this local band has to offer before the actual release.
Thanks to all the great local talent, venues and promoters that make this city a very exciting place to make music!

Electric Park Studio
www.electricparkstudio.com
587 888 5453

Great Guitar Shop right here in Calgary

Hi, things are hopping here at Electric Park Studio this year, and the local music scene around Calgary has really been something! This month We are mixing Closer To Breakdown and Turnbull as well as drum tracking for Blind Army, overdubs for The Electric Revival and beginning sessions for Oh Shit's next album.
I also want to share with you a cool find right here in this city. The Guitar O.R, located in Phillips park. 6020 2nd St SE, convieniently close to Long and Mquade and St Johns Music. Jarin was able to set up all the guitars for the "Turnbull" album, and he always returned them in great working condition for recording as well as the fastest turn around in the city. If your tired of waiting 2 to 4 weeks for your guitar from the other shops in Calgary I recommend the O.R! In most cases we had a greatly tuned up axe the next day. For more info check out their page at www.guitaror.ca


Thanks
Ian Dillon
E.P.S
587 888 5453

Original Canadian Metal Scene in Calgary!

For this weeks blog I would like to focus on Calgary's thriving independent metal scene, this Sunday I had the pleasure to work with Into Eternity as they passed through town on a small tour at The Distillery. For this tour the band picked up Order of Chaos lead singer Amanda Kiernan, and it was definitely one great show, these guys were a pleasure to mix on The Distillery's new LS9. Opening for Into Eternity was Calgary's own Stab.Twist.Pull, these guys always bring a great show! If you haven't checked out their show I highly recommend it. Morbid Child and Moosafix were 2 great bands on the bill as well.
Make sure you check out the Oh Shit CD release show at Desperados this Friday March 2nd!
This week in the Studio we are wrapping up the remaining over dubs on Turnbull's first release,I look forward to a summer release and make sure you check out this riff machining hard rocking bands album later this year, co produced by Ian Dillon and Jason Turnbull.

New Blog! Calgary Local Talent!

Hi everyone! It's been a few months since my last communication, as things are incredibly busy at Electric Park Studio this year I have found some time to keep you all updated on what is going on around the studio and the local scene. Let's start off with the "Closer to Breakdown" session, this project has been great to be apart of, I have had the pleasure to work with some of the best local talent and equipment this city has to offer. This project is booked to be mixed in early march at E.P.S and a release shortly after. I would like to give a big thanks to Shawn Oates, Russ G, Brett Duncan, Sam Masterton and R.J Killinger for all their hard work and amazing performances on this album, I am truly blessed to have the opportunity to produce such a great record.
I would also like to mention some of the other great bands that have walked through our doors in the last few months, Cowpuncher, Lordosis, Adverse Reaction, Shrapnel, The Electric Revival, TAOE and a new project just freshly underway at E.P.S
Featuring Jason Turnbull. Keep your eyes focused on some of this great Calgary talent.
In live news, make sure you come down to The Distillery on Sunday February 26 and check out Into Eternity
I will be doing the sound for the show so come out for good music, and cheap drinks.
Also I would like to introduce the newest addition to our microphone collection, the new AEA R82. This is a great classically designed ribbon microphone, popular in the 50's and 60's . And it truly sounds amazing through our new single channel Focusrite ISA pre.
I am going to try and keep up on this blog with weekly posted about local bands, studio sessions and new records from all the great bands this city has to offer. Thanks again, and keep it real!

Electric Park Studio
Ian Dillon
587-888-5453

Behind the Scenes @ Electric Park, A Calgary Recording Studio with Engineer/Producer Ian Dillon

Hi everyone, it has been some time since my last communication as things are really picking up at E.P.S. Noctis 4.20 was a huge success and I was very proud to be apart of this great festival. Special thanks to Terese Fleming for organizing such a great event and all the staff involved, I look forward to next year at Mac Hall. In my opinion Gatekrasher, Bloated Pig and Midnight Malice stole the show.

I would also like to share with you The "Ten Cent Pistols" A great group of young guys who rocked our house a few weeks ago with some killer tunes, They recorded their first E.P release, check them out here.

I am very excited about a big project I am about to produce, the group is "Closer To Breakdown" Pre Production is over and tracking has started, some of the great local talent you will see on this record include, Brett Duncan (Divinity), Nate Reno (Kyoktys) and Russ G (Meggido, Lordosis) I wont reveal  much more info other than it will be a 2012 summer release.

Also make sure you make your way out to The Distillery this weekend for Napalm Death! I will be working sound! as well as demoing a new Yamaha LS9 digital console! Come down and check it out!

Local Music Scene News!!! : E.P.S Update Sept.2011

   Hi everyone, were back again with another "Local Music Scene Update" This month we are pleased to announce the release  "(Pr​)​incipia Mathematica" by The Promethean Labyrinth, I am very pleased to have mixed and mastered this project in the past weeks, it turned out really well. You can pick up your copy at T.P.L's CD release show at The New Black Centre on September 30th. I encourage everyone to go check this talented group out! and support the local music scene! Here is the first single "Act V" from The Promethean Labyrinth's first full release (Pr​)​incipia Mathematica.

    We would also like to share with you some of the up and coming bands that will be ripping it up at Electric Park Studio this month. First we have Jason Turnbull (front man for The Last Act) who will be starting a solo project this month, we are very excited to explore new directions with this high energy, extremely talented artist. Secondly we will be working with Shrapnel and Adverse Reaction on E.P releases this month as well as sessions with the Ten Cent Pistols. Things are busy here but we always have time for new clients, feel free to call us and stop by the studio for a visit. (587) 888 5453

   The 2011 Calgary Beer Core Awards are this month, held at The Distillery, September 24th 2011. Get your tickets for this event A.S.A.P and stay updated on all the great hardcore acts this city has to offer. You can vote for your favorite Beer Core band this year at http://ugbiglysoft.com/cbc/

    We would also like to announce a great new package for bands on a budget. We are now offering a split E.P package for bands, this is a great source of networking for local groups. We offer for $2,500, two bands can team up to record a "split" release, each group will get 20 hours of tracking and a mix/master all include in one great price. This package is to help the local scene network with new groups and expose bands to new audiences as well is a cheap alternative for artists to get a great quality product well maintaining a tight budget. 

For any and all inquiries please call

(587) 888 5453

www.electricparkstudio.com

www.iandillon.com