Wednesday, August 3

Some Like It Hot - But We Don't!

With record-breaking high temperatures looming over the entire state - some as high as 116 degrees fahrenheit, Tate Music Group has not given up! This could be due to the fact that we're always indoors...


Grass fires have plagued most rural areas and a few of our own have had some minor property damage.  Nevertheless, it's business as usual around here.  If you're living in the midwest, remember to not burn open flame outdoors, keep hydrated and pump your gas in the evening when it's cooler - it's better for the environment!


Pray for rain and cooler temperatures!

Tuesday, June 14

Let's Get To Know You, Travis

Today, we will interview one of Tate Music Group's producers, Travis Loafman, by giving him our "Producer Survey." Let's get to know the man behind the music!

When did you start as a producer with Tate Music Group?: I started in August 2010.

What were you doing before? CIA....er.....I mean,  I was working for a payroll company.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Hopefully still young (at heart), single, and employed :) . I would, of course, love to still be helping artists pursue their vision in creating inspiring music.

Primary Instrument: Guitar

Bands you've played with: AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Thin Lizzy, etc... ;)

Favorite Food: Mexican - Chips and Salsa always sound good - and Braums' chocolate milkshakes

Favorite Soft Drink: I'm not much of a soda drinker, but I had a coke the other day and really enjoyed it.

Favorite Movie of All Time: Toss up: "Almost Famous" and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"

Favorite Sport: Thunder Basketball - THUNDER UP

Do you prefer Twitter or Facebook? I may be the only person I know without a Twitter... so Facebook

If you were stranded on a desert island with only one album and a solar powered iPod, what album would you choose? Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

What is your opinion of today's music industry? I have mixed feelings. I love how accessible music is today. I don't have to leave my house to discover and purchase music I really like. As an artist, I also think its good that you don't have to have a few extra hundred thousand dollars around to record and promote your music. There are money-making opportunities open to songwriters now that weren't available in the past. Hopefully for the artists, that can make up for concert sells being down. One of the controversies of the industry is how big of a role image plays in today's market. I think image has over-stepped its boundaries, but I see the appeal from an entertainment standpoint. 
For individual musicians, this industry can be tough financially; but if you are exceptional at what you do and put yourself in the right paths, you will get work. 

What aspects of writing, recording, mixing and mastering do you think make a well-produced song? Album? I think Its important to be appropriate to the genre. For example, a well produced/mixed Lady Gaga song probably looks something like: Loud and heavy lows and highs, thick electronic sounds, layers of effects, throwing vocals into unnatural intervals, and constant kick drum; whereas a well produced Vampire Weekend album sounds like it was recorded in 8 hours. This year, Lady Antebellum won several awards with their album "need you now" (including a Grammy) and It's a very natural sounding record. Every song on that record has a great hook, and the producer, musicians, and all those involved on the album did a great job of letting those hooks carry the songs.

If you had a day spend with one artist (not associated with Tate), who would it be? Katy Perry

And, finally,

Red pill or blue pill? Just say "NO", kids. 

Thursday, May 5

A Producer Survey


This week, we will interview one of Tate Music Group's first producers, Jeff Lee, by giving him our "Producer Survey." Let's get to know the man behind the music!



Years working at Tate:  2 1/2 years

Primary Instrument:  Guitar

Bands you've played with:  Jami Smith, Avenue, Many worship, church bands.... those are the ones I'm not embarrassed of.

Favorite Food:  Bacon Cheeseburger

Favorite Soft Drink:  Sugar free Monster

Favorite Movie of All Time:  Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves 

Favorite Sport:  Lol, is Hacky a sport?

Twitter: For it or against it?  For it.

What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery?  Find a financial advisor. 

If you had to pick a completely different profession, what would it be?  I'd be a counselor. 

If you were stranded on a desert island with only one album and a solar powered iPod, what album would you choose?  Delirious, Cutting Edge

What is your opinion of today's music industry?  Very Competitive.

What aspects of writing, recording, mixing and mastering do you think make a well-produced song? Album?  Catchy, simple song. Warm sounds and good tone. Good space in the mix. Of course, the singer has to be good too. 

If you had a day spend with one of the great mix engineers, who would it be?  Jeff Juliano 


Thanks, Jeff!

Monday, April 11

Introduction

Things have been very busy here at the Tate Music Group! Over the past several months we have been improving our studios. The first step was to move into the new building (Summer 2010) and start installing our new equipment in our new production facilities. The new studio contains 3 sound-isolated vocal booths, 4 new production rooms, a main producer's facility, a drum garage + amp room and a mix/control room.  This new layout provides significant improvement to Tate's already stellar production quality and provides the flexibility to produce music for a variety of different musical groups in a variety of different genres. Just in the past few months, we have recorded, mixed and mastered music for a gospel vocal group, a rock band and a solo rap artist. With 10 skilled producers behind Logic Pro 9, your music can achieve new heights in sound quality, musicality and marketability.

Check out our website for audio samples from our website and stay tuned in to this blog for more upcoming news from your Tate Music Group producers.


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