Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Continued from Page One
We at SFM are happy to present our new website as well as our new logo, all of which are part of a restatement of who we are. Music has always been what we love to create and now we have entered a time where there are many ways to provide music; short and long format, broadcast, broadband, artists recording, and licensing. Launching this new site reflects our new mission and purpose. At SFM we wish all our friends and clients a happy new year and we forward to exciting new endeavors!
SFM becomming a Mecca for Chicago Music Talent
Beneath the ever watchful eye of the Jackalope, numerous artists have recorded albums here at the "Lodge" facility of SFM. Among the many musicians who have worked here include the following:
Improvisational and jazz inflected pianist, Steve Million recorded a beautiful solo CD entitled "Remembering the Way Home" in 2008 on our concert Grotrian grand piano. Larry Hinds engineered. http://www.stevemillion.com/
Chicago's multi talented and virtuoso accoustic bassist, Larry Grey, released his second album entitled "One Look" along with his trio comprised of pianist Jim Trompeter and Dana Hall on drums. (2006) David Axelbaum engineered. Larry's first album "Gravity" a solo bass album was also recorded here. http://www.larrygraymusic.com/music.htm
The duo; "Two from Brazil" features Paulinho Garcia, a remarkable guitarist/vocalist from Brazil and saxophonist, Greg Fishman, performing American movie standards with Brazillian influences on their album "Goes to the Movies". Chris Szuberla engineered. http://www.paulinhogarcia.com
Carla Hassett, the very talented L.A. based composer, musician and singer whose Brazilian inspired songs reflect the country of her origin, sang and recorded her album, "Quero Saber" in 2006 with engineer Sam Fishkin. Also several cuts from her soon to be released CD were recorded here within the last month (January '09) with engineer, Colin Sipos. http://www.carlahassett.com/
Polish born jazz vocal stylist, Grazyna Auguscik has recorded three amazing CDs here. The most recent is "Andanca" (2008), "LULAJZE The Lullaby for Jesus", and "The Light" (both from 2005.) http://www.grazynaauguscik.com
Jazz Guitarist, John McClean recorded "Guitar Madness, Welcome Everything" which along with his guitar work features guitarist Ernie Denov, Neal Alger, Dave Onderdonk and John Moulder, Tom Radke on drums, and Larry Cohut string bass. Also Grazyna Auguscik and Kurt Elling both make vocal appearances on this CD. (2005) Chris Szuberla engineered. http://www.johnmcleanmusic.com
John McClean also produced an album for jazz vocalist Alison Ruble entitled "This is a Bird" with John McClean on guitar, Jim Gailloretto on sax and flute, Larry Cohut on accoustic bass, and Tim Davis on drums. (2009). Chris Szuberla engineered. http://alisonruble.com/
Trio Chicago, comprised of leader, Elliott Golub, on violin, Marlou Johnston, on viola, and Kay Kim on piano, recorded a CD featuring American music by composers such as Gershwin, Ellington, Bernstein, Copland, Pat Metheny, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin. http://www.triochicago.com/
Jeremy Kahn, an exquisite jazz pianist, recorded "Most of a Nickle", a musical improvisation of Kurt Weill's "Three Penny Opera" with musical support from Jim Gailloreto on Sax and flute, and Larry Kohut on bass. http://www.kahnman.com/
The very talented vocalist, Pastor Chris Harris Jr. was recorded along with his famous gospel choir from the Bright Star Church of Christ in Bronzeville, Chicago, on the album, "So Amazing" engineered by Chris Szuberla. (2005) http://pastorchrisharris.com/
In addition, recently Colin Sipos has recorded Sarah Fullen and the Stanley's - R&B/Soul/Folk band from New York City, http://www.myspace.com/sefullenThe Electric Blood, - Whiskey Rock/Blues/Psychedelic http://www.myspace.com/theelectricblood, and The Wabash Cannonballs - Rock/Blues http://www.thewabashcannonballs.com/home.php
Improvisational and jazz inflected pianist, Steve Million recorded a beautiful solo CD entitled "Remembering the Way Home" in 2008 on our concert Grotrian grand piano. Larry Hinds engineered. http://www.stevemillion.com/
Chicago's multi talented and virtuoso accoustic bassist, Larry Grey, released his second album entitled "One Look" along with his trio comprised of pianist Jim Trompeter and Dana Hall on drums. (2006) David Axelbaum engineered. Larry's first album "Gravity" a solo bass album was also recorded here. http://www.larrygraymusic.com/music.htm
The duo; "Two from Brazil" features Paulinho Garcia, a remarkable guitarist/vocalist from Brazil and saxophonist, Greg Fishman, performing American movie standards with Brazillian influences on their album "Goes to the Movies". Chris Szuberla engineered. http://www.paulinhogarcia.com
Carla Hassett, the very talented L.A. based composer, musician and singer whose Brazilian inspired songs reflect the country of her origin, sang and recorded her album, "Quero Saber" in 2006 with engineer Sam Fishkin. Also several cuts from her soon to be released CD were recorded here within the last month (January '09) with engineer, Colin Sipos. http://www.carlahassett.com/
Polish born jazz vocal stylist, Grazyna Auguscik has recorded three amazing CDs here. The most recent is "Andanca" (2008), "LULAJZE The Lullaby for Jesus", and "The Light" (both from 2005.) http://www.grazynaauguscik.com
Jazz Guitarist, John McClean recorded "Guitar Madness, Welcome Everything" which along with his guitar work features guitarist Ernie Denov, Neal Alger, Dave Onderdonk and John Moulder, Tom Radke on drums, and Larry Cohut string bass. Also Grazyna Auguscik and Kurt Elling both make vocal appearances on this CD. (2005) Chris Szuberla engineered. http://www.johnmcleanmusic.com
John McClean also produced an album for jazz vocalist Alison Ruble entitled "This is a Bird" with John McClean on guitar, Jim Gailloretto on sax and flute, Larry Cohut on accoustic bass, and Tim Davis on drums. (2009). Chris Szuberla engineered. http://alisonruble.com/
Trio Chicago, comprised of leader, Elliott Golub, on violin, Marlou Johnston, on viola, and Kay Kim on piano, recorded a CD featuring American music by composers such as Gershwin, Ellington, Bernstein, Copland, Pat Metheny, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin. http://www.triochicago.com/
Jeremy Kahn, an exquisite jazz pianist, recorded "Most of a Nickle", a musical improvisation of Kurt Weill's "Three Penny Opera" with musical support from Jim Gailloreto on Sax and flute, and Larry Kohut on bass. http://www.kahnman.com/
The very talented vocalist, Pastor Chris Harris Jr. was recorded along with his famous gospel choir from the Bright Star Church of Christ in Bronzeville, Chicago, on the album, "So Amazing" engineered by Chris Szuberla. (2005) http://pastorchrisharris.com/
In addition, recently Colin Sipos has recorded Sarah Fullen and the Stanley's - R&B/Soul/Folk band from New York City, http://www.myspace.com/sefullenThe Electric Blood, - Whiskey Rock/Blues/Psychedelic http://www.myspace.com/theelectricblood, and The Wabash Cannonballs - Rock/Blues http://www.thewabashcannonballs.com/home.php
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Thanks to those who made this site possible!
We are really pleased with how our website turned out and would like you to know some of the creative and dedicated folks who made it all possible. Jon Michaels, Larissa Shames, and Jack Danger at Protokulture created and programmed our site. If you are not aware of Protokulture you should check out their website. They do wonderful computer generated graphic design for television, film, websites and advertising. You can access their website at: Protokulture.
Rodney Davidson of Dogstar Design, Birmingham AL, designed our new logo with the little red bird. He is a very talented graphic designer and some of his work can be viewed on his site: Dogstardesign.
Andy Yamashiro took all those tasteful photos of our studio. He can be reached at andy.yamashiro@gmail.com.
Rodney Davidson of Dogstar Design, Birmingham AL, designed our new logo with the little red bird. He is a very talented graphic designer and some of his work can be viewed on his site: Dogstardesign.
Andy Yamashiro took all those tasteful photos of our studio. He can be reached at andy.yamashiro@gmail.com.
Licensing Original Music from SFM
You may have noticed that we are providing a new service here. Licensing. Those of you who know me are aware that I have been an advocate of original custom music. And while I still enjoy coming up with custom musicality, after 20 of providing our advertising clients with multiple options of original music for their commercial tracks, we have amassed a huge library with really creative music covering many genres, tempos and and arrangement styles. These tracks have tons of merit so we figured, why not make them available? Some are electronic, some are acoustic, and some are really odd and most have a lot of character. So currently we are cataloging these tracks and in approximately a month we will be offering this service for use in advertising, film, television, and websites. Tracks like these will also be available to our advertising clients to use for presentations of boards. We will keep you posted as to our progress.
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