JamieKuse

The Summer of Sweatshop Union

// May 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // Audio

It was a busy spring for me. 3 great records coming out this summer from the Sweatshop Union camp. All three are coming out on URBNET, which is a perfect home for these albums. They are from separate crews Pigeon Hole, Dirty Circus and the Trillionaires. We are all very proud of the results.

Have a listen to the first leaks below!

You can read more about the artists and their releases on the Urbnet website, and as usual, leave your thoughts and comments below.

Holophonic Sound: This will trip you out.

// May 4th, 2010 // No Comments » // Audio, Blog Post

Let me start by saying that these audio clips are a must listen. It demonstrates 3D sound in a way I have never experienced before. Get your headphones ready.

Developed in the 1980s by Hugo Zuccarelli, Holophonic Sound uses the same “multiple exposure” premise as that used to create holographic images. The recorded sound produced is so realistic, some people claim they can smell sulphur when they listen to a holophonic recording of someone striking a match. It appears that Holophonic Sound waves stimulate our brains to reproduce very realistic and truly three dimensional sound within us, thereby stimulating other responses that our brains expect to accompany the sound. Even more interesting is the fact that researchers report that some hearing impaired people can “hear” Holophonic Sound – again because it stimulates their brains even though their audio receiver mechanisms are not working properly.

Listen To Holophonic Sound

You should listen on headphones, and close your eyes for best effect.

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Food for thought: Why is this concept not used more in Film/TV and in music production? Share your comments and thoughts below.

Music Blogs – Real Journalism?

// April 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // Current Events

In this video, long time music critic Chris Weingarten discusses his take on the evolving beast we call Music Journalism. Not sure about my stance on this, but its worth a watch. Feel free to take his opinion with a grain of salt.

Catrina Centanni – Just Isn’t You

// April 23rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Audio

Here is a beautiful ballad from StudioCloud30.com‘s own Catrina Centanni. I have been working with Catrina since she was a prodigious 13 years old. She’s 17 now, and developed into an amazing singer and performer.

The song illustrates Catrina in top form, backed by beautiful piano and a lush string arrangement. The song was engineered and produced by myself, and written by the talented Warren Dean.

Check it out below, and please feel free to leave feedback.

RIP Guru of Gangstarr, Hiphop Legend.

// April 20th, 2010 // No Comments » // Blog Post

From NYDailyNews.com: Guru, a the pioneering Gang Starr rapper who pushed hip-hop to new boundaries by blending thumping beats with jazz rhythms, has died. He was 43.

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Sara Brudner Unplugged @ Creativ Recording Studios

// April 18th, 2010 // No Comments » // Audio

Watch Vancouver’s Sara Brudner sing her original “My My My”, raw & uncut in Creativ Recording Studios.

Download a copy of the album version of the song from her website at www.sarabrudner.com/mymymy
Check out her myspace at www.myspace.com/sarabrudner

Full Album Download: Gawdbless – Frontline Killers Vol. 1

// April 11th, 2010 // No Comments » // Audio

28 tracks of all original production, this is a grimy hiphop record bringing the gritty sound of 90′s rap into todays hiphop scene. All tracks engineered produced* by Jamie “Preme Diesel” Kuse.

You can also download the complete album, including artwork HERE.

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Universal Slashes CD Prices to Between $6 and $10

// March 22nd, 2010 // No Comments » // Current Events

NEW YORK (Billboard) – Universal Music Group (UMG) is embarking on one of the most ambitious efforts yet to boost U.S. CD sales, with the test of a new pricing structure designed to sell most new releases by current artists at $10 or less at retail.

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The major’s “Velocity” pricing program responds to the continuing plunge in CD sales, taking aim at brick-and-mortar retail stores that have scaled back on floor space dedicated to music. The pricing adjustments will also bring CD prices more in line with what consumers pay for digital albums at online retailers like iTunes and Amazon. Continue Reading

Amazon vs iTunes – Apple’s questionable monopoly

// March 12th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Current Events

CUPERTINO, CA (Hypebot) – According to recent reports, Apple has been aggressively discouraging labels from participating in Amazon MP3′s Daily Deal. Feature a new release there, the labels have been told, and your release will get no promotion at all on iTunes.

Being an aggressive competitor is nothing new for Apple. It’s also common for labels for show a preference for their largest retailer. But this particular skirmish reveals both Apple’s hypocrisy as well as just how much the major labels fear Steve Jobs. Continue Reading

Blog Post: 4 Tips For Saving Money In The Studio

// March 10th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Blog Post, Learning Curve

For any musician or record label, having projects completed on time and within a set budget is crucial. Proper planning and due diligence are the only ways to ensure this happens. Here are a couple of universal tips based on my experiences in the studio.

1. Come prepared

Excuse me for being so obvious. Coming prepared to the studio is the number one way to save money, because you are saving time. Having your parts worked out and songs properly arranged before coming into the studio is crucial. Not only does it save time, but it lets you focus your efforts into finessing the finer points that make good songs sound great. It is also recommended that you Continue Reading