Mark Olson, the c12, and Barefoot Monitors
The Jayhawk's vocalist, Mark Olson, has spent the last three weeks tracking his solo record. He's pulled out all the stops, flying his producer and manager in from So Cal, and session players from around the world - guitarist from L.A., vocalist from Finland, and string player and arranger from Italy. I even busted out some Hammond, Farfisa, and piano and tracked to some songs. Goodie for me! It's been quite the marathon. The AKG c12 also cleared U.S. customs, and Scott Hampton tweaked it with a new regulated power supply and pattern box. The mic is truly amazing - sounding smooth as the froth off a strawberry milkshake. Today we received the famous Barefoot mm27 studio monitors - speakers audiophiles drool over and weigh 80 pounds each. And they sound spectacular. They will replace the other four sets of nearfield studio monitors above the Neve. Now that new clouds, diffusers, and track lights are installed, with the addition of the new Barefoots, the Control Room is definitely a sight and sound to behold. You can literally get lost and pounded in front of the console. The Hugs! record is now out, and they're promoting it in London. Next week brings more Paper Brain and Fisk. The Red Octopuses also has a slew of new songs in progress. Come get your Band Camp on!