Mission

What I want my studio to do is simple – I want it to help people in my area (including me) get their music out. In order to do this well, this studio has to be affordable yet put out an excellent product that can hold up in any comparison. I think we consistently achieve this goal. Also, the general vibe and approach needs to serve the music and creativity in general with a relaxed, comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere.

Philosophy

To me, music is a way of communicating “something fine” – something that reminds us all of why it’s worth being alive. There is great joy for me in participating in this process, whether it is as a musician putting out the music or as someone helping record other musicians – helping them get the finest representation possible down on disc to help them put it out. There is also great joy for me in the group creative process. There is a magic that moves in as a few people who have set aside time to work toward putting out something fine (as in a studio) toss around their ideas and experiment with them. To me, the magic is built in to the process, almost as if it lives in the space between the people. As ideas and various musical options are tossed around, a greater alternative emerges. I love it. Every day, and with every project, the ultimate challenge is there – “How much magic can we allow in today? How fine can we make it?” The biggest reward for me is what I call getting off – feeling the shiver that tells you “Yes! That is something fine.” And that’s what I shoot for. All the equipment is a means to that end, and in that sense, all the equipment is secondary. Ideally, the equipment and the process is as transparent as possible – you don’t even see it. It’s just there to serve the music.

– Don Richmond

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    June 9, 2010 at 3:01 pm

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