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Mar
03
Letter from Australia
Well, it's 10 months now since I stepped down from the MPG Chair and moved to Brisbane and it seems like no time at all, and also like an age... it's been a pretty full on year, mind you.

I came back to the UK after a month here and played some gigs with Gong in Norway, the USA, finis...
Posted by Mike Howlett on March 03, 2010 @ 10:18 PM  |  permalink  |  1 comment
Mar
01
Weekly Debate - "Should the BBC abandon its plan to shut down BBC 6 Music?"
Should the BBC abandon its plan to shut down BBC 6 Music?

The BBC has announced plans to shut down BBC 6 Music (and the Asian Network) in a series of cost-cutting measures. Many MPG members strongly disagree with this plan.

Read these press articles, and com...
Posted by the Weekly Debate on March 01, 2010 @ 09:42 AM  |  permalink  |  10 comments
Feb
24
Audio Interface for Logic Pro
Can anyone recommend an audio interface, preferably firewire, that has more than 2ins 2outs and anyone had any bad experiences with a particular interface. I'm running Logic on a MacBook Pro 2.6Ghz Intel Core Duo with 4GB memory so relatively limited CPU.ThanksBlue
Posted by Blue Weaver on February 24, 2010 @ 10:18 PM  |  permalink  |  3 comments
Feb
22
Weekly Debate - Credit Where Credit is due
We have recently started a new feature designed to give our members a chance to voice their opinions about the issues that matter: The Weekly Debate. Send your ideas for a weekly debate to vocal_booth@mpg.org.uk
Posted by the Weekly Debate on February 22, 2010 @ 11:11 AM  |  permalink  |  13 comments
Feb
17
Abbey Road
Whilst it is very sad that Abbey Road is up for sale - should we perhaps avoid the outpouring of emotional hand wringing and just accept that this was the inevitable result of the greed and stupidity of speculators who hopefully will go off and bottom feed somewhere else? It was never a matter of...
Posted by Tony Platt on February 17, 2010 @ 02:39 PM  |  permalink  |  10 comments
Feb
13
The MPG Awards 2010
Congratulations to all the winners!

Producer Of The Year - sponsored by the BPI: Paul Epworth
Recording Engineer Of The Year - sponsored by Prism Sound: Posted by Test Webadmin on February 13, 2010 @ 09:48 AM  |  permalink  |  1 comment
Feb
12
Chris Jenkins - Unsung Hero
I can't inderstand why there is no mention of Chris Jenkin's MPG Award on the Solid State Logic website.
Posted by Mick Glossop on February 12, 2010 @ 11:19 PM  |  permalink  |  1 comment
Feb
07
Does anyone recognise this recording studio?
I stumbled upon these photos in the house the other day. I have no information about this studio or the two guys in the second photo. Does anyone recognise it (or them)?

Click here to view the photos....
Posted by Mick Glossop on February 07, 2010 @ 03:07 PM  |  permalink  |  0 comments
Jan
28
Another true genius bit of research.....
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18440-aural-perfection-without-the-sound-engineer.html
Posted by Haydn Bendall on January 28, 2010 @ 02:50 PM  |  permalink  |  3 comments
Jan
26
Pharrell Williams. Producer of the decade.
This was announced at Midem and there was an unbelievably sycophantic, cloying interview with the guy.God help us if this guy is being favourably compared to Quincy Jones!
ps Hope this post isn't too contentious.
Posted by Haydn Bendall on January 26, 2010 @ 11:04 AM  |  permalink  |  3 comments
Jan
05
Dave Allen Blog - Dear Musicians - Please Be Brilliant or Get Out of The Way
Discuss!http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/dear-musicians-please-be-brilliant-or-get-out-of-the-way.html#comment6780104#comment6780104
Posted by Tony Platt on January 05, 2010 @ 02:40 PM  |  permalink  |  1 comment
Dec
22
Digidesign Eleven Rack
Has anyone used the new Digidesign Eleven Rack yet and if so what were the drawbacks and benefits? They claim it is a major improvement on a POD regardless of the Pro Tools interface but I haven't met anyone who's used it yet.
Posted by Richard Lightman on December 22, 2009 @ 04:26 PM  |  permalink  |  2 comments
Dec
18
Look at this.....
Just thought that I'd post this up. No comment.    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8420484.stm
Posted by Haydn Bendall on December 18, 2009 @ 03:27 PM  |  permalink  |  1 comment
Dec
15
EMI. What have they done to you?
A company that I used to love and was very proud to be part of, ruined by the greed and idiocy of men with no vision...http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8411741.stm
Posted by Haydn Bendall on December 15, 2009 @ 05:38 AM  |  permalink  |  1 comment
Dec
05
Andrew Hall, head of Pure Mint Recordings resigns from BPI
Andrew Hall seems to be a person who not only has a sensible approach to the problems of copyright infringement, but is also prepared to act on his convictions.

He has recently resigned from the BPI Rights Committee, and will do the same from the International Federation Of The Phonogr...
Posted by Mick Glossop on December 05, 2009 @ 01:54 PM  |  permalink  |  1 comment
Nov
27
New remix on the Greek radios
I just wanted to let you know that EMI is releasing Kostas Maraveyas - Mayia (Constantin Remix) and from Monday 30th will be played in all the Greek major radio stations.

This will be my debut single as a remixer starting from Greece and hopefully expand to UK.

My aim is to ...
Posted by Costis Papadopoulos on November 27, 2009 @ 01:27 PM  |  permalink  |  0 comments
Nov
24
BAFTA Music Producer Award - there isn't one
We are successfully building the reputation and acknowledging the contribution that music producers are making within the music industry through our own MPG Awards and in conjunction with The Brits but we do not have any recognition within the film industry. Sound editors and composers get BAFTA ...
Posted by Richard Lightman on November 24, 2009 @ 04:50 PM  |  permalink  |  4 comments
Nov
18
What is a Record Producer?
The role of the producer has indeed changed dramatically since the invention of the recording.

Hearing Ken Scott on the APRS event  talking about the past it seemed that the producer’s job was very similar to a more technical job. The producers had families and it was more o...
Posted by Costis Papadopoulos on November 18, 2009 @ 01:47 PM  |  permalink  |  3 comments
Nov
14
Revenue and file sharing blog from the Times
Since we've been discussing this I thought I would post this for anyone that hasn't seen it. Its from Nov 12th. I don't think I've seen it posted here.

http://labs.t...
Posted by George Glennon on November 14, 2009 @ 07:14 PM  |  permalink  |  0 comments
Nov
12
Publishing... up for grabs?
Does anybody else feel that the vultures in the music business circling around an artist's publishing share is really distasteful? One of the albums I've finished recently even involves the A+R guy getting a cut of the artist's publishing and he didn't even know what songs were on the album until...
Posted by Haydn Bendall on November 12, 2009 @ 07:50 PM  |  permalink  |  3 comments
Nov
07
Digital Strategy Board Discussion
I subjected myself to this online discussion and asked a number of questions - none of which were even addressed!If you want to view the main session and the after broadcast discussion go here http://www.innovateuk.org/liveqasessi...
Posted by Tony Platt on November 07, 2009 @ 12:28 PM  |  permalink  |  3 comments
Oct
29
Featured Artists Coalition
Hello Everybody, I may be out of step here but I sincerely believe that the FAC is getting it seriously and dangerously wrong. Yes the industry got it wrong with some of the new digital technology but they also embraced wholeheartedly certain aspects of it! Yes the record industry can be greedy...
Posted by Haydn Bendall on October 29, 2009 @ 11:30 PM  |  permalink  |  22 comments
Oct
02
Industry Standard Rates for various production services?
hello all.
i am wondering if there are any industry standard rates on the following services? i havn't been able to trawl anything up in the knowledge bank?
    •    Post production ||
    •     Remixing || ...
Posted by Jack Oughton on October 02, 2009 @ 08:36 PM  |  permalink  |  5 comments
Sep
25
Lily Allen 'Its not alright' blog removed due to agressive pirate abuse and slander
Having heard that Lily Allen has now had to take down the blog due to severe abuse and other embarrassing matters I feel it worth making a point   There was clear evidence on the blog that certain individuals within the pirate community are hell bent on bringing the indus...
Posted by Mark Rose on September 25, 2009 @ 12:23 PM  |  permalink  |  2 comments
Sep
23
Miloco party - 24th
Hi all Anyone going along to the party tomorrow night? I might go, but not if I'm gonna be Sammy-no-mates! Sam
Posted by Samantha Bennett on September 23, 2009 @ 06:08 PM  |  permalink  |  1 comment
Sep
15
Anyone use BFD drums?
Im keen to know how BFD sounds. Does anyone have any examples i can listen to? i currently use addictive drums which is good but only with more retro based kit sounds. Thanks
Posted by Steve Eyre on September 15, 2009 @ 12:38 PM  |  permalink  |  2 comments
Sep
11
Logic and Snow Leopard
Have any Logic 8 users updated Mac OSX to Snow Leopard? Are there any issues? Are there any advantages? I'm not sure whether to upgrade or not. I don't want to ruin my setup!! Are there any compatibility issues with other software (ie BFD 2)? Thanks
Posted by Julie Bartley on September 11, 2009 @ 07:47 AM  |  permalink  |  6 comments
Sep
09
hello
Hi all im new to the MPG site, i met Steve and Tony in Liverpool about a month ago. At the moment im writing for whoever's looking as im sure everyone else is and am going in to record Sandi Thom's 3 rd record at the Sawmills in December which im looking forward too. Please feel free to get in t...
Posted by Jake Field on September 09, 2009 @ 04:27 PM  |  permalink  |  2 comments
Sep
03
My UK Music Consultation views - blog link
here's my own viewshttp://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=430539191&blogId=508531663
you can submit your own views here by dea...
Posted by Mark Rose on September 03, 2009 @ 12:19 PM  |  permalink  |  0 comments
Aug
25
File-Sharing - BBC reports on new UK Government action...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8219652.stmIn this link the BBC reports that the UK Government has "published new measures that could see people who illegally download films and music cut off from the net.". "It proposes that internet service providers (ISPs) are obliged to...
Posted by Mark Bowie on August 25, 2009 @ 11:24 AM  |  permalink  |  3 comments