Paul McCartney (I think you know him) the "New" artist in the studio 2013. Spot the Reslo RB ribbon microphone next to the Neumann condenser.
Thanks to Jose Estragos
Paul McCartney in the studio 2013
Paul McCartney (I think you know him) the "New" artist in the studio 2013. Spot the Reslo RB ribbon microphone next to the Neumann condenser.
Jose Estragos conciertos en casa!
Jose Estragos has been playing some intimate "Home Shows" in Madrid and
has some lovely photos featuring some of his vintage guitars and of
course his Reslo Ribbon Microphones.
Heres' a few shots of Jose with his vintage Höfner Club 40 guitar.
The Gretsch (Country Gent I believe) also gets a look in!
Reslo & Rod Stewart
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| Reslo & Rod Stewart at the Marquee Club, London |
"Who's that?" you're asking, well, yes you're right, it's none other than Rod "The Mod" Stewart in his 60s glory. There is some great vintage footage courtesy of BBC One's "Imagine" documentary series & the British Film Institue available online.
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| Reslo & Rod Stewart at the Marquee Club, London |
The BBC's "Imagine" programme featured an original programme from the 60s that focused on Rod Stewart when he was just starting out as a performer and was still living at home. Some of those early scenes were shot at the legendary Marquee in London and featuring Reslo RB Ribbon Microphones.
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| Reslo & Rod Stewart at the Marquee Club, London |
Jose Estragos Vol 2
Spanish Reslo fan, user, collector & all round Reslo fiend Jose Estragos has some good news to report with the release of his latest recordings entitled "Vol 2", less than 6 months from his first (proper 60s breakneck speed).
According to Jose these new recordings hark back to a time when songs were "made from the heart and not a calculator". To accompany the release there were be some promo films shot, no doubt with so great Reslos featured, as well as a release of Vol 1 on vinyl.
The recording sessions took place in various studios including a highlight at Abbey Road Stusios in London. There will be some interesting sounds to be heard emanating from Hammond & Vox Continental organs, sitars, 12 strings guitars, Vox amps, tons of vintage recording equipment & of course Reslo microphones.
Some dates are to be lined up in England at the Cavern Club, USA as well as at FNAC in Zaragoza, Marbella and Malaga.
Photos by Esther Paez
Jose Estragos links:
Website
Blog
Bandcamp
Facebook
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| Jose Estragos Vol 2, photo Ester Paez |
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| Jose Estragos & a stereo pair of Reslo RB Ribbon Microphones, photo Ester Paez |
The recording sessions took place in various studios including a highlight at Abbey Road Stusios in London. There will be some interesting sounds to be heard emanating from Hammond & Vox Continental organs, sitars, 12 strings guitars, Vox amps, tons of vintage recording equipment & of course Reslo microphones.
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| Jose Estragos collage & collection of Reslo Microphones, photo Ester Paez |
Photos by Esther Paez
Jose Estragos links:
Website
Blog
Bandcamp
Record Store Day 2013 & Peter Parker's Rock N Roll Club
It's nearly here again Record Store Day 20th April 2013.
Record Store Day 2013's ambassador is Mr Jack White. He owns
a record store, he runs a record label, manufacturers his own vinyl, he's an analogue fan. We can't think of anyone else better to fly the flag for Record
Store Day 2013.
Good news for us is that analogue fiends Peter Parker's Rock N Roll Club are releasing a limited 7" EP on transparent blue vinyl via Those Old Records.
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| Peter Parker's Rock N Roll Club with their Reslo RB Ribbon Microphone |
The band will be performing at Casbah Records in Greenwich on the day itself 20th April. So get on down there or over to Those Old Records store in Rugeley, Staffordshire and get yourself a copy before they're gone.
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| Casbah Records in Greenwich |
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| Photograph by Enrique Rovira |
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| Peter Parker in Lewis Durham's analogue studio |
So, what other lovely warm vinyl will you be buying from your fave record shop?
USA - www.recordstoreday.com
UK - www.recordstoreday.co.uk
Storm Thorgerson 1944 - 2013
Storm was practically peerless with his artwork and album designs and has left a great void in the music and art world.
A message on the Pink Floyd's website states "We are saddened by the news that
long-time Pink Floyd graphic genius, friend and collaborator, Storm
Thorgerson, has died."
Nick Mason remarked that Storm had "great ideas and high, sometimes infuriatingly high, standards".
David Gilmour called him "an inseparable part of our work".
He went on to say "We first met in our early teens. We would gather at Sheep's Green, a spot by the river
in Cambridge and Storm would always be there holding forth, making the most noise, bursting
with ideas and enthusiasm. Nothing has ever really changed.
He has been a constant force in my life, both at work and in private, a shoulder to cry on and a great friend.
The artworks that he created for Pink Floyd from 1968 to the present day have been an inseparable part of our work.
I will miss him. David Gilmour."
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| David Gilmour in the late 1960s in Cambridge where Storm was an integeral part of the scene |
Storm Thorgerson's artwork graced the album covers by the likes of Led Zeppelin, Peter Gabriel, Black Sabbath, The Mars Volta amongst so many others.
The Mars Volta - Frances The Mute
The Tree Of Half Life - Pink Floyd
The Classic
Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon
Alvin Lee & Ten Years After
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| Ten Years After & Alvin Lee with a Reslo RB Ribbon Microphone |
The 6th March 2013 was a sad day in the music world when Alvin Lee of Ten Years After passed away aged 68.
Courtesy of Jørgen Angel photography this is in tribute to him.
His family announced on his official website that "With great sadness, we have to announce that Alvin unexpectedly passed away early this morning after unforseen complications following a routine surgical procedure. We have lost a wonderful, much loved father and companion. The world has lost a truly great and gifted musician."
His family announced on his official website that "With great sadness, we have to announce that Alvin unexpectedly passed away early this morning after unforseen complications following a routine surgical procedure. We have lost a wonderful, much loved father and companion. The world has lost a truly great and gifted musician."
Tony Iommi recently commented to the Birmingham Mail about Alvin's passing and their friendship. "I was extremely saddened to hear of
Alvin's death. It was a great shock. I had not known that he was ill.
Alvin was a really great guitar player but, more importantly, has been a
good friend of Black Sabbath over the years.In
the early days, when we were still going by the name of Earth, it was
Alvin who helped us get some gigs. He'd been out there a bit before us,
and knew the ropes. We'd sit and talk the night away at a flat in
London. I remember telling him that we were thinking of changing our name to
Black Sabbath. He was horrified! He told me we'd never do any good with
a name like that. Alvin broke new ground with the way he played. After he played Goin'
Home at Woodstock, he became known as the fastest guitar player in the
world. But it wasn't just about speed. He could rock, he could play the
blues, and he was a fine jazz guitarist, too. He will be greatly missed
by everyone in the rock and roll community."
These following black & white pictures were was taken by Jørgen Angel in February 1968 at the
Gladsaxe Teen Club. Every Saturday during the season there was a Teen
Club ball at the Egegaard Skole in Gladsaxe just on the outskirts of
Copenhagen, Denmark. Jørgen photographed many shows during this time
including one of the earliest Led Zeppelin shows many of which can be
seen on his website: Jørgen Angel Photography. Here Ten Years After in their classic line up comprise:
Alvin Lee - guitar & vocals
Leo Lyons – bass
Chick Churchill – organ
Ric Lee – drums
This first shot shows
Alvin (sporting a fine Hendrix inspired poodle perm ala Eric Clapton) performing his drumstick solo section and the every exuberant Leo Lyons on bass to the left.
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| Ten Years After (Leo Lyons & Alvin Lee) with a Reslo RB Ribbon Microphone |
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| Ten Years After with a Reslo RB Ribbon Microphone |
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| Ten Years After with a Reslo RB Ribbon Microphone |
While we're in the mood for black & white photographs, here's a shot featuring Leo Lyons performing in 1960 with one of his first bands The Jaycats. Leo is playing a Höfner President bass just like Roger Waters is here. The singer is also seen using a Reslo RB Ribbon Microphone.
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| Leo Lyons with a Höfner President bass & The Jaycats singer using a Reslo RB Ribbon Microphone |
Nottingham born Alvin rose to fame after appearing at the Woodstock
festival in 1969. Alvin picked up the tagline of being "the
fastest guitar player in the west" which we can forever relive
in the Woodstock film.
Alvin's Gibson 335 guitar "Big Red" became an icon in itself with the various stickers that Alvin applied including the famous CND or "peace" symbol. Gibson produced a signature model of Big Red of which Alvin had one as he'd retired the original from the rigors of the road as he had been offered $500,000 for it!
Last words go to Alvin from Woodstock 1969...
"I'm Going Home...by
helicopter"
Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club - part one "Straight To Vinyl"
Introducing from Soho "Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club" debut Long Player release "Straight To Vinyl"...and yep, you guessed it, this record was recorded live in mono direct to vinyl, aka Analogue Heaven!
Said to evoke the sound & energy of the early 1960s Marquee with the passion of the late 1970s 100 Club it's time to experience Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club on long playing wax.
Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club is:
Peter Parker - Lead Guitar & Vocals
Sakura Mori - Drums
Lenny George - Bass
These couple of screen shots come from an instore performane at the HQ of label Those Old Records.
In their live performances Peter will often be seen brandishing a Reslo RB Ribbon Microphone as his vocal mic, sometimes the lesser spotted Grundig GRM ribbon mic will be utalised.
The tracks were recorded "Direct to Vinyl" on a 1930's cutting lathe at Lewis Durham's (Kitty, Daisy and Lewis) vintage analogue recording studio in Soho, London in one single rockin' session. The album is in glorious mono recorded live with no overdubs. Gear included RCA & ST&C ribbon microphones & Ampex microphone preamps.
Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club "Straight To Vinyl" is available now in a limited 300 only release on 180 gram black vinyl with laminated flip back sleeve. This LP won't be released on CD or download so get your exclusive vinyl copy pretty damn quick.. Buy direct from the label Those Old Records.
Credits:
Photography - cover portraits by Matt Hass, recording shots by Enrique Rovira, Rosie Reed Gold
Design - Emma Prew
Record Label - Those Old Records
More information here:
In store performance videos
Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club website
Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club facebook
Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club free download single
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| Peter Parker, Lenny George & Sakura Mori |
Said to evoke the sound & energy of the early 1960s Marquee with the passion of the late 1970s 100 Club it's time to experience Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club on long playing wax.
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| Reslo Ribbon Mic & Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club |
Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club is:
Peter Parker - Lead Guitar & Vocals
Sakura Mori - Drums
Lenny George - Bass
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| Reslo Ribbon Mic & Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club |
These couple of screen shots come from an instore performane at the HQ of label Those Old Records.
In their live performances Peter will often be seen brandishing a Reslo RB Ribbon Microphone as his vocal mic, sometimes the lesser spotted Grundig GRM ribbon mic will be utalised.
The tracks were recorded "Direct to Vinyl" on a 1930's cutting lathe at Lewis Durham's (Kitty, Daisy and Lewis) vintage analogue recording studio in Soho, London in one single rockin' session. The album is in glorious mono recorded live with no overdubs. Gear included RCA & ST&C ribbon microphones & Ampex microphone preamps.
Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club "Straight To Vinyl" is available now in a limited 300 only release on 180 gram black vinyl with laminated flip back sleeve. This LP won't be released on CD or download so get your exclusive vinyl copy pretty damn quick.. Buy direct from the label Those Old Records.
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| Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club "Straight To Vinyl" back cover |
Photography - cover portraits by Matt Hass, recording shots by Enrique Rovira, Rosie Reed Gold
Design - Emma Prew
Record Label - Those Old Records
More information here:
In store performance videos
Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club website
Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club facebook
Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club free download single
Reslo & Jose Estragos (Los Brandys) Part One
So we thought you'd like to be introduced to a fine Spaniard musician by the name of Jose Estragos. He's got a great reputation going on down in Madrid so here's the lowdown on all things Jose.
There are so many great shots of Jose's band & their Reslo microphones that they are on par with the amount of photographs of The Beatles at The Cavern! So here's just a few more wonderful shots of "The Brandys" and their Reslo Ribbon Microphones taken by Spanish photographer Esther Paez.
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| Reslo & Jose Estragos - photo by Esther Paez |
A keen student of all things 60s and of course analogue Jose owns no less than FIFTEEN Reslo Ribbon Microphones, so of course he's a perfect friend of ours!
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| Reslo & Jose Estragos - photo by Esther Paez |
Jose has been best known as member of those Madridian beat meisters "Los Brandys" who certainly know how to bring those distant 60s memories to a present day audience.
There are so many great shots of Jose's band & their Reslo microphones that they are on par with the amount of photographs of The Beatles at The Cavern! So here's just a few more wonderful shots of "The Brandys" and their Reslo Ribbon Microphones taken by Spanish photographer Esther Paez.
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| Reslo & Los Brandys - photo by Esther Paez |
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| Reslo & Los Brandys - photo by Esther Paez |
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| Reslo & Los Brandys - photo by Esther Paez |
Can you handle more pictures...because here they come!
Some leather clad beatniks & some faux Cavern Club decor!
Lots of analogue goodness with Rickenbacker, Gretsch & Höfner guitars, VOX AC30 valve amps & vintage VOX PA columns.
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| Reslo Ribbon Microphones & Los Brandys |
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