Orion Recording Weblog

Louis Stewart in the studio

ksheahan — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:39:00 +0000

The incomparable Louis Stewart was in the studio adding his L5 guitar work to Nigel Mooney’s new CD.

Louis Stewart

Sound Recording and Engineering Course

ksheahan — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:10:38 +0000

Next course starts on the 2nd May 2011.

This is a two day (and a four day) course aimed at introducing recording studio techniques to the novice. It will include:

Microphone placement and Recording Techniques
MIDI Fundamentals
Introduction to Reason
ProTools & Plugins
Mixing
Mastering

A series of master class workshops in Orion Recording Studios

ksheahan — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:43:37 +0000

We are running a series of master class workshops in our studios throughout August and September.

The will be run over several afternoons (4 hour session) on the weekend and include some of the top musicians in the country:

Guitar:

Hugh Buckley – Jazz

Nigel Mooney – Jazz and Blues

Jimmy Smith – Rock, Country, Jazz etc

Keyboards:

Myles Drennan – Jazz piano

Justin Carroll – Jazz Organ

Sax:

Richie Buckley – Jazz, Rock etc

Bass:

Dan Bodwell – Upright jazz bass

Drums:

Dominick Mullan – Jazz drums

Paul Cantwell – Groove drums

Dobro, Pedal Steel:

Frankie Lane – Roots, country etc

This is an opportunity not to be missed to hear and see in-depth explanations of the techniques of these top notch players!

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Admission is 50 Euro per person.

Dates in August and September to be decided.

For a booking, please contact us with the instrument you are interested in and the instructors name.

Kevin Sheahan

045 404095

087 2305058

www.orionrecording.com

Motown Big Band Start New CD

ksheahan — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:31:22 +0000

The Motown big band are in the studio recording a new CD. So far it sounds great! There are a lot of people in the band!

Nigel Mooney recording in studio

ksheahan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:43:11 +0000

The brilliant jazz / blues guitarist / singer Nigel Mooney is recording his second album in the studio and so far it sounds great!

Kevin

Nigel checks out the Steinway

New Dobro!

ksheahan — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:20:57 +0000

The New Dobro

Orion Recording Studios has recently aquired a new square neck Dobro. I managed torecord some on the new release of Henry Bailey’s new CD that he has just finished recording. Thanks for reading. Kevin

Present activity in Orion Studios

ksheahan — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:35:40 +0000

We have just bought a new digital piano with a very impressive grand piano sound and feel. The Yamaha CLP 370. A lovely instrument!

Glyder, a heavy rock band from Ballyknockin Co. Wicklow, from are putting their finishing touches to their new EP. Abhain Dubh, an Irish ballad group are recording their first albumn. Fuinneamh, a traditional Irish group are also in the studio recording their CD. Lots more projects ongoing and in the pipeline. Drop in for a visit: Orion Recording Studios.

Kevin Sheahan