Studio. Seafood. Studio.

Another busy week for the studio and myself,
I am just finishing up my final projects before I commence a three-month venture with Melbourne band The Galvatrons. I start in Melbourne on December 1st and I have managed to squeeze a album in with Danish electro group Turbo Weekend in, which leaves me a day or two over the festive season to eat as much seafood and drink as much good wine as possible before getting back on the horse to finish the trons.

Over the last month I have done EP’s for The Protectors, The Polites, Singles for Sideways Hitchhiker and Turbo Weekend and did a day with the amazing Sarah Blasko. The studio is busy and the two new assistants John and JP are killing it.

We are turning lot 2 and 3 of our building into an amazing warehouse office space for everybody interested in the arts, so if you are excited to have a look and be quick because we have already filled rooms with visual artists, photographers, writers, musicians and a management group. The building looks a like it hasn’t been touched since the 70’s (in the best possible way) and has two cycloramas already built. Sorry to harp on but it is a fantastic space that will be great for the hood. Call Sam 9211 5434 for more details.

That is it for me for this week, everything is good!

Scott

Who am I in the studio with next?

The beautiful things in life,
Sitting on the harbour eating seafood and then lying in the park for 3 hours while the sun disappears over you. It is a sharp contrast from sitting in a studio for 14 hours a day.

Summer is hear and I guess that means busier times for myself and the studio, bands get that summer buzz and want to get their newest offerings out just in time for the new year. I have had a handful of days off this year and it gets harder when you are listening to the same kick drum for hours when the sun is shining down on the trees outside and it is that time of year.

I have been watching several different televisions series on DVD, Boston Legal and Entourage being the two favourites. There is something inspiring about watching successful people like adventurous lives, even if it is all scripted.

The SOYA awards was a great night to be involved with, the winner MY DISCO where fantastic on the night and we really look forward to working with them over the year. From years of doing minimalist music myself and look fondly upon a band singing only 4 lyrics in one song.

Next week I start young Melbourne upstarts The Polites and then onto a 3-month stint with The Galvatrons.

We also are taking over the bottom level of 259 Riley Street, so if you are an artist looking for a really great space. Email info@bjbstudios.com and we will get back to you.

From the hand of Scott Horscroft

So, it has been a big month, in a big year, in a big life of 31 years.

For those who don't know me, I'm Scott Horscroft. I've been a mixer, producer and engineer at BJB studios in Surry Hills in Sydney since 2003. Before that I experienced being an sound & noise artist, a music composer, lecturer, and world explorer.

I did plan to take a holiday with my mother for three weeks this October to clear my head and put up my feet, but am now in the last week of that extended holiday and i haven't left the grasps of the studio (which I am not complaining about, but my taste buds do miss the French wine and Spanish Stews)!

I've been up to a lot lately, from recording the amazing young band The Protectors to the swooping Matt Walters or Levity's own brilliant John Steel Singers. The records keep getting made and my world keeps getting crazier, busier and more exciting. We have also had Dappled Cities in at BJB Studios for 28 days doing a record with Chris Coady from New York. From all accounts it is sounding great.

I have had the privilege of being able to work with The Presets, who took home three big boys at the ARIA awards for their album Apocalypto. Whilst I didn't attend the evening, I definitely made the most of the champagne provided by the beautiful people at Modular. I also celebrated the ARIA success of The Panics, who were nominated for four awards, as well as two artisan awards for Best Engineer and Best Producer. I'm so proud of all the effort made by these talented performers, and it's great to see their audiences recognise them and reward them for all the long hours spent slaving away over their music.

Although it seems the international music industry is riding the rollercoaster of change its great to hear that so much music is still being produced and sydneys live music scene is in better shape than i can remember in the past 10 years

Your thoughts ?

See you next time.

Scott