TallCat News
- January 2008
Dr. Frankenshred has been busy recording tracks for several upcoming releases. In addition mixes are nearing completion for The Metal Force featuring Kevin Schumacher on Vocals, Robbie Erwin (of Exiled) on Bass, Greg Hall (of Sacred Reich) on Drums, and of course Dr. Frankenshred on Guitars. This CD is going to redefine shred metal for the 21st century!
Drew is working with Rewind in Studio A. Rez plays guitar on "I Am The One." Look for it on his myspace page soon.
Rez is work with the guys in Session on an EP. Keep an ear out for their work!
Happy New Year from the staff at TallCat
- December 2007
TallCat Introduces ProTools & Recording Studio training courses. The ProTools class is an introduction into the workings of one of the most popular Digital Audio Workstations ProTools. The Recording Studio class takes a look at the fundamentals of capturing and mixing instruments and vocal performances.
B and Steve (from Internal Defect) got to see and hang out with Lamb of God at the Dodge Theater. It was a great show, those guys are brutal live. Originally we were there to do a live recording of the show but this was cancelled do to logistical problems, hopefully next time.
L.O.S.T. Came in and laid down some initial tracks of some new music with Drew.
True Grit is recording a new demo to showcase their variety of songs Drew recorded it with some additional mixing from B. If you looking for some great live country music then go see these guys.
The Blues Rooster, a great blues/classic rock style power trio has just finished mixing a 4 song EP with B. Check your local clubs for their next show.
The Worms have been working with Drew and B on recording their first album. This no holds barred, twin guitar attack is to be released in early 2008.
- November 2007
Jenna's Arrival is working with Rez in Studio A. Listen to the first 3 songs here (www.myspace.com/jennasarrival) and add them to your myspace friends list.
Brad Thomas Artist has started working with TallCat. He is utilizing the TallCat Staff to thier fullest potential pulling in the talent from each of us. Session work being done by Tom on the drums, HB slamming on the bass, super shredder cheddar Rez pasturizing the guitar. Additional help was provided by Stephen of Beyond The Now with vocal coaching and editing. Look forward to hearing some of the songs early 2008 they are sure to be a hit!
1 Zero 1 was in to have Tom Master their upcoming EP featuring 4 new songs and some remixes, including remixes done by our own B and Stephen Nettles of Beyond The Now.
Asperity was in to record a new song to tide over fans hungry for new material. You can find them on myspace to hear the results. - October 2007
Symetry is in the studio this month working on an upcoming ep. They just started tracking and will be onto the overdub and mix phase in not time. Expect that out early 2008
Exiled Returns to begin recording with B. They're currently working on a new song entitled "A Passage With Two Beginnings"
- September 2007
TallCat welcomes Defstar/Sony Japan Records artist Kylee. Kylee and Tom will be working together on Vocal Production for her upcoming release scheduled for Early 2008.
Life Size Monsters began recording their new EP with B. Blending a high energy frantic mix of different rock and punk styles, into their own unique brand of music. Looks for its completion and release in 2008.
- August 2007
Chemicals of Democracy is now working closely with Tom on an upcoming ep planned for release early next year.
Rock en Espanol band Tzolkin has finished producing their album with Rez in Studio A.
B Mastered the EP for Wrath of Wolves. This progressive neo classical metal band features an all star line up of Anthony Storm and John Wolf Hayden formally of Blackstorm on Guitars and Bass, as well as studio drums by Patrick Johansson and studio keys by Derek Sherinian formally of Dream Theater
- July 2007
Ekser has finished tracking and it is now on to the mixing stage check back to find out when this is going to be wrapping up!
TallCat Productions Studio C is now home to the Scott & Pam Radio Show. This internet radio show features the best in Indie hard rock and metal, interviews with all sorts of interesting people including uber metal producer Michael Wagener, and of course Scott & Pam's always entertaining banter. Visit their myspace page for more information.
- June 2007
K Boogie is working on a few tracks for Keize. Rez plays guitar on "Ooh Say Ooh." - May 2007
Ekser Began Tracking this week starting with drums We are very excited to see what they've cooked up on the new songs due out later this year! - 4/30/07
Its been a while since I've had the time to update the site. We have been so busy the last few months. But here is the latest news from the TallCat Crew. Internal Defect has completed their album and it is off to mastering and replication. Look for it soon and pick up a copy they put alot of work in to this and it's sure to please! Give these guys a hand with the release of there 7 song ep "The Obliteration Process" Ekser has gotten signed to Shiven Records. That rocks and they are coming back to TallCat to Record their first album to be released under Shiven Records!!! - 1/19/07
Hexa is moving right along we will be re-amping in the beginning of February. Frankenshred is entering the final stages of the mix and samples should be on the web soon! Internal Defect has finished tracking their 11 song album and is moving into final edits preparing for mixing! Beyond The Now has finished tracking and is now moving along and getting into the groove for mix down. -
1/1/07
Happy New Year from the crew at TallCat!!! -
12/29/06
Check out the review of Ekser our in-house cat Kyle Engineered & Produced this record Good Job! - 12/22/06
The crew has been hard at work for a while on Creme Machine's newest pop/rock/AAA music library. Featuring quite a few of the house Cats at work! Big thanks goes out to:
Vince from Ekser for his skills on the drums
K Boogie for his work on the drums, keys and engineering/producing
Rez from Beyond The Now for his helping hand on the guitars, bass and engineering/producing
HB from Beyond The Now for laying it down on the Bass and engineering/producing
Drew for laying it down on keys, guitar, bass and engineering/producing
Stephen from Beyond The Now for jamming tunes on the guitar and programming
Kyle from Ekser for his work on guitars and engineering/producing
Scott for rockin it on the Guitars for us
Justin for jamming on the guitar and engineering/producing
Tom from Beyond the Now for putting the backbeat down on the drums! -
11/10/06
TallCat Productions welcomes Smash Mouth to the valley! TallCat in association with Arizona Concert Sound Solutions provided the monitor set up for their rehearsal Saturday at Scottsdale Studios. This was prior to their performance at P.I.R. on Sunday. Check out some pics of B and Drew at the sound stage.
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Oct 30th
Jeremy of Internal Defect is wrapping up final vocal takes for their new 2007 album. Great job out to Producer/Studio Owner Tom Whiting for the continued efforts on their project. Keep your ears tuned to the TallCat Media Player for samples.
Shout out to Cory & the guys at ACSS ! We enjoyed working with them on some of the new intercom voice over work for there Aviation Computers. Thanks!
The new TallCat Media Player is online!!! Check out some of the work of our production staff & some of the local/national talent that is part of the family. A big thank you goes out to everyone who letting us use their content for our media player!
Big shout out to Young Murph and his crew for the support and promotions.
Bay area producer MindTrapp has been busy in the lab cooking up new bangers & preparing for his upcoming release due out in 07. Check the producer media player for some updates on Trapp or visit his myspace and support him by purchasing a cd. Props to Trapp for continued support & efforts.
Omar at XPOZ magazine has been in & out of the studio with local producer Mustafa & local rapper Hora Burnz. Look out for our ad in the november edition of Xpoz magazine and while your at it check out their web pages. -
Sep 30th
Former TallCat clients Dutch & Elos lay down some new bangers with TallCat Producer K Boogie
Rod with Shooting Mary was in this week, cutting some new acoustic guitar tracks.
Bay Area producer MindTrapp, has graced the TCP scene with some new slappers & bangers, make sure to come in and check out his other production.
European cats Exiled just recorded their new Album, out soon.
Rez has just finished mixing Halfnum's demo. -
Aug 7th
Shooting Mary is finalizing their mix for their upcoming release
Frankenshred has been shredding up guitar strings & fingers in Studio B. Look for his new release coming to shelves near you.
Shout out to Rose Barton for supporting the TallCat Family!
Beyond The Now has finished tracking Rez's guitar and is moving on to Tesh's Guitar & Vocals
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July 17th
Lost in Leisure has finished their five song demo here with studio engineer/producer Drew Mann. Show your support and check out their live shows.
J Roq is back in studio B working on some mix revisions
Beyond The Now has started guitar tracking stay tuned for there upcoming CD
Cruz is cutting Tracks in Studio B
Multi Gold Album artist Eddie Benitez starts recording for his upcoming release
June 2nd
At it again here! Tallcat has sponsored another event with the production of another commercial airing on MTV2 and for internet promotion. The last one was a huge success. If your band, artist or business is in need of larger scale promotions that can target your audience, give us a call to setup an appointment 602-896-4379-
June 1st
Halfnum has been putting work in at the studio. 6 new tracks are in the process of tracking as we speak.
Recording Studio Engineer Kyle Brandstetter and his band Ekser have been putting in some serious elbow grease editing drum tracks for a new EP.
Latin groove cats, Tzolkin, have just finished some vocal tracking for a demo scheduled to release in Phoenix soon! -
May 20th
C-Bo & Bobby Gee from F.U. Pay Me Ent. have recently become one of the newest members of the TallCat Family in Phoenix, dropping by to play some bones and record a hot new C-Bo track, Left, Right. Check it out! -
May 18th
J-Roq, one of the freshest additions to local Phoenix Arizona hip hop music scene has been keeping busy at the recording studio, from ripping the open mic night at Hollywood Alley to hanging out and laying down new tracks with recording studio engineer producer K-Boogie. -
May 17th
TI-22, formerly Bloodline, a Phoenix based artist have been breaking out some great tracks here at the TallCat Recording Studio. Great work guys! -
May 15th
The Internal Defect project has been getting allot of attention. Tom & the guys have achieved excellent drum tone after an arduous couple of weeks of setup and recording. -
May 11th
Incinerator Popsicle has been busy putting the final touches on their new album due out soon. -
May 10th
Joe's Grotto on May19th commercial sponsored by Tallcat Productions started airing on MTV2 in Phoenix during headbangers ball . It is also available to view on the BTN myspace account.
