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Texture is a vital part to any medium. It can create depth as well as evoke emptiness. Everything has texture, it’s how one weaves and builds it that separates great art from noisy babble. Texture should be taken seriously if one makes art.

Shark Speed – Killing Kind

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Introduction by B.E. engineer Noel Paris:
Jared’s drumming is as angular as it is organic. It reminds me of Mission of Burma at times. With a myriad of electronic claps and booms running through the landscape, his rhythm and creative fills create a raw and very appropriate contrast in the piece

The bass’ raspy, over-driven voice spews beautiful sounds that rumble underneath the song. It’s a binder. It glues everything together by tastefully drawing wonderful lines in and out of the other instruments. David brought a great vibe to the studio and you can obviously hear it in this song. Not to mention how great his simple yet totally convicted back up vocals are.

When I look at paintings I always find myself asking the question, “did they leave space for everything to breathe?” This song has a visual quality about it and the guitars truly are the paintbrushes here. As Joe sweeps and strikes at his side of the canvas, Thayne quietly taps and blends the colors that he has chosen. Each guitar sings it’s own song, yet somehow finds a way to appropriately compliment the other. The melodies have a handcrafted feel about them. At times they drift like birds, while underneath rabbits scamper through the fields running from something ominous. Is that visual enough? Basically, Joe and Thayne play beautiful guitar parts on this song, which in turn also set the stage for the vocals.

There are few things worse in art than bland lyrics. Afterthoughts, that were just scribbled on a notebook page thirty minutes before the song was recorded. Words as dull and plain as dry toast. I always feel cheated. That being said, we can all thank Thayne for not taking that road. He uses interesting words that tell a thoughtful story. He asks us questions that I’m sure we’ve asked ourselves. At times the story is glorious and heroic and at other times fragile and guarded. The performance is full of confidence from a person that knows exactly who he is as a singer.  The melodies never stay lazily on a straight line. Instead, they growl, they proclaim, and at times, gently float along over a sea of music.

Nothing was settled for on this day. It truly was what a “bionic ear” session is supposed to be, artists striving to create a unique version of their music. Taking advantage of the environment, the vibe, and enjoying the road.

Credits
Recorded by: Noel Paris
Mixed by: Mark Arnold
Photos: Chris Gonzales

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Costa Mesa California Indie band Cat Party rode their bikes a few blocks to our studio to record a new song for our Bionic Ear Sessions. Nothing would bring us more happiness than if you enjoy the track and send it to a few friends.

Cat Party - Rhapsody in Black

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Credits
Recorded by: Noel Paris
Mixed by: Mark Arnold
Photos: Chris Gonzalez
Video: Ryan Finck

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Session Notes: LA based Fitz & the Tantrums spent the day by the beach at the Bionic Ear studio, chilling in the sun while laying down a new version of their “Winds Of Change” song from their brand spanking new album Songs For a Breakup. Recording engineer Noel Paris manned the boards working his magic. The final output is a recording any engineer would be proud of let alone a recording as on-they-fly as this. Download the song, send it to your friends and enjoy!
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Fitz & the Tantrums – Winds Of Change

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Credits
Recorded by: Noel Paris
Mixed by: Mark Arnold
Filmed by: Donavon Lucas
Edited by: Ryan Finck

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You Me & Iowa pulled up to the Bionic Ear studio on a perfect sunny day. Every one of the guys were in a cheery mood and that vibe helped to create a great song that you can download right here. While you are here take a look at our pictures with them and check out our video interview as well.

You Me & Iowa – Bionic Ear Recording

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Credits
Photos: Ryan Finck
Video Interview: Ryan Finck
Recording Engineer: Noel Paris
Mixing Engineer – Mark Arnold

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After spending time in the desert for months on end can hone a bands skill. The duo of Golden Animals classic rockers proved just that by recording their track “Queen Mary” in only  few hours. Leaving them more than enough time to make it to their show that night. Engineer Noel Paris fleshed out the rock and was able to rough mix it down to what you hear. Unfortunately technology got in the way for the final mix-down as the tape was ruined. It doesn’t really matter because the song stands on it’s own.

Golden Animals – Queen Mary

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Credits
Recording Engineer: Noel Paris
Photography: Ryan Finck

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Mothers Sons dropped by the Bionic Ear Studio for a session. We recorded Queen Mary in about 5 hours. While the band was laying down tracks we took photos and had a good time with them. Please download Queen Mary and pass it along to your friends. The song will take you back to a totally different time.

Mothers Sons – Queen Mary

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Des Roar recorded “Not Over For Me” for their Bionic Ear Session. The band was full of stories and we all had a great time. Unfortunately the only thing that came out of the session was a new song. No video, no photos, no interview. But in the end it’s all about the music.

Des Roar – Not Over For Me

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The Boxing Lesson  covered “White Rabbits” by Jefferson Airplane in their time with us. You can download the song below, and watch the music video we shot.

Credits
Engineer: Noel Paris
Photographer: Ryan Finck

Florida has been a mecca for great indie, punk and hardcore music. Enter Look Mexico and hear the future of their scene. LM are touring the US and dropping by our Bionic Ear Recording Sessions to record their new song “Just Like Old TImes” exclusively for all their fans to download.

Look Mexico – Just Like Old Times
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Recorded with prowess and mixed with manly hours of sweat the Bionic Ear studios and we bring to you, adoring music loving The Action Design. You can download the song they recorded for us if you are into it. We also filmed a music video and a video interview along with a few great photos of the band.

The Action Design – Bionic Ear Recording

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Credits
Recording Engineer/Mix: Noel Paris
Video filmed & Edited by: Ryan Finck