Welcome to 1979: Studio Tour

[@mykdubz128]

The interview with the guitarist was funny like I was waiting for the magic words "sorry, what was your question?"

[@AudioReplica2023]

He was trying so hard not to say he likes to hide out and jerk off.😂

[@douglasfreeman3229]

I was ten in 1979. I love this studio, it's beautiful, but I am glad it isn't 1979 anymore. I love what I love from the past, but the present is where I am now and the modern tech is pretty cool too.

[@welcometo1979]

Thanks!!

[@codygranrud6212]

As a musician born in '79, who still uses a 4track Fostex tape deck to demo songs... I support this endeavor.

[@fostexfan160]

Way ta go cody!!

[@joynthis]

Well, it's very pretty, but I'd want to be able to yell at the engineer through a friggin' window the way God intended.

[@Btvstudio]

@Beard Guy101 dude, she's hot af!

[@fordsrestorations970]

Hahaha , but what if the engineer came out like Phil Spector and had a pistol 😮

[@justincanton]

It’s great that people keep the classic processes alive, and keep them from dying out. I’ve had almost 100 vinyl pressing of my own music throughout the years and it does give a kind of validity to your music. ♥️😊

[@markharper6787]

Wow..........love it. Dont look back and rock on.

[@creepingnet]

Man, if I had the band, time, and money I'd record there in a heartbeat - complete with thematic sessions with no cell phones....record and live like it's 1979.

[@KingBlonde]

That's the dream buddy, it's just hard to have a good enough product and solid workflow to get there.

[@andrewhigdon8346]

Man, if I had the money, I’d buy the whole lot, just to keep Lindsey happily employed indefinitely and I’d probably spend the rest of my life absorbing her beauty. Not creepy at all. Sorry y’all, she is not just incredibly beautiful, but I can tell that she is the real deal through and through, which is more attractive to me than the most beautiful girl in the world. Ok, I’m pushing it. I would do just about anything that young lady asked of me. Proof that there is a God.

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

Direct to disc...that could become a new thing, that's awesome.

[@MrJonassur]

Beautifull, i am a bass player. I am from brazil.

[@antonioperani8448]

I love analog recording since 1980 I had Studio public recorder 16 Tascam tracks and Ampex 456 tapes. The tape master is the best sound support that exists,

[@jukesjointOG]

A great place with great people. Chris is awesome. Well worth a look if you’re in the area (or even if you’re not!)...

[@welcometo1979]

Thanks!!!!

[@tomedwardsmusic]

This dude is a brilliant business man. I thought it was really cool how he got into vinyl mastering and electroplating. What a kickass setup overall!

[@billyrayvalentine7972]

My first studio was a 2 inch 16 track that I started in 1979. For me music and the recording process is feeling and the experience. I plan to stay analog and yes dip into the box for some additional weapons in the arsenal. But analog and touching the gear is as much to me as playing the drums. I've been out of recording for decades and this will like seeing an old friend again. I may be calling for a MCI 24 track. I want reliable old school

[@lancerains4185]

The atmosphere is spot on for deriving the best performance from the artist.... Amazingly refreshing to see

[@welcometo1979]

Thanks!!

[@smalltown4855]

Watching this I'm reminded of the ancient poems of the Gong People and their aching laments to the King of Mountain Wood.

[@BillVincent]

WOW! This not only was a wonderful, in-depth video (HUGE kudos, S.O.S!!) but man... this studio is beautiful both in concept and in reality! I am thrilled that this has come to Nashville. Thanks to Welcome to 1979 staff for allowing such a fantastic behind the scenes look at a great garden for music to be grown from the ground up. I am sure you all are proud beyond measure.

[@bbbro34]

This guy is great, love what he does. As in all art forms mediums matter. I love analog and never walked away from it.

[@troyniles614]

I didn’t want this video to end and I could watch it forever I just love this type of stuff and even if I don’t understand everything about it it’s just fascinates me thank you very much.

[@welcometo1979]

Thanks!!

[@m1xercom]

Absolutely awesome!

[@bassman243]

Tabah is truly a dope band. That album they did there is gnarly

[@welcometo1979]

Agreed!

[@tanukibrahma]

The sound of direct-to-disc has to be heard to be believed. Amazing sound. IME, back in 1979 it was common for the record company, and their employee - the producer - to call all the shots, limiting the artists almost like hired hands to the extent that even excluding them from the mixing sessions was not unusual. I’m happy to hear that Welcome to 1979 does not embrace that particular tradition. Where I did my best projects at Sound Suite in Detroit in 1979, we had an MCI console and 24-track machine, but the consensus was that the 16-track machine sounded much better. I’ve heard that the heads can be swapped out between 16 and 24 tracks, but the 16-track version, with its wider track space, would be the one I’d want if I were to return to analog.

[@rguitars]

I've recorded with Chris and a lot of this gear, But at his old studio, Chris Mara has created such an amazing space in such a short amount of time and is one of the BEST when it comes to doing the REAL thing. 1979 !

[@mycaldane3107]

I’ve learned from Chris, went to his tape camps and couldn’t say enough about him. One of the realist most down to earth dudes. His ideology of “self made” is astonishing. One of the best business minds in the industry. Good ole’ Cam used to be one of my instructors. This video brought me back to when I lived and studied in Nashville.

[@cardenashan8862]

WOW - an EMS Polysynthi at 1:07. Awesome to see that after the Peter Zinovieff interview!!

[@sixxdb]

Cardenas Han Surely one of the few that is still kicking about. The only other one I know about is at 5G in Tokyo

[@Khayyam-vg9fw]

I'm old enough to remember 1979 and it wasn't really like this studio (although the analog stuff was still around until the end of the 80s). This is a weird mishmash of eras, from the mid-60s to the mid-80s or thereabouts. Still, it's good to see real analog recording and mastering, and hardy perennials like the B3.

[@MrUltraworld]

Looks like recording heaven! A very unique, high quality facility. I've never heard of a facility that provides all these services under one roof. Lots of facets that will ensure it's long term success. Many sources of revenue. Nashville has some of the greatest studios. Seems like a great place to live and work. New York and LA don't appeal to m at all.

[@thelibertybrit5603]

Love, love, love this studio and its vibe. Spot on SoS. An excellent video that really puts across what the team at this studio are trying to achieve. The segment on the direct to disk recordings were particularly eye opening as I didn't think anyone undertook that particular recording method anymore. This is the kind of video that gets me excited about both the process and the act of recording music all over again. Props to SoS for featuring Welcome to 1979 and to the studio itself.

[@freeecountryy]

My favorite studio open today. I respect what Chris and co. have accomplished in Nashville and thank em for keeping the art of analog alive. The way they also embrace digital into the process is also evidence that this is the best way (not the easiest) to run a complete recording studio that can allow artists to go for whatever sound they can think of. Keep up the good work!

[@davidevans1420]

Hi Chris I love what you've done with the place. Your passion.comes across very clearly listening to you talk about your gear and decisions you have made along the way and the reasoning. I immediately see recognizable gear: DBX 160/166 ish CL, Dolby Tape Noise reduction units, DBX Over Easy Compressor, ART Pro VLA I, and Demeter Amplification preamp or compressor. I'm an Audio Engineer in Houston and prefer Analog equipment recording and mastering. I have invested much time and money in Analog preamps, compressor/limiters, analog tape machine and great variety of microphones. I have have solid state condensers, FET, and tube condensers, dynamics, and ribbons. The one thing after doing this for years is that I realized was no matter what medium we record on, this audio equipment is always going to be constant and necessary to do it right. We've all been through the Digital revolution, yet we've returned to the analog world in recording and mastering. If you are ever in need of a technician that can repair vintage ribbons or build a new one from scratch, please contact me. He's a friend near Atlanta and shares many of your passions. Overall, I love your "down to earth" video. Everyone came across very naturally. Thanks for sharing!

[@welcometo1979]

Wow thanks!!

[@JJ-tc7eh]

Rock on Chris Mara! Excellent video SOS, nice you visited 1979!

[@scottcupp8129]

This studio is beyond amazing!!

[@markparris160]

Thanks SOS for posting this great video. A very nice reminder of the real world of analog recording. Love it!!

[@dandyturner8903]

Such an awesome studio! Some great records have been made at 1979.

[@vinylcity1599]

I love recording studios like this, it brings out both nostalgia and the audiophile nerd in me!

[@orlando1a1]

What an interesting and fascinating video - it's brilliant to see vinyl kicking ass.

[@lizethsanchez7067]

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[@paulhibbert]

everyone in this video is baked

[@fuzzupuzzu]

hahahaha word

[@fuzzupuzzu]

specially the long hair dude

[@icallhimgerald6463]

I think that’s implied

[@shannonmccarthy4000]

Five years late to see this video, as a Music Production student over the seas here in the UK, I feel like I lucked out on this video. Trying to regain motivation to complete my assignments whilst searching for inspiring information to keep me exploring, learning and all the more curious about music and its processes. Very insightful video guys, Cheers SoS.

[@rosetellem]

You probably heard of Sugar Rays Studio out there near London

[@costajunior1956]

Congratulations Sound on Sound. Awesome content you’re producing.

[@Audiojunkk]

Pure quality from SOS. Very inspiring video, lots to take away from this.

[@neptunesOC]

Nice, Pretty, Educational Video SOS. Good Work 100%

[@ezcondition]

"little nook and crannies.. too blaze out man"

[@louistotalcontrol]

Excellent video - thank you, S.O.S.!

[@andrejfalout4238]

LOL at the stoner dude with dilated pupils ... who let the musicians in the studio? Like, cool & awesome! Nice studio too!

[@spacemanpope1805]

Recording direct to disk. I like that commitment!

[@hang-sangitch]

Great space. Very interesting studio. We'll put together. Nice people there too. Looks cool 👍😎 the direct to vinyl recording is genius.

[@TheWorldTeacher]

Wow! Why have I not heard of this studio before?

[@jamesbenn9632]

Love the fact that there are places like this

[@harshp2786]

Keep it up . The analong sound its so good ever time. so good work Thanks chose analong recorinding in this time My best wishes for your 1979 team

[@kikon88]

This is so beautiful!!! It’s like a dream while being awake

[@scootergreen3]

I love this including the rotary phone. I like the sound of analog recordings. Warm. I would like to hear a Rock song and a Pop song recorded here and I would like to hear what it sounds like afterward. Thanks!

[@DeadKoby]

Our sound lab is a mix of old and young. The more limits I have on what I can do, the better it turns out. In the end, all you really need is a good performance, and well placed mics.

[@TheKierensaysmaybe]

Man that guitar player has had one too many bongs methinks...

[@nothanks1066]

3:20 little nooks and crannies where I can... uh, hide for a bit? (smoke bongs)

[@isaachughes8130]

I scrolled down here to find this comment.

[@voxyladymusic5742]

I was thinking the same thing. Lol

[@yvesbajulaz]

But listen to his phrasing, that cat sure can play...

[@outernational]

instruments and cool lights and the vibe

[@Mr_ToR]

2:23 that prophet needs a better stand

[@eileenf7991]

That scares me so much D-:

[@shedstudios]

That's inspired me to get out my Tascam 4 Track....nice video.

[@dandyturner8903]

I have recently been doing an entire album on my 4 track Tascam and it has been so much fun and sounds really cool. Do it man!

[@deesunn3306]

I love my tascams to death

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

The issue hear is finding good mag tape....

[@demonicsweaters]

I'll forgive the fact they cut All About That Bass since it's such an awesome studio.

[@davidevans1420]

And and awesome song...

[@RadioHamGuy]

This was a great video to watch, lot of great information also, thanks!

[@marcob6880]

excellent vid, congrats on your brilliant success as well as your dedication and passion for the music

[@sloanchampion85]

1979...great year I was still in high school and in a band

[@AshRavens]

that guitarist guy's interview felt like 23 minutes....

[@darrellrobinson9354]

For his interview I clicked the gear and set the playback speed at 1.75. It made the experience tolerable.

[@IanBeato]

look at his pupils lmao

[@GingerDrums]

I loved that he was something different. I'm 100% sure he is sincere and that's a feeling worth listening to :)

[@andrewhigdon8346]

@@GingerDrums that’s what I’m talking about. Don’t lie to me. Everybody does that.

[@dougtaylor7724]

It was like someone put their thumb on the clocks second hand........a lot

[@devinthierault]

Legend has it Joy Division is caught in a time loop in one of the rooms

[@filminginportland1654]

hah! Love the Neil Diamond picture disc LP on the keyboard and the Tape Op magazines on the wall. Hahaha love it!

[@RiotHomeRecording]

That is an awesome studio, that tape machine and console sounds great!

[@garryvee]

Very nice profile of a great recording complex.

[@SuperMcgenius]

My first directTo disc album in the 70s Scheffield labs and it blew my mind playing through phase linear 400 power amp and a pair of BBC studio monitors, Thankfully digital has gotten a lot better but, the process of recording live is always going to be magical when the talent is there. Nice Studio, like where you’re going. There is still something very magical about Direct to disc that Digital cannot reproduce..I noticed that you do not have any acoustical diffusers in your spaces, you should give them a try they can do wonders, I build my own

[@EgoShredder]

I wonder why all the people involved suffer from "vocal fry"? Maybe a trip to their local chemist might help. :-D Interesting studio feature though and one I can relate to, as I love the sound of Rock music on tape.

[@WillyJunior]

you definitely shredded their egos!

[@buildingthebandinthebedroo5716]

They definitely need to think more about hydration...

[@wrongfuture]

It's that signature warm analog sound, they sand their throats with the finest vintage 50's tube sanding paper for maximum fidelity

[@hubbsllc]

I was wondering that too - do you have to have fry to pass the interview?

[@telocho]

Wow was just looking the comments searching for vocal fry... It's terrible, people.

[@vicesquadpunk]

This is a spectacular facility and I'm sure the vibe is truly wonderful. The people who own and run this studio are obviously passionate and dedicated to recording. BUT, let's be honest.... who in Gods name can afford to record in places such as this? Certainly not true modern day descendants of Jazz, Rock and Blues musicians who live hand-to-mouth. This lengthy advertisement is inadvertently espousing the 21st Century elitist movement whereby the marvel and experience of being around these astounding studios and access to this equipment is limited to folk with large amounts of cash! I do hope they have open days for disadvantaged bands and kids in the poorer area's that would blow my cynical comment into oblivion :-) x

[@tangyorange6509]

Oh wait I’ve seen the producer on his tape machine videos

[@formidablefragment3433]

What a great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@rmp5s]

SUCH an awesome place!!

[@commodoresixfour7478]

Dam, you got Bela Fleck! Arguably one of the best banjo players. He's up there with Scruggs, Stringbean, and Grandpa Jones.

[@Jonassssss6]

I feel like I'm not supposed to be looking at this because it's too good to be free

[@SanFranciscoFatboy]

the cost must be thru the roof.... elite comes to mind

[@moow950]

Lindsay Johns is a beautiful woman 😀

[@davidevans1420]

She comes across very professionally on this video and she's cosmetically gorgeous. Bottom line is that she knows her stuff...

[@BagasMY]

Thanks for the tour,its fun

[@kevinbeckenham3872]

Thank's for the documentary it was very interesting

[@AJL200]

Really interesting & I like their ethos

[@EliCohenMisterMedia]

YEP! Sony MCI are GREAT machines! great sound, and reliable! I wonder which mic cables did you install? Monster? Belden? Mogami? Did you also installed vintage mics? This complex look really great, too bad KZbin is cutting the sound to just 192K mp3....

[@leopoldopetrieska6564]

just the other day i discovered this channel. it's fucking amazing, so interesting.

[@JRP3music]

I appreciate the analog process, but you can apply analog techniques to digital recordings. For one thing, I prefer to do live takes, no punchng in or cut and paste style editing. I did get to record at WMU's 24 track recording studio with a friend of mine that was going to school there. If I ever had the opportunity to do it again I would. Your source, gear, mic technique, tube equipment, tracking environment can make a huge difference. I really enjoyed this video.

[@charlexguitar]

Amazing people!

[@GearZenChannel]

Going to Nashville soon. Wonder if I can afford to book some time there.......

[@divinodayacap3313]

She's like the Khaleesi of music production

[@dougtaylor7724]

Was hoping they would run through the rack gear

[@elbeethrie5140]

11- 12 mins is the best most inspirinG.

[@VBMCAT]

Fantastic ! Love this .

[@jjjuhg]

Focal trio ! Will buy soon

[@Griffin_Sniped_U]

Cool spot

[@louiscalabrese9945]

Dirty pinch roller on the MCI-JH24. Why? Use 409 to clean them. Lucci G. Calabrese, former Westlake Audio tech.

[@therealdjap]

Absolutely inspiring

[@johnringoo756]

love it! Rodger Nichols and Julian hirsh would have been proud ! yeah 1979 was about that cut off point . wasn't tusk the first digital album? DDD..? I welcome Corrections

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

..um, is it just me?..But this place should be enshrined as a living working retro treasure..for the USA... Peace to You All😀

[@RicktheRecorder]

Very interesting. It will be cool/awesome/great when we can hear interviewees who have a vocabulary of praise that goes beyond cool/awesome/great.

[@gruponemesis]

amazinggg, so happy to be a subscriber!

[@pappyprimetime7510]

Man….Thor is really baked.

[@arlingtonhynes]

That blondie, the studio manager. Not exactly Nobel Prize material, but WB. Like a screen door in a tornado.

[@adambradley3284]

Can't believe how far I had to scroll through the Hipster crap to find a genuine comment. Got my vote!

[@Mark_Williams300]

She's a little bit country... He's a little bit Rock 'n' Roll.

[@welcometo1979]

Ha!!!

[@darwinsaye]

Excellent.

[@fordsrestorations970]

I can say ; yes sir , yes ma'am , yes sir , through several points of this video 👍nov.2024

[@tomrivans9102]

Cool video, would like to pass by when I’m nearby………

[@JamesMesidor]

awesome guys