Have you ever wanted to be a “fly on the wall” at a professional studio, specifically “The Village” Recording Studio, in Los Angeles, CA?
Well now is your chance.
In today’s video you’ll see frequent channel collaborators:
- Steve Maggiora (keyboardist, singer/songwriter, session/touring musician– TOTO, Robert Jon & The Wreck) on keyboard and vocals
- Jon Button (bassist for The Who, Sheryl Crow, Roger Daltrey) on bass
- Dominique Xavier Taplin (keyboardist, session/touring musician – Prince, Toto, Max De Castro, Ghost Note) also on keyboard and vocals
- Robert Sput Searight (drummer, session/touring musician – Snarky Puppy, Ghost-Note, Snoop Dog) on drums
- Warren Huart (guitarist, engineer, producer – The Fray, Aerosmith, James Blunt) on guitar
- Kim Melville (guitarist, singer/songwriter – Kim Melville (band)) on background vocals
Write, arrange, and record – like there’s no tomorrow – on a Steve Maggiora/Warren Huart original entitled “Bring It On Back”.
This is your chance to see the writing and recording session in real-time (#2 pencils and all!) and watch the interplay between professional session musicians as they arrange this killer jam to maximum effect!
Then, stick around for the session breakdown (in his Logic Pro DAW), provided by Mr. Maggiora.
Oh, and how about some multitracks to go along with it?
If you’re looking to learn something about how a collaborative writing session works in a landmark recording studio like “The Village” (Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, B. B. King, and Bob Dylan have all recorded here) without having to travel and book time, well strap in – it’s going to be a good one!
If you’re an Academy Member you can upload your mix for Feedback Friday mix critique.
About The Village Recording Studios
Located in the heart of Hollywood, “The Village” has seen its share of hi-caliber musicians (as noted above) but it also had staying-power throughout the global pandemic. Featuring an impressive mic selection and SIX live rooms, this studio was a pleasure to work in.
And speaking of, let’s talk about the recording and writing process…
I’m often surrounded by “A+” musicians and, as a dedicated guitar player (I never stop practicing my craft), I appreciate those who employ a learned musical vocabulary and professionalism of the highest order.
Fun fact: I’ve produced Mr. Maggiora with “Robert Jon & The Wreck” (and a few other collaborations) as well as having been in a band with Mr. Jon Button.
This was truly a dream to work with some of the finest musicians in the world!
I also had a great deal of fun as an engineer on this project dialing up tones, among a few other tasks, which made this a session to remember.
Watch now and download the multitracks here!
Extras (provided by Steve Maggiora)
Chord chart: Bring It On Back – Steve Maggiora – Chart
Lyrics: Bring It On Back Lyrics
