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	Mitchell Froom - Dopamine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Blake is listed as producer and engineer, and it is in the latter where the recording gets most of its character.
		Blake is a master at combining elements of the unreal with the real to create a sonic picture that can be best described as 'post-modern psychedelic'.
		Clearly, Blake has shown that he's not only aware of the limitations of the compact disc, he's willing to embrace them and present the music with as focused a perspective as the format allows.
	mysite.verizon.net /mercmoon/froomcd.htm (391 words)

	Mitchell Froom - Dopamine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Blake is listed as producer and engineer, and it is in the latter where the recording gets most of its character.
		Blake is a master at combining elements of the unreal with the real to create a sonic picture that can be best described as 'post-modern psychedelic'.
		Clearly, Blake has shown that he's not only aware of the limitations of the compact disc, he's willing to embrace them and present the music with as focused a perspective as the format allows.
	home.earthlink.net /~mercmoon/froomcd.htm (391 words)

	BINAURAL EXCITEMENT
		Tchad Blake echoes Froom's point, although he admits to a slight preference for analogue: "It's not that important to me. My preference for recording with analogue in the studio is largely because it's simpler and it's cheaper.
		Blake and Froom's relative indifference towards the recording medium they use is a reflection of their basic recording philosophy, which very simply is that music matters much more than technology.
		Blake's love of sonic experimentation at source doesn't mean that he's averse to using effects, with the notable exception of digital reverb.
	www.soundonsound.com /sos/1997_articles/dec97/tchadblake.html (4458 words)

	ProSoundWeb \| TCHAD BLAKE RECORDING PETER GABRIEL'S UPCOMING RELEASE WITH NEUMANN'S KU 100 BINAURAL HEAD
		Tchad Blake gets close to the Neumann KU 100 Binaural Head while recording Peter Gabriel's upcoming release.
		When he records, Blake usually uses the KU 100 as his main overhead microphone, and it always serves as his field microphone.
		With the speaker in a very lively room, Blake was able to morph an otherwise traditional string sound into a "very weird sort of Eastern string sound".
	www.prosoundweb.com /webexpo/neumann/gabriel.shtml (528 words)

	Tchad Blake - Free Music Downloads, Videos, Lyrics, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
		Blake began his career at age 25 (circa 1979) as an assistant engineer in Los Angeles; in 1983, he began a five-year stint at the Sunset Sound Factory, where he met Froom in 1986 when the two worked on Crowded House's self-titled debut.
		Blake shared a Grammy for his work on Sheryl Crow's 1998 follow-up The Globe Sessions, also appearing on Froom's Dopamine album; in 1999, the Latin Playboys released their sophomore effort Dose.
		Blake kicked off the new millennium by working on Pearl Jam's Binaural, as well as continuing his work with the recording approach of the same name.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,405006,00.html (445 words)

	In Hiding - Binaural Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		While the album was produced by Tchad Blake and Pearl Jam, it was mixed by Tchad Blake and Brendan O'Brien, with Blake taking the slower songs and O'Brien on the faster songs.
		Whether this was due to the band's unhappiness with Blake's mixes or not is not known.
		This is most noticable going from "Of the Girl," which has such an extreme amount of bass on the kick drum that one must adjust their subwoofer for it to be listenable, to "Grievance," which has little deep bass at all.
	web.pdx.edu /~tschroed/inhiding/binaural_review.html (1487 words)

	Tchad Blake - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links
		Blake began his career at age 25 (circa 1979) as an assistant engineer in Los Angeles; in 1983, he began a five-year stint at the Sunset Sound Factory, where he met Froom in 1986 when the two worked on Crowded House's self-titled debut.
		Blake shared a Grammy for his work on Sheryl Crow's 1998 follow-up The Globe Sessions, also appearing on Froom's Dopamine album; in 1999, the Latin Playboys released their sophomore effort Dose.
		Blake kicked off the new millennium by working on Pearl Jam's Binaural, as well as continuing his work with the recording approach of the same name.
	store.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,405006,00.html (445 words)

	Tchad Blake - AOL Music
		Tchad Blake (sometimes referred to as "Tchad Blak") is an American record producer, engineer, mixer and musician.
		What: Styled to the nines, the Dutchess graces our studio with her royal pop presence.
		Download, listen and watch Tchad Blake music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and more on AOL Music.
	music.aol.com /artist/tchad-blake/57185/main (78 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Co-producer Kelly says the same: "Tchad's great strength for me was to keep it rough and ready, not polish the life out of it.
		Blake's credits are as long as your arm (http://www.allmusic.com/), and they're all great, but it's the first time he's worked with Paul Kelly.
		Kelly is a longtime fan of Blake's, particularly of his work with the Latin Playboys, and they connected through Kelly's friend Neil Finn years ago.
	www.shorefire.com /artists/pkelly/pr_pkelly_02_13_04.html (382 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tchad is a legend in the field of engineering, especially in the world of alternative rock, although he has also been part of many major rock and pop records.
		Tchad’s work is a blend of lo-fi and high tech: he makes sure to leave the grit and sweat of a band intact, balancing the unnaturally clean quality of digital sound.
		Tchad Blake played bass in the Latin Playboys and engineered those same Atlantic records with long-term partner Mitchell Froom.) Although none of us really expected Tchad to say “yes,” he did.
	www.thebadplus.com /known_associates.htm (459 words)

	Posts tagged with Blake \| MetaFilter
		Tchad Blake has helmed the mixing board for Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, Soul Coughing and the Bad Plus, to name just a few.
		Paul Simon is one of the most recognized names in pop music both for his work with Art Garfunkel and for his fusion of American pop music with African and South American music.
		Museums and galleries only have a few weeks left to save William Blake’s long-lost watercolour illustrations accompanying Robert Blair’s poem “The Grave”, before they are dispersed at auction in New York on 2 May.
	www.metafilter.com /tags/Blake (434 words)

	Revolver 12/02/01 - One Nil: An Exclusive
		Tchad, a very scientific tchap, litters recording studios with light reading - The Case Against God, or maybe Mathematics and Sex.
		When Tchad opened a studio door somewhere in the city - 'Neil, there's some people I'd like you to meet' - Neil was understandable apprehensive.
		Tchad was especially interested in this, noticing the effect that the smell of Weetbix had on Wendy - she would just fall asleep on the spot, 'totally non-compos'.
	members.tripod.com /neil_finn/id15.htm (1232 words)

	The Making Of Peter Gabriel's 'UP'
		Tchad Blake is a producer who has worked on numerous RealWorld projects including several binaural recordings.
		Tchad's work on the album is due to be complete by the end of the month.
		On Tchad Blake's work on the album - "I think Peter invited Tchad because he was producing himself and wanted to have a fresh pair of ears towards the end of the project to keep things under control.
	homepages.tesco.net /~david.pye/up.htm (6519 words)

	The Currents Will Shift :: A Pearl Jam Fanzine \| Chronicles \| The Binaural Era (1999-2001) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It is the mixture of classic, ear-friendly tunes with innovative, experimental sounds, as well as philosophical thoughts translated into/and served in a comprehensive language that lends their creative work a unique identity.
		With Binaural, Pearl Jam went yet a step further, this time, by hiring a new producer by the name of Tchad Blake.
		In the past, Blake has recorded entire albums using binaural "heads," which capture sound in 360 degrees and closely approximate what the music would sound like to a listener standing in the room.
	www.currentswillshift.net /7.58.0.0.1.0.shtml (598 words)

	Boulder Weekly \| Buzz \| OverTones (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		He dutifully credits veteran producer Tchad Blake (Paul McCartney, Los Lobos) with trimming his excesses, pulling a staggering amount of material and tracks into a single, purposeful statement.
		Blake’s deft hand at turning heavy productions into buoyant, cogent vignettes is evident throughout the release, although Arthur says it’s an indirect influence.
		Tchad sort of reintroduced me to reality, and, yeah, you can really hear his touch throughout the record.
	www.boulderweekly.com /archive/011603/overtones.html (1268 words)

	Pell Mell, May, 1998 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Blake began his career as a recordist close to 20 years ago, making field recordings with binaural mics (work he still actively pursues--check www.binau.com for more on this).
		While the band tracked, Blake would be doing his thing and sending lots of compression and effects to the studio's Studer A827 (at 15 ips with SR).
		Blake's spontaneous approach was complemented by his innovative methods and use of unusual gear.
	dieter.loos.com /tb/tbpages/pellmell.htm (2057 words)

	Tech21/Bomb Factory: SansAmp PSA-1 Plug-in (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Interview with Tchad Blake - "During a recent soiree at The Bomb Factory Recording Studios we were fortunate to speak with Tchad Blake, 1999 Grammy® Award winner for Best Engineered Album.
		Tchad Blake: I saw the prototype at Guitar Center.
		As a result, I feel compelled to mention that Tchad Blake is one of the most innovative thinkers in studio engineering today, and his work merits the close attention of anyone trying to learn new techniques in recording."
	www.amptone.com /tech21psa1plugin.htm (942 words)

	NEIL FINN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Someone would start playing the drums or Blake would program a drum beat, and “that would be the catalyst for moving along,” he says.
		Blake's approach to recording Finn and the rest of the instrumentalists can be described as relaxed.
		Blake takes a decidedly minimalist approach to miking the drums, which were mostly funky practice kits for this album.
	bg.mixonline.com /ar/audio_neil_finn (1464 words)

	Engineer/Producer Tchad Blake: Living in the Real World
		Tchad Blake, one of music's most inventive engineers, moved from Los Angeles to England four years ago.
		Blake's first big hit was Los Lobos' “La Bamba” with producer Mitchell Froom.
		Blake is a strong-willed engineer who knows no rules — he uses what is available, whether it is new technology or old, and he is known for creative sonics.
	mixonline.com /mag/audio_engineerproducer_tchad_blake (2458 words)

	Sennheiser USA - 10.09.01 - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		OLD LYME CONNECTICUT: Set in the age of prolific multi-effects processors and software packages, renowned musician/engineer/producer Tchad Blake has some very different ideas when it comes to effecting and spatializing his tracks.
		When not working with his own band, The Latin Playboys, Blake records and produces such upstarts as Sheryl Crow, Tom Waits, Los Lobos, Suzanne Vega, and Paul McCartney.
		By using a dummy head with microphones placed inside realistic ears, the Neumann KU 100 captures all of the directional information that our own ears naturally capture.
	www.sennheiserusa.com /newsite/newspage.asp?transid=2577 (498 words)

	Phish Still Exploring Collective Creativity
		The album coheres around strong performances and the highly creative production of Tchad Blake, a sonic adventurer who's worked with the likes of Peter Gabriel, Los Lobos, Tom Waits, and The Bad Plus.
		Blake's input was important to the band, who were happy to turn over the reins to a producer they trusted.
		We knew Tchad wanted to work quickly and not get bogged down, to keep the flow going, and we were ready to do it that way, adds Gordon.
	www.phisharchive.com /reviews/album/undermind/pressrelease.html (757 words)

	Engineer and Producer John Paterno \| Electronic Musician’s profile of engineer and producer John Paterno.
		He developed his studio chops during years of sessions with the famed production duo of Tchad Blake and Mitchell Froom, working on projects for artists ranging from Los Lobos and the Latin Playboys to Suzanne Vega and Richard Thompson.
		Tchad had come up through Sound Factory [also owned by Sunset Sound], so he knew the rooms extremely well and would work solo.
		Sound Factory's pretty small, and I figured that Tchad would either ask me to do things or get up and walk around me. After watching Tchad, I was able to anticipate his needs and set him up so that he could continue working.
	emusician.com /tutorials/emusic_exuberant_engineer (1530 words)

	The Bad Plus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		On Give, the trio teamed up once again with Grammy-winning producer Tchad Blake, whose experimental signature sound has graced projects by Peter Gabriel, Pearl Jam, Los Lobos, Tom Waits and Elvis Costello.
		Recorded and mixed last October by Tchad Blake at Real World Studios in Wiltshire, England, and co-produced by The Bad Plus and Blake, Give is the groundbreaking trio at its best.
		A formidable musical experience, Give is a rollicking sonic adventure with new compositions from each of the group's members alongside covers by the Pixies ("Velouria"), Ornette Coleman ("Street Woman"), and Black Sabbath ("Iron Man").
	www.jazzcds.co.uk /badplus/badpage.htm (822 words)

	Home Recording dot com BBS - Tchad Blake, Peter Gabriel. UP
		Tchad Blake mixed the album, and it is just great.
		I am, and have been, a big fan of Tchad Blake’s work, but this is one of his best, to my ear.
		There's a pretty good article on this album in this month's EQ magazine, with a sidebar on Tchad Blake.
	homerecording.com /bbs/showthread.php?t=72578 (1058 words)

	Borders - Store Inventory - Title Detail - Souls Alike
		Review: Souls Alike is the first album in Bonnie Raitt's 18-disc catalog to bear her own name as producer with some assistance from Tchad Blake.
		It is also the first album in her career absent a 12-bar blues.
		Guitars -- courtesy of the artist and George Marinelli -- dominate, and are accented by Jon Cleary's Hammond B3, which paints the entire proceeding with a solid, somewhat funky yet outsider soul feel.
	www.bordersstores.com /search/search.jsp?srchType=ISBN&srchTerms=724347362828 (430 words)

	PAPABEAR RECORDS - From the Caves of the Iron Mountain
		In that unspoiled atmosphere, with the sound of Steve's Bansuri Flute, Tony's Chapman Stick, and Jerry's Taos Drums blending with the rock, dirt and water, a timeless resonance was achieved in the music that reflects more than the individual talents of the musicians.
		Who better to bring in to do the recording in such an unusual setting than renowned engineer/producer Tchad Blake, who has worked extensively on world music around the globe, and with Tony and Jerry on many records.
		Tchad used his unique binaural technique with microphones in his ears(!) so that the listener with headphones experiences the sound as if there in person.
	www.papabear.com /cave.htm (951 words)

	tchad - Ask.com Web Search
		Je suis particulièrement heureux de lancer ce jour 20 octobre 1997, le Tchad sur les autoroutes de l'information.
		Tchad : Plus nous nous attardons sur les futilités….
		Chad (Arabic: تشاد (Tšad); French: Tchad), officially the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in central Africa.
	www.ask.com /web?q=tchad (181 words)

	Cibo Matto - Review - Japan Gallery - W. Dire Wolff
		For although the lure of the bright lights was not their main motivation, the knowledge that they had a chance to perform on a new level drove them to work earnestly at preparing their first major CD.
		They brought in two top recording producers, Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake, to assist them on their project.
		Mitchell and Blake had already attained a bit of notoriety in the recording industry.
	www.wdirewolff.com /JapCibo2.htm (1979 words)

	NPR : The Bad Plus
		The group's core consists of the traditional jazz trio of piano, bass and drums, but band members approach their music with a rock 'n' roll heart.
		Their CD, These are the Vistas, is produced by Tchad Blake, who is known for producing rock 'n' roll records.
		In fact, the band loves to tear apart rock classics such as Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," or Blondie's "Heart of Glass." But band members say their focus is on their original tunes, which they describe as cinematic adventures.
	www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=1258433 (176 words)

	Mutton Birds - Discography
		Track 1 mixed by Tchad Blake at Sunset Sound Factory, L.A. Tracks 2 and 3 mixed by Mark Ingram at Revolver Studios.
		Mixed by Tchad Blake at 301 Studios, Sydney.
		Mixed by Tchad Blake at 301 Studios, Sydney - March 1994.
	www.muttonbirds.co.nz /6discog.htm (1219 words)

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