Tag Archives: recording

It’s been a month….

February 22, 2015Uncategorizedaudio, audio engineer, audio engineering, dream, los angeles, music, projects, recording, sound engineering, Sound recording and reproduction, workJohn D. Costello

Woa, this job is pretty awesome. The night shifts for a while were 15 hours, I did like 75 hours that week. Its cool tho. I’m on days now so its a little more high-strung, like the management is there and stuff. But at least we know when we’ll be done. Some cool clients have been in. Today was slow so I got to check out the gear and get a little hands-on with it. definitely learning a lot. So far its really cool.

I also recorded a song with this girl, Jess. We’re probably about 85% done recording it. Its come out pretty good so far. If it turns out good it could end up in the short film she is in and based the song off of. So that would be really fucking awesome.

New Job

January 25, 2015Uncategorizedaudio, audio engineer, dream, los angeles, music, podcast, projects, recording, sound, sound design, sound engineering, workJohn D. Costello

So, I’m working at Jim Henson Recording Studios. Its pretty cool so far. I’ve only worked two days, tonight I’m on the nigh shift for day 3. I’m a runner, so I do a lot of seemingly stupid stuff but its all the things that go into making the studio experience go well for artists. I have to make sure all the studios and lounges are clean and stocked up on snacks, drinks, coffee, pens, papers, markers, etc. I go to starbucks like 5 times a day, haha. I make the runs to restaurants and stores for lunch or anything else an artist may want throughout the day. It’s pretty cool and all the mixers and even management here started as runners.

Working on the next episode of Earbud Theater as well. I’m doing the whole mix and sound design for this one. Its pretty cool and I can’t wait for it to be released. As always I’ll post a link here.

All in all, everything is going well right now. I no longer work in restaurants and am employed full time(7 days a week possibly) at a recording studio. Pretty freak’n sweet.

Christmastime….

December 23, 2014Uncategorizedaudio, christmas, monsters, podcast, projects, recording, sound design, workJohn D. Costello

It’s christmas eve tomorrow. I’m in shorts, with the window open, and the fan on. This is kinda strange for me.

I started another job today. My hours were getting cut at the bar so I picked up another job at a pizza place. Owner is from philly too. I thinkI’m gonna like it there and work enough to make decent money.

Sound work is still nill. I keep looking, got a small freelance gig for 2 days left week with the lighting company I worked on halloween for. The podcast I worked on is up! Go to earbudtheater.com. The episode I worked on was “This Monstrous Life.” I did the soundscape for the last segment in Cthulu’s Lair.

Monsters, Podcasts, Sounds

November 21, 2014Uncategorizedaudio, monsters, podcast, projects, recording, sound, sound designJohn D. Costello

Well, Its been almost 2 months of living in Los Angeles. I’ve been to more studios than I can count. I’ve sent more emails than I can count. I work at a bar and a catering/staffing agency. So, yeah, LA is exactly what you would (or should) expect. It still cool. I’m still trying to figure out how to get a sound job, a paying one at least. Yep, got my first job, doesn’t pay but its awesome.

I’m doing sound design for an audio-drama podcast. Its called Earbud Theater, check it out at EarbudTheater.com. Its a fairly new podcast. They don’t have any actual sound people on their crew, just a bunch of people trying to figure it out. They guy in charge seemed to like what i came up with for a soundscape to the upcoming episode about monsters. I’ll post a link when its up.

This seems like its gonna be really fun and a great portfolio piece. The people seem cool and everyone really enjoyed making the show. So I can’t wait to post it and see what people think.

Jobs, Interviews, Life

November 8, 2014Uncategorizedaudio, dream, live sound, los angeles, podcast, projects, recording, sound, start-up, workJohn D. Costello

So I met with a guy who writes for this podcast. They do sic-fi/fantasy/horror audio dramas. Its all unpaid now and done just for fun. They don’t have any real sound guys on their crew so I’m gonna work on their next episode and see where it goes from there. It’ll be fun and cool. Check them out at earbudtheater.com! Download the episodes when I start working on it!

I’m also having a phone interview with PSAV for a part time A/V tech job. Hopefully that goes well and they give me decent amount of work. It should defintly pay well too! If i get that then I won’t really have to work with the catering, which I don’t like doing. I’ll keep the part time job at the bar though. That should give me enough money to pay my bills and enough time to keep looking for a job to turn into a career.

Seems things are working out fairly well. Slow but its going. I still have high hopes for the next few months!

See ya guys.

A week and a half in L.A.

October 9, 2014Uncategorizedaudio, audio engineer, audio engineering, dream, live sound, los angeles, moving, music, recording, sound, sound engineering, Sound recording and reproduction, start-up, workJohn D. Costello

So, its pretty awesome out here. Applied at a studio and a venue as well as a few restaurants so far. Possibly may get a job at Domino’s. It’s something to pay the bills for now. Tomorrow I have a list of about ten venues and studios I’m going to apply for. They’re all within a few blocks of each other. Over the weekend I’m going to map out other areas to hit. Gonna look at some post-production houses.

Talked to a guy today who seemed really cool. He’s from Mayfair and Father Judge, like me. He’s an established writer out here and seems like he really wants to help me out. He knows a few sound guys and is gonna take me to Fox Studios next week. He seems very Philly-like. So I’m pretty stoked about that.

I also have a job on Halloween with a lighting production company. So, it may not be audio but its a job and its a step in the right direction. Last few days were pretty stressful but today went pretty well. All in all I think it’ll all work out.

Summer’s almost over…

August 14, 2013Uncategorizedfestival, live sound, music, recording, schoolJohn D. Costello

So I just got off the phone with a studio owner. I might have a studio to work out of, awesome! Tomorrow theres a festival on South Street that I’ll be working, food, drink, and music! Next week I’ve got a gig at La Salle. Done school on Friday! If any of you are looking to record email me!

Hey Guys!

August 7, 2013Uncategorizedaudio, audio engineering, college, music, recording, school, soundJohn D. Costello

So, not much going on lately. The sound effects and stuff i had to add to the SIN songs is done. They’re planning a release show so I’ll be posting about that. Talked to another band who is doing their own recording but having me mix a song or two. Also got a bunch of gigs with Eventions coming up, so I’ll be pretty busy doing live sound stuff. Now I’m off to revise a few projects for school and send them in. MY LAST PROJECTS EVER! only a week and a half left of school!

SOUNDS….

July 30, 2013Uncategorizedaudio engineer, live sound, recording, sound engineeringJohn D. Costello

So SIN liked the mixes! Just gotta add a few sound effects and then do a master CD for them. Nothing major, expect it up as soon as they release it! Also, last week I ran sound for SmartCEO’s Brava awards. It went really well. Sound check went great, but as always problems arose when we started. I managed to fix them and in the end everyone was happy with how it sounded. Live sound is a tricky thing to master, but I’m getting better with every gig! Got a few other projects lined up and I hope they all work out!

Until next time,

John

Getting stuff DONE!

July 23, 2013Uncategorizedcollege, music, recording, schoolJohn D. Costello

Hey all, today has been pretty busy. I finished mixing Strength In Numbers. At least got enough done for them to give the final OK. Also sent in my first three projects to my summer class. I’m DONE all my projects for my last class too. Just gotta review the lat couple before I send them in. So, basically I’m DONE college! Next week is my graduation interview and then I’ll know for sure. haha, probably going to have to take another 3 years. Well, schools pretty much done for me. SIN is done. Just need the final OK from both of them! As soon as i get the final word from SIN I will post it on here! This summer has been BUSY! Got another gig tomorrow with Eventions. Hopefully that goes well. I think I’ll be the only sound guy on it!

Talk to ya’s Later

John