Hot Summer Sounds in the Studio!

Welcome to the first on-line edition of Theta Sounds. We really should have started this many years ago but since our head honcho engineer/producer, Randy Tobin, is also the web design guy, he found it increasingly difficult to be recording cool clients and writing this newsletter at the same time. Of course, for those of you who are on our postal mailing list for the print version, you know that what once began as a monthly publication, in time, barely made it to press once a year!

Anyway, recent developments in time management (such as working while asleep) have made it possible for us to venture forth into the realm of on-line content and we hope that this timely, albeit abbreviated edition, will both enlighten and inspire you to begin and/or continue your creative pursuits. Studio Notes... Susan Kohler just finished her debut CD entitled, Cocktail Napkins, featuring a collection of some of her favorite standards. Pianist/arranger Nick Fryman, along with bassist Randy Landas and Rod Harbour on drums, formed the instrumental foundation for Susan's scintillating vocal renditions. Cocktail Napkins will be available in August on CDBaby.com and at Susan's concert performances.

Singer/Songwriter/Actor and one-man acoustic rock band Jordan Sax was in tracking his Adrenaline Rush compilation of popular cover tunes. You can catch the Jordan "rush" weekends at various Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores in the Hermosa/Redondo Beach area. Robert and Nancy Daley recorded the cast album of their sensational new musical, Hot Mamas. The show features Nancy, Sisu Raiken and Colleen McNamara talking and singing about the highs and lows of women entering the "mature" phase of their lives. This show is currently being performed every month at Genio's Restaurant in Burbank. Call 818-848-6937 for dinner show reservations. Singer/songwriters Shellah Garrett and Tom Fair were in tracking Tom's beautiful ballad Moments Like These.

Young talent Justine Sprague recorded her version of When Doves Cry which can be heard on her web site AllAboutJustine.com. The site, designed by Randy Tobin, also features an animated opening and video clips of Justine's recent performances. Mezzo Soprano Emma Sabean with accompanist Dan Bridston recorded a program of classical selections for her latest presentation CD. Author/Poet/Acoustic Guitarist Ulf Wolf has been steadily recording his extensive collection of songs for publication on his site UlfWolf.com.

Singer/Songwriter Albert Johnson teamed up with groovemaster Randall Michael Tobin on three songs In the Middle of the Night, What It Be Like and the soon-to-be smash dance hit The Shiver. Singer/Songwriter Clare Diane brought her new album project Child on a Ferris Wheel Ride in for pre-mix and final mixing. Songwriter/Guitarist Chris Ehst and vocalist Ashley Powell teamed up to record Donna's Song in dedication to the recently departed soprano Donna Davidson. Randy took the mobile studio to Leigh Clay & the Jane Warner School Band to record their new CD School Spirit!

Sherry Hackney Cade's daughter Olivia had her second birthday! That means a new album featuring original compositions by various composers, all friends and fans of Sherry, Olivia and proud papa Alan. 2 is the result of this year's collection — childrens songs — and is admirably performed by Tom Fair (with a little help from Olivia and Sherry). The CD package was designed by our art department. Soprano Hila Plitman and pianist Tali Tadmor teamed up to record a pre-show classical recital in front of a live audience here at Theta Sound. The international program included selections by Purcell, Faure, Mozart, Newman, Ben Haim and DeFalla.

One-man-band and Songwriter Randy Barach has just started recording on his latest collection of original songs. Besides the songwriting, Randy plays drums, bass, guitar and sings up a storm as well! Singer/Songwriter Steve Schalchlin brought his latest album project Beyond the Light here for digital mastering (the final polish before CD manufacturing). Poet/Spoken Word artist Marietta recently completed the voice tracks for her upcoming release. Music and percussion underscore will complete the project.

Our composer-in-residence Randall Michael Tobin completed his second soundtrack for Michele Purpora-Tardi's equestrian Quadrille team (four horses and riders executing choreographed formations and maneuvers). The piece is entitled Safarican and includes lyrics and chants in Swahili. Caribbean Carnivál, Randy's first piece for Michele's Robele Farms Quadrille team, The Riding Company, was part of the winning combination that helped them capture First Place in the National Competition last year!

We hope you like our first issue of Theta Sounds On-line. Feel free to forward this issue to friends, family and any aspiring artists you know who could utilize our services. If you would like to be removed from this newsletter list just send us an e-mail here. For more studio info, please visit our web site at ThetaSound.com.