Theta Sounds Newsletter - September 2002

25th Anniversary of Theta Sound!

Welcome to our second on-line edition of Theta Sounds (and a big Thank You to those who responded to our premiere issue with compliments and kudos). This is a very special issue as it not only highlights our 25th anniversary, but also links to our annual print version of Theta Sounds (issue 31), a whopping 10 pages of articles, photos, a full year's worth of Studio Notes and an invitation to our 25th Anniversary Theta Sound Studio Barbeque and Fest! (see below). The web version of that issue features all of the above in COLOR so you can view/print it in color if you like. For the 3,678,421 recipients on our mailing list, you will be receiving the traditional printed version in your mailbox soon.

In August of 1977, when Theta Sound Studio officially opened for business in a one-bedroom apartment in Downey, California, it was more of a last resort than a pre-determined business plan. You see, Randy Tobin, with several years experience recording, engineering, writing and producing in his "barracks studio" during his days in the Air Force (plus two years after he got out), sent out 25 job applications to prominent recording studios in and around his native Los Angeles. From those 25, only one actually called with an "offer" to clean ash trays, etc. Randy decided he would do better setting up shop in his living room rather than going the ash tray route. Rare Photograph of Randy Tobin in 1977
RARE PHOTOGRAPH OF RANDY IN 1977

RARE PHOTOGRAPH OF RANDY IN 2002 Looking back, it's not too hard to figure out why Theta Sound has survived and prospered all these years. Its purpose was, and still is, to have a comfortable environment in which people can do their best. Since it was built for Randy's songwriting and collaboration projects, it had to be a creative space that worked for him. It just so happens, it worked for others as well!

Of course, is takes people to make a studio -- musicians, songwriters, composers, producers, engineers, staff, mascots, etc. -- and over the years, we've had the pleasure to be part of the creative process with all of them! Thanks to all the people who have helped us achieve a significant milestone in our history. And thanks to all of you who are part of our present endeavors and future dreams!

Studio Notes...
Alan Weidlich and John Davis of the Cabar Feidh Pipe Band recorded Mario DiGregorio as the narrator for a unique Celtic concert, Road to the Isles. The show is more like a story, a play and a concert by prominent Celtic bands, interwoven into one grand musical journey. Featured acts include: Cabar Feidh Pipe Band, The Browne Sisters, Golden Bough, Highland & Irish Step Dancers, Silent Planet, Aedan MacDonnell and The Gordon Highlanders. The show is Saturday, September 21st, 7pm, at the John A. Sexson Auditorium, Pasadena City College in Pasadena. For tickets call 818-955-7595, more info: 818-242-5802 and the web site.

Cabar Feidh Pipe Band

Morgan Grace Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Morgan Grace has written some new songs and she came to Theta Sound to work with producer Randall Michael Tobin on one of them, Hard to Be Me. Randy provided the foundation, David Anderson played djembe (hand drum) and shaker and Morgan laid down the piano and several vocal parts. Randy added a few finishing touches and the result... awesome!

Soprano Michele Patzakis came in with accompanist William Vendice to record arias by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and Gounod.

Jazz singer Suzanne Kelley, who originally came to Theta Sound as part of Cathy Segal-Garcia's Jazz Vocal Recording Workshop, was in tracking her new demo with Karen Hammack on piano, Bill Markus on bass and Paul Kreibich on drums.
Suzanne Kelley - vocals, Karen Hammack - piano, Bill Markus - bass, Paul Kreibich - drums
Maje had Randy create backing tracks in her own key of the song, Jolie Louise, by French-Canadian born New Orleans recording artist, Daniel Lanois. Maje will be tracking her own vocals to the song here soon. In the meantime, check out Maje's web site here (designed by Randy Tobin).

Singer/Songwriter Andrea Ross-Greene recorded Too Far Away, a powerful song about Rod Wotton, a father who perished in the towers on 9/11. The single is available here and 100% of the proceeds of the sale of the record go to the Wotton Children's Fund.

We just delivered to Gospel Singer Greg Boutte his first album master at his new home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The project started when Greg lived out in San Bernardino and was completed after he relocated to Las Vegas. We will be providing the graphics and manufacturing services later this month.
Drummer Fred Simon and Lead Singer Dave Schiro from the Rock 'n' Roll band XXL were in updating their band demo.

And hot off the grill...

Theta Sound Studio 25th Anniversary Barbeque and Fest

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Welcome to our second on-line edition of Theta Sounds (and a big Thank You to those who responded to our premiere issue with compliments and kudos). This is a very special issue as it not only highlights our 25th anniversary, but also links to our annual print version of Theta Sounds (issue 31), a whopping 10 pages of articles, photos, a full year's worth of Studio Notes and an invitation to our 25th Anniversary Theta Sound Studio Barbeque and Fest! (see below). The web version of that issue features all of the above in COLOR so you can view/print it in color if you like. For the 3,678,421 recipients on our mailing list, you will be receiving the traditional printed version in your mailbox soon.
In August of 1977, when Theta Sound Studio officially opened for business in a one-bedroom apartment in Downey, California, it was more of a last resort than a pre-determined business plan. You see, Randy Tobin, with several years experience recording, engineering, writing and producing in his "barracks studio" during his days in the Air Force (plus two years after he got out), sent out 25 job applications to prominent recording studios in and around his native Los Angeles. From those 25, only one actually called with an "offer" to clean ash trays, etc. Randy decided he would do better setting up shop in his living room rather than going the ash tray route.	RARE PHOTOGRAPH OF RANDY IN 1977
RARE PHOTOGRAPH OF RANDY IN 2002	Looking back, it's not too hard to figure out why Theta Sound has survived and prospered all these years. Its purpose was, and still is, to have a comfortable environment in which people can do their best. Since it was built for Randy's songwriting and collaboration projects, it had to be a creative space that worked for him. It just so happens, it worked for others as well!
Of course, is takes people to make a studio -- musicians, songwriters, composers, producers, engineers, staff, mascots, etc. -- and over the years, we've had the pleasure to be part of the creative process with all of them! Thanks to all the people who have helped us achieve a significant milestone in our history. And thanks to all of you who are part of our present endeavors and future dreams!