Alison Krauss' engineer--Gary Paczosa

[Razorfish]

I think Alison Krauss' albums just sound amazing and I wonder if anybody has any info on Mr Paczosa's working practices/gear/etc. He is the best engineer for acoustic music I have come across and I'm always inspired by his work.

Any of you work with him or have any juicy details?!

Cheers, W

[idylldon]

Originally Posted by Razorfish

I think Alison Krauss' albums just sound amazing and I wonder if anybody has any info on Mr Paczosa's working practices/gear/etc. He is the best engineer for acoustic music I have come across and I'm always inspired by his work.

Any of you work with him or have any juicy details?!

Cheers, W

I agree. I would love to know some details.

Don

[kooz]

Mytek converters and Lipinski monitoring.


www.garypaczosa.com

[nigel saunders]

Originally Posted by Razorfish

I think Alison Krauss' albums just sound amazing and I wonder if anybody has any info on Mr Paczosa's working practices/gear/etc. He is the best engineer for acoustic music I have come across and I'm always inspired by his work.


Cheers, W

Agreed!

[mbrebes]

Top Engineers on Recording Rich Vocals

UA WebZine "Interview" June 04 | Gary Paczosa Says It's About Listening to the Instruments Part 2

[Elk]

http://www.garypaczosa.com/

[TurboJets]

Originally Posted by nigel saunders

Agreed!

+3

I'm a big fan of his work with AKUS

[Chris900]

Couldn't agree more, those are some wonderful sounding records.

[jlsgear]

Big fan here ...

Every time I see a video concert of Alison I am amazed ... each performance is literally equal to the quality of a perfect studio take ... time after time after time !!!

I'll be 95% of it is simply the talent she possesses as a vocalist.

jls.

[imaginaryday]

i was never into country/blue grass until i got to listen to her cd titled new favorites with union station.

a month ago i picked up her Alison Krauss - a Hundred Miles Or More dvd which was shot in a studio with all the musicians in one room and a guest appearance by james taylor. fantastic musicianship and top top notch engineering!

[Snatchman]

I love to hear her sing...!..

[Razorfish]

That's a cool article about GP in UA's Webzine. I came across a link to a Mix Magazine article a ways back. I'll try to post it later.

Are those Mackie's in the UA picture? I know he's got some super mics. He uses a pair of KM53's I believe on a lot of his acoustic instruments and is fairly into stereo techniques and AB positions.

Anyone worked with him?

[Razorfish]

Here's the link--makes interesting reading: Mix magazine May special Nashville issue feature article on professional audio bluegrass music acoustic recording acoustic instruments in bluegrass music recording studios

[shipshape]

Alison has asked me to work on her new record with Union Station , Ive been out to Nashville to do a "test run " to make sure I get on with the band and doing vocals with her etc , she wanted a change and I'm extremely honoured that she asked me to work wit her on this record as it's a big change for her and the band (and me !!), so far its worked out absolutely fantastic !!! and I cant wait to do more recording in the new year . It was a total suprise that she asked me and an honour as she is amazing and so is her band .
I've changed the recording gear up a lot from her usual recording and the band and Alison are very happy (thank God !!) I'll let u know how it goes !!
Peace
Shipshape

[aluman]

Originally Posted by Razorfish

Here's the link--makes interesting reading: Mix magazine May special Nashville issue feature article on professional audio bluegrass music acoustic recording acoustic instruments in bluegrass music recording studios

Great article ! Thanks for the link!

[PlugHead]

Originally Posted by shipshape

Alison has asked me to work on her new record with Union Station , Ive been out to Nashville to do a "test run " to make sure I get on with the band and doing vocals with her etc , she wanted a change and I'm extremely honoured that she asked me to work wit her on this record as it's a big change for her and the band (and me !!), so far its worked out absolutely fantastic !!! and I cant wait to do more recording in the new year . It was a total suprise that she asked me and an honour as she is amazing and so is her band .
I've changed the recording gear up a lot from her usual recording and the band and Alison are very happy (thank God !!) I'll let u know how it goes !!
Peace
Shipshape

Wow.

Congrats Shipshape - they're in good hands!

[rmx16]

Originally Posted by shipshape

Alison has asked me to work on her new record with Union Station , Ive been out to Nashville to do a "test run " to make sure I get on with the band and doing vocals with her etc , she wanted a change and I'm extremely honoured that she asked me to work wit her on this record as it's a big change for her and the band (and me !!), so far its worked out absolutely fantastic !!! and I cant wait to do more recording in the new year . It was a total suprise that she asked me and an honour as she is amazing and so is her band .
I've changed the recording gear up a lot from her usual recording and the band and Alison are very happy (thank God !!) I'll let u know how it goes !!
Peace
Shipshape

Mike
First off, I've admired your work for years. What rig are you useing on the record?

Peace

[Razorfish]

Cheers Mike--that's brillliant! I'd also love to know what kinds of stuff you're using with them. What kind of changes were they looking for in their sound, if you're at liberty to say? That's pretty exciting and it must have felt great that they chose you. No wonder with your track record. How did it all come about?

Best, W

[picksail]

Originally Posted by shipshape

Alison has asked me to work on her new record with Union Station , Ive been out to Nashville to do a "test run " to make sure I get on with the band and doing vocals with her etc , she wanted a change and I'm extremely honoured that she asked me to work wit her on this record as it's a big change for her and the band (and me !!), so far its worked out absolutely fantastic !!! and I cant wait to do more recording in the new year . It was a total suprise that she asked me and an honour as she is amazing and so is her band .
I've changed the recording gear up a lot from her usual recording and the band and Alison are very happy (thank God !!) I'll let u know how it goes !!
Peace
Shipshape

So awesome Mike!

[Tony Shepperd]

Originally Posted by shipshape

Alison has asked me to work on her new record with Union Station , Ive been out to Nashville to do a "test run " to make sure I get on with the band and doing vocals with her etc , she wanted a change and I'm extremely honoured that she asked me to work wit her on this record as it's a big change for her and the band (and me !!), so far its worked out absolutely fantastic !!! and I cant wait to do more recording in the new year . It was a total suprise that she asked me and an honour as she is amazing and so is her band .
I've changed the recording gear up a lot from her usual recording and the band and Alison are very happy (thank God !!) I'll let u know how it goes !!
Peace
Shipshape

Congratulations... That's Great!!!!
Allison Krauss is in my top five "all time great vocalist" list. Love her voice.

[audiomichael]

Originally Posted by shipshape

Alison has asked me to work on her new record with Union Station , Ive been out to Nashville to do a "test run " to make sure I get on with the band and doing vocals with her etc , she wanted a change and I'm extremely honoured that she asked me to work wit her on this record as it's a big change for her and the band (and me !!), so far its worked out absolutely fantastic !!! and I cant wait to do more recording in the new year . It was a total suprise that she asked me and an honour as she is amazing and so is her band .
I've changed the recording gear up a lot from her usual recording and the band and Alison are very happy (thank God !!) I'll let u know how it goes !!
Peace
Shipshape

Amazing... congrats! I'm very interested in hearing your take on what AKUS sounds like.

How about keeping a blog or something on the recording process?

[amost]

Originally Posted by shipshape

Alison has asked me to work on her new record with Union Station , Ive been out to Nashville to do a "test run " to make sure I get on with the band and doing vocals with her etc , she wanted a change and I'm extremely honoured that she asked me to work wit her on this record as it's a big change for her and the band (and me !!), so far its worked out absolutely fantastic !!! and I cant wait to do more recording in the new year . It was a total suprise that she asked me and an honour as she is amazing and so is her band .
I've changed the recording gear up a lot from her usual recording and the band and Alison are very happy (thank God !!) I'll let u know how it goes !!
Peace
Shipshape

Wow....cool! Looking forward it.

[wildplum]

i've been told by a former assistant of his that he uses a lot of KM54's on instruments.

[kbshearer]

Originally Posted by shipshape

Alison has asked me to work on her new record with Union Station , Ive been out to Nashville to do a "test run " to make sure I get on with the band and doing vocals with her etc , she wanted a change and I'm extremely honoured that she asked me to work wit her on this record as it's a big change for her and the band (and me !!), so far its worked out absolutely fantastic !!! and I cant wait to do more recording in the new year . It was a total suprise that she asked me and an honour as she is amazing and so is her band .
I've changed the recording gear up a lot from her usual recording and the band and Alison are very happy (thank God !!) I'll let u know how it goes !!
Peace
Shipshape

I'm afraid that now you must be destroyed........No....Green with envy I am. It would be a dream to work with them. I also wish I could have worked with Nickle Creek as well when they were together.........

Kirt Shearer
Paradise Studios