Jürgen's condensed diary
May 08
The 2 day SAMA
event is amazing! Congratulations to all the winners, especially to David
Langemann for his engineering job with Freshly Ground.
April 08
Mixes for 'Dikazzins' are finished. This album rocks!
We do more gaming and event singles for the British based 'Harrison' project.
The first limited edition vinyl single for the track 'Dinosaur' is ready for
release in the UK.
'Die
Lewens van die Toegstikte' record 2 thundering singles. I am confident that
this band will go big soon.
I'm of to the 14th MTN SA Music Awards at Sun City. We have various nominations:
Best Engineer: - J von Wechmar for Schalk Joubert's 'Kayamandi' [Lee
Thorp Ent]
Best Afrikaans DVD - Neil Sandilands for Valiant Swart & Ollie Viljoen
[Rhythm Records]
Best traditional Afrikaans Album - V Swart & O Viljoen - Vuur en Vlam
[Rhythm Records]
Best Contemporary Jazz Album - Schalk Joubert - Kayamandi [Lee Thorp Ent]
Best Kiddies Album - Lize Beekman - Lullabies [ L Beekman]
March 08
We record a classic Wayne Pauli ( UK based - The Stremes) single for the
'USA Olympic team' as a possible theme track for the team. We're holding thumbs
for it being chosen as official team track!
Recording for the debut 'Dikazzins' album starts. These guys are well rehearsed
and the sessions go down perfectly. Great songs performed perfect. - This album
will definitely go big...
February 08
Mixing for Koos
Kombuis' album, 'Bloedrivier" are finalized. This album packs a mean
punch! Critics are already in awe of the product and it's message.
Mixes for the
'steamroller' White Buzz album are finished. - This album hits you like a ton of
bricks!
January 08
Mixing for the Orange Stiletto's debut album starts. We
record a new Valiant Swart album. The plan was to go back to his unplugged
origins, but as we record more elements are added. The album turns out an absolute
gem showcasing his amazing songwriting abilities. A must have for all fans!
White Buzz record their second album. It's hard and loud! - and extremely addictive...
December 07
Recording sessions for legendary South African Folk Hero, Koos
Kombuis,
starts. He is backed by his First National Band and seasoned artists as well as
young upcoming stars. Check out the photos!
The album gained massive momentum with everybody adding their spontaneous
input and brilliant musicianship. This album will definitely go down as a masterpiece
in history!
November 07
We start recording sessions for the Orange
Stiletto's debut album. Early through
tracking we realize that something unique and very special is taking shape. This
beautiful, super-musical and quirky duet are making history with their undefined
brand of music...? Everybody involved are super amped and exited to be part of
this great album. Mixing of Laurinda's
album continues and we sneak in some
sessions for Harrison.
October 07
Lize's album is mixed and selected mixes for Laurinda's album starts. We do a
demo for the Orange Stillettos' upcoming album.
September 07
We start tracking for Lize Beekman's
album due for release in early 2008. Her international acclaimed songwriting
skills are realized in 'live' recording sessions producing a sound and feel
unheard of in the latest trends. Juan Oosthuizen, David Classen, Melissa van der
Spuy and Schalk Joubert add their special input and feel, to make this a classic
product in every aspect.
August 07
Mixes on Zinkplaat's are finalized. We do
more sessions for Harrison's ongoing
project. Release of the first album is eminent, with 2 music video's and cell phone
game already completed. We compose, record and mix the worldwide-first 'mozzi' ring tone,
based on Harrison's 'Dinosaur' hit.
Recording sessions for the new Laurinda
Hofmeyr album starts, with legendary producer/bassist, Schalk Joubert
heading production. This 'world' album grooves like crazy, with Kevin Gibson and
David Klassen laying insane drum and percussion tracks.
July 07
Mixes for Die Melkert Kommissie's
album are completed. This album rocks!
We start production of the new Zinkplaat
album. These guys have proven to be one step ahead with their innovative sound.
Expect a totally new 'Afrikaans' rock sound embracing the current British
'authentism' trend.
June 07
Mixes for Anne-Marie's album are completed and recording for the third album
by Die Melkert Kommissie starts. Their new material shows their evolution over
the last 5 years into one of the top original Afrikaans rock bands in SA.
May 07
Mixes for the Louis Henn project are completed.
Recording sessions for Anne-Marie van
Eeden's second album ('In
Verhouding") starts with musos Kevin Gibson, Schalk Joubert and Juan
Oosthuizen being her session band.
April 07
The Peter Mitchell mixes are completed and we start tracking on producer,
Louis Henn's, new concept project.
March 07
We start recording sessions for the Peter
Mitchell album with Vernon Swart,
Schalk Joubert, Willem Fourie, Melissa van der Spuy and Simon Orange forming
the session band.
Harrison returns from London for a batch of new recordings to be added to the upcoming
album.
February 07
Recording sessions for Valiant Swart and
Ollie Viljoen's album are finished and mixing of the album starts.
January 07
Mixes for Tinus' album are finalized. We do vocal tracking for
Jonathan Selibowitz's (ex Petit Cheval) new project with producer Harold Schenk.
Recording sessions start for the long awaited Valiant
Swart and Ollie Viljoen 'boere musiek' album. - What an amazing synergy of
artists contributing their best performances.
December 06
Finish mixes on 'Kaleidoskoop' album.
Record and mix acoustic finger-picking-style guitar album for Tinus van Dyk. A
great 'live' performance with amazing string additions by Jan Hendrik Harley.
I record and mix a lullaby CD for Lize Beekman in aid for the Red Cross
Children's Hospital. An outstanding performance, showcasing her skill as
songwriter, musician and multi lingual vocalist.
Gerald's album gets mixed.
November 06
Recording of blues maestro, Gerald Clark's solo
unplugged Afrikaans album. A first for SA music
history.
We record and mix Peter Mitchell's new hit single release, 'The Scale',
featuring Robin Auld on electric guitar.
We record a beautiful debut album for acoustic guitar driven, 'Kaleidoskoop'.
Jax Panic and I finish mixes of his songs to date.
October 06
Russian mega band Mumiy
Troll come to record their new album with producer/engineer Pavlo Shevchuk.
September 06
Czech artist, Tom Fer
and executive producer, Derek McKeller from Istrium productions come to SA. I
produce, record and mix Tom's album due for release in Nov 06.
August 06
Work with Jax Panic on some of his tracks due to be released in the near
future.
Record & mix album for all-girl classical group ACE
Quartet. Record 2 new songs for 'Foto
na Dans'.
Record & mix demo EP for 'Eat this, Horse'
June / July 06
We record 'Die
Helde' EP and compilation album 'Die eerste Avontuur'
with Bertie from newly formed record label, De Plate Kompanje (DPK)
Check them out, lots more to come from these guys!
I produce, record and mix album for Malva Centauri.
May 06
Harrison is back for some more recordings
I mix the Chris
Chameleon album, 7de Hemel.
March / April 06
We record Valiant Swart's
album 'Horisontaal'
I mix Mel's album.
Jan / Feb 06
Did some sessions with British artist, Harrison.
Bangladeshi/Norwegian Hip Hop lady, Kohinoor,
with Norwegian Producer Tommy
Tee come to mix her debut album.
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