My most recent endeavor has landed me at the Logic based helm of the unoffically titled “Treefort Studios” perched high above Los Angeles in the Brentwood Hills’ personal studio of music legend David Baerwald. My biggest challenge arrived after taking the engineer’s seat in front of Apple’s music production software “Logic.”

It seems in my experience people either love Pro Tools or they love Logic. As a child of Pro Tools my first reaction was terror. My Pro Tools tutelage lasted a great deal of time while I dragged my feet from lesson to lesson only to once again be confronted with restart at David’s computer. Well, this is what I have to say about Pro Tools vs. Logic (and I will make it very brief and generic because you should still do the research for yourself if you are that interested). Logic has made great bounds in the area of midi sequencing, modification, and personification (not to mention the great comping tool), and Pro Tools is very simple and efficient for editing and beyond. I can’t officially choose a side because if I could I would combine them both to make a super easy yet customizable experience. But what about the record, you ask?

David has teamed up with old bandmate David Ricketts to produce the very talented and beautiful Nadia Angelina. The experience in the studio has been nothing short of delightful even with the long intense music making sessions. To take part in such a talent filled room is an honor and a daily adventure. Not to mention (but I am) all the awesome session players (friends of David) that stop in to add a little spice to the track. Music greats like John Koenig; expert Cellist/ Producer for Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, and Jimmy Page to name a few. Or Val McCallum session and touring guitarist for Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, and many more.

Long story short, you have been updated. I am still making music hardcore but have now found an extra special passion in my heart for vintage gear (I’m drooling just typing the words vintage gear). Thanks again for stopping by the site! For updates and such about Treefort Studios follow us on Twitter at (you guessed it) Treefortstudios, and as always you can stay up to date on all my Twitter rantings at jaywoodmusic.

Happy Recordings!

-Jay

Happy New Year Friends!

2010 was a year full of great opportunities and new people. I delve into a fantastic new world of film music with my Fat Boy Chronicles debut and also continued the satisfyingly-sweet, short form, “we need it yesterday” of TV spots. My most recent venture before the dawning of 2011 was working on CW TV series Life Unexpected along side Musical Genius Composer David Baerwald. As a veteran LA music-man extraordinaire, David’s ability to craft the emotional bass line for picture is nothing short of amazing. Watching him work was a pleasure rivaled only by the awesomeness of his guitar collection.

So here we are now in 2011, a new slate, an empty Pro Tools session. With any new year, the apprehension is strong for the unknown, but the excitement of a new adventure warms my blood and hopefully yours as well.

I wish everyone a Blessed and magically delicious 2011!

Remember, “Music is what feelings sound like”

Your Friend,

Jay

Here’s a sample clip of the theme music Jay composed for “The Fat Boy Chronicles”.  A coming of age story following a young man’s struggle with obesity in an unforgiving high school setting.  Based on the award-winning novel by Diane Lang and Michael Buchanan “The Fat Boy Chronicles” reveals to viewers the emotionally painful world of obese teens in a thin-obsessed society.  Special thanks to the great crew that worked on this film and music co-writer, producer, Morgan Miracle.  Please Enjoy!

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