Every client who walks into the recording studio brings their own unique vision and needs. Just yesterday, I had the pleasure of reviving a project that truly felt like a journey back in time. We set out to revive 11 songs from a 16-track analog tape recording made in the 1993.
The client wanted a full-service solution, which meant we had to bake the tape (yes, that’s a real thing!) and transfer the audio. I entrusted the baking process to a fantastic company that specializes in this delicate task. The beginning was a bit nerve-wracking, as we discovered that the first reel had been recorded over by a jazz fusion band—an all-too-common practice back then.
But it was a relief to find that reels 2 and 3 held the complete album, bursting with the rich, warm tones that only analog tape can provide. I spent a wonderful half-day with the client, rediscovering his music after a 15-year break. Listening to those songs again and preparing them for further mixing was not just a work session; it was a heartfelt reunion with the past.
