Recording studios are known for their ability to bring the sounds of music, film and television to life through the evolving art of recording technology. Some studios have found unique ways to transform their spaces to cater to as many artists as possible. Los Angeles studio the Evergreen Stage has seen such a storied history since its inception in the 1940’s when it was first opened as the Magnolia Theatre.
In addition to hosting some of the world’s most talented recording artists, the building has also been integral in capturing the sound associated with many popular films and television shows, including Back to the Future, When Harry Met Sally, Urban Cowboy, The Blues Brothers, Star Trek The Motion Picture, Octopussy, Friends, Dallas, The Simpsons Movie, among many others.
Advances in technology have radically changed the way music for film is composed. From writing musical scores on paper 20 years ago to now using state-of-the-art computer software, today’s film composers are no longer just composers. They must be able to wear the hats of recording mixers, engineers, orchestras and producers to make their scores sound convincing.
This is where the help of a recording studio comes in.
Because making music for film is much different than other forms of music production, it requires an entirely different approach than recording a song that can stand on its own.
Today, much of the music composed for film and television begins inside a studio. Composers need access to large software libraries of virtual instruments ranging from drums to guitars. Larger film projects will often re-record the score with actual instruments inside the recording studio.
Recording movie soundtracks require special skills and techniques including preparing musicians with audio/visual cues and mastering synchronization during live sessions. During the final dubbing session, the musical score is ready to be blended into the dialog and sound effects are added in as well.
The entire process requires the expertise of a highly skilled engineer, someone who is capable of handling any aspect of audio in the production of movies and television programs. The Evergreen Stage, with it’s 3,000 square feet of recording space, is available to assist film musicians with their projects, big or small.
