The Magic of Music
I drive about 25 miles twice a week to a yoga class. I go sort of a back route that winds through private housing complexes and horse stables. I like the drive, but could never put my finger on why. Today, I was listening to a Red Hot Chili Peppers CD (By The Way) that [...]
The Stimulus Package
The big debate is whether the Democratic stimulus package is useful or so loaded down with “pork and earmarks” that it’s just diversionary spending. I’ll disclose upfront (if you didn’t already know) that I voted for President Obama. But here’s my take… People are arguing over spilled milk. It’s as if someone has been shot [...]
The Secret to Happiness Is a Used Record
Last week I got a new mobile phone. My two-year contract was expiring and I decided to upgrade to an iPhone. Mainly because one of my absolute requirements for ZenMastering is that I have Web-based contact with clients, no matter where I am in the world. I ruminated for a long time about whether I [...]
Go Fish
I heard today that former Vice President Dick Cheney is predicting the Obama administration’s policies will make it easier for a terrorist attack to occur in America, suggesting it could be “nukyaler” in nature. More fear mongering, in my estimation. This is how the Bush administration pulled off a second term. Keep people scared. You [...]
Setting Up Your Monitors (part 1)
Having good, well-calibrated studio monitors is important for a recording engineer. But what does this really mean, and what’s the best (and easiest) way to achieve it? Just like a graphic designer requires an accurate color representation on her computer screen if she wants a Web site (or print brochure) to come out accurately, an [...]
Perseverance Pays Off
Perseverance can be a frustrating thing. It’s something that my yoga practice has helped me with in life. Not striving to accomplish, but doing my best and letting the outcome happen. I was introduced to an artist about 7 years ago…when ZenMastering was really just getting started in a professional sense. We talked and I [...]
Coffee
I’m a coffee connoisseur. So here’s my top four: Peet’s Coffee & Tea — The granddaddy of them all. Alfred Peet showed Starbucks how to roast. IMO, the most flavorful coffee in the world. Seattle’s Best Coffee — Great coffee. IMO, tastier than Starbucks…even though (I’ve heard) Starbucks bought them a while back. Their “classic [...]
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From Ohm to Om reflects the opinions of mastering engineer Paul Abbott, owner of San Diego's ZenMastering.
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