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Home›Author: Brian Tarquin

Author: Brian Tarquin

Brian Tarquin

  • In The Box: Jimmy Page "Heartbreaker" Tone

    Music Industry Tips, Music News
    December 20, 2024
    by Brian Tarquin
    Read more on Brian Tarquin & His Heavy Friends As a kid, I sat for hours in front of my turntable constantly dragging the needle to the middle section of ...
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    Q&A with AudioScape's Chris Yetter

    Latest, Music Industry Tips, Music News
    July 3, 2024
    by Brian Tarquin
    Through my many years in the recording industry there have been a plethora of pro audio manufacturers that claim their products will make your mixes sound better. But there are ...
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    Brothers in Arms: Guitars Healing Veterans

    Feature Articles, Magazine
    June 26, 2024
    by Brian Tarquin
    By Brian Tarquin I have always had a special spot in my heart for military veterans. I feel they have always been forgotten in our world and taken for granted. ...
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  • Brian Tarquin and His Heavy Friends Release Veteran Benefit Album 'Beyond the Warrior's Eyes'

    Heart & Soul, Latest, Music News
    January 30, 2024
    by Brian Tarquin
    Lifting up our veterans through music is something that Brian Tarquin & his Heavy Friends will do until there are  no more wars. Brian’s friends include superhero musicians that love ...
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  • Fellow Guitar Slinger Pays Tribute to Jeff Beck

    Latest, More Industry News
    January 16, 2023
    by Brian Tarquin
    Recently, the world lost one of the great guitarists of a generation, the maestro himself, Jeff Beck! Jeff represented so much for musicians because of his neverending strive for tone ...
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  • AudioScape Engineering – Celebrating Vintage Tone

    Magazine
    December 30, 2021
    by Brian Tarquin
    Through my many years in the recording industry there have been a plethora of pro audio manufacturers that claim their products will make your mixes sound better. But there are ...
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  • AudioScape Engineering––Celebrating Vintage Tone

    Feature Articles, Latest
    October 27, 2021
    by Brian Tarquin
    Through my many years in the recording industry there have been a plethora of pro audio manufacturers that claim their products will make your mixes sound better. But there are ...
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  • In The Box: Eric Johnson-Stratagem Tone

    Feature Articles, Magazine, Music News
    December 22, 2020
    by Brian Tarquin
    Eric Johnson’s playing has always been exceptional when it came to tonal characteristics. Especially when he plays in the higher register, it almost has a violin quality. I have always ...
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  • In the Box: Eric Bell's Thin Lizzy Journey

    Latest, Music News
    December 14, 2020
    by Brian Tarquin
    The Irish band Thin Lizzy was renowned for their extraordinary guitarist, Eric Bell. Much like the Yardbirds in the ‘60s, Thin Lizzy showcased many talented guitarists, such as Gary Moore, ...
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  • Expert Advice: Music Publishing Essentials - A Chat with the Harry Fox Agency

    Music Industry Tips, Music News
    October 26, 2020
    by Brian Tarquin
    Navigating the ever-changing world of music publishing and trying to remain creative is a daunting task. With music streaming replacing both download and physical sales, there are more opportunities for ...
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  • Expert Advice: Indie Record Producing & Engineering

    Magazine, Music Industry Tips
    March 16, 2020
    by Brian Tarquin
    Today we are spoiled with all of the technological advances we have at our fingertips when it comes to computer recording. I always viewed this as a double-edged sword. On ...
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  • Robert Fripp

    In The Box: "Level 5" - Robert Fripp

    Latest, Music Industry Tips
    January 31, 2020
    by Brian Tarquin
    I’ve always been attracted to the wonderful guitar tones created by progressive guitar players. In particular King Crimson was a real driving force of such magnificent potpourri of guitar recordings. ...
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  • Tom Morello

    In The Box––"Battle Sirens" Tom Morello

    Latest, Music Industry Tips
    December 5, 2019
    by Brian Tarquin
    There has always been a fascination for me when it comes to integrating guitar tones with modern electronic grooves like dubstep. Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello is no ...
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  • Jack White

    In The Box––Nailing that Guitar Tone: The Jack White “Battle Cry” Tone

    Latest, Music Industry Tips
    November 13, 2019
    by Brian Tarquin
    The alternative guitar guru Jack White has captured the millennial ears for quite some time now. In fact, he has spawned a deep interest in retro guitars such as the ...
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