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Monkeyden Recording

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About Me

My name is James O'connell and i am a Musician/producer/engineer. This is my myspace page. I am a USC jazz studies graduate My credits include: Marc Ford (Black Crowes, Ben Harper), Jerome Dillon (Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan), Stuart Mathis (Jewel, Lifehouse, The Wallflowers), Cody Chesnutt (The Roots, The Crosswalk), Orchestra (former members of ELO), Parthenon Huxley, AM, Bernie Reilly, Sheila Nicholls, Mel Dillon, Elly K, Dawn Robinson (EnVogue), Scott Thomas, Julianna Raye, Tim Jones

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/3/2006
Band Website: monkeydenrecording.com
Band Members: James O'Connell
Influences: Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Led Zep, KISS, Tom Petty, Brian Wilson, ELO, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Pretenders, Butterfly Boucher, Ben Folds, Owsley, Jon Brion, Aimee Mann, Phoenix, Foo Fighters, Postal Service, Elvis Costello, The Cure, Echo and the Bunnymen, Wilco, Brendan Benson, Pernice Brothers, Neil Young, John Coltrane, FLAMING LIPS, Crowded House, Finn Brothers, The Who, The Kinks, Chopin, Brad Meldau, Keith Jarrett, James Brown, Nick Drake, Radiohead (oh really?) and anything with great songwriting.... Does that give you an idea?
Sounds Like: everyone....
Type of Label: None

My Blog

I built this! What is wrong wih me?

18 watt marshall. Kind of a single channel Bluesbreaker.......
Posted by Monkeyden Recording on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:31:00 PST

Remote recording services now available!!!!

Hey all!I just wanted to post a little note to let you know that if you are working on a project that needs live drums, bass, or geetar, drop me a line! i have been doing a bunch of projects like thi...
Posted by Monkeyden Recording on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:50:00 PST

Selected credits:

http://www.myspace.com/twintwelve http://www.myspace.com/nursereagan http://www.myspace.com/westcoastgrand http://www.myspace.com/garynuman http://www.myspace.com/davephenicie http://www.parthenonh...
Posted by Monkeyden Recording on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:50:00 PST

I love craigslist!

Aside from the not so subtle drugs, porn and prostitution, great deals can still be had. Original API 550a for $380!!!!! it needed 1 cap replaced (about 1 dollar)...
Posted by Monkeyden Recording on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:54:00 PST

Twintwelve's version of "I want you to want me" in new film "john Tucker Must Die"

I look forward to hearing it on the big screen! Scheduled for release on July 28th.http://www.myspace.com/twintwelvehttp://www.myspace.com /johntucker
Posted by Monkeyden Recording on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:10:00 PST

Currently work on the new Strange Radio record

This is gonna be a record full of cool,hooky and radio ready pop. Check out the early phases (i.e. pre-jaime) at http://www.myspace.com/strangeradio
Posted by Monkeyden Recording on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:01:00 PST

Dave Phenicie record is done!

Well, we finished Dave's first record now it is on to mastering! It turned out great and we got to get a little Marc Ford (Black Crowes) guitar on there. Check it out at http://www.myspace.com/davep...
Posted by Monkeyden Recording on Tue, 27 Jun 2006 03:56:00 PST

West Coast Grand currently working on new stuff.

will post new stuff soon at:http://www.myspace.com/westcoastgrand
Posted by Monkeyden Recording on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:12:00 PST

New Emery "Super Baby" amp.... i am a geek in love

This might be the coolest amp to ever exist! The richest and most inspiring amp i have ever played AND you can mix and match tubes! Wow, i really am a dork.
Posted by Monkeyden Recording on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:17:00 PST

The Angela Easterling record has been delivered.

great americana sounds with the sweet vocals of Angela. Check it out at: http://www.myspace.com/easterling
Posted by Monkeyden Recording on Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:05:00 PST