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Joe Danger

THAT was the vocal harmony? I thought you hurt yourself!

About Me

I run a recording studio called Danger Multitrack Recording in Providence RI. On my better days, I am fortunate enough to work with some very talented people, making great music. On my worse days, I wonder if there is a Guinness Book entry for the largest number of bad notes played in a three minute song. (Fortunately, the good days outnumber the bad.) The studio has been here for about 16 years - if you are a musician in southern New England, I have probably recorded you or one or more of your friends.

My Interests

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, outer space, V-Twin motorcycles, vodka and music. In no particular order.

I'd like to meet:

You. Just you. I already know everybody else I'd ever want to meet. Anyone else I would have wanted to meet is dead. (John Lennon, Keith Moon, Ben Franklin, Jesus)

STUDIO NEWS!

Here at Danger we've just put finishing touches on albums by Dying Season, The Few, Senior Discount and Lemon Lime Tennis Shoes . All four albums were recorded, mixed and mastered here at Danger, and all are available through CD Baby or at the respective bands' gigs. Do yourself a favor and buy all four!

The 1995 release by mega-metal rockers Meliah Rage , titled "Death Valley Dream", was recently re-mastered at Danger for re-release by Screaming Ferret Wreckords, to coincide with Meliah Rage's new album, "The Deep And Dreamless Sleep", which is also being released in September, and was recorded, mixed and mastered here. Everybody make the sign of the horns...

WBRU Rock Hunt finalists Resin , whose full-length release "Truth Be Told" came out in February, are back in the studio, already working on material for a follow-up.

No shortage of big drums and loud guitars on the debut album being recorded by rockers Rise - they're currently working on vocal tracks, and should be into mixing by the end of September. Big congrats to Rise for winning the first round of the Bodog Battle of the Bands at the Middle East in Beantown on Sunday 8/27. Now you guys need to go on and win the million dollar recording contract, and take me to Cali for a vacation while we make an expensive album with somebody else's money!

We're VERY excited about the upcoming compilation that is the brainchild of Kenny Ruhle of DooshBags fame; it is slated to include no less than fifteen bands, and is scheduled to be recorded in mid-September across two marathon weekends. It apparently wasn't enough for Kenny that The D-Bags just released "American Nympho", a must-have item for your mom (that is, if your mom loves loud, punky rock songs and has a twisted, disgusting sense of humor).

The Entrance are putting finishing touches on their full-length album, and should begin mixing within the next couple of weeks. Chaotic, inventive, and intense, this album will be a killer...

Rap-rockers Mastamindz just mixed and mastered a new track, "Back Again", for inclusion on an upcoming compilation slated for national release. Further details to follow...

We just finished mixing & mastering the debut album by Emily Smith & All That , a three-piece outfit with acoustic guitar/vocals, percussion, and a Mallet-Kat, which is a vibes-like midi controller that triggers all kinds of cool sounds, from steel drums to piano. Very different, and extremely cool. They have yet to develop an internet presence (what the hell?), but they're worth seeking out. They're bound to be doing gigs in & around ProvTown, if you can catch them live, it'll be worth your while to go (and pick up a copy of the CD while you're at it).

How about you?

Are you looking to make a major label quality release on a limited budget? DANGER Multitrack Recording offers something that most local studios do not: experience. For over 20 years we've recorded some of the best musicians in the area, and we have hundreds of full-length album releases to show for it. All of the bands pictured below have recorded here recently - you can go to their pages to hear some of what they've done here. Unfortunately, MP3 conversions don't do sound quality any justice, but you can contact me for a sample of our work, or better yet, make an appointment to visit us and let us get to know you. DANGER offers a full range of recording, mixing, mastering and production services at rates you can afford. Contact us today for more information and - PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER!

Music:

Anything that's in tune and performed with some degree of sincerity and enthusiasm. Extra points for loud guitars.

Movies:

Eraserhead, Caddyshack (of course), The Wizard Of Oz, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Boondock Saints, Dawn Of The Dead

Television:

Farscape, Conan, South Park, Law And Order, Family Guy, Twin Peaks and Farscape.

Books:

Naked Lunch (William Burroughs), The List Of Seven (Mark Frost), Candide (Voltaire), The Oxford English Dictionary, and any Calvin and Hobbes Collection. I love reading instruction manuals for newly acquired gear, especially on the toilet.

Heroes:

We don't need no stinking heroes. (Except my dad)

My Blog

No Rough Mix For You

If you ever record something with me and I tell you I'm out of CDs when you ask for a rough mix, I really am. This story isn't about you. Honest.No Rough Mix For YouRough mixes can be very useful tool...
Posted by Joe Danger on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:04:00 PST

No Problem, I Can Fix That

Sorry that it's been so long, faithful readers - stop paying that cable bill, and they cut your Cox off. Ouch.Here's a little story about one of the worst nights of my life. Hope you enjoy it.No Probl...
Posted by Joe Danger on Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:34:00 PST

Notezilla

Oh, uh, right, it's Friday, time for the weekly blogfest. I needed my friend Patrick to remind me. This week I'm going to do a guitar player rant. (Did I already do one of those? Probably. I'll probab...
Posted by Joe Danger on Sat, 02 Sep 2006 01:35:00 PST

What?

As a public service to my faithful readers, this week's chapter is something of a cautionary tale; if you beat up your ears too badly for too long, they will stop showing up for work. You know that sa...
Posted by Joe Danger on Fri, 25 Aug 2006 01:59:00 PST

Gimme More Crack!

It's already Friday, and that means it's time for my weekly blogging. Thanks to everybody who has been reading faithfully - there are more of you every week. If you like it, tell your friends!This wee...
Posted by Joe Danger on Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:58:00 PST

The Magic Knob

It's Saturday morning. I was going to post this last night, but I was busy getting drum sounds and I didn't think anybody would notice if I was a little late for my usual Friday posting.In this chapte...
Posted by Joe Danger on Sat, 12 Aug 2006 07:57:00 PST

Sack O' Steaks

Thanks to all of you who have been reading, hope you've been entertained. Feel free to post comments, positive or negative, and I'll keep this nutty shit coming.You know, I love being in the ghetto. I...
Posted by Joe Danger on Sat, 05 Aug 2006 08:41:00 PST

Why I Don't Do Live Sound

This week's offering is a long rant about why I'll tell you "no" if you ask me to do sound for your band. I think I've just spent too many years in my cave and find the relaxed (well, relatively relax...
Posted by Joe Danger on Sat, 22 Jul 2006 08:26:00 PST

Mad Fly In A Bottle

Missed my usual Friday posting. Did anybody notice? Is anybody reading this shit? This is for all you guitar players who are lusting after a pile of effect pedals that you can't afford. Maybe it'll ma...
Posted by Joe Danger on Sun, 16 Jul 2006 11:46:00 PST

Everybody's An Engineer

It's Friday, kids, so that means it's time for another chunk of witty prose from Dangerville. I know at least 2 or 3 of you are reading this crap, so I'm gonna keep spittin' it out. This one is for al...
Posted by Joe Danger on Fri, 07 Jul 2006 10:55:00 PST