Category Archives: Media

August Update

It’s been a fun music filled summer. I trust you’ve stayed suncreened and hydrated. While Austin is becoming more expensive for artist/musicians to exist, San Antonio’s music scene is reaping the benefits. Music, Arts and Culture seem to expand by leaps and bounds. Zinc Media has been participating in Live Music, Recording, Mixing as well as Audio for film. Make sure you scroll down. It’s been a busy one. I look forward to hearing from you!


Bekah Kelso & the Fellas continue to make their music more accesible in the SA scene. Bekah is half way through her four week residency at The Liberty Bar on S. Alamo. Tonight(8/19) Laura Marie and Lucas Jack will be joining her.

Come enjoy the full Bekah Kelso & The Fellas experience Tuesday Aug.26th 7:30-9:30p. We’ll also be at the finale for The Block’s Rock the Block Concert series Saturday September 6th…More Shows

We’re making our way into the San Antonio Music Awards . We appreciate those who’ve already voted. Thank you very much. Here are some suggestions:

  • VOCALIST – BEKAH KELSO
  • KEYBOARDIST – RICKY HERNANDEZ (BEKAH KELSO & THE FELLAS)
  • BASSIST – DAMIAN RODRIGUEZ (BEKAH KELSO & THE FELLAS)
  • DRUMMER – RYAN KELSO (BEKAH KELSO & THE FELLAS)
  • NEW BAND – BEKAH KELSO & THE FELLAS
  • SINGER/SONGWRITER – BEKAH KELSO
  • RECORDING ENGINEER – DAMIAN RODRIGUEZ

New album coming this Fall.

This is from this San Antonio Museum of Art‘s 2nd Friday pARTy. Come find us on Instagram

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Meanwhile, “The Wisdom to Know The Difference” has been making headlines. I saw this at the SA Film Festival and am extremely proud of everyone involved. Congratulations to Marc Cerutti! Here’s a quick rundown.

MANHATTAN FILM FESTIVAL

Best Picture, Best Original Song

LONG BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Best Picture, Best Editor (Marc Cerutti), Best Original Song, Best Supporting Actress (Maggie Wagner)

SAN ANTONIO FILM FESTIVAL

Best Picture (Jury Award), Best Picture (Audience Award)

BURBANK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Official Selection, Nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor (Daniel Baldwin) and Best Actress (Mayra Leal)

REEL RECOVERY FILM FESTIVAL

Official Selection for LA, Official Selection for NYC

FT. LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Official Selection


I’d like to congratulate Rafi Marrero y Orquesta for their latest release “Realizacion de un Sueño”. You can listen to music here.

All musical production was done in Peru by Cesar Hijar and a team of passionate musicians. The vocals were done in San Antonio at Zinc Media and performed by Josean Rivera. We’re expecting to submit for Grammy consideration next year.

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This year I’ve had the pleasure of working on an album with Jason Carter III. We are nearing completion and last week we had, Hall-of-Fame Inductee, Bobby Flores laying down some of the most heartfelt fiddle. Also making a guest appearance on drums was Ryan Kelso. There are other guest vocal appearances in the works.  I can not wait to share.


I am here because of you. Thank you for including me in your projects.

Thanks for listening!

 

Wisdom To Know The Difference – Feature Film

Wisdom Cred PosterLate last year I worked with Bauhaus Media Group mixing the feature film, The Wisdom to know the Difference. I was hired to mix the project but the opportunity to compose original music for several scenes came up and I welcomed the challenge. The movie is an Official Manhattan Film Festival selection and will show June 20th at the Quad Cinema. Written and Directed by Daniel Baldwin.

I wish everyone involved with this project the best of luck.

The Wisdom To Know The Difference – Theatrical Trailer – NYC from Malibu Films on Vimeo.

 

 

 

Song for Smash

This weekend Bekah Kelso was in recording a song for a special cause.

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PAY WHAT YOU LIKE FOR THIS TRACK – ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE FAMILY OF ASHLYNN SPENCER TO HELP COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HER ONGOING CARE. For more information on Transverse Myeletis and Smash’s journey, visit and join www.facebook.com/hugsforsmash   …MORE

 

Set up was simple, AKG 414 for the Acoustic (Martin) and  Pearlman TM-1 for the vocal. Both were running through Universal Audio’s 4110 into UA Apollo. I used a UAD Fatso for monitoring, recording the clean signal at 24-bit 96k. Equalization was minimal. I used a healthy dose of Slate’s VTM on every track.

Magic is in the performance

Magic is in the performance

Check out www.bekahkelso.com for more music.

Thanks for listening!