{"id":11466,"date":"2017-04-13T13:12:16","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T17:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/?p=11466"},"modified":"2017-04-13T13:12:16","modified_gmt":"2017-04-13T17:12:16","slug":"echo-mountain-recording-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naibeverly-hanks.com\/blog\/echo-mountain-recording-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"Capturing the Magic: Echo Mountain Recording Studios"},"content":{"rendered":"

Within an earshot of Patton Avenue\u2014a main artery of hustle and bustle into downtown Asheville\u2014stands an old church. On the outside, one might mistake it to be abandoned or forgotten. But, upon entering the nondescript side door, the sounds of string instruments and poignant vocals ricochet around Echo Mountain Recording Studios<\/a>.
\n\u201cI love the sound of this room. From the studio and through the speakers, it\u2019s an organic kind of trail,\u201d said bluegrass legend Jerry Douglas from behind the helm of the recording console. \u201cThe space is so big that it lets things dissipate and decay naturally, and not just cut things off\u2014it\u2019s a pretty alive room.\u201d
\nA Nashville icon, Douglas was there that day producing the latest Steep Canyon Rangers<\/a> album. Calling Western North Carolina home, the Grammy award-winning Rangers have come into prominence in recent years with genre-bending records, sold out tours, and also backing the one-and-only Steve Martin.
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\nSitting in the state-of-the-art facility, Douglas reminisces about arriving in Asheville decades ago. It\u2019s a city he looks forward to visiting and immersing himself in, time and time again.
\n\u201cI\u2019ve always loved Asheville, ever since I first came here in the 1970s,\u201d Douglas said. \u201cI love the surroundings and all the nice folks that live here. Here, I feel like I can be in the country, but also have that city feeling, too\u2014all the great restaurants, the incredible music, everything is wonderful.\u201d
\nIn addition to being the launching pad for the \u201cGodfather of Bluegrass,\u201d Bill Monroe, Asheville and greater Western North Carolina have always had a reputation as one of the music capitals of America and beyond. From mountain music to southern rock, country to blues, every night in this region is another chance for a melodic adventure.
\n\u201cThe music scene in Asheville is constantly growing and evolving. With a multitude of venues, concert halls and festivals, I\u2019m amazed at how many musical options we have for a small city,\u201d said Autumn Greenfield, assistant studio manager at Echo Mountain. \u201cI feel Asheville is becoming well known as a \u2018music destination,\u2019 with people traveling from all over the world to visit our mountain town.\u201d
\nAnd at the center of this whirlwind of strings and songs is Echo Mountain. When one peruses their list of past clients, it\u2019s like reading through a music industry \u201cwho\u2019s who\u201d: Widespread Panic, The Avett Brothers, Zac Brown Band, T. Bone Burnett, and The Smashing Pumpkins, just to name a few.
\n\u201cEvery musician grows up dreaming of recording in the studio one day. With the advent of technology and the Internet, it has become much more affordable to set up home studios,\u201d Greenfield said. \u201cEven so, I believe most musicians would prefer to record at a professional studio if their budget allows for it, not just for the amazing gear, but also for the opportunity to work with professional engineers and producers. The sound of the room and the console are also huge deciding factors for most artists.\u201d
\nHailing from just down the road in Hendersonville, Greenfield grew up in the music business, involved in instrument sales and the service sector. A musician herself, she still is in awe of Echo Mountain each time she enters the building for work or showing around a potential client.
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\u201cI love the sound of this room. From the studio and through the speakers, it\u2019s an organic kind of trail.\u201d \u2014Jerry Douglas<\/i><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cI love giving tours to new clients and hearing the chorus of \u2018this place is amazing\u2019 and \u2018when can we record here?\u2019\u201d she said. \u201cWe feel the recording experience should be as comfortable as possible for clients. Upon the completion of the session, most artists leave telling us what a wonderful experience they had, and how they can\u2019t wait to come back for the next album.\u201d
\nBut, beyond the inspiring atmosphere at your fingertips, there\u2019s one thing musicians and engineers alike find to be the difference maker at Echo Mountain. Here, the age-old saying holds true: \u201cLocation, location, location.\u201d Or better put, the aesthetic and social beauty of the Asheville and the surrounding region.
\n\u201cAs an outdoor enthusiast, I love the natural beauty of this area,\u201d Greenfield said. \u201cThe scenery is accentuated by the mild climate and the diverse culture that comes not only from the rich history of Western North Carolina, but also the eclectic mix of people who have been drawn to this area and made it their home.\u201d
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\nThis post is adapted from our annual <\/i>Welcome to Western North Carolina magazine.<\/i> Click here<\/i><\/a> to read more online, or<\/i> click here<\/i><\/a> to order your own free copy.<\/i>
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