I am sure you remember Binoy, Creative Service Director for…Radio City Network Bangalore, India and his amazing Iron Imaging submission. He was a finalist, but he couldn’t make it to LA, because of VISA issues. Anyhow, after listening to his piece I knew I had to interview him and get to know more about him and Imaging India. Read Binoy’s story and check his audio and interview. Learn from the best Imaging Talent in India. His approach to things is inspiring! Enter Binoy
Yesterday, Donna Summer, the legendary queen of R&B died at the age of 63.
Her musical legacy will stay forever and we at Benztown honored her within an hour with Sweepers, Promos and samples for various formats.
Most of you guys still remember Brian Haddad a.k.a. “Sludge” and his attendance in Benztown’s first Iron Imager Contest. Sports Imaging always has been underrepresented here, so I am really happy Brian had a few minutes to answer my questions. Brian is currently the Creative Director/On-air host at CBS Radio’s Sportsradio WIP in Philadelphia. He has been a morning or afternoon drive host while also creating station imaging and commercial production for his stations, including legendary places like WRCX and WKQX Chicago, WLLZ Detroit, and KDKB Phoenix. As a freelance voice actor, you may have heard him in XBOX games “Saint’s Row” and “Project Gothan Racing II”, as well as commercials for Chrysler and Showcase Cinemas. You can contact him at: http://www.facebook.com/sludgenation, http://www.twitter.com/sludgenation, or brian.haddad@cbsradio.com
Learn more about Brian’s work and get some tricks from the creative director at 94WIP, Philly’s Sports Radio. Read the rest of this entry »
I don’t use this word very often, but this time I have to. Attached you hear a MASTERPIECE, a true MASTERPIECE of IMAGING (Perfect music, perfect interview material, technically perfect etc…) It is the story of Kristian Anderson. A brave man fighting cancer, knowing he could only extend his live and would not be able to win the battle. It is a celebration of live and showcases the heart of a warrior, the heart of a man on a mission. A man, who wants to make people aware! Bowel Cancer is a preventable disease – go and get tested every year.
My friend Michael “Sidey” Andersen put together this remarkable promo. (Sidey is also the winner of this years RAP Awards)
R.I.P. Kristian
Shane is one of the newer members of the Benztown family and someone I work very close with. Shane is a really talented, maybe the most versatile and flexible composer I know in the business. The great thing about this fact is: Shane is MY GUY. A guitar hero, a multi instrumentalist and the son of a former Pro Wrestler. No matter, if Dubstep, Country, Rock, Urban, Soul, Funk, World music, Pop, Dance, House, Trance, News…….(the list is endless): Shane can deliver. Together with me and Oli he ist he heart of all the musical work you can listen to on all Benztown libraries. Learn what gear Shane is using, what tricks you can steal and why his dad still has a wrestling ring in the backyard? Get a composer with Shane Drasin! Read the rest of this entry »
In today’s world, music production, radio imaging, recording and mastering has become more and more a software solution.
Today we are blessed with tons of DAWs and audio editing software. Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Reaper, Cubase, Logic, Sonar, Sony Vegas and lots of other software solutions available to everybody from the youngster to the pro and in any price range.
How do you choose the perfect DAW for yourself? What is important to you and what would make your work even better ?
I had a very active discussion with the finalists of the Benztown Iron Imager contest about the pros and cons of the DAWs they use. Now, I want to hear your opinion. What DAW do you use and why? Do you have different DAWs for specific tasks? What are your favorite features and how would you improve your DAW or others? I’m curious about your opinion in the comments below. Let’s get it on guys: I WISH MY DAW COULD…..
It was so close, I personally loved both pieces and the fact they were done in an hour is almost unbelievable. To me, both finalists were winners, but his time my opinion did not count at all. It was all up to the Jury consisting of some of North America’s most influential decision makers in radio. The 1st Benztown’s Iron Imaging Contest winner is:
1. Winner
Paul Duffy
2. Brian Haddad
Get more info about the audio pieces and check all the pics and videos from the actual show. Read the rest of this entry »
The battle of the Imaging Titans is coming, soon. Only 2 days to the final round of Benztown’s Iron Imager Contest – live at the Worldwide Radio Summit at the W Hotel, Hollywood.
Check out the contest rules and the world-class celebrity jury: Read the rest of this entry »
I am so proud of you. The entries we received for Benztown’s first Iron Imager Contest have just been awesome. The entire jury had a hard time choosing and rating the best submissions, as most of the entries (from all around the world) have been outstanding! Four submissions were ranked first place, by having the exact same amount of points. So the jury was pretty clear on which pieces were their favorite. Check the four best guys and their submissions.
Paul Duffy
Brian Haddad aka “Sludge”
Binoy Joseph
Chris Davis
As we tried to invite all four contestants and change contest rules, sadly Binoy Joseph (Creative Director Radio City Network in Banglore, India) and Chris Davis (2dayFM’s Kyle & Jackie O Morning Show) had to pass, because of visa issues and other work commitments. (personal note from andy: I am really sad, cause your stuff really rocked and I will feature you guys in future blog articles)
So for the final it is Paul Duffy from Ireland (Creative Director Classic Hits 4FM) vs Brian Haddad aka “Sludge” from Philly (Creative Director WIP-AM). They are both battling for the Iron Imager crown at the Worldwide Radio Summit in at the W Hotel Hollywood this weekend. Both fight to become THE 2012 Iron Imager and win $1,000 US.
On Wednesday, you will learn more about our prominent panel of judges, the final contestants and the live session details.
