The mastering session went well today. Neville Clark mastered the track using some very tasty analog gear which really helped to enhance the retro characteristics of the track. Neville has a wonderful set of ears… this track now has wings!
“Shine a Light” Mastered at Disk Edits
October 31st, 2005The Birth of Hip-Hop Group “L2EZ”
September 30th, 2005
It’s official, “L2EZ” will now be the identity for hip-hop performers Mitchell Reardon, Steven Goodchild & brothers Lewis & Oliver Petty…
Brought together as participants of the TAFE Gawler “Learn 2 Earn” program, the members of L2EZ have been busy recording there first hip-hop track “Sampson’s Addiction” with writer/producer & recording artist Dino Jag.
“We’ve been having a lot of fun on this track,” says Dino. “The guys have come up with some quirky lyrics & have done a great job on laying down the rap. We’ve also got some cool beat-boxing onto the track from Oliver Petty. I think people are really gonna dig it. I’ve just about finished working on the music & am about to move into production mode… I’ll keep you posted!”
Pre-Production Begins on Hip-Hop Track with TAFE Students
September 16th, 2005
Today a select group of students participating in the TAFE Gawler “Learn 2 Earn” program got there first taste of recording with writer/producer & recording artist Dino Jag…
The innovative program is using the recording, manufacturing & marketing of a song as the vehicle for students to learn & apply a broad range of real-life work related skills. “It’s not always easy for young people to take that first step into the work force,” says course facilitator (& singer/songwriter) Dani Vadoulis. “Getting them motivated can be half the battle, so we decided to look at how we could apply some basic work skills to an area that they had a strong interest in hip-hop music.
“There’s quite a strong hip-hop culture that exists in & around Gawler, & this is well represented amongst the students participating in the program. One of the students, Oliver Petty, is into beat-boxing & writes lyrics. It seemed like a good idea to get him together with a few of the other students to see if they could write some lyrics together for a hip-hop song to record.
“Dino Jag will be working on the music & will produce the song. Meanwhile, other students will research the costs & logistics of manufacturing & distributing CDs, & will look into promotional & marketing strategies that could be employed for the release of the song.
“All in all, there’s a healthy mix of tasks & skills that are being learnt & used during the project which will also directly apply to other work environments.” Students performing on the recording will be Mitchell Reardon, Steven Goodchild & brothers Lewis & Oliver Petty.
“Play That Funky Music” on Your Digital Mobile Device!
August 22nd, 2005
Today an agreement was signed with Odessa Mama Records for the digital mobile music rights to “Play That Funky Music” by Dino Jag. The tracks will soon be available for purchase from digital music retailers around the world…
Consumers will soon be able to download the tracks directly to there mobile phones or other portable wireless devices &… Play The Funky Music!
Dino Jag & Barry Crocker Together on Stage for the First Time!
August 10th, 2005
On Wednesday night the new Sydney Hilton came alive to the sounds of crooner Barry Crocker, Adelaide singer/songwriter & producer Dino Jag, Indonesian born reggae-folk rocker Tommee and DJ Stickleback…
All artists were performing at the annual Foundation Diane Gala Dinner. Foundation Diane is the fundraising arm of the Institute for Magnetic Resonance Research (IMRR), a charitable not-for-profit organisation that has achieved international acclaim as a leader in its field and in 1998 was recognised as a Centre for Excellence in Magnetic Resonance Research. IMRR needs additional funds to speed up the process of making this powerful diagnostic tool widely available.
The theme of the gala event was “Everybody’s Gorgeous” which was inspired from the track “Blah Blah Blah” from Tommee’s debut album No Added Sugar, a song about the beauty of life and reaching out to others in times of adversity.
Dino Jag says “Performing with Barry Crocker was a hoot! He is the consummate entertainer.”
Barry Crocker Honored With a “This Is Your Life” Tribute
July 28th, 2005
Knowing that the Nine Network was planning a “This Is Your Life” tribute for Barry Crocker was one of the hardest secrets I’ve ever had to keep! I wish I could’ve been there to witness the surprise!
Barry Crocker has been such a great inspiration to so many entertainers around the globe. It’s fantastic to see his generosity & amazing contribution to music, film & television being publicly acknowledged… CONGRATULATIONS BAZ!
Beatles Fans Give Worldwide Support to the “Hurt Myself” Project
July 24th, 2005
The Hurt Myself project is receiving support from Beatles fans all over the world through Beatle sites such as The News Today…
The Hurt Myself project was established to assist in raising funds for Nelson Mandela Foundation 46664. 15% of all funds received from the sales of “Hurt Myself” by Rusty Anderson vs. Dino Jag (which also features Sir Paul McCartney on bass & backing vocals) will be going directly to the 46664 organisation. Because of Sir Paul McCartney’s involvement with the track, it is showing up on many of the Beatle sites around the world & gaining much support.
“I am proud to be a part of this initiative which is helping to bring much needed awareness to the AIDS epidemic,” says Dino Jag. Click here for more details.
Laying Down Vocals for “Shine a Light” (aka Moonbeams)
May 25th, 2005
After all the demos & mp3s back & forth, it’s great to finally have Barry Crocker in the Studio laying down the final vocals for “Shine a Light”…
The vocal session for Barry Crocker took place at Underfoot Studios in Sydney with Michael Hardwick. I did all of the pre-production work & the tracking of my vocals in Adelaide.
It was cool to be able to hook up with Barry & Michael in Sydney during the vocal session whilst I was sitting in my studio here in Adelaide – it’s a great era we live in for music creation!
Now that I’ve got my hands on Barry’s new vocal takes, I’m ready to work on the final production of the track. The remake will also include some of the vocals recorded by Barry Crocker from the original version of “Moonbeams” in 1977. I’ll keep you posted.
“Hurt Myself” – Helping the Nelson Mandela Foundation 46664
April 18th, 2005
46664 was the prison number of Nelson Mandela on Robben Island, Cape Town where he was held in captivity for 18 years…
In November 2002 Mr Mandela gave his prison number 46664 to Dave Stewart of Eurythmics so that he could use it to help in the fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa by raising money for the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Now the Hurt Myself project has also been established to assist in raising much needed funds. 15% of all proceeds from the sales of “Hurt Myself” by Rusty Anderson vs. Dino Jag will go directly to the Nelson Mandela Foundation 46664 organization. This is a new initiative from Blue Pie, Crush Management, Rusty Anderson, Dino Jag & the artists that performed on this great song including Abe Laboriel Jr, David Kahne, Probin Gregory, Brian Ray, Paul Wickens and Sir Paul McCartney.
Click here on the Hurt Myself mini site where you can get more details on how you can help.
Barry Crocker & Dino Jag “Shine a Light”
April 1st, 2005
The re-working of the seventies Barry Crocker song “Moonbeams” will be re-named “Shine a Light” & will feature Dino Jag sharing the vocal duties with Barry Crocker for the new release…
“When I first started work on the track, I latched onto the lyric “Shine a Light” which was used in the original “Moonbeams” recording,” says Dino Jag. “It’s a simple but powerful lyric which people can identify with in some many different ways. It inspired some new lyrics & sections for the song & has now become the new theme for the re-make. It seemed logical that it be renamed “Shine a Light” to be in sync with the new direction.”