tag:oakstone.ca,2005:/blogs/news?p=1News2022-05-29T08:30:46-07:00Oakstone Soundfalsetag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570132011-09-07T17:00:00-07:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00Caution Tape Girl Video!
<p>Caution Tape Girl, who recorded "Down by the River" at Oakstone earlier this year, have just released a video and it's up on Youtube.</p>
<p>Check it out!</p>
<p><a href="http://youtu.be/K5mV_klIdGk" target="_blank" data-imported="1"></a><a href="http://youtu.be/K5mV_klIdGk" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Down by the River Video</a></p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570122011-06-12T17:00:00-07:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00Moving into Film
<p>We've just started ADR work on "The Fear of Dreaming", a great independent film.</p>
<p>It's an exciting new avenue for us and we're looking forward to watching the finished product. Working with the audio attached to moving images lets us stretch our knowledge and techniques in a new direction, which always keeps us striving for new levels of quality in our productions.</p>
<p> </p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570112011-02-21T16:00:00-08:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00Jazz For Life hits iTunes
<p>Jazz For Life, a CD Oakstone helped create with Tom and Marie Lott to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research has made its way onto iTunes!</p>
<p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/jazz-for-life/id400242542?uo=4" target="itunes_store" data-imported="1"><img src="http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/images/web/linkmaker/badge_itunes-lrg.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Jazz For Life - Various Artists" style="border: 0;" /></a></p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570102011-01-21T16:00:00-08:002021-07-09T18:27:53-07:00VIGT Winner!
<p>Congratulations to Skye Mundell, winner of Vancouver Island's Got Talent 2011!</p>
<p><img src="http://www.vancouverislandsgottalent.com/storage/sky.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1286219681514" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Skye Mundell" height="304" width="256" /></p>
<p>The VIGT crew, including Craig from Oakstone, will be working with Skye over the next few months to get him ready for a showcase at <a href="http://www.vtheshow.com/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">"V" the Ultimate Variety Show at Planet Hollywood</a> in Las Vegas!</p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570092010-10-23T17:00:00-07:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00Gear Upgrades
<p>We've recently upgraded our I/O system to include a second HD192 unit. That means that we can handle 24 tracks of simultaneous I/O and mix through either our DP7 box or our Ghost console.</p>
<p>The change opens up some options for people who want to do mixes on our analog console, which provides different tonal characteristics from mixing "in the box".</p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570082010-09-18T17:00:00-07:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00VIGT Has Begun!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/432312/1cd71c88afc1eda016b0a19dc0bd541c93dde940/original/nanaimo-prelim-winners.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDMzeDI4MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="VIGT Prelim Nanaimo" height="280" width="433" /></p>
<p>The winners of the Nanaimo/Courtenay preliminary eliminations!</p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570072010-08-17T17:00:00-07:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00VIGT Dates
<p>Vancouver Island's Got Talent has posted their show dates for the series. You can check them out <a href="http://www.vancouverislandsgottalent.com/show-schedule/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">HERE</a></p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570062010-08-07T17:00:00-07:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00Vancouver Island's Got Talent!
<p>Oakstone Sound is proud to announce that we're going to be sponsoring <a href="http://www.vancouverislandsgottalent.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Vancouver Island's Got Talent</a> 2010/2011!</p>
<p><br>Craig will be on the judging panel, just like last year for Victoria Idol.</p>
<p>VIGT will not only feature musical acts, but comedians, dancers and all sorts of other fun talents. The shows are sure to be very entertaining.</p>
<p>We'll keep you posted about dates etc. as we get them.</p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570052010-04-11T17:00:00-07:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00The awards just keep on coming!
<p>We've won even more awards this week at <a href="http://www.garageband.com/artist/onlytheshow/songs#revpicks" target="_blank" data-imported="1">garageband.com</a>!</p>
<p>Currently the list of awards is:</p>
<table style="width: 100%;" border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="4" bgcolor="#ffffff">
<tbody>
<tr bgcolor="#ebebeb">
<td align="RIGHT" valign="top"><span class="body" style="color:#333366"><a name="revpicks"></a></span></td>
<td class="body"><span class="body" style="color:#333366"> <strong>Track of the Day</strong> on 26Mar2010 in Modern Rock <br> <strong>Best Male Vocals</strong> in Modern Rock, week of 5Apr2010 <br> <strong>Best Male Vocals</strong> in Modern Rock, week of 12Apr2010 <br> <strong>Best Production</strong> in Modern Rock, week of 5Apr2010 <br> <strong>Best Production</strong> in Modern Rock, week of 12Apr2010 <br> <strong>Best Melody</strong> overall, week of 12Apr2010 <br> <strong>Best Melody</strong> in Modern Rock, week of 12Apr2010 <br> <strong>Best Mood</strong> in Modern Rock, week of 12Apr2010 </span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Keep em coming guys! Great job!</p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570042010-04-04T17:00:00-07:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00"The Show" Awards!
<p>Recently, Craig produced and engineered a track called "Another Tear" for Victoria band "<a href="http://www.onlytheshow.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1">The Show</a>".</p>
<p>It has won a few awards on <a href="http://www.garageband.com/artist/onlytheshow/songs#revpicks" target="_blank" data-imported="1">garageband.com</a>, including:</p>
<p><span class="body" style="color:#333366"><strong>Track of the Day</strong> on 26Mar2010 in Modern Rock <br> <strong>Best Male Vocals</strong> in Modern Rock, week of 5Apr2010 <br> <strong>Best Production</strong> in Modern Rock, week of 5Apr2010 </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#333366"><span style="color:#000000">Congrats to both the band and to Craig for their great work on the track!</span><br></span></p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570032010-03-28T17:00:00-07:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00Manic Monday!
<p>Beginning in April 2010, Oakstone Sound will be giving away a FREE DAY in the studio to a local act!</p>
<p>On the 3rd Monday of each month, a performer or group will be chosen to come into the studio for the day to work on their material.</p>
<p>Submit a demo of your material to:</p>
<p><a href="mailto:manicmonday@oakstone.ca" data-imported="1">manicmonday@oakstone.ca</a></p>
<p><strong>or</strong> via snail mail</p>
<p>Manic Monday c/o</p>
<p>Oakstone Sound</p>
<p>267 Island Highway</p>
<p>Victoria, BC</p>
<p>V9B 1G4</p>
<p> </p>
<p>*only chosen applicants will be contacted<br></p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570022010-03-15T17:00:00-07:002022-05-12T22:53:44-07:00Oakstone Merch Available Now!
<p>You can now get your very own Oakstone Sound merchandise from our Cafepress store!</p>
<p>We've got everything from clothing to mouse pads. Check it out <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/oakstonesound" target="_blank" data-imported="1">HERE </a></p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570012010-01-11T16:00:00-08:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00Idol Winner Crowned!
<p>Congratulations to Cory Owens, the winner of Victoria Idol 2010!</p>
<p>We at Oakstone are proud to have been involved with this year's Idol competition and look forward to getting Cory started in his promising musical carreer.</p>
<p>Check back for updates as the process of recording Cory's music, video and lots of other stuff starts coming together.</p>
<p>Stay tuned!</p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61570002010-01-06T16:00:00-08:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00Victoria Idol Finale
<p>On Tuesday, January 12th, the 10 remaining Victoria Idol contestants will battle it out in a winner take all round to determine this year's champion!</p>
<p>Craig from Oakstone will be one of the 3 judges on the panel that chooses the winner.</p>
<p>After the winner is chosen, they will begin the writing/recording process with Craig in the studio. It's going to be an exciting couple of months!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.victoriaidol.com" data-imported="1">www.victoriaidol.com</a> for ticket info.</p>
<p> </p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61569992009-12-03T16:00:00-08:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00Trooper!
<p>On Dec. 3rd, Scott Brown of "Trooper" fame, graciously took time out of his schedule to lead a mentoring session for the Victoria Idol top 10 contestants.</p>
<p>Scott was joined by A-Channel News, Strategic Insanity and The Times Colonist, who were all on hand to document the event.</p>
<p>A great piece was run on A-News, featuring Noa Southcott and Megan Johns performing for Scott and the media. Craig Fraser from Oakstone was also a part of the segment.</p>
<p> </p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61569982009-11-01T16:00:00-08:002021-09-14T12:43:55-07:00Victoria Idol Round 3!
<p>Another 2 elimination shows are whittling down the contestants.</p>
<p>It's getting tougher for the judges since all the remaining singers have so much talent!</p>
<p>Who will be eliminated this week?</p>
<p> </p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61569972009-10-07T17:00:00-07:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00Victoria Idol Competition Heats Up!
<p>On October 6th, the first formal elimination round of Idol blew the doors off of the North Douglas Church!</p>
<p>A large crowd turned out to support the contestants and many wonderful performances graced the stage.</p>
<p>The judges were more demanding on the performers and some excellent critiques were offered.</p>
<p>10 of the 15 contestants made it through to the next round.</p>
<p>The second half of the first round eliminations takes place on Tuesday October 13th, also at the North Douglas Church.</p>
<p> </p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61569962009-09-22T17:00:00-07:002019-12-14T12:19:01-08:00Craig's Idol Judging Dates
<p>It is my honor to be asked to judge this year's competition. I will be judging the <a id="oakstone" href="http://victoriaidol.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Idol</a> contestants on the following dates:</p>
<p><strong>Sept. 26 <br>Oct. 6 <br>Nov. 3 <br>Nov. 24 <br>Jan. 12</strong></p>
<p>Come down and check out the amazing talent and support your local artists! <br>I will be on hand at all Idol events, so feel free to come by and say hi.</p>
<p>I'll be glad to answer any and all questions you have about Idol and our work at OakStone Sound. See you there!</p>
<p> </p>
Oakstone Soundtag:oakstone.ca,2005:Post/61569952009-09-08T17:00:00-07:002022-05-29T08:30:46-07:00OakStone Sound joins Victoria Idol
<p>OakStone Sound is happy to announce its affiliation with <a id="oakstone" href="http://victoriaidol.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Victoria Idol 2010</a>!</p>
<p>OakStone will work closely with the Victoria Idol Grand Prize winner to create a 3 song demo and further their budding musical career.</p>
<p>Be sure to check back for updates as the Idol competition gets underway!</p>
<p> </p>
Oakstone Sound