The Bellarine’s creative music scene has a new and unique venue for artists to jam out and record songs.
Recording company Greenman Rehearsal Studios has moved into new premises in Ocean Grove.
Roy Green, with his love of music and passion for audio engineering, has created a modern technological space for recording artists and voice actors in Ocean Grove.
Greenman Rehearsal Studios is a haven for bands and artists to work in a relaxed and comfortable chill-filled space designed for creativity, collaboration and inspiration. With an analogue and/or digital workflow the studio can cater for a wide range of musical projects and audio experimentation.
Recently Roy opened his studio to local community club musicians from the Ocean Grove Chords Club group.
“This was the first time in a recording studio for most of the chord band members,” Chords Club leader Jac Renzenbrink said.
“It was a fascinating experience and studio learning involvement for all. Roy being a great sound engineer really made the experience fruitful and productive. The recording studio is a great opportunity for local artists and bands to congregate in a fully operational and affordable space.”
The Chords Club musicians comprised guitarist Trevor Gibbs, Mal Kelly, Rodney Talbot, Ray Leigh, Kerryn King, Geoff McDonald and group leader Jac Renzenbrink, with Dale Afflitto also adding her harmonica to the mix.
On ukuleles were Elise Ness, Janet Chalmers, Brian Mason, Bob Tunnicliffe, David Lanham, David Pownall Uke and Mandolin, and Geoff Naylor Uke and Saxophone.
Then on banjo was Stan Rusiniak, on keyboard was Marian Elston with guitarist Peter Curtis with arm in sling on ‘roadie’ duties.
The group recorded many old favourite classics, like Sloop John B, Silver Threads and Golden Needles, Last Thing on My Mind, Dirty Old Town, Greenville Trestle High, and Tennessee Waltz.
“The mix of instruments vocal styles provide a great sound to the rock, folk and country songs they played on the day,” Roy Green said.
“The recordings are lively, fun and full of character”.
