Stephen Paul's tunes

[ausrock]

Hell Chess, why stop now?

Why not continue to spew forth your vitriolic effluent, even if it is in the guise of some weak attempt at humour. I mean, you really have no peer.

BTW, I should mention.........you have become ridiculously predictable. Maybe it's time for a change, heh?

 

[chessrock]

Why not continue to spew forth your vitriolic effluent

Look, I'm getting kind of tired out dealing with fantasy island boy and sycophant.

Don't you have some other sphincters to lick clean somewhere?

 

[ausrock]

Fishing's great around here.............but like I said.......predictable.

 

[littledog]

Look, I'm getting kind of tired out dealing with fantasy island boy and sycophant.

I can't figure out which one is me, since most people refer to me as a "fantasy island sycophant". Well, back to the sphincters...

 

[CyanJaguar]

Have you guys heard his wife?

http://www.mp3.com/wendymay

Just a fine example of how information on the net cant always be trusted because it is often distorted and incorrect.

I like Mr. Stephens music quite alright. I have a copy of WISHES in my favorite playlist along with other great songs from others like Drovershill: Another view, from a boy to a girl, goodbye yesterday, etc. I can tell you that it was not the sound of the vocal that drew me to Mr. Paul's music. In fact, I find the vocal too bright but the song is a wildcard so I listen to it.

Chessrock, respect to you. I have always thought you to be a level-headed, sane man in an insame lemming world and you continually prove it everyday. THanks for not jumping off the cliff even though everybody is jumping.

I Have never met Stephen Paul, but I feel I know him like a friend or brother owing to the sheer amount of information out there. I know that some of the info is distorted and erroneous and a post in this very thread proves it. I respect some of what he has said though. In fact, I posted one of his statements as the most profound sentence I had heard all year.


I just want to know something. When did German's start looking to americans for know-how and when did we start making judgements after only hearing one side of a story.

 

[chessrock]

In fact, I posted one of his statements as the most profound sentence I had heard all year.

"There is no such thing as accuracy. The best engineers and producers know this, and seek to create the ILLUSION of accuracy through exactly the correct amount of exaggeration to create the magical illusion. The bottom line is, does the instrument appear in front of you? Is the vocalist 'standing on the console' like a hologram in front of you? If so, congratulations, regardless of how you did it, you just made a recording!"

I saved that one. It's a classic. Dude is still an ass, though , and I agree with you about his vocals having some exaggerated treble going on (almost too much air) which I don't find particularly appealing.

 

[littledog]

When did German's start looking to americans for know-how...

Maybe they should start looking somewhere... (that goes for the Austrians too) unless you honestly think that the Neumanns and AKGs of today are as good or better than the ones built 40 years ago.

But you're right about one thing - if they didn't think of it the tendency is to simply deny it's validity. Like in the case of sub-6 micron diaphragms.

But you're right about two sides of the story. I'd pay anything to see an open and impartially moderated debate between the two sides.

 

[Recording Engineer]

I just want to know something. When did German's start looking to americans for know-how

The day Stephen Paul started opening up the "sacred" Neumann and AKG in the 70's and the entire industry was all over him for "destroying" such the preciously-coveted jewels!

And then once his 3 micron mylar diaphragm was developed, all eyes have been on him since!

Do you realize how "top-secret" Neumann and kept their technology? It was NOT a source to be found even while digging in the trenches!!! We're talking more recent than Sennhieser taking-over Neumann!m In fact, once Sennhieser took-over, they clinched-down even harder!

It's no secret that Stephen Paul openly discussed his technology at international transducer technology conferences. It is no secret the Stephen Paul was the first to discuss and publish modern transducer technology in something as common as Mix Magazine!

Need I remind you that Neumann sends ALL KM-5x capsule work to Stephen Paul Audio because they are the ONLY ones on this globe who can deal with them!?

and when did we start making judgements after only hearing one side of a story.

But you're right about two sides of the story. I'd pay anything to see an open and impartially moderated debate between the two sides.

Aahum! As I said, this has been debated a few times over the past few year's right on Neumann's very own pin-board... With ALL the major plays: Neumann, Stephen Paul, and Klaus Heyne. It's been quite a long time since I've been there, but you MIGHT be able to find them in the crates if you dig DEEP!

unless you honestly think that the Neumanns and AKGs of today are as good or better than the ones built 40 years ago.

Can I get an AMEN?!

 

[Recording Engineer]

By the way, I know that ALL my info is not perfectly accurate, but I know know I'm pretty damn close!

 

[chessrock]

How dare you guys hijak this thread and take it over with actual intelligent conversation ! !

 

[littledog]

yeah, stop diluting chessrock's opinions with the facts!

 

[ozraves]

while we're talking about stephen paul's music... does anyone know the latest gossip on the mic???

steve
www.piemusic.com

 

[CyanJaguar]

Need I remind you that Neumann sends ALL KM-5x capsule work to Stephen Paul Audio because they are the ONLY ones on this globe who can deal with them!?





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Stephen Paul has leveled some pretty strong accusations against Neumann. This is why I dont understand why Neumann would send their mics to him, or why he would even work on them.

Its a confusing world we live in.

And RE, dont believe everything you read on the net. Trust me.

 

[Recording Engineer]

Stephen Paul has leveled some pretty strong accusations against Neumann. This is why I dont understand why Neumann would send their mics to him, or why he would even work on them.

Its a confusing world we live in.

And RE, dont believe everything you read on the net. Trust me.

Am I speaking in tungs or what?

Neumann sends ALL KM-5x capsule work to Stephen Paul Audio because they are the ONLY ones on this globe who can deal with them!

And you think my only source is the net? Or you think that's where the majority of my info comes from? Far from it!!! And I only directed people to Neumann's Pin Board as a part of clueing some people in on "why all the controversy" and in response to the one or two sided story comments.

I'm telling anyone who cares, if you want "proof" and genuinely want to know more about Stephen Paul (and you do not have the capability of taking the man who is living it, for his word) and his industry changing contributions to our industry (and frankly, if you're doing or planning on doing any "serious" paid professional work in this industry, you should), either you need to know a shit-load about microphone, capsule, and diaphragm designing and have a look in damn near every condenser for the past 70 years (I PROMISE you'll have "proof" up the whazoo.) OR you need to be contacting the main players PLUS other world heavyweights and not continuing the petty personal argument going-on here!

[Try that sentence on for size!]

THEN and ONLY THEN should you come to your OWN conclusions! As you can see, I have!

BUT, REGARDLESS of our OWN "conclusions", the actual microphones themselves DO NOT lie!!! It's ALL right here in the open, sitting in consumer hands!

 

[Recording Engineer]

does anyone know the latest gossip on the mic???

Which SPA mic? The 3 micron one to replace the U87 3 micron mod?

Oh... And...

Fuck the gossip man! How about straight from the horse's mouth?!
http://www.recording.org or 818-905-9952 to let Tony know you'd like to speak with Stephen.

 

[jimistone]

When is the new Chessrock mic coming out?

Stephen Paul is probably shaking in his boots!

 

[chessrock]

When is the new Chessrock mic coming out?

Now that you mention it, I've had the design team working 'round the clock. We're expecting an early May release, but we've been running in to some road blocks . . . what with all the child labor laws and all.

Anyhow, we do have a prototype model that we're all very excited about we really don't think even SP himself can touch this one in terms of sheer thinness of diaphragm . . .

 

[MrZekeMan]

Hey Jag,

I don't think I've downloaded the particular tune you mentioned.

For the record, on the songs I have downloaded, (yes, I've been supporting the MP3.com thermonuclear spam machine) I personally don't find the vocals to be at all bright.

If his vocals have "too much air", then too much air is the sound I'm going for.

It is nice, however, to see someone give a critique without wild spam accusations and making bitter ill-natured remarks about his accomplishments.

Taylor

P.S. How have you been? Still recording on your buddy's Roland?

Taylor

 

[MrZekeMan]

[Try that sentence on for size!]

THEN and ONLY THEN should you come to your OWN conclusions! As you can see, I have!

BUT, REGARDLESS of our OWN "conclusions", the actual microphones themselves DO NOT lie!!! It's ALL right here in the open, sitting in consumer hands!

I had to start over about half-way through the sentence.

I couldn't agree more with your sentiments. It seems, for some reason, that some people have a hard time diverging their personal feelings about the man, from the facts about his talent and achievement.

Taylor

 

[MrZekeMan]

When is the new Chessrock mic coming out?

Stephen Paul is probably shaking in his boots!

LOL!!!

Kind of puts it in perspective, doesn't it?

Taylor