Tribute to Dan Achen released today

by Michael on July 13, 2010 · 0 comments

Ian Smith – Passing Trains by Catherine North

Shortly after Dan passed away in March, my good friend Ian Smith wrote a song in Dan’s memory called Passing Trains. Ian and Nick Skalkos performed the song at Dan’s wake in March. A few weeks later we were talking with Ian about the future of Catherine North, and decided that recording this track as our first new project after Dan’s passing would be very appropriate.

July 13 was Dan’s birthday. Help us celebrate by passing this on.

Download the MP3 right now!
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Spirits “Into Gentle Arms” remix contest now on

July 6, 2010

Stems from Spirits‘ latest single, Into Gentle Arms, are up for grabs. Stems can be downloaded here. I got the first opportunity to put my spin on this song — take listen to the moon:and:6 remix in the player below! Spirits “Into Gentle Arms” Remix Contest

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Quick preview of the Catherine North MashUP video

June 28, 2010

Kathleen just finished editing a short teaser video for the Catherine North MashUP filmed on June 11, 2010. Thanks to everyone who helped make the night a success. Enjoy!

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The Coppertone, on vinyl, yes

June 21, 2010

It’s always a great feeling to see and hear the final release of every project I work on. But when the release is on 12-inch vinyl, that feeling is amplified.

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Catherine North MashUP featuring Karyn Ellis and Ian Smith

June 8, 2010

On June 11 Kathleen and I, along with the rest of the folks at Catherine North, will be hosting an experimental concert/recording project we’re calling Catherine North MashUP.

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Brian Eno, what’s wrong with good performances?

May 9, 2010

I like most of Brian Eno’s productions, but quotes like this drive me mad: “The other day I heard a band who had the worst singer, the most out of time drummer and most out of tune guitarist I’ve ever heard on a professional record, and I thought, at last, the reaction against pro-tools perfection has set in.”

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Dan Achen

March 17, 2010

Less than 48 hours after Dan Achen passed away, the internet is filled with beautiful stories and shining recollections of Dan. And this doesn’t surprise me at all.

I met Dan less than three years ago, but it feels like I’ve known him all my life. I think that’s one of the things that made him great. It didn’t matter if you saw him last year or yesterday; it was easy to pick up the conversation and feel at home with him.

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Tunng “Hustle” (moon:and:6 remix)

March 8, 2010

Remixing is a great way to experience music in a new way. Normally, I work with an artist to create a recording for that artist. When remixing, the recording is already done. In fact, the song is already mixed, and a remix is just an opportunity to put a different spin on the song

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The Randalls’ “Rainy Day Music” CD is out now

January 20, 2010

The Randalls’ debut album, Rainy Day Music, was recorded and mixed at Catherine North Studios in 2009. It’s now available in CD

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