In the northwest corner of Alabama was born a musical anomaly.
The small town of Muscle Shoals, Alabama has created some of the greatest
music to ever be recorded. Why here? Some say it's in the river, other's
say the music has been passed down from the the early American Indians who
called the area "the Singing River". Some say it's a "mystical"
or "vibey" place. But after 50 years there is only one thing that
continues to bring folks back, it's the undefineable soul of "the Muscle
Shoals Sound"!!
FAME Recording Studios was the first and to this day most
successful studio in the music mecca of Muscle Shoals. In fact FAME is historically
one of the most significant studios in the world. It is certainly the most
significant that is still run by the same original owners.
In 2009 as FAME approaches its 50th Anniversary we still look
to the future as we upgrade and reload our facilities and staff for the
next 50 years. We have two studios both equipped with Analog and Pro-Tools
gear. We are loaded with Most every plug-in imaginable. Neve 8232
console in one room, the other an Amek Angela. Record where Duane Allman,
Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Little Richard, Etta James
and many more recorded.
Lastly, FAME is proud to announce the addition of multi-Grammy
award winning engineer Tom Swift to our staff as chief engineer. Tom has
worked with the likes of Eric Clapton, Don Henley, AC/DC, Miles Davis, BB
King, to name a few. Tom is an expert in the art of recording both Analog
and with most any DAW. So if you want to record in one of the best sounding
rooms in the world. With one of the top engineers in the world, FAME is
for you.
Like to have some of that "Muscle Shoals Sound"
without leaving home? Call us and we will setup an account for your recordings
online. Want legendary bassist David Hood, to play on your track? No Problem.
Many of the world class musicians that played on hundreds of hits are still
here. Not to mention a whole new generation of talent like Jason Isbell,
the Drive by Truckers, Gary Nichols, Angela Hacker and James LeBlanc. Want
the Muscle Shoals Horns.. the famous Background singers? Even lead singers.
We can meet any need.
So come experience the laid back real south. Where the soul of the music
comes out. The recording environment is second to none with amazing food,
music, accommodations and scenery all around.
Recording with us in the Shoals is very affordable. We would
love to work with you on any size project. So give us a call or email and
we'll quote you a package price for whatever you will need including prodcution,
lodging, travel, duplication if needed..