OneMic Series - Ismay - I Called You Up

OneMic (the minimalist recording series) presents singer-songwriter Avery Hellman and her band, Ismay, performing "I Called You Up" on location in Petaluma, California. About the series: John Cuniberti's OneMic series showcases recording artists performing two songs around one AEA R88 stereo ribbon microphone. What makes this series so different from other live performance videos is that the artist completely controls their presentation. This means that the sound, balance, dynamics, and stereo image are decided upon at the moment of creation, not in post-production. The artist (band) is responsible for the final product. Also, a high-resolution 4k video is shot with one stabilized handheld camera that hovers around the performers during their live performance. There is no editing of the audio or video. It's as honest as it can be, including imperfections. This organic presentation isn't limited to "acoustic" music, as seen with live classical and folk music. In this series, John will attempt to record bands with electric guitars and drums that typically require a multi-mic, multi-track approach. This single microphone technique was quickly forsaken soon after the multi-track tape recorder was invented and, with it, a level of musical intimacy. The OneMic series will demonstrate the positive aspects of the minimalistic recording process of the 1930s but will be captured on modern recording equipment. The signal path for "I Called You Up": AEA R88 microphone - Millennia HV-3C preamp - Pro Tools @ 96K/24 bit. Sony Ar7II camera with a 1.8 35mm lens.

[@bobroberts1530]

Sounds great as usual. I definitely want to go the one mic route someday.

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Please do, it's a lot of fun.

[@redguitarpick3993]

I love this song

[@VOByRobbins]

sounds fantastic!!!! What a great series!!!! That ribbon mic sounds so natural, love this!

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Thanks so much Michael!

[@lashtal]

Great voice!

[@niozikpro5812]

Man th,ose sessions are amazing . . . really good stuff . . . got me wondering how we got into too many microphones . . . and why the ribbonize everything (Lol)

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Me too, and one reason I decided to do these recordings.

[@ideaslinger]

Sounds magic

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Thank you Martin.

[@ideaslinger]

@@onemic-theminimalist ... makes me want a stereo AEA mic... and a barn... and some excellent musicians... and a lovely song... damn it.

[@400_billion_suns]

This sounds and looks amazing. Just found your channel and I love this concept! Great work!

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@thetruthh.8836]

Where can i buy those recordings ( digital)?

[@onemic-theminimalist]

OneMic recordings are not available as audio only.

[@thetruthh.8836]

Can these tracks be purchased somewhere?

[@onemic-theminimalist]

Ismay will be releasing an album soon with studio versions on these songs. OneMic recordings are limited to these videos only.

[@thetruthh.8836]

@@onemic-theminimalist ok , thank you for the info :)