The album was recorded at the end of 1993 at the Power Station Studios in New York City by the great engineer Ben Fowler. This was one of the easiest and most fun times I’ve ever had recording an album. —Michael Monroe
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Helping Alex Williams along this journey is producer Ben Fowler, who brought together well-known musicians such as harmonica player Mickey Raphael and steel guitarist Danny Dugmore, while Mickey Raphael also helped co-write one of the songs on the album.
“I ain’t looking for any randy trouble/ But I ain’t turnin’ any trouble down,” [Williams] sings. Producer Ben Fowler’s crunchy-yet-sleek, ‘90s country-infused production offers plenty of support behind Williams’ powerful, grainy baritone.
Guided by joy, courage, and gratitude, Americana singer/songwriter Jessica Willis Fisher is reclaiming her voice with the release of her debut solo album, Brand New Day, which is out everywhere today. Produced by Ben Fowler, Brand New Day features 10 original songs, 8 of which Jessica wrote entirely on her own.
We wouldn’t be where we are today if it weren’t for that part of the story. So, I met my producer, Ben Fowler, who believed in me and was ready to jump in. And I recorded the album in 2020, which was such a strange year, as we all know. So it’s been a long time coming to finally put it out this year.
Clint Roberts’ debut album, Rose Songs, is out today via Carry On Music. Stream/Buy HERE. The record was produced by Grammy Award winner Ben Fowler and recorded at Ocean Way Nashville Studios.
Topics include: Working at Power Station Studios, Eric Clapton requesting him to come to England to work, Bad Co. & Meatloaf records, drum recording setup, working in Nashville biggest studios…
When young love unravels, it’s easy to wonder what would have happened if you’d stayed together. Those lingering questions are set to music in Bree Doster’s “As Good as I Remember It.”
Fresh faced country talent Teddy Robb releases his self-titled EP debut on Friday (4/17), dropping the needle on a handful of smooth-talking country standouts. Produced by Grammy winner Shane McAnally (Old Dominion, Kacey Musgraves) with Ben Fowler and Matt McGinn, the five-track project puts the newcomer’s warm vocal and smirking charm on blast — including with the feel good “Really Shouldn’t Drink Around You” and hot-blooded “Lead Me On”.
6. Bree Doster – Chasing Ghosts
‘Chasing Ghosts’ is the stunning debut single from Nashville singer/songwriter Bree Doster.
It’s produced by Grammy award winning producer Ben Fowler, who has also worked with Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae, Dolly Parton and Lynard Skynard.
The versatile musicians are touring in support of their new album “The Keep,” which was released late last year via Loud & Proud Records. The 13-song album was released on September 2.
“The Keep” was produced by Nashville-based, Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Ben Fowler (Rascal Flatts, Ruby Amanfu, Lucy Hale, Kip Moore). New Reveille performed the songs for the first time at AMERICANAFEST in Nashville this past year.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Emerging country artist Sandra Lynn's emotionally charged video for her new single, "Lose the War," produced by Grammy® Award-winning engineer and producer, Ben Fowler, will begin airing on CMT Music this week. Parade.com world premiered the video, which showcases Sandra's "powerhouse vocals that range from delicate to dynamo...“Lose the War” is a song that cuts to the heart of what it takes to make a relationship work (Laura Whitmore/Parade)."
Sara Evans enlists her teenaged kids Olivia and Avery for a heartwarming new side project, The Barker Family Band.
Robb’s debut single “Lead Me On”, written by Robb, Ryan Beaver, Aaron Eshuis, and Matt McGinn was released just a few short weeks ago on August 24th. Not only does the track have some remarkable songwriters, but it’s got some top-notch producers to add to the list as well including McAnally and McGinn, along with Ben Fowler.
Highly regarded as one of Music City’s best tracking engineers, Ben is also a Grammy Award-winning mixer, with credits including Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans, and Michael McDonald. I would bring my mixes to Ben early on so he could critique them. Among the many things I learned from Ben is this important lesson (in his words): “Mixing is the last performance of a song. If it doesn’t sound great, you’ll be the one to blame. Do whatever it takes to make it sound like a record.”
We recently welcomed the female country duo and Universal Recording Artists Maddie and Tae to Ocean Way Studio A. These sessions were produced by Jimmy Robbins and Derek Wells, engineered by Ben Fowler and assisted by Josh Ditty. We can’t wait for you to hear new music from these ladies in the very near future!
Nashville based Producer / Engineer Ben Fowler, a Multi-Platinum, Grammy Award winning, ACM Engineer of the Year nominee, has signed on to produce their debut Loud & Proud Records release. Fowler most recently has made albums with Jerrod Niemann, Sarah Evans, Lucy Hale, Kip Moore, Rascal Flatts, and Ruby Amanfu to name a few. In the past, he's worked with Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and George Harrison, among others. "I'm incredibly excited about working with New Reveille," says Ben Fowler. "They have a depth to their sound vocally and instrumentally that is uniquely their own, and I look forward to getting in the studio with them."
“It’s so gratifying to see aspiring artists being given their chance to develop and realize a dream,” says Kimberly Perry. “The opportunity for Wes-Tone to work with Ben [Fowler] will no doubt provide him with not only an unforgettable experience, but with knowledge that he’ll take as he moves along through his musical journey.”
“Good mixing is an art form. There is certainly a technical side as well, but once you start considering how a mix should represent a particular song it becomes totally creative. You can make or break a song with a good or bad mix. I think production and mixing are very separate tasks. Some people are great producers, but don’t have any interest or desire to learn the technical aspects of mixing. On the other hand there are engineers who also have great production chops. It really comes down to the individual, and how they choose to work.”
Studio C recently hosted surround mixing with Fowler, remixing a Lynyrd Skynyrd live DVD and a performance for PBS’ SoundStage. Room updates over the past year include a new Digidesign ICON, a JBL LSR4328P surround system and a host of other gear. “I wanted to have a room that’s fully digital, where we could do surround and post-production,” McMakin says. “But the C room still has great vintage stuff. There’s a Fairchild, over a dozen varieties of mic pre’s and all the major compressors, which provides us with a third price point without sacrificing the quality Ocean Way is known for.”