main goal is to attract urban artists who want to get away from the city and just focus on the recording experience”, says Wylie. “They can stay over for the weekend, work on their project, and enjoy some country living. People can sit on the deck waiting to hear their takes. It’s really a world away from the city”. That appeal has attracted a who’s-
who of valley musicians who love the family feel and organic “wet” sound of church recording. But it’s not only
the sound that attracts clients, it’s also “the ears”. “All gear, no ear!” That’s a
term in the production world to describe producers who have the best equipment at their disposal but might not have the best recording sense. With the explosion on DIY software, it’s possible for anybody to produce a decent in-home demo or record. But “decent” doesn’t cut it for Colin Wylie. He’s from the old school of
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Recordings in Renfrew County. The Methodist Church that houses
Old Church Recordings was built in 1892, and stands on the Barr Line between Cobden and Douglas. Area Crown Attorney John Pepper bought the property in the 70’s and refurbished it to become his home. Thankfully the structural integrity of the original building remained intact, and after passing through various hands it was bought in 2006 by Wylie who saw its’ potential as a recording facility. He has since built a separate mixing studio and a living area for musicians who might want to stay over while working on their project. Any musician who has been in a
recording studio knows it can be a long and tedious exercise, and that’s what Colin is trying to avoid. “The
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