Web Music Leaks Spur Studio Clampdown
July 21, 2003Christopher Walsh of Billboard is reporting that recording studios — already affected by tighter recording budgets — have been greatly affected by the unfortunate reality of unauthorized copies being leaked to unknown parties, thus demanding new, unprecedented layers of security.
" 'It really became an issue with the LINKIN PARK album, because they were so concerned about security,' says Kelly Garver, studio manager at NRG Recording Services in North Hollywood. 'It brought it to our attention. This is clearly very important now, and we need to take steps for all of the artists that are coming in.'
"LINKIN PARK, like some other acts that have recorded at NRG, hired a private security company for the duration of the 'Meteora' project. "They went to extreme, extreme, steps,' Garver observes.
"At the Village Recorder in West Los Angeles, where KORN recorded 'Untouchables', CEO Jeff Greenberg notes that content security was stepped up more than 18 months ago. Though he will not confirm it, it has long been understood that a project arousing tremendous curiosity — 'Chinese Democracy' by GUNS N' ROSES — is in progress at the Village.
" 'We're doing some really high-profile stuff, and we're very, very cautious,' Greenberg says. 'Our staff is not permitted to listen to anything in the building unless the clients are present.' Read more.
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