Interview with Joe Tarsia of Sigma Sound Studios

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Legendary engineer and studio owner Joe Tarsia talks about his career as the founder of Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia. Virtually all of the "Philadelphia sound" hits were recorded at Sigma.I've known Joe since the late 1960s when we were both studio owners in Philadelphia.
This interview was recorded at Joe's winter home in Lancaster, PA in January 2019.
The recording was done with a Flea M49 in the bi-directional pattern into a Tascam DR100 recorder at 24 bits, 48kHz.

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@DWFearnHazelriggIndustries Год назад

It is indeed sad that we have lost one of the pioneers of modern recording.

@DWFearnHazelriggIndustries 3 года назад

It was my honor to spend the day talking with Joe.

@slowpokeproductions 3 года назад

It was my honor working for him. Thank you for posting this. 🙏🏼

@jjaniero Год назад

a treasure trove of philadelphia music history

@malcolmpalm 4 года назад

Thank you for doing this, Doug.

@captainkeyboard1007 3 года назад

I am happy that Joe Tarsia owned and operated Sigma Sounds Studios. It is like I own and use my computer and printers, doing document printing in the privacy of my home. Joe is a smooth operator. He was the best of the best.

@edaudio Год назад

Thanks Doug

@AVPIn5d 4 года назад

Fabulous part of musical, technical history!! Thanks for the interesting interview Doug and Joe!!

@DWFearnHazelriggIndustries 4 года назад

I think it is vital for us all to capture the history of recording from those who were pioneers. We all have the technology for doing this, and we should all do what we can. Thanks for the kind comments.

@AVPIn5d 4 года назад

D.W. Fearn right on💪🏻. You are welcome Doug.

@captainkeyboard1007 3 года назад

I am an audiophile and audio fan. I have been interested in sound reproduction since I had my first high fidelity system of components in 1978. Joe Tarsia would dazzle my brilliance. I enjoy your interview, Doug and Joe. Producing this show was a nice job you did.

@GeneLeoneMix 3 года назад

Go Joe!!! :) Doug, Excellent interview!!! ~MuchRespect, Gene

@slowpokeproductions 3 года назад

Geno, someone should interview YOU!!! 🙏🏼👍

@carlbenson6412 4 года назад

First off thanks for doing the interview & posting it for us folks to experience Mr. Tarsia's classic story, 2nd I always looked at the back of album covers & the insides of the 45's even though I didn't know of who was producing, mixing & at what studio the songs were recorded & mastered at. Philly International always listed Sigma Sound Studios on their records so I have had great love & respect for that studio since the middle 1970's (I'm 55) when I became a serious fan of the 'Philadelphia Sound'.

@captainkeyboard1007 3 года назад

I wish to join you by agreeing with your comment all the way. I am 68 years-old and also a fan of Philadelphia International, as well as Motown, Atlantic and Stax, among other record labels. I am fascinated with sound reproduction. That is why I would need to see a radio station or a recording studio to feel the spirit of the sound.

@soulstalgiarecords77740 3 года назад

Many thanks for great interview of a Living Legend!!

@erroljennings7537 3 года назад

Great Interview - stuff of legends. Thanks so much.

@JesterGroove Год назад

God Rest you Joe ..you done good! #Philly4EVER #SSS

@lovebirdsmusic 4 года назад

brilliant - thanks for capturing all those stories and valuable information! greetings from soulful berlin! stay safe!

@DWFearnHazelriggIndustries 3 года назад

I am glad you and others found this interview useful. Thanks!

@d_lala Год назад

Did he have Italian origin? just asking because of his name sounding Italian ( equally his Dominick Tarsia ). Stunning music out of Philly. Lush strings and horns, smooth sound. Thank you Joe

@Brianat1 Год назад

Yes! Both of his parents are from Italy

@Lewp77 2 года назад

awesome !

@DWFearnHazelriggIndustries 2 года назад

Thanks! There is also a slightly different edit of this conversation on my podcast, "My Take On Music Recording." Go to my podcast web site, dougfearn.com/ to access it (Episode 26), or any of the others.

@Malama_Ki 2 года назад

The irony of hearing a woman yapping in the background….. recorded by a ‘professional’ engineer, of an engineer. Must’ve been on a subway platform.

@DWFearnHazelriggIndustries 2 года назад

This was recorded at Joe Tarsia's home in a retirement community. The acoustics were not great, and there was some noise from the HVAC and Joe's wife on the phone. It was the only way to conduct the interview. Small price to pay for the valuable content.

@Malama_Ki 2 года назад

@@DWFearnHazelriggIndustries all good; I was just kidding. Great interview!! I lived in Philly ‘90-‘95 and looked up at those hallowed walls many times as a musician hoping to get my chance.