The Sound and Image Studios (SIMS) hosted an exciting event in September, where students wrote, produced, and recorded an album of songs in just a 24 hour period. This brought together musicians from all sorts of backgrounds and experience levels to collaborate in the dedicated computer labs and recording studios on Farber 3 of the Brandeis Library. Incredible songs from all sorts of genres were created, including jazz, indie/folk, R&B, heavy metal, and many more! Nearly 30 participants, many of them meeting each other for the very first time, attended and formed small groups and ensembles. Spirits were high and everyone was energized, the creative process continued all the way until 2am on a Saturday night!
Club leaders from WBRS Radio, the Student Music Committee, the Guitar and Bass Club, and Basement Records also attended and brought their members to engage. The full-time staff and student staff of SIMS taught pop up workshops to help beginners learn how to record and mix.
Keep a look out as this event will certainly run again next year. In the meantime, if you are looking to get involved in the music community at Brandeis and find fellow students to collaborate with, it is not too late! SIMS hosts regular workshops on recording, producing, mixing, and performing music, taught by our excellent student staff. You can also check out our instrument loaning program, music recording studios, or our computer labs with production software. Swing by the SIMS support desk to learn more about these resources and get involved.
Huge thank you to the club leaders, Library staff, SIMS student staff, and students who made this event possible!