I read the news today... oh boy

• 04.24.2012 Same Latitude As Rome - CD Release
  
  

Same Latitude As Rome's latest CD "1812" will be released on June 23 at Mackenzie Hall in Windsor, Ontario at 8 pm. Advance tickets are through Mackenzie Hall. The concert will be a combined musical performance of the CD by SLAR, and a historical presentation by Dan Loncke relating the actual historical events of each song. The event will also feature SLAR musicians Peter Boyer (guitar, vocals), Anneke McCabe (djembe, vocals), David Light (guitar vocals), Chris Martin (bass), Tim Logsdon (mandolin), and Besnik Yzeiri (violin).

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• 04.18.2012 Spring has sprung and we're crankin' out the tunes



It's been a busy few months, here's the new releases from the artists who have been working here at The Tank. The Unquiet Dead new album 'Tales of the unquiet dead: Book One' has been released to critical aclaim. The new record was recorded on our MCI JH-24 and mixed down to the Ampex ATR-102 in studio A. The songs are great and their live performances are memorizing. The band shook things up recently at Canadian Music Week and are showcasing for Universal Music on May 11th.

The Stig will be releasing their CD entitled 'This Lovely Filth' Friday, April 27th at the FM Lounge here in Windsor. They have been receiving air play across the country. Jeff Stiles will be interviewed on CJAM's 'The Windsor Scene' on Record Store Day.

The Windsor Regional Writers Group have completed work on their record 'Reflections on 1812'. With sponsorship from Heritage Canada this talented group of songwriters combined to produce a rockin' reflective ride through the War of 1812. The CD will be released in colaboration with the Town Of Tecumseh's 1812 celebrations.

Same Latitude as Rome has completed work on their CD 'Songs of 1812' which group leader Peter Boyer has colaborated with local historian Dan Loncke on this group of songs about the War of 1812. Featuring a varied group of talent from the area the CD is a tour de force of great songs. The CD will be released along with a performance of the songs on June 23rd at McKenzie Hall.

Song writer John Pilat is releasing his group of songs on vinyl in a unique 7-inch format. The record will feature eight song vinettes which tell a cohesive story about the state of NY. Copies should be available soon. The Hoop's latest release 'Panada Boy' has been receiving a lot of airplay after it's release in January.

British band Our Mutual Friend will be releasing their collection of songs recorded here at the tank earlier this year. A very strong debut for this band.

We've added a ton of new/vintage gear to the studio. Come by and visit, Mark will be sure to show you the sites.

Till next time folks, stay funky. {mp}

 

• 01.08.2012 New Year and a New Website
  
  Welcome 2012! We fully expect a block buster year in keeping with the red hot close to 2011. Our analog based recording has taken off, we're adding more gear. New and returning clients have remarked how good things are sounding. I definitely think we've hit our stride, I really missed working on tape, so easy on the ears, so remarkably great sounding, glad to be back.
  
  Joe Labine and THE HOOP have released the debut PANDA BOY. The UNQUIET DEAD are progressing on their debut full length album and working towards their March 21st showcase at CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK. NEIL TUPPLING formerly of THE GOLDEN EAGLES has been in working on his album, these are all analog projects. We've also been working with DENNIS CANTAGALO formerly of TEN INDIANS and PETER BOYER on their efforts.
  
  We've made over our website to make it concise, succint and to the point How's that for some ten cent words.
  
  

• 10.27.2011 Work is continuing on Windsor's SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION OF CANADA 1812 project.
  
  

  This full length CD project features local song writers from the SAC group and focuses on topics based on the War of 1812. The CD will be prominently featured in the town of TECUMSEH'S 1812 celebration. The CD will also be distributed through Parks Canada and will be available across Canada.
  
  The MAGNIFICENT BASTARDS completed work on their debut CD this summer, recorded and mixed to analog. The UNQUIET DEAD are releasing their EP recorded here, more analog love. THE HOOP will be releasing their 11 song effort on Vinyl and CD this December.
  
  

• 07.21.2011 Very busy summer here at the Tank.

  
  The HOOP is continuing to record their debut album after a successful tour of the UK. 
  
  Glen MacNiel and his good friend Russel Devaux came in to record 10 originals penned by Glen. 
  
  Found some reviews of a record I worked on FOR SALE AS IS by LEWIS MACLEOD. You can find them here and here. 
  
  Work resumes on the Alex Carruthers and Rhythm Brother album after Alex returns from his extended stay in PERU. 
  
  A recording is in the works with some Jazz greats, more details as the project comes together. 
  
  My good friend John Ashley has one of the best record shows coming up. For all the vinyl enthusiast out there, this show can't be beat! SUNDAY JULY 31st 10AM-4PM, PLAYERS CLUB - 1530 Langois Ave, Windsor, ON. Live entertainment and lots of COOL STUFF! 
  
  Many exciting projects in the works as the summer progresses. Stay cool.
  
  

• 06.25.2011 Trevor Malcolm in this week and next.

  
  Check out the 7 inch from The Hoop. Mixing the Speakeasy Trio at Mackenzie Hall Sunday June 26th. Brown Dog apple fritters mmmm/
  
  

• 05.17.2011  A lot has been happening here at the Tank.
  
  

  The JH-24 and ATR-102 analog decks are humming along nicely, sounding absolutely huge. I didn't realize how much I missed tape until I got these beauties up and running again, feels like a pair of comfortable shoes. We've been busy adding other gear to; a truly iconic compressor/limiter the Neve 33609 has been added. This one was custom built by yours truly and features genuine vintage Marinar transformers tracked down from all sides of the globe. The sound of this Neve compressor is legendary, we're very excited to add it to the arsenal.
  
  Also added is a EMI TG Limiter built to original EMI specs. This includes sourcing long obsolete parts from around the world and getting them here. These compressors where stock items in the EMI TG consoles that recorded almost everything that came out of Abbey Road between 1969 through to 1984. That's quite a lineage.
  
  Projects coming through the studio recently include the Hung Jury, Alex Carruthers and the Rhythm Brothers, The Michael Patrick Band, Hugh Leol, Years Of Earnest, The Windsor Salt Band, Jeff Stiles, Joe Labine's The Hoop, along with some Voice Over work for various project.
  
  Stay tuned for a rip roaring Summer.
  
  

• 12.23.2010 Working on remixes for METRIC.
  
  

  New recordings coming from Pitch Union, Michele Moro, Stateside Sin, Mike Herford and Angelo Alfini, The Trash Brownies, Al Penner and Liam O'Donnel, John Ashley.
  
  

• 12.10.2010 ASK's new album has been mixed by Mark Plancke and was mastered by Phil Demetro at Laquer Channel Mastering.

  
  This the second release from the Windsor band. 
  ASK on Facebook
  
  

• 10.14.2010 Our analog machines have been restored to their former glory and are now being used as an active part of our productions.
  
  

  The MCI JH-24 2-Inch 24 track and the AMPEX ATR-102 1/4-Inch 2 track machines are available for tracking and mixing your project right now.
  
  

• 06.29.2010 New songs posted on the site player featuring tracks from the FROM THE TANK compilation and HIGH MOTHERS
  
  
• 06.10.2010 FROM THE TANK, compilation featuring 17 artists is being released, produced by Mark Plancke
  
  
• 04.03.2009  The Sharktank is profiled on Jamie Greer's Musically Speaking Blog
  
  

  Over the years, one man's name has continually been at the forefront for serious music makers in Windsor - Mark Plancke. His reputation has preceded him as he is time and time again the go-to man for many of Windsor's most serious acts. When former Big Sugar member Kelly "Mr. Chill" Hoppe was looking to record his new act's record, he turned to Plancke to handle the boards for Mr. Chill & The Witnesses' debut, Cold Testament. So impressed with the work, another Big Sugar cohort, co-songwriter Patrick Ballantyne recorded his self-titled 2008 release at the Shark Tank as well. His attention to detail and bringing out the very best in his clients, Plancke has worked with a veritable who's-who of Windsor's musical elite over the years, from Jimmy Bronco to Citywide Vacuum, from Anneke's Star to Grand Marais, with each release sounding as unqiue as the individuals responsible, but unified by the distinctive professionalism that you can only get at the Shark Tank. 
  
  

  Check out the full article.

  
  
  
• 03.25.2009 Critical Track Support is here at the Tank.
  
  
• 01.09.2009 We're completing work on our new room which is 28' x 16' space
  
  
• 09.21.2008 We've taken up residence in Walkerville.