SiloTREE Studio {REDUX}

Many of you know that on top of songwriting and touring, I also manage, produce records, and write/record string arrangements from my studio (SiloTREE Studio) in St. Louis.  Last week I added a new studio page to my website highlighting some recent arrangements, as well as studio information.

The internet has certainly made the world flat...I have been blessed to work with a number of artists (some of which I've never met in person), and I believe that the world is becoming more creative and beautiful from these types of partnerships, collaborations, and works.

Bottom line, if you're in need of a professional, comfortable, and creative studio to record your next album or EP at, contact me.  If you're interested in adding strings to one of your songs or albums, I do that too!

Simply send me a WAV file of your tune, I'll record an arrangement, and we bounce files back and forth until you've got a beautiful piece of art.  It really is that simple!

**and if you refer an artist or band to the studio that results in a project, I'll send you $50!!!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE STUDIO INFO//

"Ross came out with me on tour last fall. He’s such a talented musician and as I was writing the strings for these two songs, I knew he’d be the guy to bring them to life! Couldn’t be more pleased with how it all turned out!"  -Sleeping at Last

SiloTREE Studio is a comfortable and creative recording studio in St. Louis, MO.  Ross Christopher has produced over 40 artists/bands to date.  Ross Christopher also writes and records string arrangements for artists/bands - adding the perfect touch of beauty to a number of albums.

RECORDING //

Prices are competitive.  Ross charges by the song and arrangement (versus by the hour), allowing for more creative expression and excellence.

STRING ARRANGEMENTS //

Prices are competitive.  Turn-around is quick! Ross charges by the type of arrangement (ranging from solo instrument to full orchestral arrangement). 

*If you are interested in recording with Ross Christopher at SiloTREE Studio OR hiring Ross for an upcoming string arrangement, please send him an email via the CONTACT PAGE, or call the studio (816)686-1345.

Peace,

Ross

BEST ALBUMS of 2013

Each year I look back at all of the albums I purchased and fell in love with.  I go down the difficult road of narrowing that list (over and over again) to create this BEST OF...so without any further adieu, here's my TOP 10 albums of 2013 (in no particular order):

10. Lightning Bolt (PEARL JAM)

9. The Civil Wars (THE CIVIL WARS)

8. Lanterns (SON LUX)

7. The Weatherman (GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV)

6. Trouble Will Find Me (THE NATIONAL)

5. Repave (VOLCANO CHOIR)

4. I Am Mountain (GUNGOR)

3. The Lone Bellow (THE LONE BELLOW)

2. Atlas (SLEEPING AT LAST)

1. Country Sleep (NIGHT BEDS)

Peace,

Ross

Footbass.

Last year on tour with Sleeping at Last and Jars of Clay, I was impressed with the kick drum sounds Dan Haseltine (lead singer of JOC) was getting from a small pedal at his feet.  After some conversations and research, I found a new toy in the arsenal that sounds HUGE and AMAZING!

Footbass...its a small metal box (which I covered with a felt top to muddle the sound a bit), that uses a 1/4 inch cable output to create a perfect kick drum sound. 

As a solo artist, I was looking for ways to make my live show bigger, and this has been a great tool!

I run my footbass into a DI box and ask the sound tech to mix it just how he would a punchy kick drum.  I cannot tell you how many times other musicians come up after shows, asking me how I created such huge kick drum sounds..."am I using a trigger?," "is it a midi pedal?," "am I playing to a track?"  The answer is "footbass."

Check out their website, drop the $99, and have fun making your sound HUGE!

Peace,
Ross

Arrangements?

If you read yesterday's post, you found out about the recent string recordings I did with Sleeping at Last.  If you're an artist that's interested in adding strings to your songs, please feel free to contact me anytime!

I write original arrangements.  

I perform your own string arrangements.  

I can build parts as small (solo) or large (orchestra) as you want.

My studio is professional.

My cost is competitive.

My turn-around time is quick and easy.

I've worked with lots and lots of artists/bands over the past 10 years, and would LOVE TO WORK WITH YOU...

Please contact me: ross@rosschristopher.com if you have any questions or would be interested having me work on an upcoming project!

Peace,
Ross

p.s. visit my site for any more info!

ATLAS: Light (recording strings for Sleeping at Last)

Over the past month I've had the amazing opportunity of recording strings for 2 brand new Sleeping at Last tunes!  Ryan is quite possibly the most humble and genuine artist I've ever worked with.  I got to know Ryan this past fall on tour with him and Jars of Clay.  It was a blast and I consider it an honor to call him a friend!

Here's the 2 songs I recorded strings on.  They are part of his newest EP, ATLAS: LIGHT.

You Are Enough


The Projectionist


If you haven't purchased the EP, do so HERE!


Peace,
Ross

p.s. it's also doesn't hurt when said album becomes an iTunes featured album (along w/ the likes of The Civil Wars)...

Tour #11 (ALTAR BAR)

Enjoy the last vid of the tour!



Peace,
Ross

Tour #10 (Houghton Univ)

Enjoy!



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Ross

Tour #9 (LIVE at SHOWCASE LIVE)

Enjoy!



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Ross

Tour #8 (LIVE AT THE ARTQUEST CENTER)

And another...



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Ross

Tour #7 (THE BIRCHMERE)

Here's another vid from the tour!



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Ross

Tour #6 (MAYO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER)

Here's a quick video from the Sleeping at Last & Jars of Clay tour!



Peace,
Ross

Tour #5 (Oneonta College)

Here we (Sleeping at Last & Jars of Clay) are playing at Oneonta College (NY)...enjoy!



Peace,
Ross

Tour #4 (The Levoy Theatre)

Here's a little video of Sleeping at Last & Jars of Clay, LIVE at The Levoy Theatre.  Enjoy!



Peace,
Ross

Tour #3 (The Sandler Center)

Here's a quick video of us playing The Sandler Center in Virginia Beach, VA.  Enjoy!



Peace,
Ross

Tour #2 (the road)

Here's a quick tour video of DAY 02 on the Sleeping at Last & Jars of Clay Tour!



Peace,
Ross

Tour #1 (rehearsal)

Yesterday we headed to Chicago to rehearse the set for the Sleeping at Last & Jars of Clay tour.  We spent a solid 2 hours bringing beautiful songs to life...I'm stoked!

This morning we loaded up the trailer and van and hit the road.  Nine hours later we're in Pittsburgh.  We just checked into the Marriott, and tomorrow morning we have seven more hours to Virgina Beach...

Peace,
Ross

This time, next week...

 This time, next week, I'll be en route to Chicago to rehearse for a day before we pack up the 15 passenger van and head out East!  I'm completely stoked for this tour...I've been a huge Sleeping at Last fan for quite some time, and Jars of Clay was the first album I ever purchased with my own money, back in 7th grade!

If you're out East, I hope you'll plan to come on out to a show - it's gonna be quite epic!

Tickets Oct 04 Virginia Beach, VA @ Sandler Center - with Jars of Clay & Mariah McManus

Tickets Oct 05 Millville, NJ @ Levoy Theatre - with Jars of Clay & Mariah McManus 

Tickets Oct 06 Oneonta, NY @ SUNY Oneonta State College - with Jars of Clay & Mariah McManus

Tickets Oct 07 Morristown, NJ @ Mayo Performing Arts - with Jars of Clay & Mariah McManus 

Tickets Oct 09 Alexandria, VA @ The Birchmere - with Jars of Clay & Mariah McManus

Tickets Oct 10 Bethlehem, PA @ Musikfest Cafe - with Jars of Clay & Mariah McManus 

Tickets Oct 11 Foxborough, MA @ Showcase Live - with Jars of Clay & Mariah McManus 

Tickets Oct 12 Houghton, NY @ Houghton College - with Jars of Clay & Mariah McManus 

Tickets Oct 13 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar - with Jars of Clay & Mariah McManus

Peace,
Ross

A BIG Tour Announcement (hint)!!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Peace,

Ross