Construction work may force closure of legendary studios used by the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra and Green Day
Sean Michaels
Thursday July 3, 2008
guardian.co.uk
Some of the world's most famous echo chambers are under threat from an unlikely source - too much noise. Owners of the Capitol recording studios in Los Angeles are worried that nearby construction will render the historic studios unusable, bringing work to an end at a building that gave life to songs by Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys and many more.
"Loud noises are our enemy, that's just the nature of the business," explained Greg Parkin, senior director of operations for Capitol Studios and Mastering. Musicians have been making pilgrimages to the studios for more than 50 years, counting on the cylindrical tower to do justice to their work. The large, three-room facility is best known for its subterranean echo chambers, co-designed by electric guitar pioneer Les Paul.
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