Chalice Recording Studios

Chalice Recording Studios

Chalice Recording Studio is located in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Known for its elaborate interior decor and its large assortment of rare and vintage analog recording equipment, Chalice has been a choice destination for many top selling recording artists since it opened its doors to clients in 2002. The owner has boasted that it is the last major recording studio to be built in the U.S.

When Chalice founder Ben Tao purchased 845 N. Highland in 2000, he chose to create an environment in which decorative detail could contribute to the artistic process. He wanted clients to be surrounded by amenities that one would normally find in upscale boutique hotels. The meticulously designed interior is influenced by a variety of global images and motifs such as photographs by Karl Blossfeld, artistic design from director Tarsem Singh's 'The Cell', imagery from 19th century Indo-Chinese opium dens and the Chalice Well located at the foot of Glastonbury Tor in Somerset, England. Chalice's iconic logo is a mix of the form of a goblet and the blossom of the opium flower.

Although Chalice does not lay claim to classic Hollywood studio folklore - stories chronicling rock and roll debauchery that many local studios pride themselves on - Chalice claims to compensate with discriminating attention to detail and superior client services. Chalice was built on the conceit that it could cater to the client who is never satisfied. Since its very first session with Wyclef Jean, the studio has veered towards the younger end of the pop idol spectrum (Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, One Direction, the cast of Glee, Skrillex…) and hip-hop artists (Game, Diddy, Dr. Dre, T.I., Young Jeezy, Nas…).

Several albums which have been recorded and mixed at Chalice have achieved gold and platinum status. Notable clients include Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, The Wanted, Prince, Foo Fighters, Stevie Wonder, Nine Inch Nails, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Luis Miguel, Kanye West, No Doubt, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, Spike Stent, Alan Moulder and RedOne.

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