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Le Studio Morin Heights Update & Video Report, July 4 2021 by The Metal Voice


For The Metal Voice Jimmy Kay stopped by the grounds Le Studio in Morin Heights Quebec Canada and did a quick report and walk around on July 4 2021.


Pic above by Jimmy Kay The Metal Voice


Watch here July 4 2021

Also according to Rush is A Band Website the grounds of where Le Studio used to sit is now for sale


As mentioned on the website

"The legendary Le Studio recording studio in Morin Heights, Quebec where Rush recorded several albums throughout the '80s and '90s has been demolished and cleared, and the property it sits on is now for sale for $850K CAD. The studio was built in 1972 by recording engineer and producer André Perry, Nick Blagona and Yaël Brandeis. In addition to Rush, Le Studio hosted such legendary acts as The Police, Bee Gees, Chicago, David Bowie, April Wine, Cat Stevens and many others over the years. Perry sold the studio in 1988 and by 2008 it had gone out of business. Since then the property has steadily deteriorated, culminating in August of 2017 when it was partially destroyed by fire. Despite some half-hearted efforts to rehab the building/property over the years, it was finally demolished and put up for sale earlier this summer as seen in this video from The Metal Voice. Thanks to Tomas D for the heads up."


Lot for Sale here

Wikipedia

Le Studio (later renamed Studio Morin Heights) was a residential recording studio in the Laurentian Mountains near the town of Morin-Heights, Quebec, Canada built in 1972 by recording engineer and producer André Perry, Nick Blagona and Yaël Brandeis. The studio, where artists recorded and stayed, was the venue for many notable Canadian and international artists, including Rush (it was nicknamed "Rush's Abbey Road", The Police, Bee Gees, Chicago, David Bowie, April Wine and Cat Stevens . Perry described the facility as "like the United Nations. I had people from London, New York, Quebec, all over the world.


Renowned for its retreat-like location as well as its state-of-the-art equipment, it was one of the earliest studios to install Solid State Logic mixing desk and RADAR digital-recording equipment. Perry sold the studio in 1988. In 2008 the studio had gone out of business, and as of 2015 the property was up for sale. On 11 August 2017, the building was partially destroyed by "a suspicious" fire.


The house and grounds are featured in the music videos of the recording sessions of the Rush songs "Tom Sawyer",[21]"Limelight" and "Vital Signs". The studio is also seen in April Wine's music video for "I Like to Rock."


'Le Studio' Morin Heights Walk Around- Rush, Queensryche, April Wine Recordings Discussion & More June 2020






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lekor adams
lekor adams
Nov 25

It’s fascinating to see the update on Le Studio Morin-Heights and how much history it holds in the music world. Spaces like this have such a unique energy, making them perfect not only for creative projects but also for hosting Special Events that celebrate artistry and collaboration. Preserving and revitalizing these iconic locations brings new life to their stories while inspiring future generations. I can imagine how a gathering or celebration in a place like this would feel deeply meaningful, blending the past with the present in such a memorable way. It’s great to see its legacy being honored and shared!

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