IRAA honours Andy Munro
Published: ASIA
INDIA: The Indian Recording Arts Awards (IRA Awards), held at Palm Expo, will be honouring studio designer Andy Munro for ‘Global Innovation in Studio Design’. Now in its 8th edition, this is the first time that the category has been introduced. Other newly introduced categories, include Best Guitarist (Recorded), Best Percussionist (Recorded), Best Electronic Dance Music Production (DJ) and Best Electronic Music Composition.
‘To receive recognition for one’s work is always gratifying but to receive an award in a country with such a long tradition of music and film recording is an exceptional honour,’ said Mr Munro. ‘Since I got my first project, Famous Studios, I have worked with some of India’s best producers, musicians and engineers and I must say it has been a fascinating experience. Indian music is full of complex sounds and subtleties and bringing those out with control rooms and recording spaces has been very rewarding.’
‘Andy Munro has been a familiar name with the recording industry here and is responsible for some of the best facilities that we have,’ said K J Singh, chairman of the IRA Award jury. ‘Through Munro Acoustics India, a lot of quality work has been delivered and we at IRA appreciate having him among us at the ceremony.’
‘Passion of studio owners in India attracts global talent to deliver imaginative design. The love affair with Andy Munro by the Indian recording arts industry goes back decades,’ added Anil Chopra, convener of Palm Expo. ‘It is a privilege to honour Andy Munro and his contribution to excellence in sound recording. It is so wonderful that Palm Expo hosts the IRA Awards and we have this great man present to receive our appreciation.’
‘The world of professional audio has changed out of all recognition and it is now an industry with thousands of people making recordings,’ noted Mr Munro. ‘One thing has not changed and that is our ability to hear the difference between good and bad sound. I hope that this award and ones to others will bring an appreciation of the dedicated sound people who still believe in true audio fidelity.’
The awards ceremony will take place at the Goregaon Exhibition Center, Mumbai on May 31.