Save Hollywood's Music History at Capitol Records! Petition : [ powered by iPetitions.com ]

#	Name	Comments
951	Kurt Fisher
952	Chris Newes	How could the City Council allow a landmark that has been (and continues to be) so influential on changing the face of music to be tainted with the nearby addition of a condo project?
953	Donald T. Foster
954	Luis Pisterman
955	Frank Macchia
956	David Boucher
957	Eric Gorfain	Capitol Records MUST be protected, saved, treasured and kept open.
958	Anonymous	i agree.
959	Michael Eames	The Capitol building and studio is the stuff of music legend and royalty. Don't mess with precious history please!
960	Anonymous
961	KEN S. POLK
962	Gary Boatner	37 years experience as a recording engineer and sound technician. Don't allow these beautiful echo chambers become past history. The musical history of these chambers must be seen to realize the magical musical history that is not only the past but the future in music history. The unique sound of these chambers can never be duplicated. Thank You
963	randall kennedy
964	Sherri Tantleff	To compromise the integrity of Capitol Studios is to destroy a valuable piece of the recording industry's history and future. There are countless condo development projects. There's only one Capitol Records!
965	george bunnell	anytime we have a a chance to stop such people from building hideous monstrosities that would obstruct the view of a California Landmark we should. Too much of our heritage, from the Chumash beginings to the glamour of Hollywood to the grand estates has been destroyed or covered over by speculators from other states and countries who could give a rats ass about preservation...here or anywhere!
966	Mike Wolf	This Hollywood icons function must be perserved both visually and acoustically (re: the underground reverb chambers)
967	Josh Eddy
968	Cole Coleman	I think any further development in the Hollywood area should always keep a thought the protect historical landmarks and functioning studios be they for audio or video. It would be tragic to be indifferent during new constructions that would result in impairing or ruining such a historic and functioning studio as Capitol Records.
969	Jonathan Merrill	Would we allow visual and sonic disturbance like this to ruin performances of the LA Opera? The LA Phil? The Hollywood Bowl? Clearly not. Please do not allow the same fate to befall THE most historically significant recording studio in the world.
970	Dr. Steven Hall	I cannot believe that this construction project is being seriously considered. It is IMPOSSIBLE to "control" the sounds outside this historic recording studio to the degree that is required for the high quality recordings -- no matter what construction modifications are incorporated into the design.
971	Timur Bekbosunov	I think, it is very important to protect our historical heritage! Please consider rejecting the permit.
972	Verne Langdon	PLEASE preserve the Capitol Records Recording Studios to their infinite degree; I still record there, and need the facility desperately. This is MY LIVELIHOOD these people are tinkering with! SAVE CAPITOL RECORDING STUDIOS!!! - Verne Langdon
973	Marilyn Baker	It's amazing that there would be anyone who would wish to jeopardize the legendary Capital Records studios. I have had many happy experiences playing for major artists there and hate to hear that these studios will not remain intact.
974	Alphonse Mouzon	I expressly urge you to save Hollywood's music industry and heritage by halting the current condo project at 6230 Yucca Avenue without fail.
975	Ilene Weingard
976	Ellen Johnson
977	Jeff Foster	LA has so little history left intact - please don't ruin yet another important landmark!!!
978	Curtis Bradley
979	Jeffrey Weber	Folks, I have been recording at Capitol Studios for close to thirty years. It has become a haven for great music, great musicians, and a guardian of when music challenged our minds and nourished our souls. As we slowly strip away our heritage, one building at a time, might we pause a moment and consider at what cost comes "progress." Surely, we can put another condo another place. Anyplace. Just not near Capitol. The damage would be done to everyone who loves the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Nat King Cole, and on and on. Capitol represents our music, our life. For once, let's not sacrifice our heritage for the not so almighty dollar. Thank you.
980	David J. Holman	Do not destroy a hollywood icon!
981	Murat Ses
982	Stefaniah McGowan	The words already written in the petition says it all... Please allow the heritage and culture of one Hollywood's greatest landmarks continue to breath and not allow it to come to a untimely end. To me it is more than a landmark, it is one of the reasons I do want I do. I do not believe that you need to be a Producer or Engineer to understand the impact that this studio has made. As a music lover, just think of some of your favorite songs, artists, and musicians. I can guarantee you that more than one has touched your life, the life of someone you know, and the lives of many others, including myself. Many of which Capitol was home, many of which a baby was born... (music, song, harmonies), memories were made. Think about the creative energy that will be lost, eternally... Embrace what is.... a wonderful place to call home. Respectfully, Stefaniah McGowan Engineer \| Producer, NARAS member
983	Karen M. Smith
984	James DiPasquale	As a composer who has recorded there many times, I must say that the importance of Capitol Records Recording Studios to American music, both past and present, cannot be overstated. To negatively impact the quality of Capitol's recorded product for the sake of another condo building is nothing short of criminal.
985	Anonymous	As a recording artist ( The Honeys) for Capitol Records for many years, anything remotely desicreating the well being of the Captiol Records Tower or adjacent property would not only impact the integrity of what the Tower and property stand for as one of the world's lengendary historical musical landmarks, but would distroy an american dream of the hopefuls as well as veteran artists and musicians that have worked so hard to bring the world such wonderful music.
986	Schpilkas	"!"
987	Kenny Rankin	It is hallowed ground. A very special place where great music was and continues to be created.
988	Bruce Botnick	My father and mother were in the music business and prepared and played on many of the initial recordings at the Capitol Records studios. Over the years, my goal was always to record there. In the ensuing years of producing and engineering, I've had the great pleasure of working there and in some cases, renting the echo chambers, via equalized telephone lines, for many of my projects. Historically, it seems that tax and revenue issues take president over the arts and history. The city council has a chance here to preserve a truly historical monument in the history of recording music. I can't suggest enough how a positive vote against the developer will positively impact the future. We can't afford to loose another classic recording studio. This year we lost the Republic Pictures / ToddAo Music Scoring stage, now CBS in Studio City. Later this year we are going to loose the Paramount Pictures music stage. Seriously we're going to not only loose places to record, but through development, we're going to encourage recording out of Los Angeles, the state and out of the country, thereby depriving our very talented musicians, producers, artists and recording engineers their livelihood. Please vote against the developers, history and the legacy of recorded music is at stake. I am available to speak to you if you wish. Thank you, Bruce Botnick - Producer Engineer
989	Anonymous	They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.
990	Anonymous	Landmarks are all we have left of a once strong music industry! Don't destroy what we have!
991	Shelly Liebowitz	As a music industry executive and a concerned citizen, I implore you to consider the importance of the Capitol Tower and Capitol Studios to Los Angeles and the music industry. You MUST protect these landmarks.
992	MB Gordy	I am totally against the construction of this new building which will impact Capitol Studios. Sincerely MB Gordy
993	William Kolacek	I am a highly active "Live" sound engineer in Los Angeles and Orange County. We've already gotten rid of so many venues all across the country, it would be a shame to start losing more studios with them.
994	Anonymous	This petition says it well.
995	Rick Edgil	The Capitol Bldg is an historic landmark, and must be treated with the respect it has earned over the decades.
996	Chris Bell
997	Evie Sands
998	Fernando Gelbard	Dear Councilman Garcetti and Los Angeles City Planning Commissioners, I the undersigned urge you to save Hollywood's music industry and heritage by halting the current condo project at 6230 Yucca. The current project as designed would have a severely detrimental effect on the operations of the renowned Les Paul designed echo chambers, which continue to bring the best recording artists and musicians to Hollywood from around the world. The project's size and height would also block views to the Capitol Records Tower, one of Hollywood's greatest landmarks. So please put the heritage and culture of Hollywood's community above the interests of a few and stop this project before its too late!
999	Langley Fisher
1000	Diane Aboud