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STUDIO SESSIONS

Take a glimpse into fragments of Dave Parra's career as a mixer and sound engineer. These photographs not only unveil his love and commitment to music but also the experiences and moments he has lived through over the years.

Being part of renowned projects like Café Tacvba, and sharing stories with remarkable and successful figures in the industry such as Mick Guzauski, Joey Waronker, and Gustavo Santaolalla, among others.

 

Welcome to his memories.

Mick Guzauski (Daft Punk, Jamiroquai, Pharrell) and Dave Parra sharing mixing ideas on a Neve console.
With this Neve console, Cafe Tacvba recorded his last album at Ocean Studio.
Matty Green (Juanes, Dua Lipa) and Anibal Kerpel recording Cafe Tacvba at Ocean Studio.
Gustavo Santaolalla, producer of Cafe Tacvba.
Cafe Tacvba recorded marimbas for their album "Jei Beibi" at Sony Studios.
Dave Parra recording drums for Cafe Tacvba at Ocean Studio in Burbank, CA.
Orchestra recording session for Cafe Tacvba. The studio, Sony Studios in Mexico City.
Dave Parra, mixer and engineer, at a recording session with Cafe Tacvba.
Kids orchestra for Cafe Tacvba's album "Jei Beibi".
Joselo Rangel (Cafe Tacvba) recording guitars at Ocean Studio.
Quique Rangel (Cafe Tacvba) recording bass at Ocean Studio.
Joey Waronker (Roger Waters, Atoms for Peace, Beck) recording a track from the album "Jei Beibi".
Meme del Real (Cafe Tacvba) and Gustavo Santaolalla talking while recording marimbas.
Recording drums with Joey Waronker (Roger Waters, Atoms for Peace, Beck) for Cafe Tacvba.
Dave Parra, Gustavo Santaolalla, and Anibal Kerpel while Cafe Tacvba is recording their album.
Molotov's recording rack at Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City. Dave Parra was the recording engineer.
Neve console and NS10 speakers in Sony Studios. Cafe Tacvba's recording session.
Distressors for Molotov's recording session. Dave Parra, part of the team.
Dave Parra sharing drumset with Joey Waronker (Roger Waters, Atoms for Peace, Beck)
Working on "Un Par De Lugares". Mick Guzauski (Daft Punk, Jamiroquai), Gustavo Santaolalla, Anibal Kerpel, Cafe Tacvba.
Cafe Tacvba's Jei Beibi on progress at Ocean Studio.
Meme Del Real (Cafe Tacvba), Gustavo Santaolalla, and Rodolfo Vazquez. Sony Studios in Mexico City.
Quique Rangel (Cafe Tacvba) with Gustavo Santaolalla and Anibal Kerpel. Recording session at Sony Studios.
Dave Parra, mixer and engineer, at Sony Studios in Mexico City. Cafe Tacvba's recording session.
Joey Waronker's percussion set. Ready for Cafe Tacvba's recording session.
Dave Parra and Anibal Kerpel sharing thoughts at a recording session at Sony Studios.
Control room at Sony Studios in Mexico City. Recording Cafe Tacvba.
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