Whispering Pines Studios

**Whispering Pines Studios** is the recording studio and record label used by the artists and musicians featured in the Lord Huron universe. It was founded by Tubbs Tarbell after he discovered Donny and Midge by chance one stormy night at The Broken Bottle. The darkness Tarbell felt was blown away by the harmonies he heard them sing. That moment inspired him to “dedicate his life to giving people what [he] had been given in that moment.” He scouts many acts from the Broken Bottle over the years, helping to bring many successful talents to the music recording world through Whispering Pines. By Tarbell's reluctant admission, Quentin King has been the most successful artist to release music through the label. Whispering Pines artists have been awarded many Pine Records through the decades, none more than King.

## Description and appearances

Whispering Pines is an old establishment which looks like it was built sometime in the mid 20th century. It still has many of its original fixtures and equipment, with generous amounts of wood paneling and parquet flooring. The studio appears in every episode of Alive From Whispering Pines, in addition to many other photos and videos from the artists who recorded and performed there.

## Artists

Listed alphabetically:

* Clean Grooves
* Clyde Fox
* Donny and Midge
* Duvair Yaughton
* Elsa Schöffer
* Frankie Lou
* Hauser Godwin
* Handsome Scott
* Hefty Lefty
* Leigh Green
* Lord Huron
* Mickey Driskill
* The Phantom Riders
* Quentin King
* Remy Fusil
* Roy Casey

## Albums

> “For over thirty-five years, Whispering Pines has been conjuring up musical magic from the depths of the human soul. Now, for the first time ever, our whole load of great recordings is on offer for you and your family to enjoy, from LPs from our esteemed roster of artists, to soundtracks from beloved films. Enjoy all the rocking rippers and easy groovers that have made Whispering Pines one of the great song factories of the age. Get lost in tales of hard luck, heartbreak, and redemption, delivered with emotional honesty that will haunt you for years to come. With the Whispering Pines collection on deck, you’ll always have the perfect song for any occasion. So bring ‘em on home today, you’ll be glad you did - you’ll be sorry if you don’t.”
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> -Whispering Pines Records & Tapes, *Alive From Whispering Pines*, episode 423
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Catalog by release order:

* Gun Thunder – *Music From The Motion Picture* (WP-0005)
* Hefty Lefty – *Bombastic!* (WP-0011)
* Clyde Fox – *Cruisin’ (Again)* (WP-0017)
* Frankie Lou - *Live at George's Place* (WP-0021)
* Fleur – *Wildflower* (WP-0023)
* Donny and Midge – *Diamond Duets* (WP-0034)
* L’Île Cosmique – *Music From The Motion Picture* (WP-0041)
* Mickey Driskill – *Damn Right* (WP-0048)
* Handsome Scott – *Just Some Songs I Know* (WP-0056)
* Duvair Yaughton – *...And His Orchestra* (WP-0057)
* Elsa Schöffer - *Arias from the Astral Plane*
* Quentin King – *My Smash Hits* (WP-0061)
* The Phantom Riders – *Black Brained* (WP-0064)
* Remy Fusil – *The Cajun Cowboy Rides Again* (WP-0065)
* Leigh Green – *A Natural Feeling* (WP-0073)
* Handsome Scott – *More Songs I Know* (WP-0082)
* Clean Grooves – *Clean Grooves* (WP-0088)
* Lord Huron – *Lonesome Dreams*
* Lord Huron – *Strange Trails*
* Lord Huron – *Vide Noir*
* Lord Huron – *Long Lost* (WP-0129)

## Behind the scenes

Scenes depicting Whispering Pines Studios and the surrounding woods in Alive From Whispering Pines were filmed at Lord Huron's real-life Whispering Pines Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

## Sources

1. ↑ http://www.hitcityusa.com/editorial/post/2014/12/3/photo-set-lord-hurons-whispering-pines-studio
2. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/whispering\_pines\_studios/?hl=en