LOS ANGELES (KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO)  -- Record executives are trying to prevent the construction of a 16 story tower next to the Capitol Records building in Hollywood arguing it would damage the below-ground echo chambers used for high-end recordings at the landmark structure.

EMI Music North America, which operates Capitol Records, has appealed the city's preliminary approval of the high-rise. Capitol Records executives are afraid that construction will damage the echo chambers, which were designed by guitarist Les Paul and have been used by recording artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Brian Wilson. The developer planning the nearby high-rise deny there will be any damage to the echo chambers.