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New Music from me and my friend
Singer songwriter and artist Chloe Hummingbird wrote this song years ago in a reflective time. Years later, she brought the song to me for a mock studio session to shoot a promo video for my music production services (another story all together).
After the shoot, I had a vocal, some chords, some bits of harp a basic beat and not much else. But the song stayed with me and over the next year or so, I tinkered on the production and created the synth pop banger vibe that I felt would suit the song.
After a while on the shelf, I played it at a party and the reaction convinced us that we should release it. Probably a one off musical moment but who cares? Not all songs need to have a band or long-term project associated with them. A reminder that songs can be made out of fun and friendship.
It’s called Running and it’s out soon.
learning Bohemian Rhapsody for a gig
Creating intrigue, hooks and melodic call-backs in indie pop song Heartbreaker by Carys Miller
MUSIC PRODUCTION INSPIRATION – CANDY IS ADDICTIVE
Syncopated layers of detail & blending of unusual & unique textures can achieve a sound that elevates the emotion and the arc of a song. The goal for me is to include elements in the production which reward repeat listens.
NEW WOUNDED GODS RELEASE – PRODUCED, RECORDED, ARRANGED, MIXED AND MASTERED BY ME
common struggle of the diy recording artist / singer-songwriter – losing perspective and confidence.
FIVE MINS TO BETTER SOUNDING DRUMS / DRUM PRODUCTION & MIXING TECHNIQUES IN ABLETON LIVE
Hang with me for five mins while I walk you through some drum mixing ideas, tips, techniques. Nothing crazy but often this attention to detail or effort is missed. Drums are a hugely important part of any production (besides those without drums!). Ableton live has some incredible sounding and very cool stock plugins, including Drum Bus – which is all over my mixes and productions.
Comment your thoughts and if you want to work with me on your songs, get in touch!
Steve Baker 