Music Production Inspiration for ethereal dream pop vocals. Thanks to Beth Sarah for asking me to mix this lush song and congrats for getting it selected by BBC Introducing for a spin! I like to think the mix helped 🙂 – Independent Artists: are you uploading your songs to BBC Introducing? If not why not?
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I think this is why I’m a Producer
My ears just don’t really pay attention to lyrics at first. It’s all about the sounds, the harmony, the melody and the rhythm.
are your drum loops working right for your song?
A lot of artists and singer-songwriters are using loops to create their songs. This is a creative, easy, and fun way to get ideas going. However, often these loops need help to work together. They must create a coherent and consistent mix and production. This ensures they don’t distract listeners or feel wrong. In this example, the two separate drum loops used had very different kick sounds. So, I added a sample from my library, originally from my OP1, to the softer drum loop. This was done to make it feel more similar. Sometimes being a mix engineer means doing more than just balancing exactly the tracks I’m sent. This is where I draw on my Production and Musical skills and knowledge but also my strong ear that notices these things.
COUNTRY ROCK & AMERICAN TINGED INDIE ROCK – NEW RELEASE BY DAMON BROCK – PRODUCTION & MIX BY ME
level up your logic pro drum production
30+ years making music and i’m still not jaded
MUSIC PRODUCTION BREAKDOWN FOR SNAKE PEOPLE BY ME AND CHLOE LONGNAME (UNOFFICIAL)
“you’ve really worked your magic on this one haven’t you – i love the outcome!”
A little before and after mixing video for Beth Sarah’s song Collide.
Beth had done a great job of recording Collide on her home setup but she really wanted this dreamy, lush folky song about being in love to sound more rich, deep and textured and have more of a spacious & immersive feel. It took me a day to mix as well as adding soft synth bass, chimes and some subtle, extra strings. What do you think? Hopefully that it sounds betterÂ
PRODUCTION & MIXING PORTFOLIO PLAYLIST UPDATED…
A bunch of new songs by excellent singer songwriters and independent artists have been added to my playlist of songs. Take a listen below. Which are your favourite? Let me know. And if you’re looking for some help with recording, production and mixing – get in touch!
new release – the end by cherry june
Mixing & additional production by me
Really enjoyed working on The End by Cherry June which came out on 27th June. A poignant, melancholy & dreamy indie folk song inspired by Phoebe Bridgers & Lucy Dacus. Written & recorded by Cherry June. Additional production, mixing & mastering by me. Bass, drums & synths by me. Guitars, vocals & synths by Cherry June.
Steve Baker 