Production semi-walkthrough for Carys Miller – Don’t want to talk…
Carys Miller – Don’t want to talk is out on all streaming platforms. Recorded, arranged, produced and mixed by me.
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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.
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!
PRODUCTION THAT CONNECTS WITH THE EMOTION OF A SONG
This song is a real journey. A great piece of songwriting that was a collaborative journey to create. I was sent an old demo recording. From this I built a new, more cohesive and solid instrumental and then the vocals were recorded by @_nee_nee_no_no_ in The Netherlands. Then after I received these, I adjusted things and re-recorded some layers so it all felt like a band playing together. Most parts were recorded in one take. Can’t wait for it to be out there! It’s called Red by Nee Nee No No.
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