Tag: songwriter
common struggle of the diy recording artist / singer-songwriter – losing perspective and confidence.
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.
SNEAK PEAK AT SOME PRODUCTIONS AND MIXES I’VE WORKED ON – COMING SOON!
Music PRODUCTION iNSPIRATION – DREAM POP, ETHEREAL VOCAL MIXING TIPS
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?
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.
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.
new release – collide by beth sarah
Mixing & additional production by me
It was a real pleasure to work on this lush, dreamy folk song by my super talented friend and artist Beth Sarah. A soft & beautiful ode to being in love. Out today.
Written, recorded & performed by Beth Sarah. Mixing & additional production by me. Guitars, keys, strings & vocals by Beth. Synth bass, chimes & synths by me.
Stream on Spotify
BEFORE & AFTER MIXING FOR CHERRY JUNE – THE END
Give me one day and I’ll transform your demo into the finished beauty it should be. Thanks to Cherry June for trusting me with her nostalgic, dreamy, melancholy indie rock song that she recorded herself at home using Ableton Live. The demo had good foundations & the reference tracks I was given were so on the money! I’m a big Phoebe Bridgers fan and I loved helping this song inhabit a similar sonic space. ‘The End’ is out soon! Get in touch if you need some songs mixed, ready for release…
Steve Baker 