This weekend is the Bram Stoker Festival in Dublin. The Night Watch section of the event has wonderful music and sound design by the fantastic composer Roma Yagnik. This was a fun project to master and, whilst mastering it at night, definitely gave me some chills 😉 Night Watch by Read more…
This 3 track EP, Game of Thrones Epics, was so much fun to master. Composers Marcus Hedges and Ben Hayden combined their skills to orchestrate these GoT masterpieces. Game of Thrones Epics – Opening Titles Listen on Spotify A wonderful part of my job when mastering is working with my Read more…
Yesterday, saw the debut show of CNN’s new series, The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power. The music was written by composer Andy Hopkins. It’s a six-part series that examines the Bush family and their impact on American political history. The Bush Years follows in the footsteps of the top-rated CNN Read more…
It’s been fantastic fun working on this Adventure Time release for Marcus Hedges. I’m not a gamer so am pretty oblivious to this music though I can understand why Marcus is so hooked on it! This was a stem mastering project which gave me extra control with the vocals and Read more…
Black Friday offers a huge amount of temptation each year. Musicians, with their affliction of GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome), are therefore tempted with even more toys of gear, plugins, and sample libraries. My two favourite purchases below, as you will see, show that I went large and splashed the cash Read more…
I had great fun working on this hybrid cinematic rock track for Stellita Loukas. Setting up the track with the hard hitting drums and driving guitar to set the stage for the orchestra. Her wonderful writing and imagination gave me plenty to play with. It was also mastered more for Read more…
Have you seen the excellent Michael Palin in North Korea documentary on Channel 5? Michael Palin in North Korea The wonderful 80’s inspired synth soundtrack was provided by composer Miguel d’Oliveira. Listen on Spotify: Watch the episodes on Channel 5. Was great fun mastering this soundtrack for Miguel, really playful Read more…
This stunning Love Duet is the creation of composer Roma Yagnik. Written as part of her project of music for Greenwich+Docklands International Festival 2018. Love Duet by Roma Yagnik Beautiful writing and performances like this really do make me smile when I’m mastering 🙂 Roma Yagnik | Website | SoundCloud Read more…
When it comes to sonic creativity, Yaiza Varona hits the nail on the head every time. It’s always a pleasure working with her and hearing the sonic palette she has created – the beat in one track is provided by windscreen wipers! Secret Voice Of Humans Her album, Secret Voice Read more…
Wonderful news for everyone involved with the beautiful animation “Guide de Jardinage” (Gardening Guide). The film, by Sarah Jane Hatooka and “Charles” of Dominique Etienne Simard, is selected for the short film competition of the 24th National Film Festival of Rennes Metropolitan. With delightful music composed by Daniel Markovich, here’s Read more…