David Bruggemann is an Australian film composer and mix engineer. He graduated from a Bachelor of Music Technology at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, also a Graduate Diploma in Screen Music from the Australian Film Television Radio School (AFTRS). David has a natural ability to understand emotion and has developed acute listening skills.
I offer the following services:
-Screen Music Composition
-Music Production
-Songwriting- Music
-Saxophone (Soprano, Alto, Tenor)
-Music Mixing
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Once again great working with David. Very friendly and helpful. I've already said it all in the previous reviews. Highly recommended!
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Once again a pleasure working with David. Takes time to understand your idea and executes it exactly how you want it, has the patience to deal with your constant change of opinions, gives great advice and is simply great at what he does. Highly recommended!
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David's been a joy to work with. He's talented and he does a very good job. Consummate professional that makes sure you're satisfied with everything, but also has room to give advice in case you need it.
Really like the your first track. Nice song.
Interview with David Bruggemann
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Georgia Mae. A great session singer with a beautiful voice.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. The ease and how far technology has come is amazing.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I give 100% commitment to my jobs.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Variety. Every job is different and requires different approaches.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Q. Where do your ideas come from? A. They seem to come from somewhere beyond my understanding.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Pre-made rhythms. I create everything from scratch.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are your intentions with the music? What emotions are you after in the music? What style of music?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I am able to work and communicate effectively. I have experience in managing multiple projects, often with competing deadlines and am willing to adapt, compromise and make suggestions which will result in the best possible outcome.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My saxophone, laptop, Neumann TLM 102, Quested Monitors and synthesizer.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I am a film composer mainly. I have been doing this since 2012.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: In 2011, I produced and engineered an album for the Queensland Conservatorium Saxophone Orchestra, which resulted in the orchestra being selected to attend the Saxophone World Congress 2012 held in Scotland.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Being from a film music background, I am versatile with many styles.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Trust your ears.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Being from a film music background, I am versatile with many types of music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I have an acute listening skills. I also have a natural ability to create the right emotions
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: The best out of the artist. A sound which fits the artists intentions and requirements.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I put the client first. It's a collaboration from start to finish.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: FL Studio, Cubase and ProTools. Quested Monitors, M-Audio Fast Track Pro, Waves Plugins, Novation X-Station keyboard, Soprano, Alto, Tenor Saxophones, AKG Perception 420, Neumann TLM 102.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: The most common work I do for my clients is composing music.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Music for various commercials and composing for a couple of feature films.
I was the Producer, Arranger and Mixing Engineer in this production
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $400 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $150 per song
- Composer OrchestralContact for pricing
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $400 per song
- SaxophoneAverage price - $100 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $300 per song
All terms of service are negotiable with each project.