Kevin Michael is a dynamic electronic music producer renowned for crafting upbeat, catchy, and memorable tracks that captivate audiences. With a specialty in electronic pop and dance music, Kevin Michael has made a significant impact in the world of music licensing for TV and film. His exceptional talent has led to his music being featured in high
A true visionary in the industry, Kevin Michael continuously seeks out talented vocalists to collaborate with, aiming to produce groundbreaking new material. His keen ear for infectious melodies and driving rhythms has resulted in a portfolio of tracks that resonate with listeners and enhance the emotional impact of the visual media they accompany.
Kevin Michael's music has been prominently featured in Lifetime TV's #1 show "Dance Moms," the popular movie "Sorority Wars," as well as "Make Me a Supermodel Australia," "Despierta America," Comedy Central, TLC, and various television programs around the globe. His ability to blend electronic elements with pop sensibilities has made his work a favorite choice for producers and directors seeking to elevate their projects with high-energy, engaging soundscapes.
With a career marked by both artistic innovation and commercial success, Kevin Michael continues to push the boundaries of electronic music production, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. His dedication to creating music that is not only memorable but also transformative ensures that he remains a sought-after producer in the ever-evolving world of TV and film music licensing.
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Interview with Kevin Michael Productions
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Hardware ALESIS WEDGE ALESIS MIDIVERB B4 Lucid GenX192 Wordclock Mac mini M1 MOTU's MIDI Time Piece AV TC Electronics Icon TC Electronics M-One XL Recording Assorted Microphones GIBSON LES PAUL Studio Groove Tubes GT66 Tube MIC IBANEZ AR300/Prestige Focal Alpha TASCAM MTS-1000 TASCAM TSR-8 8 Track Reel-To-Reel UAD-710 Twinfinity Mic preamp YAMAHA LES PAUL Studio Software Antares Harmony AutoTune "T-Pain" Effect Celemony's Melodyne 3 Studio w/DNA Harrison's Mixbus 9 MOTU's "Digital Performer" Software V11 Native Instruments "Komplete 9" Synchroarts "Vocalign" Plugin Synthmaster 2/3 TC Electronics Master X5 for Powercore Synthesizers Access Virus Snow EMU Audity EMU Orbit V3 Expanded EMU Virtuosity 2000 Korg Micro X Nektar Impakt LX88+ MOTU Machfive 3.1 Roland MDC-1 Roland XV 3080 Expanded
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: The biggest project I've done was a record deal with a dance label that got us CD's and vinyl pressed, a review and release of the single in Billboard magazine.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am always working on instrumental tracks, if I can't get lyrics/melody for them then I get them licensed as is.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I love analog but it's so expensive to maintain (I have a reel to reel). Digital allows for so much more flexibility and tools to create with.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I'll finish it right or you can take what you brought to the song and find someone they're happier working with.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creating something new, it's personal and comes from me/us, no one else.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Artists want the producer to make the connection/record deal and that was a long time ago in a different industry. The music industry is more difficult to get into now, and pays way less than what it used to.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are they looking to accomplish? How do they plan to use the music(sell it on itunes/online, make cds to sell at performances)? How would they plan to make it?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Do your homework, listen to the finished product. I've know countless singers to get involved with a producer and get nothing accomplished or what they get is garbage.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've done this for a while, chased the pop stars only to get let down. License my music and hope that thru the exposure it'll take me/us to a higher level.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Mainstream electronic pop, if it can't sell or sound like it can then it most likely won't go anywhere.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Ricky Martin, I hear he's grounded and I think we could work out some great tracks.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Compression, learn it, it makes a great difference when used correctly.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Mainstream pop, I'd work on rock but would need to rely on professional musicians to complete the project.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: music arrangement
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: The music, arrangement production and polishing it off to a finished product.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I generally have the music track ready and give it to the singer so that they can write lyrics and melody, involving them in the creative/writing process and including them in on the songwriters shares.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I love the guitar, sax and violin even though they're very rarely used in pop music (unless it's pop rock).
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Arrangement of music, production and mixdown to the final product.
I was the Producer/engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $400 per song
- ProducerContact for pricing
- RemixingContact for pricing
- Keyboards - SynthContact for pricing
I don't like to put a set price on working with talent, if the talent is exceptional it's worth the time.
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