Renato Parmi

Multi-Genre Producer, Mixer

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Pop, R&B, Afrobeat, Reggae

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Interview with Renato Parmi

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: I produced many works that I'm proud. It's hard to pick one. I have done many things for Brazilian Tv Chanels. One I did was Theme for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro 2006 for Band Tv. I also produce an album of Modern Samba for an artist called Janine Mathias that was something very cultura. I just got back from Africa, ( Senegal and Gambia) and its a project that I'm already proud of. Will be dropped soon.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: I just finished producing an EP of a very famous Brazilian Samba singer (Bruno Diegues) that will be dropped soon, and I'm in the middle of an another production EP for a upcoming artist (Teen) who is also acting for series in Netflix.

  5. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  6. A: both. Practical of one and warmth and glue and distortion of another.

  7. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  8. A: I promise giving my best!! and They are always happy with the results.

  9. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  10. A: Working with creativity specially with music is something blessed. We never have a bored day.

  11. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  12. A: Can you produce a track for me? Yes. I can!

  13. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  14. A: That we are just a fader pushers.

  15. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  16. A: What are your goals in the project? What is something that you want to say that you never said before ?

  17. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  18. A: I produced many works that I'm proud. It's hard to pick one. I have done many things for Brazilian Tv Chanels. One I did was Theme for the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro 2006 for Band Tv. I also produce an album of Modern Samba for an artist called Janine Mathias that was something very cultura. I just got back from Africa, ( Senegal and Gambia) and its a project that I'm already proud of. Will be dropped soon.

  19. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  20. A: I just finished producing an EP of a very famous Brazilian Samba singer (Bruno Diegues) that will be dropped soon, and I'm in the middle of an another production EP for a upcoming artist (Teen) who is also acting for series in Netflix.

  21. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  22. A: both. Practical of one and warmth and glue and distortion of another.

  23. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  24. A: I promise giving my best!! and They are always happy with the results.

  25. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  26. A: Working with creativity specially with music is something blessed. We never have a bored day.

  27. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  28. A: Can you produce a track for me? Yes. I can!

  29. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  30. A: That we are just a fader pushers.

  31. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  32. A: What are your goals in the project? What is something that you want to say that you never said before ?

  33. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  34. A: Be open to the producer, if you are hiring him is because you want him to produce you and to guide you to the best of it.

  35. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  36. A: Laptop, Interface UAD (with plugins), par of monitor, Mic, and a keyboard controller.

  37. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  38. A: I started in a church back in 90's so it's been more than 25 years on music. After a while working in some studios in Brazil I moved to London where I studied Sound Recording and Music Production.

  39. Q: How would you describe your style?

  40. A: I'm very eclectic producer, like to produce songs that is electronic but also I like live instruments.

  41. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  42. A: Pharrell Williams, he's been a inspiration to me, not only because of music but beyond that it's because he acts on human rights and art as a powerful tool to change the world.

  43. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  44. A: Yes! A great production starts with a great music. So I say that artist should first focus on having a great song.

  45. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  46. A: I usually work on Urban Songs. Reggae Music, Rap, Pop,Samba, Brazilian Funk and now I just got back from a trip in Africa and I'm very into AfroBeat.

  47. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  48. A: I think arrangement and getting the best out of an artist are ones of my strongest skill.

  49. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  50. A: I bring the energy and atmosphere, I bring the vibes the song is asking for.

  51. Q: What's your typical work process?

  52. A: After understanding what goals my client want to achieve I start listening and exchanging some music. If there is a song that is already written I start from there.

  53. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  54. A: I have a hybrid studio. Protools, Digidesign C24 console, UAD plugins, Waves Plugins, NS-10 Yamaha, KrK Vx8, RME, LA-610, Neumann mics, SM7b, etc...

  55. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  56. A: Bob Marley, Rick Rubin, Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jobim....

  57. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  58. A: I do Full Production, Mixing and Mastering.

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GenresSounds Like
  • Justin Timberlake
  • Pharrell Williams
  • Timbaland
Gear Highlights
  • Protools
  • C24 console
  • UAD plugins
  • Fender Rhodes
  • SSL X-Desk Summing
  • U-87
  • KRK VX8
  • NS-10
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