Tom Brazier on SoundBetter

Specialising in Neo-Classical music. I can mix your music or am open to discussions if you want enhancement to your tracks. I also offer audio editing to get the most from your music or podcasts.

I'm a music producer and mixing engineer, specialising in neo-classical music but also master tracks of any genre. I graduated from Leeds College of Music and worked on remote recording as well as ambient music. I'm classically trained in the Piano, Clarinet and the Saxophone.

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3 Reviews

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by Stephen C.
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Tom took my track and really added a texture and cohesion to the composition. Great communication throughout. I’m delighted with the results. I’ll certainly be asking Tom to contribute to future projects.
by Jordi F.
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Great engineer, easy to communicate and he did extra to actually follow my desired sound. 100% recommended. Jordi
by Studio 6
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Tom was great at getting you to the sound you are looking for and can get the tracks the way you want then to sound as a final product.

Interview with Tom Brazier

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I recently produced an ambient track with solo electric guitar that got played on BBC Introducing which I both composed and produced
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am working on my own Neo-Classical album as well as a collaboration on a new single with Arrowsmith
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital because I don't have the money to afford analog gear
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: My promise is that I will make unlimited edits at no extra charge
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love the creative freedom and ability to mix new music every day
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: What have you previously worked on?
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Classical music has to sound old and can't contain modern effect processing
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Have you released in the past, so I can hear what their previous release quality is in the hope I can match or improve on it
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Communicate what it is you're after and don't be afraid to ask for edits
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Sennheiser Headphones, Yamaha HS5's, Zoomh1, iPod shuffle & upright piano
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My career plan is to work part time as a freelance producer and mastering engineer before setting up my own studio for musicians and disadvantaged children
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is neoclassical and ambient
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Freya Ridings because of her unique voice and how well it blends with the piano
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Trust your instinct
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on orchestral soundtracks or ambient Neo-classical tracks
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is mixing and mastering piano
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I have had a lifelong love of classical and orchestral soundtracks which I like to draw upon to add a new lease of life to my clients tracks
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I typically mix or master the track using my own ear and the clients instructions and then I go back and listen to reference tracks to make a few final changes
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Yamaha HS5's, Logic Pro X
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Olafur Arnalds, Otto Totland, Bing&Ruth
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I mostly mix and master classical, neoclassical and orchestral music for my clients