Let's work together. I can help no matter what stage of the song you are at. I started from acoustic guitar and vocal and jumped into Pro Tools and Logic. It's about 15 years making records that feel like records. I still play guitar and sing professionally but my PT skills are deadly.
I can hire other musicians if you need but I can also do a lot just from my chair. I grew up around drums and my sample library is pretty insane when it comes to drums and percussion. I am a rhythm first kind of producer. If it feels right than I go after the melody, and than the words. It's a synergy. Everything has to feel right.
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Interview with Baylii
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: My last record had over 30 musicians on it. I like collaboration and feeding musicians.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am releasing a record and doing singles for random folks.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I donno.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog when I can afford it. It such feels more musical.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will give you my 100 percent authentic self.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Every song is a different process.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How much do you charge? Depends on how much work this is going to be
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it can be copied.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Show me your song? How open are you to changes?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Find the right fit. Everyone brings something unique.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Is there power? Acoustic guitar, mic, laptop, interface, monitors.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: 15 years. Never give up.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Hybrid.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Beck. I would just like to witness the process.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Depends on what you like. "Less is more" is always good but it's not always the case. A great song is more important than a great production. Make sure the lyrics and the chorus is there before touching anything. There is no plugin that can improve lyrics.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I always start with the song. Works and melody are my main focus. Style is secondary.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Creativity. I come up with new ideas and I never steal from others. I get inspired but never copy.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Authentic vibe.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to test the waters. Lots of paint at the wall and a lot of flow. I always bring the track back to it's roots to make sure the production is not taking away from the reality.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Just a simple mobile setup with a couple mics and lots of plugins.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Way too many to narrow it down. I get inspired by minimalism thou. The less you need to do to make a track come to life is the main goal.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Pro Tools is my jam. I can edit and mix like at top speed. I am often hired to arrange, produce, mix and lend some musicality (vocals, guitar).
I am happy when you are happy but if I don't want to work with you I will let you know fast.
- Outkast
- Amy Winehouse
- Beck
- Apple
- PT
- Apogee
- Martin
- Neumann
- Shure
We can discuss deals for larger projects but it's typically 50/hr.
