Rock/pop punk/alternative/metal guitarist with 20+ years experience. Engineering and mixing experience for 10+ years. Skilled in Logic Pro X.
I've worked with numerous bands throughout the years as a guitarist, primary songwriter and vocalist. While I specialize in rock, emo, punk, alternative - I have a soft spot for top 40 hits, indie, and folk as well. My current project, House Lights, is about to release our first full length album. You can check out our first EP on streaming, called House Lights - Stages.
Production: I love analyzing songs and finding what makes each unique yet memorable. I will work with you to perfect your ideas, suggest new ones, and organize your song to be the best version of it that it can be.
Guitar: I've played in studio and live settings for more than 2 decades. I can add exactly whatever your song needs, whether that be solid rhythms, a blistering lead part, or atmospheric sounds to fill the mix.
Vocal Editing/Comping: Vocals are the heart of your song. I've recorded hundreds of songs and know how to get the most out of anyone's vocals, without compromising the integrity of your voice and making you become robotic sounding (unless you want that!). Will offer suggestions for harmonies and melodies as well.
Hear more examples of my work here: https://soundcloud.com/mathewlaramie
Thanks for your time and consideration and I look forward to working with you!
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Languages
- English
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check_circleVerified (Client)Always a pleasure to work with Mathew. Thank you again!
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Working for Mat is an absolute pleasure. The songs are incredible and he is always very nice and respectful. I recommend working with him any day!
check_circleVerifiedMathew delivered great quality guitar samples. He was very punctual to my responses and requests. Couldn’t have asked for a better result and I’m excited to start making some music! Thank you Mathew!
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I'm so thankful for the opportunity of working with such amazing and talented people. I enjoyed every single part of this project and look forward to witnessing your growth as a band. I'll be here any time you need me, Mathew!
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Mathew is an awesome songwriter, musician, and producer!! Great person too, makes me happy to work with him every time!
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It was a pleasure working with Mathew on the mix of his song. His music is incredibly impressive, and I was blown away by the unique sound and style he has created!
Throughout the mixing process, I could sense his passion and dedication to the craft, which made my job all the more enjoyable.
Overall, I feel we created something truly special, and I am honored to have been a part of it.
I wish you all the best with House Lights, and I look forward to working with you again in the future! - check_circleVerified (Client)
Such a pleasure to mix more songs for Mathew. He always listens to my advice and comes up with new, creative, and cool ideas.
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One of the best songs I've had the pleasure of working on! Mathew is the best!!
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Another great song! Such a talented songwriter and guitar player. Great experience, awesome dude.
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This song had great '90s vibes, I'm glad you loved the mix!!
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Great experience!!
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Had a lot of fun mixing this one, thank you for trusting in me!
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Excellent!!
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Had a great time mixing this one! The song is fantastic, the band is a amazing and Mathew always considers my point of view!
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Mathew is an extremely talented musician and producer. Communication is excellent, he is very clear on what he wants and open to new ideas. Having him as a client is a joy and it always feels like being in a team. I love the songs he hired me to mix so that is another plus. Overall, he is a very cool guy and I highly recommend working with him. Thank you for your trust and letting me be a part of this awesome project!
Interview with Mathew Laramie
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Anyone looking for incredible mixes should check out Agustín Pugh. He mixed my band's upcoming album and did an amazing job getting the sound we wanted.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital allows for so much experimentation in such a short amount of time that I think creatively I would hit a roadblock diving into analog as there are so much options at your disposal - I wouldn't be able to commit to a sound. With digital you can get your ideas to paper and tweak from there on out.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I feel like Trent Reznor would have so many awesome stories and tips to share.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: For vocalists: Sing with emotion, and then focus on technique. A good producer will let you know where to place the melody if you're having a hard time, but it's impossible to add 'feeling' to a part in post production. For guitarists: Keep it simple. Don't over complicate a part because you want to show off - sometimes the best thing to play is nothing at all.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, post-hardcore, pop punk, emo, and everything in-between. I've dabbled in other genres like indie, pop, and even a little hip hop.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I'll typically start a song off with an idea for a riff, or a series of chords and build from there. Sometimes it's an idea I thought of in my head and other times I'll discover something new as I play. I try to have Logic open and ready to record when I'm practicing as it allows me to capture ideas on the fly and not miss out or forget anything.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Two Yamaha HS5 monitors, an Apollo Twin interface, Logic Pro X, multiple guitars including an Ibanez RG170b and an Epiphone Les Paul that's my primary instrument of choice, a bass guitar, electronic drum set, ASIS midi keyboard/controller, AT20-20 mic with wrap around vocal shield/pop filter, second display, acoustic treatment and 9 Miley Cyrus vinyls hanging on the wall.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Musicians: Alexisonfire, Funeral for a Friend, Linkin Park, Brand New, Blink-182, Tool
I was the Guitarist, Composer, Engineer in this production
- ProducerAverage price - $100 per song
- Electric GuitarContact for pricing
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $100 per track
- Vocal compingAverage price - $75 per track
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $250 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $100 per song
- Linkin Park
- Alexisonfire
- Funeral For A Friend
- Epiphone Les Paul
- Ibanez RG170b
- UA Apollo Twin
- Yamaha HS5
- MacBook Pro
- Logic Pro X
Prices negotiable based on number of tracks submitted for work
