Black Yrs

Indie Rock/Pop Producer

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I am David Martin. My specialty is indie rock/pop and alternative music. Credits include Spirit Goth, Brabacam, and more. I’ll work tirelessly to ensure your song meets professional industry standards, and I won’t rest until you’re 100% satisfied—guaranteed!

You can send me your ideas, whether they’re rough demos, melodies, or fully recorded vocals. I can start with an a cappella version, a basic track, or even an existing production that needs to be remade, remixed, or polished. My goal is to produce a custom, professional, and radio-ready song that aligns perfectly with your vision.

I'm a 360-degree producer: I compose, arrange songs, and produce beats. I can play and record piano, synthesizer, acoustic and electric guitar, as well as electric bass. I also specialize in vocal tuning, editing, processing, mixing, and mastering. Based in Barcelona, Spain, I work from my own studio and the Grammy-winning Sol de Sants Studios, combining world-class facilities with my expertise. My workflow is centered around Ableton Live and an extensive collection of professional software plugins.

My aim is to bring your ideas to life with creative arrangements, memorable hooks, and unique sonic textures. Clear communication is key to my process—I’ll work closely with you to fully understand the style, sound, and aesthetic you’re looking for.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
* Quick turnaround time: 1-2 weeks
* Revisions: I’ll work until you’re 100% satisfied
* Delivery: Includes stems, instrumentals, and master files

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

16 Reviews - 5 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Josep M.
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    Nice work and solid mastering. It was great to work with him and i’m looking for do it soon again!

  2. Review by Ray M.
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    Super glad that I got to work with David on this album. He is a killer producer!

  3. Review by Beth G.
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    David is a great professional, really supportive and friendly. He's doing a lot for my album. I cannot be more grateful.

  4. Review by Ray M.
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    It was truly a pleasure to work with David. Super communicative, straightforward, and friendly. I’ll definitely be working with him on the rest of the album. Highly recommend100%!

  5. Review by Violet C.
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    David nailed it again, extremely helpful and kind this time.

  6. Review by Charles M.
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    Really nice approach on the second one. We keep building the album

  7. Review by Thomas B.
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    Once again, an amazing session with David, it just keeps getting better and better.

  8. Review by Beth G.
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    Working with David on the first song of my upcoming album, he’s been able to capture the exact character and tone I was looking for. I can’t wait to finish the rest of it. David is a must, I highly recommend him!

  9. Review by Andrea P.
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    Highly recommended! I was hoping to be able to make it sound exactly how I wanted and Black made it possible!

  10. Review by Violet C.
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    Black Yrs nailed it when it came to adding great textures to the song. He really leveled up its sound. Highly, highly recommend!

  11. Review by Charles M.
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    David exceeded all expectations. He truly understood my vision and captured the style I had in mind. I cannot recommend him enough, first time of many!

  12. Review by Thomas B.
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    David did an outstanding job. His vision and approach perfectly matched the style I was looking for. I couldn't be more satisfied, and I highly recommend him. I'm definitely coming back 100%!

  13. Review by Brendan A.
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    David (The Black Yrs) is an amazing engineer and really brought out some wonderful textures in my song. Highly highly recommended!

  14. Review by schubertgab
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    David is like a guru! This man really have the dreamy vibe! I had a chance to master one of his mixes and was superb! Highly recommended!

  15. Review by Denisse
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    David has been exactly what I was looking for. Extremely helpful, always aware of my demands and respectful about the deadlines. I'm simply amazed with the way he approached my project. As a producer is someone you would delighted to work with!

  16. Review by Paris Connection
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    David did an excellent job for us. From the beginning he was very reliable and worked responsibly with us, contributing and producing all the ideas we had. An incredible talent, we loved the ideas he brought but more importantly the respect for the deadline and his always positive and friendly attitude. He exceeded our expectations!

Interview with Black Yrs

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

  2. A: At the moment I work as an asociated producer at Sol de Sants Studios, number one studio in town where I make sure to deliver profesional results I'm working on several projects of artist from the indie realm among my own which I'd be releasing though Spirit Goth.

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

  4. A: Every project has something special and it is always an opportunity to keep learning. But recently I've produced two songs for my new band here in Barcelona. They are the beginning of something new in my career and life, and that makes me really happy and full of excitement about the future and things to come.

  5. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  6. A: The idea is to take the best out of both worlds and try to find a balance even though nowadays digital provides a lot of possibilities making music production a lot easier.

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

  8. A: I promise the clients to get involved 100% in the project putting my heart, mind, and soul into it.

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

  10. A: The fact that I work on my own terms and I have all the time in the world. But the most precious thing is when a customer tells you they are happy with your work.

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

  12. A: The most frequently asked question might be if I can make a song following the references and inspirations the've sent.

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

  14. A: That it's easy and simple. And it's not like a serious 9-to-5 job.

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

  16. A: Mainly the idea of the song they have in mind and references. Deadlines and budget as well.

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

  18. A: To listen to my material and contact me immediately after that. Now seriously. Be clear about the project, provide references, be considerate and friendly if possible. I like to be respectful so I'd expect the same in return.

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

  20. A: My main laptop, my guitar, audio interface, midi keyboard, and monitors.

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

  22. A: In my mind, I've been doing this forever. But realistically, I started as a full-timer a couple of years ago and more intensely over the last year after settling in Barcelona.

  23. Q: How would you describe your style?

  24. A: I feel my area would be a song-structure type of music production, keeping it simple and catchy. One word I like to use a lot when it comes to music production is subtle. But hey, boundaries are meant to be broken.

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

  26. A: The Cure and New Order. They've been a massive influence on me. The way they have of approach song making process is just amazing, I feel I could learn loads from them.

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

  28. A: Sometimes music production is like cooking. Do not add too much of everything to it. Otherwise, it's ruined.

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

  30. A: Dream-pop, post-punk, shoegaze, indie, and all types of bedroom kinda sound.

  31. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  32. A: Ears to listen to both the client and the sounds we are getting. Hard work ethic as well as responsible time management, meaning being respectful of the timeline project as well as the client's time. You count on me from day 1 right up to the end and beyond.

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

  34. A: I simply turn an idea into one and I'd try to add a different and original sound approach.

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

  36. A: As I've already said, the first step is listening and understanding the idea, then I'd make a sketch of it and send it to the client. If I have green light, I move on to finish it and let it ready to record overdubs if needed. One last revision and ready for mixing and mastering. Pretty simple, pretty straightforward.

  37. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  38. A: It is pretty simple, it is a bedroom pop/indie type of studio so that's why it is perfect for the style I'm offering.

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

  40. A: I do feel inspired by both old-school producers and modern ones. I take every influence as valid as long it fits in my workflow.

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

  42. A: I basically seat down and listen. I work really hard to understand what the client has sent and what is he seeking, what are the goals and the thinking behind that idea.

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Terms Of Service

Response within the same day.
Depending on the size of the project the timeline may vary.
But typically, full production for one song takes 14 days. One week for production and one for mix/master.

GenresSounds Like
  • The Cure
  • Khruangbin
  • Billie Eilish
Gear Highlights
  • Logic Pro X
  • Ableton Live 11
  • Fender Stratocaster
  • Arturia Minilab 3
  • Presonus Eris 3.5
  • Beyer Dynamic DT 770 Pro
  • Audient ID4
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