Haunting sounds and foley

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: At the moment I am creating a new sound for my next album. It isn’t the normal dark and scary I’ve done in the past, but it’s going to be hard with a different sound. I’m very excited about it.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: Funny because I am looking for a producer for my upcoming album and there’s a few people that I’m very interested in. I’ll let you know who I work with but everyone seems to be very qualified. Advice? look at the people they worked with and the style they like to work on, in order to make your choice.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital for sure. However, if you’re looking for old-school sound, then analog is your choice. but digital there’s so much you can do, so much manipulation that can be done and it doesn’t cost money to just let it record and you can play and play, jam to get that song you’re looking for. Whereas analog you’re running through tape and tape so expensive.

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

A: I promise that I will work with you, and make sure that you are happy with the project

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Not having a boss breathing down my neck, not being a cog in the machine :-)

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

A: I just need that one sound. Well that one sound comprises of 24 tracks of different textures sound effects machine noises background melody. How can I give you that one sound if the whole mix creates that sound. But my answer is sure no problem

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

A: The biggest misconception about Musician’s and artistry is that anybody can do this. It seems easy on the outside, but it is a skill, and I truly believe that people are geniuses in their own style, so choose someone that matches your style

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What bands do you like? Will the check bounce?

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

A: Find someone you get along with, don’t be sucked into these pre-loaded messages. Make sure it’s unique to your question.

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

A: I need another cup of coffee for this question

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

A: I went to school at the art institute of Seattle for music production. Since then I got a masters degree in psychology. And now I am a full-time artist.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is a heavy keyboard, dark melody with a hard feel and machine tones.

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

A: I think bad omens have a great sound, and is very popular. I also like architects Motionless In White bring me the horizon and Chevelle. All of which have a hard feel with melodic tones this is what I enjoy

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: I found that just letting the tape record and play over and over trying different styles different techniques. Different patterns is a great way to come up with new material.

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

A: As of right now, my music is in an HBO series, and I’ve worked in producing other bands. My ideal job would be background scary music for film and video games

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is creating a dark melody with heavy drum quadruplets, and loud snare.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I would like to think I bring a certain out of the box feel. I don’t believe in trying to copy what is already out there I believe in creating something that comes from the heart and pushing the boundaries of what is popular.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I love to just play and create interesting sounds and beats. I feel that is what I’m good at. That sounds and beats I always come up with are very dark. It’s like an outlet for my inner soul. However, I do create songs lyrics and have four albums out under the name ‘inraged’ my first album was songs with lyrics, and then I went through writers block, so I wasn’t able to create Lyrics, which I am still struggling with, but I love music so much that I created two Halloween albums, which is where I began to create music for TV shows, and other projects

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My new studio “Skull & Oil” is designed with bronze skulls and custom textured wall paper. I play acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, drums, Push, Rolli and anything new to play with. I work in Garage Band and Ableton Live,

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

A: ‘Bad Omens’ has an amazing new sound that is very inspiring! I also love Architects, MIW, Chevelle, BMTH, Mick Gordon (DOOM composer) DOOM is an incredible new sound I love.

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

A: I provide a haunting, dark, and scary feeling to film, video games, and music. I am also creating a new heavy sound that I’m very excited about.