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Rick Clark, as a producer and mastering engineer has worked with many of the best modern film music composers: Hans Zimmer (BBC's Emmy Award Nominated "Planet Earth II" / “Planet Earth III” & "Blue Planet II"), Max Richter ("Guerrilla"), Lorne Balfe (“His Dark Materials” & “His Dark Materials - Series Two”), Ilan Eshkeri (“Informer”) Harry Gregson-

Rick's career began in London, where he cut his teeth working in various recording studios. His exceptional ear for detail and unique approach to sound engineering quickly garnered attention, leading him to Silva Screen Records, a record label renowned for its eclectic catalog and commitment to artistic excellence.

At Silva Screen Records, Rick has played a pivotal role in the production and mastering of numerous albums across a wide range of genres mostly focused on orchestral film scores. His ability to blend traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology has resulted in a sound that is both richly textured and impeccably polished. Rick's work is characterized by its depth, clarity, and emotional resonance, qualities that have endeared him to artists and listeners alike.

Beyond his technical expertise, Rick is known for his collaborative spirit and dedication to nurturing emerging talent. He believes passionately in the transformative power of music and is committed to creating works that not only entertain but also inspire and provoke thought. His mentorship has guided many young artists and engineers towards successful careers in the music industry.

Rick's contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, recognizing his innovation, craftsmanship, and impact on the music world.

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Credits

Discogs verified credits for Rick Clark

Barry Gray
The City Of Prague Philharmonic
Various
The City Of Prague Philharmonic
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus*
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*
The City Of Prague Philharmonic, Conductor*
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*
Howard Shore, The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*
London Music Works & The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*, John Williams (4)
Claire Jones (4)
Chris Kamara
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
London Music Works
London Music Works
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, John Williams (4)
John Barry
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Conducted By Nic Raine, John Williams (4)
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra* Conducted By Nic Raine, James Fitzpatrick
London Music Works
Howard Shore, The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*
Various
London Music Works & The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*
Chris Kamara
London Music Works
London Music Works
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*
John Barry
Various
Various
Various
Paul Giovanni and Magnet
Dave McMurray*
John Barry
John Williams (4)
Ennio Morricone
Bernard Herrmann
Various
John Barry
Trilok Gurtu
Various
Various, Carry On (6)
Hoyt Curtin & Bob Sakuma
Various
Various
Various
Dum Dum Project*
John Williams (4), The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*
Alexandre Desplat
Various
The Alexandrov Red Army Choir And Orchestra*
Murray Gold, The BBC National Orchestra Of Wales* Conducted By Ben Foster
Bernard Herrmann
Maurice Jarre
Nino Rota
The City Of Prague Philharmonic
Various
Various
Miklós Rózsa, The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra* And Chorus* Conducted By Nic Raine
Ben Foster and Murray Gold
Various
Andrew Lockington
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus*
Barry Gray
Maurice Jarre
Harry Gregson-Williams And David Buckley (15)
Brad Fiedel
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*
Howard Blake
John Debney & Tony Morales (5)
Matt Cardle
London Music Works
Howard Shore, The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*
Various
Sarah Class, The BBC Concert Orchestra* Conducted By Elizabeth Purnell
London Music Works & The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*
Delia Derbyshire
Stephen Rennicks
David Carbonara
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra*, John Williams (4)
Edmund Butt
Claire Jones (4)
Claire Jones (4)
Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea, Jasha Klebe
Anton Karas, Gertrud Huber
Toru Takemitsu
Joanna Bruzdowicz, The London Contemporary Orchestra*
Piero Piccioni
Ron Grainer
Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea & David Fleming*
Alex Heffes With Anoushka Shankar
Colin Macleod
Colin Macleod
John Barry
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
Federico Jusid
Hans Zimmer, Adam Lukas (3) & James Everingham
Alan Silvestri, Brussels Philharmonic Conducted By Dirk Brossé
London Music Works
James Bernard (2)
London Music Works
The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, John Williams (4)
Enter:Shikari*
David Shire
Richard Band
Dum Dum Project*

10 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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by jonathan y.
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Mix & Master for my cinematic piece brought it to a new level and made it sound huge as needed and fitting for the composition. Thanks for the amazing result.
by Merethe Soltvedt
I've had the honor of working with Rick since 2019, and he is my go-to guy anytime I need my tracks mastered! It's so great to work with someone this brilliant and dedicated, who always gets what I'm looking for. I highly recommend Rick for any mastering needs, and I'm looking forward to the next time we get to work together!
by Stuart Morley
It’s always a joy working with Rick. In my opinion he has that perfect combination of having a great ear, an extensive knowledge and experience and a great personality too! We’ve worked together on several albums and I really hope we have the opportunity to collaborate on many more projects in the future.
by Evan Jolly
I've worked with Rick for 20 years, on various eclectic projects; orchestral, pop, film / TV, big band - and every time Rick's mixing and mastering is the icing on the cake. Thanks Rick!
by Chris
Ruck has Mastered a number of our albums and is not only a great person to work with but a very talented engineer. I wouldnmt hesitate to recommend hin to anyone
by Nicholas Squires
Rick has mastered my last 3 albums, (eclectic styles from classical to pop) and his attention to detail and impressive knowledge of multiple genres of music has shone through, delivering high quality masters. The fact that he is a professional musician and producer too, means I trust Rick's ears to quality-check my mixes.
by Antonin R.
I've been working with Rick for several years now. He's a wonderful person, always attentive and willing to listen. Always ready to help when needed, and I've always been very impressed by the quality of his work. The quality of his mixes and mastering. On many occasions, he's saved pieces I've done!
by Ian Arber
Rick has mastered many of my soundtrack releases over the years. He is always a pleasure to work with - very professional, a great ear and a lovely guy. He always elevates my work, so I use him to master whenever I can.

Highly recommended :)
by Benji
I've worked with Rick for many years, and he has mastered a number of my soundtrack scores, always to the highest level. He is very personable, has a wonderful relaxed manner whilst being professional and responsive. Highly recommended by me!
by Steve Mazzaro
Rick has been my preferred mastering engineer for several albums I’ve worked on, consistently delivering outstanding quality. His expertise and attention to detail, combined with a highly personable approach, have made every project a great experience."

Interview with Rick Clark

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Probably from a purely audio perspective; mastering Hans Zimmer's (and team) Frozen Planet II for BBC Earth...The quality of the music and recording was A+ and was a pleasure to have such positive feedback afterwards from everybody who worked on it up until that finishing stage.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A orchestral re-imagining of the music of Zelda. I've finished the recording of it, and now in the mix phase of the project.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: 100% both! I tend to prefer to keep the mastering process "in the box" - assuming some analog equipment was used in recording, the life has already been added. At the mastering stage, my goal is to keep the signal clean and just bring out the best of what is recorded already.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To communicate and provide you with what you need to the best of my abilty.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Discovering new artists and hearing new music from artists I love before anyone does!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: "Can I have more cowbell", I say no. (Just kidding)
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: In regards to mastering - that we can fix the mix.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Normally just to hear the rough mix, or the final mix (if I'm only mastering).
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: If you're looking for mastering, especially in an orchestral genre, give me a shot, I wont let you down ;)
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Perhaps I'm being too literal here, but; portable MacBook rig, two of my Genelec's, a Generator and bug spray
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started working at film music record label when I was 18, I started producing for them a few years later and have now been doing this for over 20 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Orchestral, mostly - but I've also worked with a few punk bands, so go figure.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: John Williams. Because he's the greatest of all time.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Use your ears, and your gut. Not meters and other peoples advice.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Orchestral film, TV & scores
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Finding the right dynamic and tonal balance.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I have an natural instinct with how to approach each song or album.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a converted barn-studio in upstate New York that is fully acoustically treated with a 7.1 Genelec Studio Monitor set up.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: All the wonderful arrangers, musicians and composers I work with.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I specialise in orchestral mixing and mastering, mostly film scores.