Expert Level Audio and Music Production Services. I will help you reach your project goals with decades worth of knowledge and practice.
I am a professional musician and producer with three decades of experience. I have produced a diverse catalog of tracks and albums for both renowned artists and emerging local talent. As a professional recording artist and active performer with my own band, I bring firsthand knowledge of the creative and technical aspects of music. I am passionate about delivering top-tier audio projects and helping others bring their dream projects to life. Let me help you achieve your goals with the talents I possess.
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- English
Interview with Brien Nelson
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I recently finished a full length album for the Rock group Cranberry Suit. I'm a very proud member (bassist) of the band and we all look forward to the albums release inn 2025.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm currently editing, mixing, and mastering a full length album for a friend. It is an older project from a previous band he was a part of that never saw completion.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Not currently.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Either/Or depending on the scenario. Both are valid, but not always the right choice. The equipment must also be available.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will provide you the best possible final product that I can with the guarantee it will meet industry standards.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I'm the first person to hear the final product.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: It's easy and anyone an do it. It's also cheap work and shouldn't cost so much.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Do you have a vision for your project? What is it? What is the main focus of your project?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: You will receive the best possible final product I can offer.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Mac Book, an electric guitar, a bass guitar, and a pair of headphones. Thats all.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been a musician for three decades and a producer for two. I received my Music Production Bachelors of Science (MPBS) degree through FulSail University in 2014
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Organic, emotive, and real.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Rick Rubin. I would love to pick his brain.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Gain staging cannot be avoided if you want your audio to sound good.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Mainly Rap, Rock, Hard Rock, and Metal. I have done singer/songwriter and orchestral as well.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I am an editing ninja.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I have listened to so many different albums throughout my life. I take all the "good" and leave the "rough" behind. I aim to make each project as real to life as possible without over producing.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Organization is key. Session setup, analyze and clean tracks, edit stems for time and volume issues, mixing, mastering, enjoying the process.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Mac Book Pro, Pro Tools, Yamaha monitors, Waves plugins (among others), Izotope, AKG and Beyer Dynamic headphones. Also a keen ear for what sounds good.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Rick Rubin is a major role model for me. I love listening to his interviews about art and his production style. I appreciate his different perspective of the production process.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mainly remote mixing and mastering. I sometimes meet with clients at a designated spot for live recording sessions as well.
I was the Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $500 per song
- RapperAverage price - $300 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $70 per song
- EditingAverage price - $40 per track
- Vocal compingAverage price - $40 per track
- Time alignment - QuantizingAverage price - $40 per track
- Programmed drumAverage price - $200 per song
1 DAY - Single Track Editing, Vocal Comping, Time Alignment, Single Master (multiple tracks extend delivery time)
2 DAYS - Rap Song (backing track with vocals), Drums
3 to 4 DAYS - Multitrack Mixing
- Alice In Chains
- Led Zeppelin
- Deftones
- PRO TOOLS
- WAVES AUDIO PLUGINS
- STEVEN SLATE DRUMS
- Cranberry Suit's Album "NOMAD" releasing March 2025Jan 21, 2025
I spent a good part of 2024 working with my bandmates in Cranberry Suit to create our debut album release scheduled for March 7th 2025. I am the recording, mixing, and mastering engineer on this project. You can hear one of our new singles named "Holllow" right here on my profile page. If you would like to know more about my band, you can check us out at (www.cranberrysuit.com).
