Carl Glanville

Mixer, Engineer, Producer.

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40 Reviews (40 Verified)

Multiple Grammy and Emmy Award winning mix engineer, including credits with U2, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Counting Crows, Orchestral movie scores, Broadway cast recordings and many more. In Stereo, Dolby Atmos: Your access to world class results - Let's get mixing!

I have a long history as a mix engineer and recording engineer, with an extensive credit list. I've had the distinct pleasure of working with a very diverse roster of artists from U2 to Bruce Springsteen, Counting Crows to Kylie Minogue to Ennio Morricone, Michael Jackson to Tony Bennett to Patti Smith, Joan Jett to Jason Mraz, just to name a few. I've also had the opportunity to work with legendary producers Nile Rodgers, Sir George Martin, Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, Phil Ramone, Ted Nicely, Trevor Horn and Steve Lillywhite. I've collected 2 Grammys over my 15 year relationship with U2, as well as a Grammy nomination for my engineering work on Jason Mraz's Mr. A-Z, plus an Emmy Award for mixing the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame 25th Anniversary show where I mixed for Simon and Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder, Sting, U2 with Mick Jagger and Fergie, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Crosby Stills and Nash and Jerry Lee Lewis.

I have also mixed live TV performances for Halsey, Shawn Mendes, The Struts, The Chainsmokers and Kelsey Ballerina, Leela James, Rita Ora and Bebe Rexha.

The huge amount of experience and knowledge I have acquired working with all these talented people puts me in a very unique position to help you achieve your creative goals.

I'd love to bring my skills, knowledge and experience to your project. Let's get to work!

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Carl Glanville
  • Donna Summer
  • U2
  • Jason Mraz
  • Jason Mraz
  • U2
  • U2
  • The Commitments
  • Keith Richards
  • Shudder to Think
  • U2
  • Mandy Smith
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • Cyndi Lauper
  • Michael Jackson
  • U2
  • Cyndi Lauper
  • Jason Mraz
  • Billy Joel
  • Jason Mraz
  • Jason Mraz
  • Sputnik
  • Billy Joel
  • Billy Joel
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Eric B. & Rakim
  • Craig Wedren
  • Craig Wedren
  • Craig Wedren
  • Craig Wedren
  • Craig Wedren
  • Rawles Balls
  • Jason Mraz
  • Jason Mraz
  • Jason Mraz
  • U2
  • Mary J. Blige
  • Mary J. Blige
  • U2
  • U2
  • Goodness
  • Nathan Larson
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • Billy Joel
  • Billy Joel
  • Cyndi Lauper
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • Counting Crows
  • Counting Crows
  • Chic
  • Eagles
  • Jesse Malin
  • Jesse Malin
  • Eagles
  • Eagles
  • Scout
  • Counting Crows
  • Counting Crows
  • Counting Crows
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • Counting Crows
  • Counting Crows
  • Enon
  • U2
  • U2
  • Laura Dawn
  • Laura Dawn
  • Laura Dawn
  • Laura Dawn
  • Nathan Larson
  • The New Rising Sons
  • Puracane
  • Beth Nielsen Chapman
  • Alan Menken
  • Goodness
  • Goodness
  • South Park
  • Shudder to Think
  • Shudder to Think
  • Vanessa Williams
  • Vanessa Williams
  • Phil Collins
  • Cyndi Lauper
  • Bread & Butter
  • Stanford Prison Experiment
  • Shudder to Think
  • Shudder to Think
  • Puff Daddy
  • Puff Daddy & the Family
  • Cake Like
  • Cake Like
  • Cake Like
  • Cyndi Lauper
  • Rakim
  • Dawn Upshaw
  • Michael Kroll
  • Daniel Cartier
  • Daniel Cartier
  • Donna Lewis
  • Fred Hersch
  • Alan Menken
  • Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
  • Dawn Upshaw
  • Sergio Assad & Odair Assad
  • Charles & Eddie
  • Lionel Hampton
  • Lionel Hampton
  • Bruce Springsteen
  • Michael Jackson
  • Kronos Quartet
  • Mandy Patinkin
  • David Sanborn
  • Alan Menken
  • Stephen Schwartz
  • Alan Menken
  • Stephen Schwartz
  • Randy Weston
  • David Foster
  • Luther Vandross
  • Ennio Morricone
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Eagles
  • Eagles
  • Joe Jackson
  • Carly Simon
  • Original Broadway Cast
  • Paul Gemignani
  • BeBe & CeCe Winans
  • Anita Baker
  • Eliane Elias
  • Cinderella
  • Robert Hohner
  • Robert Hohner
  • Vanessa Williams
  • Manu Dibango
  • Patrick Doyle
  • Patrick Doyle
  • The Waterboys
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Tito Puente's Golden Jazz All Stars
  • Tito Puente
  • Tito Puente's Golden Jazz All Stars
  • Tito Puente
  • Chris Kowanko
  • Robert Hohner
  • Luther Vandross
  • Billy Joel
  • Beth Nielsen Chapman
  • Harry Connick, Jr.
  • Cyndi Lauper
  • Christopher Williams
  • Eric B. & Rakim
  • Lyle Mays
  • Lyle Mays
  • Lyle Mays
  • Keith Richards
  • Keith Richards
  • Keith Richards
  • Riverside
  • Riverside
  • Louie Bellson
  • Donna Summer
  • Killer Joe
  • Jellybean
  • The Commitments
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • U2
  • Keith Richards
  • Jason Mraz

40 Reviews - 13 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Matt F.
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    And again, another phenomenal mix from Carl! This is the 5th time I have used Carl and I will hire him every time. He always brings out so much extra sonic life to a song, makes really thoughtful suggestions and choices that best serve the song, and is always a pleasure to work with. I've already booked him for the next two :-)

  2. Review by Theis W.
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    Third track mixed by Carl. It is getting harder and harder to describe how much I appreciate his engagement and his ideas and extra touches (that would be out of the scope of mixing for most).

    Revisions are done with quick turn over and Carl never misses to understand and adjust to notes given to him. Not that there was a lot of them, because the first mix was so good.

    Dont miss out on a chance to work with Carl.

  3. Review by Theis W.
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    Second track with Carl - and yet again, I am speechless in regards to the effort, engagement and kindness from this gentleman. He just goes that extra mile for you.
    The mixing speaks for itself. If you get the chance, work with Carl!

  4. Review by Matt F.
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    Another fantastic sounding mix from Carl! (That was song #4) It's always a pleasure to work with him and I've already hired him for the next one.

  5. Review by Theis W.
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    I want you to know, that if you made it to Carls page.. STOP LOOKING! YOU FOUND YOUR GUY!
    Carl has been incredibly patient, exceeded all of my expectations (and I had a lot) and he has proved to me, why is the guy who will be doing a lot of tracks for me.
    With Carl, you get engagement, dedication, he brings ideas to the table and he makes you feel as it is his own song. I have learned a lot from him and I cant thank him enough for this great mix!

  6. Review by Matt F.
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    This is my third song with Carl and he delivered just as he always does! Incredible sounding mix and he provided some great constructive feedback as well when extra work was needed to make the song sound its best. He was right and the song benefitted from it! Thanks, Carl!

  7. Review by Samantha W.
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    Carl is the ideal person to take care of your song. He understands you vision and amplifies it, delivering quality work and lots of communication. He is a true master at what he does and I feel lucky to learn from him through his work!

  8. Review by Matt F.
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    Another stellar mix from Carl! He really delivered an incredible sounding mix for me (again) out of a very strange and cacophonic song - ha! He also went the extra mile to help me meet a tight deadline. A true pro!

  9. Review by Matt F.
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    I had a great experience working with Carl. Not only did he deliver an incredible sounding mix, but he really wrapped his head around the song and brought out the best in it. He's very professional and easy to work with. I've already hired him for the next one!

  10. Review by Ches Barrow
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    It would be easy to say that if you get the chance to work with someone as esteemed as CG to go for it. But it's beyond that - Carl's sensitivity for the song I wrote; to get it ready for a TV ad and retain the beauty of lyricism, attitude and just emotion- the mix is stunning. His demeanour is one of creative space, collaboration and kindness. That's invaluable. And the mix shows it. Trust me, work with him. Especially if you're a perfectionist.

  11. Review by Adeline V. Lopez
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    Have worked with Carl on a number of mixing projects. He’s really the best. Always adds a new dimension to the song. Haven’t worked with anyone more responsive, interested or knowledgeable. You won’t do better.

  12. Review by Elvic K.
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    Another good job from Carl. A really nice mix that makes my music stand. I like the way Carl balances the instruments in the song. That makes it easier for listeners to listen to enjoy the song. I really recommend you work with Carl. Thanks, Carl.

  13. Review by Andrew G.
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    I've had the opportunity to work with very few good professional mixing engineers amongst which I thought Carl is one of the best. Very easy to work with, very detailed.
    Other than going back and forth on just couple of noises on the track and my puzzling note, the first mix he gave me was almost close to perfection as I how wanted.
    He gave me a perfect mix my song needed. Brings me a smile almost every time I listen to the mix.
    Really happy with his work.

  14. Review by Elvic K.
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    Carl did a wonderful job where many failed. He always understands the nature of my music, the sound, and the output. The result was fantastic. I really recommend you to work with him. Thank you, Carl.

  15. Review by Deborah S.
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    Carl is outstanding. He takes what’s already there and deepens it in ways that will blow your mind. You can’t do better. Also, he’s professional and a kind human being.

  16. Review by Nikki N.
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    Another absolutely extraordinary mix by Carl! His ear and skills, sense of depth and attention to detail are simply superb. Couldn't be happier!!!

  17. Review by Nikki N.
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    Carl is amazing! He not only has excellent attention to detail, but is also able to really bring a recording to life and capture the spirit of the song. He is very professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. The final mix sounds even better than I could have dreamed. I'm very happy with the results!

  18. Review by Richard S.
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    I've had the great fortune to work with some amazingly talented mix engineers in my career, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Reykjavik, etc. This is my third time working with Carl, and he is in the top tier. Not only does he produce world-class mixes at an exceptionally fair rate, but he’s one of the nicest people you'd ever want to work with. If your music demands quality results, work with Carl.

  19. Review by Richard S.
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    I'm incredibly fortunate to have found Carl. He is a top-tier professional; meticulous, patient, engaged, communicative, and super knowledgeable. My second time working with him, his commitment to the project yielded incredible results; just a magnificent engineer and collaborator. His mixes elevated my music by leaps and bounds and brought it to a whole other level. He's also an extremely likeable gent. Want your song(s) mixed by a Master? Look no further; Carl's your guy. Just ask U2.

  20. Review by Steven C.
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    Carl is a top-tier professional. I've had such a pleasure working with him. During the process of the project, Carl would instruct and give me tips on how to record better. Carl is so dedicated to the craft of making music that his results show when you listen to your final mixes. I highly recommend anyone to contact Carl for future projects. He's worked with some of the biggest artists for a reason.

Interview with Carl Glanville

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

  2. A: There's two and they are very different in scale. The first would be the U23D feature film that I edited, mixed and produced the music for. It was a huge undertaking, pulling together 9 live stadium performances across South America and editing them into a single seamless concert performance. This was a 3 D film, the first concert film of its kind. The camera limitations meant that we had to record multiple shows to get enough footage to edit between. The challenge came when picture edits were made between different shows during the same song. I insisted that the only way this would work and remain believable is if the sound we hear exactly matches the picture we are seeing. So for every picture cut, I matched the corresponding audio, which was very difficult as it was from 9 different outdoor stadium shows in multiple venues, so matching everything from the sound and tuning of the snare drum to the ambience of the stadium was critical to keeping continuity. I built a massive pro tools session that required two HD6 synchronized systems to handle all the audio, not just the 96 source tracks per show, but all the stems and FX stems etc too - it was the largest session I have ever worked on. At the end of the day the result was stunning, you'd never know the performances were from different shows, the band's ability to maintain their choreography on stage, the continuity in their performances, the ability of the bands crew to recreate the same drum and guitar sounds each night really helped too. I mixed the show in New York, then once it was done in the music studio, we took it out to the Warner Brothers dubbing stage in Los Angeles to do the film mix - what an amazing experience. A European premiere was held at the Cannes Film Festival and the US premiere was at the Sundance Film Festival where we got to bring in a scaled down version of the same PA system the band uses on tour, so the sound was massive and the experience as real as it could get other than being at an actual concert. The other project I'm proud of is one I did with a great singer songwriter named Kevin McGinnis. We recorded some basic drums at a rehearsal space and all the overdubs in my apartment and it turned out just great. I had very limited equipment available at the drum recording sessions so was using a portable mini-disc player with a stereo mic plugged into it to record the room sound and just a couple of mics on the actual kit. We used Amp Farm for the guitar sounds and even recorded a celllo in my living room during a rain storm where rain was dripping onto the air conditioner which can be clearly heard as metallic drops during the song. But the performances and the songs were so good it was easy to skip past any technical limitations and just get into the music and have it sound great.

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

  4. A: I am very honest. For me to mix or record a song, I really need to love it or at the very least find something within it that I can really emotionally attach myself to. I want to bring out the best in the song and I have to be moved by it in some way, because if I'm not then I don't feel it's fair for me to mix it because I need to be invested in it just as much as the artist is. I will always do my best - I am VERY detailed oriented and won't let something go out if it's not the very best I can make it. I am a big believer in going with the flow and won't get bogged down if things aren't seeming to go in the right direction - I am more than happy to pull all the faders down after a couple of hours and start again from scratch if I feel things aren't going the way they should, and I'll find a new route. As much as I am detailed oriented I have no problem in embracing happy accidents and turning "problems" into "features". I'll take great vibe and great performance with an imperfect recording over "perfect" recording and vibeless average performance, any day.

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

  6. A: Right now I'm working on making what I love to do available to an even wider group of talented people with whom I can collaborate and make great music!

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Both have their pros and cons - Analog has certain restrictions that might seem like a negative but can force people to make good decisions before moving on. Digital has virtually unlimited creative options which can mean you will never ever ever finish, or free a creative person up to explore and find and record that truly magical moment....

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

  10. A: I'll always give it my all. I want you to be happy and I want to add value to your music by giving it a great mix.

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

  12. A: After several revisions - Q: Do you still have the first mix you did? Answer: Yes, I do!

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

  14. A: That anyone can do it if they have a bunch of plugins and protools - it's WAY more than just that!

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

  16. A: Be as clear as you can about what your expectations are and have the sessions and files as organized as possible to maximize the time I can dedicate to mixing your song rather than sorting through files and incorrectly named tracks etc. I can help organize and consolidate files etc. but it's MUCH better of you do it before hand as I would have to charge extra for that and it could add an extra day to the mix. Mix ready sessions will have all the tracks and files properly and correctly labeled, be all the same length, even if a track only has a cymbal crash at the very end, there should be no unnecessary audio files in the session - clean and lean is key!

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

  18. A: Probably an SM58, a 1081 EQ Mic Pre, an LA2A, a big full range powered speaker and an iPhone with a never ending link to Spotify. All solar powered of course.

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

  20. A: Go with the best performance - it will always be the right choice, don't let technical problems or stuff get in the way.

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

  22. A: I love so much different music, I usually work on rock, and singer songwriter styles, but am certainly not limited to that. I love, rock, pop, jazz, country, Americana, classical, big band, R&B, reggae, electronic, I mean the list really goes on and on.

  23. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  24. A: Over 25 years of professional recording and mixing gives me a huge library of experiences from which to draw. This allows me to apply priceless techniques and processes to my work which have been handed down to me by others as well as ones I've created myself over time.

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

  26. A: It's pretty straight forward - a discussion with the artist about what their expectations and desires are with regard to the mix; I like to find out if there are any particular reference sounds or a style they are going for, and am happy to receive examples of those, including a rough mix of the song so far. I like to spend time by myself to get the sounds together and try out various ideas that might spring to mind as I am mixing and get inspired, then I'll send off a first draft of the mix for notes and comments. After getting feedback and discussing the options/solutions etc., I'll do the revisions and then we'll be done and everyone will be happy! I really strive to make sure the artist and client is happy and will really do my best to ensure the song turns out in way that we are thrilled by and proud of.

  27. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  28. A: I have a Pro Tools 12 HDX setup with a UAD2 24 chip system - UA has outstanding plugins which I love. I also have a ton of other plugins from Waves, Softube, PSP, Slate, Soundtoys and more. I have ADAM S3H-X monitors as a stereo and 5.1 setup with an ADAM Sub 12. I also have 8 channels of Universal Audio mic pre/eq 610, an LA2A, 1176, Chandler EMI Zener Limiter, Chandler EMI Curve Bender EQ, and Chandler EMI 2 channel mic pre.

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

  30. A: I have been doing this a long time. I started in the late 80's working at PWL Studios in London where Rick Astley (Never Gonna Give You Up) had just been recorded and was at the top of the charts, along with Kylie Minogue when she was 19 years old, Bananarama and other 80's pop classics courtesy of Stock, Aitken and Waterman. Then I moved to Sarm Studios - producer Trevor Horn's place - home of Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Band Aid, Seal, Art Of Noise, Pet Shop Boys, plus many, many others. Then I moved to NYC and worked at The Hit Factory for 5 years, learning so much from so many great engineers and producers - working on everything from scores for Disney and Martin Scorsese movies, to Notorious B.I.G., Yo Yo Ma to Willie Nelson, Madonna to Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, David Sanborn, Tony Bennett, Joan Jett, Billy Joel, just to name a few. After going freelance I worked with many different artists and producers including Nile Rodgers, Phil Ramone, T-Bone Wolk, Ted Nicely and Steve Lillywhite. Then I started what has become a 15+ year relationship with U2, during which time I collected 2 Grammy Awards, working on many, many, many different albums, singles, tours, dvds, movie scores, even the first ever 3D live concert feature film, for which I produced, edited and mixed the music. Along the way I have also recorded and or mixed albums for Shudder To Think, Jesse Malin, Billy Joel, Counting Crows and nominated for a Best Engineer Grammy for Jason Mraz's Mr A-Z.

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

  32. A: I usually mix and but also record. I love doing both - the recording process is always a thrill to me, being in the control room as the artist is playing in the studio and having set all the mics up and got a sound, then recording and working towards that moment when we realize we've got the take. Artist comes into the control room to listen to the playback and there's a ton of energy in the room as everyone listens through - so much fun. Once the recording of the song is done and it's time mix, that's the next fun part of the process - bringing all the elements together and making new discoveries and fine tuning the sounds, and realizing the vision.

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  • Pro Tools Ultimate HDX
  • NATIVE HD
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  • LA-2A
  • 1176
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