Mixed ‘Mechanical Monster’ double album by Monster Ceilidh Band (2011) “Simply stunning!” – Songlines
Recorded and mixed a version of ‘Changing of the Guards’ for the Bob Dylan tribute album ‘Younger Than That Now’ out on Fat Cat Records (2011)
Recorded, mixed, mastered and co-produced ‘Wotcheor!’ by Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies (2010) **** MOJO
Recorded, mixed and mastered the debut single ‘Revenge‘ by Simian Sons (2010)
Mastered 2-CD compilation ‘Jazz World, World Jazz’ for Music Institute of Chicago (2010)
Recorded, mixed and mastered ‘Make Me A Dancer’ by Monster Ceilidh Band (2009). Nominated for Best Instrumental Album in Spiral Earth
Score and sound design for Josef Feltus’ ‘Solo Duets’ and ‘Haphazard Symphony’ animations, winner of Best Scottish Short Film (2006), Best Animated Film (Krakow Film Festival) and 1st prize in Milan for Traditional Animated Short Film (2010).
Composed music for Cumbria Council’s short film ‘Gypsy Fair’.
Score and sound design for Simon Eave’s 2008 short film ‘RelationshipD’.
THE RISE OF THE HOME STUDIO
Glitch Music. That’s what my Masters at Newcastle Uni focused on. I explored the misuse of musical technologies (from notation to electronics) finding ways to reuse the mishaps and ‘errors’ of recordings, reforming them into haunting and beautiful soundscapes. This exploration into computer-based music lead to an interest in recording studios in general. And ever since, they follow me around wherever I go…
My small home studio has been developing over the years. My latest addition has been a set of Focal CMS65 studio monitors, which are great! The great thing with a home studio is the chance to experiment with mixing ideas without the worry of paying for expensive studio time. I believe that the mixing process is just as much a creative one as a technical one and strive to create mixes that enhance and reflect the feel of the music. Doing this from home allows for a stress free time of exploration!
OTHER WORK
Worked as studio and live sound engineer at Washington Arts Centre (2010-2011)
Coordinated rehearsal facilities and studio time for young musicians at Washington Arts Centre (2010 – 2011)
Part-time assistant studio technician at Newcastle University (2008 – 2010)
PA and sound engineer hire for Canopy New Music (2007 – present)
Taught experimental/computer music at Northumbria University (2005 – 2007)