Simone of Minutes to Midnight mixed my band Ember Rev’s second album, Premonition and Ruin, which was released earlier this year. I worked closely with him during this process, using his Trello-based methodology to help sequence the work. Each song appeared as a series of tasks to be completed, checked and commented on. As a result, we were able to manage our time smoothly and efficiently. Creative ideas flowed back and forth, so I ended up giving him credit as co-producer. We moved almost immediately on to another album project, and I’m looking forward to involving him in the next recordings!
In the band I started, Simone was the most involved with regards to arrangement and dynamics. Using his fretless bass to completely switch the mood of any given part or to blend and support the groove as if it wasn’t even there. We’ve been working on my new release at his studio and it’s been an incredibly worthwhile experience. It’s great to have him with me to lead the production side and also to influence the arrangement and structure. Another set of ears goes a long way if you find the right pair. After working with various producers unsuccessfully, I’m really happy to have a producer that understands completely my process as a songwriter.
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