Month: November 2025

Little Big Planet is a PlayStation classic game that was released in October of 2008. This was at a time where media was emerging into an individual outlet for others and more people had become able to “curate” their own story and persona online. These identities were heavily impacted by the new-age of media and… Continue reading Little Big Planet (2008) Sound Impact

Every year the Grammys bring a mix of excitement, drama, and big opinions. Even with all the arguments about who should win, the show is still one of the best places to see what strong music production looks like. The live performances are especially important because they show how artists and audio teams take a… Continue reading Recreating a Legend: Inside Bruno Mars’ Prince Tribute

Sweet Trip is one of my favorite artists and have their own unique sound. In 2003 they put out an amazing album that has an early 2000s feel to it and blends multiple genres together to create something well produced and creative. The album mixes multiple genres to create its unique vibe. It starts off… Continue reading Velocity: Design: Comfort.

In audio production, we often fixate on what elements we can add to enhance the audio, but one of the most powerful elements in sound isn’t sound at all, it’s silence. Silence creates contrast, making the loud parts feel louder and the emotional parts feel more powerful. When everything is constant, nothing stands out, but… Continue reading The Importance of Silence

A large part of making animated films comes from efforts made by voice actors in a professional audio booth. However, this was not the exact case for Disney films Luca (2021) and Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), as their production processes fell victim to the effects of COVID-19. In this blog post, I will… Continue reading Recording from Home & Luca (2021) – Kate McGill

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the most well-known and influential rock bands of the last four decades. They even performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2014. Emerging from the Los Angeles underground scene in 1982, they built their identity on a blended base of funk, punk, and alternative rock. With… Continue reading Red Hot Chili Peppers – Jack

Hans Zimmer is really the only composer I know and thats because of how impactful his scores are in the film industry. What makes his work interesting is how he mixes traditional orchestral music with modern technology. Instead of sticking to the usual classical approach, Zimmer builds his scores by experimenting with sounds, digital tools,… Continue reading How Hans Zimmer Creates His Scores

Led Zeppelin is generally considered one of the greatest rock bands of all time, leading to them pushing limits and breaking boundaries of the industry of the time. Jimmy Page, lead guitarist, and Robert Plant, lead singer, led most of the songwriting in their career with first releasing Led Zeppelin I. This album is considered… Continue reading The Magic of Led Zeppelin 

One of my favorite plays to watch on disney plus is Hamilton specifically for the soundtrack. Hamilton didn’t just change the way people view theatre,  it changed how Broadway sounds. The show’s production is great in blending genres, storytelling, and attention to detail to create something historically informational and completely modern. Hamilton pulls from hip-hop’s… Continue reading Hamilton Music Production

While it may sound like something an introvert does at a party, shoegaze is actially a genre of rock music originating in the UK in the 1980’s, with bands such as Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine pioneering a new sound. The main trademark of the genre involves the electric guitar, with layering and distortion… Continue reading The Art of Shoegaze