Reversing cymbals is a great way to add a riser, which can help bring a bit of build and anticipation to key parts of your musical production. In this video I…
Jim HustwitSeptember 28, 2016
Lucky Chicken Film Soundtrack
So back in September 2015 I received the synopsis for Lucky Chicken, a silent comedy short to be directed by Gulliver Moore. Will Merrick - Lucky Chicken It's the magical…
Jim HustwitSeptember 2, 2016
Like me, you may well be thinking "of course the room makes a difference when you are recording drums". But I perhaps underestimated by how much, and this video goes…
Jim HustwitAugust 19, 2016
Great music production is about creating energy. The energy engages the listener and takes them on a journey. Without it they may skip your track. Kick drum production is one…
Jim HustwitAugust 12, 2016
Record Great Vocals - no matter what kind of music you produce, at some point you will need to record vocals. Vocals are usually front and centre in any song,…
Jim HustwitAugust 8, 2016
Filmic Folk II – Have a listen…
I've just finished Filmic Folk II, my second production music album for Universal Production Music. It's off the back of Filmic Folk I which came out last year. It has…
Jim HustwitJuly 31, 2016
Technology today makes recording and producing music from the comfort of your home a reality. And quite frankly there is no greater pleasure than making music… in this humble composer’s…
Jim HustwitJuly 29, 2016
Top 5 TV Title Sequences
TV title sequences or opening credits of a TV program are a critical part of the viewing experience. They say first impressions count and the title sequence is that first…
Jim HustwitJuly 11, 2015
Hipster Indie Production Music
Cider, Sunshine and hipster indie feels to be the order of the day. Alas, I'm likely to spend it in a soundproof and windowless bunker... but hey, such is the…
Jim HustwitApril 15, 2015