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ENGLISH CREDITS (partial)
| ARTIST | TITLE | PRODUCER | REC/MIX |
| MILES DAVIS | AMANDLA album | T.LIPUMA, M.MILLER | REC |
| YES | LOVE WILL FIND A WAY | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| WHITE STRIPES | BLUE ORCHID | MICHEL GONDRY | REMIX |
| MARCUS MILLER | MR CLEAN | MARCUS MILLER | MIX |
| " | TEEN TOWN | MARCUS MILLER | REC |
| AL JARREAU & K. BATTLE | MY FAVORITE THINGS | MARCUS MILLER | REC |
| WHITNEY HOUSTON | I’M EVERY WOMAN | CLIVILLES + COLE | REC |
| MARIAH CAREY | EMOTIONS | C+C | REC |
| " | SO COLD | C+C | REC |
| NATALIE COLE | PINK CADILLAC | C+C | MIX |
| " | WHEN I FALL IN LOVE | MARCUS MILLER | REC |
| LUTHER VANDROSS | LOVE WILL COME OUR WAY | LUTHOR VANDROSS | REC |
| " | I DIDN’T REALLY MEAN IT | MARCUS MILLER | REMIX |
| " | I GAVE IT UP | MARCUS MILLER | REMIX |
| " | SHE WON’T TALK TO ME | MARCUS MILLER | REMIX |
| ROBERTA FLACK | OASIS | MARCUS MILLER | REC |
| " | MY SOMEONE TO LOVE | MARCUS MILLER | REC |
| " | SOMETHING MAGIC | MARCUS MILLER | REC |
| ALEC SHANTZIS featuring JOHN JAMES | THIS GUY'S IN LOVE WITH YOU | ALEC SHANTZIS | MIX + MASTER |
| C & C MUSIC FACTORY | MAKE YOU SWEAT 25th ANNIV | C & C | MIX + MASTER |
| " | SET ME FREE (ALL VERSIONS) | C & C | MIX + MASTER |
| " | PRIDE | C+C | REC |
| " | THINGS THAT MAKE U GO HMM | C+C | REC (REMIX) |
| " | JUST A TOUCH OF LOVE | C+C | REC (REMIX) |
| " | A GROOVE OF LOVE | C+C | REC (REMIX) |
| " | LIVE HAPPY | C+C | REC (REMIX) |
| " | GREATEST REMIXES album | C+C | REC |
| “ | LIVE VIDEO | C+C | MIX |
| DAVID SANBORN | TO THE MAX | MARCUS MILLER | REC + MIX |
| " | BLUE NOTE LIVE 7/01 | DAVID SANBORN | LIVE SND |
| PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED | IS EVERYBODY HAPPY? | PIL | REC |
| " | SWEET TALK | PIL | REC |
| " | WARRIOR | PIL | REC |
| " | DON’T YOU WORRY | PIL | REC |
| BILLY IDOL | SOUL STANDING BY | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| ARETHA FRANKLIN | PRIDE | C+C | REC |
| CANIBUS | 2000 BC album | ASSORTED | REC + MIX |
| JOE SAMPLE | SPELLBOUND album | TOMMY LIPUMA | REC |
| " | INVITATION album | TOMMY LIPUMA | REC |
| BARRY MANILOW | HARMONY cues | BARRY MANILOW | REC + MIX |
| SWAG GEEKS / BROOK PENNING | LOVE ME RIGHT! | R.CLIVILLES + E.KUPPER | MIX + MASTER |
| CELEBRITY D.MATCH | YOU BUSS ‘EM I’LL PUNISH ‘EM | ASSORTED | REC + MIX |
| PETER, PAUL AND MARY | DON’T LAUGH AT ME | DAVID KAHNE | REC |
| PETER YARROW | NEW album | PETER YARROW | REC + MIX |
| DJ DOO WOP | HENNY AND COKE | RON G | MIX |
| LOST BOYZ | LB4LIFE album | ASSORTED | REC + MIX |
| DAVE MATTHEWS BAND | DEMOS | D. MATTHEWS | REC + MIX |
| DOVES | AFFINITY album | TOMMY LIPUMA | REC + MIX |
| MARK WHITFIELD | SWEET, SWEET LOVE | M.PIERSON, C.WALKER | MIX |
| PATRICK BRUEL | NEW album | MICK LANARO | REC |
| CLAUDE NOUGARO | CHANSONGS album | MICK LANARO | MIX |
| SUKI RAE | CAN'T STOP NOW | SUKI RAE | MIX + MASTER |
| QSR | NEW album | ASSORTED | REC + MIX |
| MIDIEVIL BABES | LIVE BROADCAST | JEFF TOWNE | MIX |
| SIAMESE | NEW album | D.PIERRE, B. JONES | MIX |
| CAP ONE | LADIES AND WILLIES | ASSORTED | MIX |
| ROBBIE NEVILLE | BACK ON HOLIDAY | C+C | REMIX |
| " | SOMEBODY LIKE YOU | C+C | REMIX |
| KENNY GARRETT | PRISONER OF LOVE album | KENNY GARRETT | REC + MIX |
| DURAN DURAN | AMERICAN SCIENCE | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| GRACE JONES | KICKED AROUND | C+C | REMIX |
| J BOYS | J BOYS album | M.MILLER, L.WHITE | REC + MIX |
| " | GOTTA BE FUNKY | MARCUS MILLER | REC + MIX |
| " | IT’S THAT LOVING FEELING (TV) | MARCUS MILLER | REC + MIX |
| JEVETTA STEELE | CALLING YOU | TOMMY LIPUMA | MIX |
| " | GOOD FOOT | TOMMY LIPUMA | MIX |
| " | AND HOW | TOMMY LIPUMA | MIX |
| " | YOU’RE GONNA LOVE ME | TOMMY LIPUMA | MIX |
| BERNADETTE PETERS | I’LL BE YOUR BABY TONIGHT album | TONY MacANANY | REC |
| BUSTER POINDEXTER | CANNIBAL | MORALES, MUNZUBAI | REMIX |
| JUHA BJORNINEN | TWILIGHT IN PARADISE album | JUHA/KASSU | REC + MIX |
| ON Q | LA LA | SIR EARL TOONE | MIX |
| " | SMOOTH | SIR EARL TOONE | MIX |
| DAWN THOMAS | NEW album | TOMMY LIPUMA | REC |
| BOY GEORGE | EVERYTHING I OWN | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| JUSTO ALMARIO | COUNT ME IN album | JUSTO | REC |
| LISA LISA | YOU + ME = US | C+C | REC |
| " | DON’T SAY GOODBYE | C+C | REC |
| " | LET THE MUSIC PLAY | C+C | REC |
| A MOMENT’S PEACE | NEW demo | B. MILLER | REC + MIX |
| KNUCKLE SANDWICH | NEW demo | B.MILLER | REC + MIX |
| GRAVY | CLOSER TO VENUS album | B.MILLER | REC + MIX |
| SANDEE | NOTICE ME | C+C | MIX |
| NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK | I FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOU | C+C | REC |
| SKIN DEEP | CARELESS WHISPER | MOE.T | REC |
| PEOPLE | ASSORTED SONGS | J. MILES | REC |
| COMMUNARDS | NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| EU | THE BUTT | MARCUS MILLER | MIX |
| " | COME TO THE GO-GO | MARCUS MILLER | REC + MIX |
| FREDDY JACKSON | NICE AND SLOW | ZACK VAS | MIX |
| WENDY WALL | TIME OF THE SEASON | ROB FRABONI | REC + MIX |
| SEDUCTION | SEDUCTION | C+C | MIX |
| HOUSE PARTY | MOVIE SOUNDTRACK | MARCUS MILLER | MIX |
| DEBBIE GIBSON | STAYING TOGETHER | C+C | MIX |
| ANGEL | BURNIN UP | C+C | REC |
| " | I MISS YOU | C+C | REC |
| " | ALL I DO | C+C | REC |
| TRILOGY | LET ME LOVE YOU | C+C | REC |
| DINA CAROL | KEEP IT COMING | C+C | REC |
| JACKSON 5 | I WANT YOU BACK | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| MARVIN GAYE | HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| TEMPTATIONS | PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| FOUR TOPS | REACH OUT | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| DIANA ROSS | LOVE CHILD | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| CASHFLOW | YOU KNOW THAT | LARRY BLACKMON | MIX |
| NIA PEEBLES | HIGH TIME | C+C | REMIX |
| STEPHANIE MILLS | THE COMFORT OF A MAN | ZACK VAS | MIX |
| MIDNIGHT STAR | HEADLINES album | R.CALLOWAY | REC |
| BROS | WHEN WILL I BE FAMOUS | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| NOEL | I BURN | C+C | REMIX |
| SECCESSION | THE MAGICIAN | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| MONDO ROCK | BOOM BABY BOOM | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| CLIMIE FISHER | I WON’T BLEED FOR YOU | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| GOOD QUESTION | BODY CONTACT | C+C | MIX |
| SILENCERS | I SEE RED | F.BASTONE | REMIX |
| JERMAINE STEWART | MY HOUSE | C+C | REC + MIX |
| SKYY | FROM THE LEFT SIDE album | RANDY MULLER | REC |
| KLAUS NOMI | I FEEL LOVE | ? | MIX |
| ANTHONY AND THE CAMP | SUSPENSE | MARCUS MILLER | REC + MIX |
| " | TOUCH AND GO GIRL | MARCUS MILLER | REC + MIX |
| AMORETTO | CLAVE ROCKS! | LATIN RASCALS | MIX |
| OTHER: | |||
| MALCOLM McCLARREN, TKA, SCOTT ALLEN, BRASS CONSTRUCTION, FORCE MD’S, LONI GROVES, | |||
| COLONEL ABRAMS, SHANNON, HANSEN AND DAVIS, CLAUDJA BARRY, LYDIA LOVE, JOHNNY P., | |||
| HORSE, ADAM BOMB, FIRST CIRCLE, BIG TROUBLE, TIA, GENARRI BROS., CAROLYN PORTER, | |||
| CONNERS, PRINCESS, TANYA WYNNE, MISS THANG, ALISHA, NAYOBE, THE LOOK, GENERAL KANE, | |||
| MC CHILL, FULL HOUSE, THE NYLONS, THE FLIRTS, NUCLEUS, NORMAN, ANDY PARKS… | |||
ASIAN CREDITS (partial)
| ARTIST | TITLE | PRODUCER | REC/MIX |
| TOSHINOBU KUBOTA | AS ONE album | KUBOTA | REC + MIX |
| " | WHAT’S THE WONDER | KUBOTA,NINOMIYA | REC + MIX |
| " | BONGA WONGA album | TAKA TSUKUMA | REC + MIX |
| " | MOVING TARGET | TAKA TSUKUMA | MIX |
| " | FUSION FAST (TV) | TAKA TSUKUMA | REC + MIX |
| TOKU BABA | EVERYTHING SHE SAID album | ASSORTED | REC + MIX |
| DREAMS COME TRUE | BEAUTIFUL BOY | DREAMS COME TRUE | REC + MIX |
| " | SONNA NO AI JAUAI | DREAMS COME TRUE | MIX |
| " | KERO KERO | DREAMS COME TRUE | MIX |
| KEIKO LEE | KICKIN’ IT album | SIMON,YOSHIDA,TSUKUMA | REC + MIX |
| SHINJI TANIMURA | BEST OF THE RED album | TANIMURA, AOYAGI | MIX |
| " | BEST OF THE BLUE album | TANIMURA, AOYAGI | MIX |
| HIDEO YAMAKI | GROOVY LOOPS & SAMPLES | YAMAKI,B. MILLER | REC + MIX |
| KEIKO TERADA | END OF THE WORLD album | HADA,SUGAHARA | REC + MIX |
| TAYU LO | NEW album | TAYU LO, TSUKUMA | MIX |
| HOMELESS HEART | HOMELESS HEART album | HH,WATANABE,KISHI | MIX |
| " | YUB | HH,WATANABE,KISHI | MIX |
| " | SHOESLESS album | HH,WATANABE,KISHI | REC + MIX |
| " | FLOWER album | HH,WATANABE,KISHI | REC + MIX |
| RINKEN BAND | CHEREN album | RINKEN,TSUKUMA | REC + MIX |
| " | GON GON album | RINKEN,TSUKUMA | REC + MIX |
| " | TINKU TINKU (MOVIE) | RINKEN,TSUKUMA | MIX |
| " | BANJI album | RINKEN,TSUKUMA | REC + MIX |
| " | RINKEN BAND album | RINKEN,TSUKUMA | REC + MIX |
| " | ON AIR LIVE VIDEO | RINKEN,TSUKUMA | REC + MIX |
| X- JAPAN | MISCAST | TSUKUMA,TSUDA | MIX |
| " | LOVE REPLICA | TSUKUMA,TSUDA | MIX |
| " | STAB ME IN THE BACK | TSUKUMA,TSUDA | MIX |
| " | JOKER | TSUKUMA,TSUDA | MIX |
| TOSHI (X) | EVERLASTING LOVE | OGURA,MORIGUCHI,MAEDA | REC + MIX |
| " | GOODBYE SEASON | OGURA,MORIGUCHI,MAEDA | REC + MIX |
| " | MY DEAR FRIENDS | OGURA,MORIGUCHI,MAEDA | REC + MIX |
| " | ASPHALT JUNGLE | OGURA,MORIGUCHI,MAEDA | REMIX |
| TOMOKO UEHARA | ZAN | RINKEN TERUYA | MIX |
| SHOCKING LEMON | NEW album | TSUKUMA,S.L.,B. MILLER | REC + MIX |
| TAKAMASA SEGI | LUNA album | SEGI,SASA | MIX |
| MIYUKI KAJITANI | HEART & LIGHT album | KENZO SAEKI | MIX |
| T SQUARE | IMPRESSIVE album | T SQUARE,AOKI,HIRAI | REC + MIX |
| YAMASE MAMI | MIGHT BABY album | HADA,TSUKUMA | REC + MIX |
| MISTY EYES | NEW album | KAZU, MISTY EYES | MIX |
| TOSHI TAHARA | MY FAVORITE SONGS album | TORU HAJIMA | REC + MIX |
| TOSHI TAHARA | MORE ELECTRIC album | HADA,HAJIMA | MIX |
| ANRI | CIRCUIT OF A RAINBOW album | OGURA | MIX |
| " | VOICE OF MY HEART (P. BRYSON) | OGURA | REC |
| " | SURF & TEARS | OGURA | MIX |
| MARIBETH | LOVE DUET | TSUKUMA | MIX |
| UCHIDA | NEW album | OGURA, MAEDA, MORIGUCHI | MIX |
| MOJO CLUB | MOJO CLUB album | MOJO,NAKAO,B.MILLER | REC + MIX |
| PEARL BROTHERS | PEARL BROTHERS | SAEKI, SASA | MIX |
| F1 IMAGES | IMAGES 2 album | AOKI | MIX |
| " | IMAGES 3 album | AOKI | MIX |
| HUMAN SOUL | INTERNATIONAL PARTY album | GADSON,HUMAN SOUL | MIX |
| YEN (Y. FUKUOKA) | YEN album | SASA,YEN,MECKEN | MIX |
| HIROSHI MIKAMI | ETCHED HEART | D.BOWNE,Y.HONDA | MIX |
| MINNIE | OMOIDEJA NEMURENAI album | TAKA TSUKUMA | REC + MIX |
| TERUMASA HINO | LIGHT IS RIGHT | HINO,HOZUMI | MIX |
| TAKESHI ITOH | TK album | SAISSE,FREDRICKS | REC + MIX |
| SANSHIRO | H2O album | TSUKUMA,SANSHIRO | REC + MIX |
| " | HOME COUNTRY | TSUKUMA,SANSHIRO | REC + MIX |
| HALO | HALO album | SASA,HALO | MIX |
| " | TIDE album | SASA,HALO | MIX |
| TOSHIKI KADOMATSU | CAN’T YOU SEE | B.MILLER,HOZUMI | REMIX |
| " | I REMEMBER YOU | B.MILLER,HOZUMI | REMIX |
| TOSHIKI KADOMATSU | TOUCH AND GO album | KADOMATSU,HOZUMI | REC |
| " | INDIAN HUMPBACK | HOZUMI,KADOMATSU | MIX |
| " | KNOCK MY DOOR | HOZUMI,KADOMATSU | MIX |
| ZARD | CANT LET GO | T. UMENO | MIX |
| MACHIKO | NEW album | TSUKUMA | REC + MIX |
| SEIGAN ONO | SOMETHING TO HOLD ON TO | SEIGAN ONO | MIX |
| ZABADAK | NEW album | KAORU SASA | MIX |
| TOMOKO FARNHAM | NEW album | FARNHAM,HIRAI | REC + MIX |
| YASUOKO | NEW album | TETSU HIRAI | REC + MIX |
| TATSU | ROCK LOVE album | AKIYAMA,TATSU | MIX |
| MOET | NEW album | KAORU SASA | MIX |
| BARBEE BOYS | /5 album | BARBEE BOYS,HOZUMI | MIX |
| NAOKO MOROOKA | SPARKLE | TSUKUMA,HIRAI | REC |
| MANNA | BLUE IN GREEN album | KAORU SASA | MIX |
| HAJIME MIZOGUCHI | SILK BATH | SEIGAN ONO | MIX |
| FRIENDS OF LIFE | VISCIOUS NIGHT IN NYC album | TAKA TSUKUMA | REC + MIX |
| TOSHIYUKI HONDA | RADIO CLUB album | HONDA,HOZUMI | MIX |
| YOSHIYUKI OHSAWA | WINK OF DESTINY | HOZUMI,OHSAWA | MIX |
| “ | DANCE TO CHRISTMAS | HOZUMI,OHSAWA | MIX |
| HIRO HOZUMI | YOSHIMOTO STOLE MY HEART | HOZUMI | REC + MIX |
| SOULOOK / | Assorted | FCI | LIVE REC + MIX |
| SEIZE THE NIGHT | |||
| GRAY | Live Video | FCI | LIVE REC + MIX |
PROFESSIONAL TESTIMONIALS
MARCUS MILLER (Producer - Miles Davis, Luther Vandross, Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, etc):"The best thing (that I look for in an engineer) is if they’re on the same page as you, going in the same direction anyway. It helps if they’re musical because then you don’t have to explain everything ...with good engineers, you don’t have to worry...Bruce Miller is very good that way."
PETER YARROW (Producer - Peter, Paul and Mary):"Bruce Miller is an extraordinarily gifted engineer producer who knows how to craft acoustic music so that it retains its spirit and integrity but is presented with exquisite sonic creativity that makes it both contemporary and faithful to its roots. Working with Bruce has been a thrill and the music we have recorded, a joy to create."
TAKA TSUKUMA (Producer - Kubota, X, Toku Baba, etc):"I have been working with Mr. Bruce Miller since 1988. We have had many recording sessions together all over the world, in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and even in Okinawa. From the most sophisticated New York Jazz to Indonesian ethnic mixtured pop music, our musical journey has been extremely diverse and Mr. Miller has never had any difficulties."
"In any circumstance, Mr. Miller has always been able to capture the best moment of the music we have produced together. One secret that makes Mr. Miller manage the session so perfectly is his ability to comfort musicians no matter what nationality they are or no matter what language they speak. Somehow, Mr. Miller always makes all the musicians feel so comfortable both personally and musically that musicians can REALLY PLAY."
"I have enjoyed every second I spent with Mr. Miller. And I'm sure you will too."
LOW BUDGET TESTIMONIALS
THE MESMERS (Artists - mixed via mail, on hearing an uncompleted mix):"I will also say that in doing an a-b comparison with some of our (ahem) "mixes" yours has amazingly more life to it. Our sound somehow "flat" or two-dimensional in comparison -- I'm not sure why. It's hard thing to pin down exactly, but very easy to hear. I guess it illustrates why it was wise for us not to try and do the mixing ourselves."
"The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it." -Teddy Roosevelt
WILL STEVENS (Artist / Producer - mixed via mail):"Wow, I really like it when I hear creative change ups, THANKS!! I like the direction its going, No need to go more street...I like it, the low octaves sound great, this is definitely done. Nice job man, I really like it. Can't wait to hear the rest of the songs.....Thanks."
TALON RENAUD (Artist - mixed via mail):"I love it ! after listening to your new mix over and over i really think it's done. You really manage to change the mix exactly how i wanted it and even better than that. I don't know anything else to say but : thank you. I really appreciated your help and the time you offer to "starving artists" like me ;-) .. It sounds soooooo good …THANKS !!!"
RACHEL RUBIN / TODD AMODEO (Artist & Engineer - mastered via mail):"I love the masters. They sound warm and full and round. I'm very happy with them."
"The music has now a professional sound - it is a lot more balanced and smoother than my original mix-it doesn't have anymore the disturbing surprises. Thank You for your amazing work!!"
DAVID REED (Artist - mixed via mail):"I don't know what else to say but Wow! I burned off all the mp3's at once and listened to them in the car 1st. (the ultimate test). When I was through I stepped out of the car and felt as though I had a religeous experience. All the songs sound incredible. I love the direction you took Sugarcane (You just had to go and make a better version of it didn't you? :) I also love the movements you put into Song 7/8 (Pink Guitars). Such good intensity and dynamics.
'Bruce Miller is one of those rare engineers today that practices the dark art of realism in his mixes. He not only brings a wealth of knowledge into the intricacies of preserving the excitement and dynamics of an album, but also a personal style that one simply has to be gifted with. What he provides not only stirs something deep inside, but exhibits a timeless quality reminiscent of the albums we all grew up listening to. Other engineer's of late are providing mixes with all the warmth and depth of a fast-food commercial. Their attempt may repeat for a millisecond in your head, but in the end just leaves you hungry.'"
CINDY MACK (Artist - mixed and mastered via mail):"I was admittedly skeptical about the original idea of mixing and mastering my CD with thousands of dollars of personal and private investor’s money at stake without being right there in the studio. However, my worries were soon put to rest as my expectations as to the quality and efficiency were not only met, but also exceeded by the talents of Mr. Miller.
Exceptional detail and personal care was given to my project and my every concern was attended to with professionalism and expedience. My ideas were accepted graciously and never did he make me feel like I was any less important than any of the nationally recognized artists he works with. The finished product is a compilation of engineering mastery that could only come from many years of experience by a man who is, without a doubt, the best at what he does in the industry and I have had twenty years of experience behind me to substantiate my claim.
It is rare to still be able to find an engineer that even knows what true tone is. The man is a tone connoisseur and in this day and age of digital instrumentation, he still knows what a real guitar and piano is supposed to sound like. Bruce has taken the primary qualifications of a world-class engineer: a good ear, vast experience of years at top-rated studios and a technical expertise that is amazing, and has offered this to those of us who could only dream about achieving this kind of professionalism, at a price that is fair.
I can say that my CD is mixed and mastered impeccably, and that I would refer Bruce Miller without hesitation, to anyone who is looking for a finished product that is polished, honed to perfection and is the perfect balance between artist and engineer."
BILL LIPNER (Artist - mastered via mail):"Bruce was very good at establishing a 'dialog' about my music - using words that expressed feelings and ideas rather than technique and methods. Bruce gave my project a breadth and clarity that I couldn't achive. He expanded on my ideas in a way that improved them and made them more powerful."
MELD TO BELAY (Artist - mixed / mastered via mail): "I LOVE the MIX. I was listening to the cd and was just shocked at what you did. YOU MADE IT SOUND SO GOOD. I was playing it for a couple of friends of mine and played the other version that the guy who recorded us had made and just showing such the stark contrasts between the two cds. The guitars on ASHES sound incredible, I was so shocked at how great you made the guitars sound. That song was just done perfect. And sun arises, that little delay thing you added on the guitar made is sound so rich and full and I love how the bass notes really have the perfect amount of emphasis and I love how you faded the two parts of picking and strumming, it was a great fade. The vocal mix on store the sun just sounded so great and I thought our vocals sounded so well together and I love the tones you were able to get for the guitars in HEROES, they just sounded "right" and full. And coming home, I just love that song, and it sounded so good and the mixes were great and distinct so you can hear either jenny's voice or mine and hear our vocals and lyrics clearly, but you have to choose which one you are going to listen to and the intensity is completely captures, it sounds great. Bruce, I really couldn't be more pleased with the word you did on the cd, you far exceeded my expectations, and I don't know if or when I’ll ever record again, but I would love to have you do the work on it …I am definitely going to tell my friends who play music about you. Thank you so much."
KEN COLE (Producer - mixed / mastered via mail):"It sounds great!! I spent the weekend getting everyone's opinion and they love it!! You definately brought the strength out of the track, the 808 was perfect that's exactly how I wanted it to sound!! Great Job!!"
"I must say Bruce, I was a little nervous when we first sent the song to you. With you being so far away I didn't know what to expect, but thank you for making me feel like I made one of the best decisions in my life!! I appreciate your professionalism and your dedication to making my music sound the best it can. I feel very comfortable knowing that whatever I create from this point on will come out sounding great thanks to your expertise."
BURAK BABACAN (Artist - mixed / mastered via mail):"First of all, thanks for the great mix! We are grateful for the quality of the mix within such a low budget, which is far from compensating your effort.
We listened over and over the mix and we have to say that it is truly amazing that you formed this organic relation with the compositions and created substance and grace. Especially in "chains" I am impressed with the panning ideas, which are nothing less than a work of art.
And also, we would like to continue our partnership for coming projects as well.
Begging your pardon, we would like to ask you a question to understand the inner working of a mixing session: How did you decide to prioritize certain instruments? Just by reading our guidelines or as an arrangement choice after listening? Because the result is very effective and even as composers of the songs, we could not make such wise choices.
As a last word, YOU ARE TRULY A MASTER! THANKS FOR THIS AMAZING MIX!"
A MOMENT'S PEACE (Artist - recorded in studio & mixed / mastered via mail): The f****ng mixes are genious, absolutely genious!!!!! It sounds the way I heard it in my head before we started this thing. You're the best. Thanks!
NASEEM (Artist - mixed / mastered via mail): "Working with Bruce Miller was not only a pleasure but also he has helped me tremendously in opening up my mind about creating a music in the higher level. It was a great opportunity for an aspiring artist like me to have a chance to see the true professionalism in this most complicated part of the art."
"I think Bruce is the most passionate engineer I've ever came across...he would put his heart and energy in to make the song sounding right and brings out the elements (the personality of the song to the maximum level) where each songs deserves to be heard."
"I have gained so much by learning a lot from him about mixing and producing that he was truly a inspiration and it was a priceless experience to have him in my record making process."
"The most difficult part that I always felt for the artist in the mixing process was to let the engineer know how you feel and imagine about the song to sound...this could be very a frustrating and nerve racking moment. But with Bruce it was so much easier and he would even give me suggestions where I was not quite sure about things to help me to the right path. It was truly a wonderful experience and thanks to his "Starving Artist" project, that made me so proud to have my songs mixed by the world class extraordinaire."
THE PAUL GARGIULO BAND (Artist - recorded live to 2 track, mastered via mail): "Bruce is an artistic and professional engineer who is also very efficient. He solves problems quickly and always keeps the artist's point of view as his primary focus. His extensive experience combined with his ability to connect with the feeling of the music makes working with him a positive experience. We would enjoy working with him again, and hope to do so in the future."
FROM A PRODUCER WHO REGRETS MIXING SOMEWHERE ELSE (name withheld): "........Go with your first gut instinct? That's what I wanted to do but was talked out of it. The last time we talked my group wanted to head in another direction, and that's what happened. We ended up going to New York to mix those songs. My fear of the whole thing was getting an engineer who was still wet behind the ears, and we did. Here are some highlights of the two-day session at (name withheld):"
"Their facility was impressive…they had an old analog 32 channel console, they had good analog compressors, as well as every plug-in imaginable for the pro tools set-up. The young guy we had was about 23, one year fresh out of NYU. He was very solid technically; he knew the pro tools as well as the other equipment like the back of his hand. But I think his ear was still missing or he really didn't care to mix rap music (who knows). It was kinda of hard getting him to understand what I was looking for…"
"So it seems to me, although the trip to New York and recording there was good for experience down the road, I'm not convince that I got what I was supposed to. The other guys seem to like it but I don't care for it, and I would really like to have you re-mix everything plus the other 5 songs we didn't even do."
"We had 5 done in NY, it was a 20 hour block booked and I don't feel that we got the best. I tried to explain to the fellas, that it's not where you go, it's who does it. And though they were impressed by your track record, they really wanted to be there (as well as I) to hear the mix in person, but after this I'm willing to do it your way if your offer still stands. I tried to explain to them that from some of the rap artist you've worked with you would know how to tighten up loose ends, which I feel the young guy didn't know how to do. Mama Always Said, First Instinct Is Usually The Right One!"