Here’s a link to the interview with me at Music Vice.

I’ve finally jumped off the Fire Escape! Or more exactly, after fifteen years at my Toronto west-end studio, I’ve made a significant upgrade, moving my production home to the stunningly beautiful Noble Street Studios. Noble Street is a world-class recording and mix facility located at Queen and Dufferin, where I will continue to serve my clients with passion, vision and a dedication to the highest standards of sonic excellence.

A few of the reasons for this move include more analog options (2″ and 1/2″ tape machines, buckets of Neve pre-amps, classic compressors and EQs, a larger mic locker), a lower noise floor [you can watch the Air Show, and never hear it] and more space for my growing instrument collection. My mixing options have increased as well, with both Studio A and B available depending on delivery requirements for each project. There are comfortable lounges and parking supplied, as well as great hotels and restaurants within walking distance.

As many of you know, I love the sound of live bands, string ensembles and horn sections. Noble Street is wonderfully equipped to capture these acoustic instruments. Sweetening productions in this way has always been a passion of mine, and I’m thrilled to have direct access to facilities that capture these performances with style.

At Noble Street, I also have a dedicated production suite for writing, programming and admin, and preferred rates in all spaces for each level of project. So I hope you’ll come alongside and jump off the Fire Escape with me – come grab a coffee with me at Noble Street!

The greatest Hollywood beauty eventually gets old, while great musicians get better with time. The world needs music more than movie stars.

Attending the “Scratch My Back” Peter Gabriel concert in Montreal was a highlight of my concert-going career. Peter sang his new record of cover songs and some of his hits with remarkable clarity and laser pitch (he’s 60), accompanied by ‘only’ the 55 piece New Prague Orchestra. The arrangements were modern, adventurous and deeply satisfying. The orchestra’s performance was at moments dramatic, aggressive and then pin-drop sensitive. The use of on-stage, in-orchestra video cameras was playful and film noire. Wow.

I’ve wondered where aging rock stars go when they retire. If this kind of work is an option, I’ll rest in peace.