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Here are a few things some of my independent clients from around the world have had to say about me and my work. Whenever possible, I have links to their websites as well so you can hear some of the amazing artists and songs that I've been so fortunate to be a part of. I imagine in the internet age, it may be very hard to trust somebody who you may only know through email or phone conversations. How will you know if this person is who they say they are, and if their credits and integrity, let alone talent, are real or imagined? How will you know if you can trust your project, often the most important thing in your world, to this person, especially when you aren't there to oversee the mix? I hope some of the below letters will give you an elevated comfort level in considering me to mix your music.
In addition, my major label credits are independently verifiable at a great website called
www.AllMusic.com. Just put my name in as "Artist" and most of my major label engineering, mixing, production, and musician credits will appear.
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"Ken Lewis is my secret weapon. I use him all the time on a variety of artists, in every genre. He is capable of mixing anything and always makes it sound amazing. His work is consistently devastating."
Jason Jordan
VP A&R, Hollywood Records
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"Ken saved our lives.
Music is our lives... it's what we dream, crave, desire and live for...
Therefore it must be said that Ken has saved our lives when he took the time to work on our songs...
Ken's insight is absolutely priceless from the obvious but lazy -"well we knew the chorus sucked but it kind of worked with the song" to the just plain Genius of "holy shit we never even thought of that". With a completely unselfish and never tiring drive for perfection Ken always goes out of his way to make sure things sound the best they can.... never cutting corners... never making lazy decisions... and most importantly he knows when certain things are perfect as is and not in need of over thinking and tinkering... capturing a moment.. saving everyone the 'journey of all options' before settling on the original... That is what he does best. Bringing visions, spattering of ideas and concepts to a cohesive point. Ken does not blindly direct from an outside unrelated lifeguard stand... he puts on those tight little swim trunks and dives right in... gets inside and becomes a part of whatever project it is he's working on... Musical styles are completely irrelevant on this level and that is why it is no surprise that Ken excels in production with all forms of sound in time that express ideas and emotions through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.
I do not need to tell you how tasty he is or how good his ears are... his extensive catalog of work can do that for you... if you can't hear it you've got bigger problems than picking a producer or mixer. But what you should know is that Ken cares more than anyone else i have ever come across about music and the people that are inspired to create it... if music if your life he might just save yours too."
- Steve Nathan
Man On Earth (Forward Thinking Records)
Steve is also Head of Alternative Radio Promotion at McGathy Promotions, NYC
www.ManOnEarth.com
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"My regards to Ken Lewis, his engineering and production are stellar."
- Matt 'Doctor' Fink
Keyboardist - Prince & the Revolution
Dirty Mind, Controversy, 1999, Purple Rain, Around The World in a Day, Parade, Sign O the Times, Lovesexy
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I have been mastering many of Ken's mixes and productions for over a year now and I can tell you it is a pleasure to work with such a talented mixer/producer. I personally enjoy working on a wide variety of musical styles so it's great to work with a kindred sprit! It doesn't seem to matter what style crosses Ken's desk as he always manages to remain true to the genre while adding his own unique touch. And the man is great to work with! As a mastering engineer, I do my best to figure out what people want and almost always get along well with everyone. But with Ken, I know the interpersonal aspect will be fun, the direction will be clear, and so I always look forward to the next project. I also think it's really great that Ken offers his major label level expertise to Indie clients as that's also an important component of my mastering philosophy and business as well.
It is definitely no coincidence that Ken's credits range from Grammy's to Gold, Platinum and #1's!
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- Andy Krehm
Mastering Engineer for Silverbirch Productions
http://www.silverbirchprod.com
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"Ken is not just a great mix engineer, he's also an accomplished writer/producer and a great musician.. and that is why i trust his ear...His accolades, Experience and impressive track record speaks for itself and shows just how talented and gifted Ken truly is....5 star Mixer in my book!...all the best Ken!"
-Edwin Ramos
Producer/Writer for K-Ci & Jojo / Mary J Blige / Angie Stone
www.Myspace.com/EdwinRamos
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"After hiring Ken to Produce and mix our single 'I NEED U' we knew we had to have him work on everything we do! Ken has worked with XtortYa on various tracks for a year now and has helped us develop our style and direction by not only providing a great mixing and production service, but also by lending solid and honest advice. With these songs, we are now catching the interest of Labels and Managers in Australia. His mixes are amazing and the process of being able to simply and safely send our mixes more then 5000kms away, then make any changes we want is awesome. Two words come to mind when people ask about Ken... *@#$ing genius!"
- Dazza
XtortYa – Perth, Australia
www.XtortYa.com |
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"Ken is one of the warmest guys in the business. His credits are impressive, but his approach and willingness to help an artist or producer is absolutely outstanding. I have never met a more sincere and passionate industry professional, someone who raises the bar constantly and is an icon for work ethic. His credit list is a testament to his superior attention to detail and his undying passion and energy for music. Ken is my peer, my hero, someone who I aspire to emulate."
Dave Thompson – Producer / Writer / Artist (High Holy Days – Roadrunner)
www.DigitalUnderdog.com |
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383 Stroker (Rochelle Park, NJ)
"Working with Ken was such a great experience. Not only did the record come out sounding AMAZING...(that's kind of a given...just look at his credits), but the process was unlike anything else we've experienced. The fact that we could download our mix from his server, live with it for a while and give him our feedback a week later...after we had the chance to listen to it on multiple systems, in our cars, on the toilet... whatever.... made it so much easier to be satisfied with the final product. We had the time to 'live' with the mixes. If you've ever mixed in the more traditional way, (sitting in a studio for fourteen hours, exhausted with no objectivity left) then you know how valuable having this luxury is. I really can't say enough good things about our experience. There is absolutely no better place to have your music mixed as an indie band/label with limited funds than with Ken at protoolsmixing.com. It's the best phone call I ever made... well, maybe that one in seventh grade to Suzi (when I got to feel a boob for the first time) ...but Ken's right up there..."
Doc, 383 Stroker
www.383stroker.com
- Album You Keep Yours mixed by Ken Lewis.
- Two 383 Stroker tracks are included on the Urban Noise Sampler Vol. 1 which was a #2 Most Added Album on the CMJ Radio Album Charts.
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Philippe Swan (Paris, France)
"I am a composer and producer living in Paris, France, and I was searching for somebody who could really give me a strong American sound. I found Ken's site by chance and I am very happy I did. He mixed one song I wrote for singer Ty-Lan. But more than that, he improved the track by changing drum programming and playing killing guitars! So I have an American production without leaving Paris, without spending money for traveling, hotels, etc...and that's great! The single landed Ty-Lan a record deal with PAMA / BMG Records in France. Thanks Ken, you're the best!"
Philippe Swan
- Artist Ty-Lan's single "Un Garson" mixed by Ken Lewis as well as other projects produced by Phillipe Swan.
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Julia Jones (Wales, United Kingdom)
"If I hadn't accidentally found Ken Lewis' website last summer it is quite possible that my album would never have been released. He helped me rectify some major recording problems and finally produced a fully mixed album that is now available in the UK. Hoorah for Sir Kenneth of Lewis...he rocks!"
Julia Jones
www.JuliaJones.com
- Album 809 mixed by Ken Lewis.
- Julia Jones recently received a letter from the Prince of Wales and Buckingham Palace commending her on her album and the fine charity work she's done through her music.
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Wilson Christopher — Inner I Entertainment (New York City)
"I just want to say that I personally have never met a more straight forward, honest and hard working person in this industry. The industry is full of people who talk a 'good game' and cannot back it up. Ken backs it up! He has exceeded all of my expectations. His attention to detail from an engineering standpoint combined with the additional production he has added to my independent projects is immeasurable. I feel very fortunate to have found Ken. He has taken us from lightweights, at best, to legitimate heavyweight contenders. That is priceless!"
Wilson Christopher, CEO, Inner I Entertainment
www.InnerI.com
- Artists Tatiana and LDS have each had many songs recorded and mixed by Ken Lewis.
- LDS has appeared on several Mixtapes from such notable DJ's as Cut Master C, and an LDS song spun in regular rotation on huge Miami, Florida hip hop station WMIB 103.5 FM "The Beat.
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Joe "Mr. G" Gallo — Phatstaxx Records (Port Charlotte, Florida)
"We were looking for a mixing engineer to mix several tracks for our upcoming release, 'Love & Bullets'. I found Ken Lewis on the web along with several other major engineers. Ken was quick to return my call and treated our project like it was coming from a major label. His work was on time, quick and very professional. The resulting mix was outstanding. Ken bent over backwards for us. We would most recommend him if you are looking for professional results with NO HASSLES on your next project. I'm still waiting for calls back from the other engineers!
"Best."
Joe "Mr. G" Gallo, President/CEO, Phatstaxx Entertainment
www.phatstaxx.com
- Artist Pope's album Love and Bullets has several songs mixed by Ken Lewis
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Yonie (Seattle, Washington)
"I've worked with Ken Lewis on every song I've recorded up to date, and I plan to continue working with him in the future. Ken is an amazingly talented individual. He takes a song from good to platinum status! His track record proves that. In the few years that I've been doing music, I've learned that mixing is probably 20% equipment and 80% experience. Ken has both but, unlike the equipment, his experience and talent are something that you can't find anywhere else. I would recommend his services to anyone who is truly serious about their music because he conducts himself and his business in a highly professional manner."
Yonie
www.yonie.net
Make sure you check out Yonie's Official Website!
- Yonie performed to songs mixed by Ken Lewis in front of 125,000 people at Live Aid Ethiopia, May, 2003
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Ben J Hudson (Cayman Islands)
"One word comes to mind when I think of Ken Lewis, 'WOW.'
"It is truly a privilege for me to work with him. I literally jump up and down the place when I get mixes back from him—yes, I have Ken Lewis 'moments'. My team and I completely trust his ears and his instincts. Ken is efficient and committed, a total professional in every way giving great consistent service from start to finish. His attention to detail is impeccable and his experience, well—just look at his credits.
"Whenever I send him a song I know I'll get honest advice about its direction and that he'll go all night if he has to just to find the perfect mix—giving it the same effort he'd give to a Just Blaze, Mary J Blige, Kanye West or Mariah Carey song.
"And when I listen to it again—it's always, always great!"
Ben J. Hudson
www.benjhudson.com
- Ben Hudson's upcoming album is currently being mixed by Ken Lewis
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Josh Zandman (Manalapan, New Jersey)
"Not only is it only fun and professional to work with Ken, but the ending product is amazing! I actually turned down a record deal to sign with Ken's production company and I'm very happy with the recordings and development!"
Josh Zandman, formerly of the band Burlap To Cashmere (Interscope/A&M/Squint)
www.JoshZandman.com
- Album currently being produced by Ken Lewis.
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