Live @ Phoenix Bar Sessions

Elysia Hix performing Pumped up Kicks

Audio Capture Team:
Steve Smith
Nicholas Alwyn
Luca Malesci

Post Production
Steve Smith

Elysia Hix - Pumped Up Kicks - Live Cover

The Ilk ft Rik Cunningham - Rock City

Production: Dave Ford
Additional Production: Steve Smith

Founded by musicians and songwriters Dave “Twanglin’ Jack” Ford and Dane Cobain, The Ilk is a musical duo playing a mix of covers and originals in genres ranging from britpop and rock ‘n’ roll to cheesy pop and showtunes. Come see us at a show sometime (and feel free to pull up a cajon).

The Ilk ft Rik Cunningham - Rock City

The Ilk - Planet Die

Engineering: David Ford, Dane Cobain and Steve Smith
Mix Engineer: Steve Smith

Founded by musicians and songwriters Dave “Twanglin’ Jack” Ford and Dane Cobain, The Ilk is a musical duo playing a mix of covers and originals in genres ranging from britpop and rock ‘n’ roll to cheesy pop and showtunes. Come see us at a show sometime (and feel free to pull up a cajon).

The Ilk - Planet Die

Studio version recorded to a click track with drum sampling and overdubbed vocals and backing vocals.

Strawdogs are: Chas, Simon & Chris ( www.strawdogs.co.uk )

Engineered and Produced by Steve Smith

Strawdogs - Sheena - Studio Version

Live recording within a studio based on the replication of techniques available during the 1970's.

Recorded without click track with all band members in the same room at the same time.

Strawdogs are: Chas, Simon & Chris ( www.strawdogs.co.uk )

Engineered and Produced by Steve Smith

Strawdogs - Sheena Live Recording

Who Is Steve Smith?

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Steve studied Popular Music and Record Production at Southampton Solent University and was fortunate enough to be tutored by none other than John Brough - John's vast portfolio includes Queen, INXS, Faith No More, Kirsty MacColl & U2 amongst others.

 

Steve's key strengths stem from the fact he is firstly a musician as well as an experienced individual who works both sides of the desk.

 

Steve gained a whealth of experience performing with nationally recognised band Fella who received strong support from BBC Introducing and received Radio 1 airplay from Huw Stephens.

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As a live sound engineer Steve has had the privalige of working alongside artists such as: Bring Me The Horizon, Kill The Arcade (Became Viva Brother) Jonny One Lung (The Filaments) Devil Sold His Soul, Exit Ten & Sylosis...

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In the studio Steve has worked with the following industry figures:

Graham Dominy (Biffy Clyro, Imelda May, Eurythmics) 
Nikolaj Torp Larsen (Performed Keys on Adele's "Skyfall" and tours with bands such as The Specials)
Dyre Gormsen (Jason Mraz, Jamie Cullum)
Tim Turan (Mojo & Music Week Award Winning Mastering Engineer)
Geoff Pesche (Gorillaz, Basement Jaxx, Coldplay, Dizzee Rascal)

I Am Steve Smith

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