Swift River Music Producer
Andy May's experience and attention to detail save his clients money.
He listens: In the course of setting up a project, Andy works with the client to develop an understanding of the client's vision for the project. He gets to know the artist's strengths and style, and the flavor the client wants for this particular project. He helps select material, choosing songs that meet both the client's needs and Andy's own high standards. For clients who need a band for their project, Andy tailors the band he hires to be the best possible fit for the artist and the specific project. Every project Andy produces gets this same level of individual attention.
He knows the ropes: Two fundamental considerations in creating a studio project that is successful on all levels are quality control and cost control. Andy's skill and experience in the studio both as a musician and as a producer give him the perspective and ability needed to balance these requirements, as well as manage the myriad details that must be considered in a successful recording project.
He guides: While Andy works to incorporate the client's vision of the product into the planning, sometimes a client's goals are not viable given the budget, the artist's readiness, or any number of other factors. In these cases, he lets the client know what the limitations are, and he helps them work out the necessary compromises based on what's practical.
He supports: If needed, he works with the artists in "pre-studio prep sessions" to make sure they are comfortable with the material and know what they will need to do during the recording sessions. Doing this prep work saves money in the long run, by allowing the most efficient use of important studio time.
Commentary:
"The production by Andy May is perfect for the material presented, very clean and uncluttered. The emphasis seems to be on the lyrical content, so the vocals are clear and right up front, with the backing musicians' individual instruments very well defined and spread across the entire soundstage." [Chesapeake Music Guide: Bill Mulroney, Second Wind] [Full Review]
"Thanks to producer Andy May for doing this up right-it should bring McPeake some of the credit he deserves as one of the top Scruggs-style banjo pickers for over 40 years now." [County Sales Newsletter: Curtis McPeake, The View from McPeake] [Full Review]
"Andy May produced the CD in perfect sync with Lee, a mostly old-timey sound, highlighting Lee's ability on banjo and keyboards, and May's own talent on guitars and mandolin, or Lee on solo piano/keyboards." [Sing Out!: Rick Lee, There's Talk About a Fence] [Full Review]
"...Good fortune led me to ...performer/producer Andy May in Nashville, Tennessee. Andy agreed to produce this C.D. after hearing several raw demo tapes of some of my material. He was a godsend." [Bill Mulroney, Second Wind]
