✨ Hey! I'm a UK Writer / Producer, with over thirty Top 40 chart hits worldwide, including four #1s...✨ 🎧 I’m easy-going, reliable, and love what I do. With the experience of 400+ record releases w-wide, including 4 Platinum and 7 Gold records, let me help make your great song or track come to life! 🎧
Working with dozens of successful artists worldwide on all major labels gives me a diversity of experience, so if you need to start a song from scratch or improve what you already have, I can really help...
I offer:
✅ Production - if you have a song - even if it's a simple recording - but need it to sound like a great band or rich-sounding production, send it over and let’s chat about how we bring it to life
✅ Mixing - really critical to bring out all the dynamics, power and emotion of your finished track
✅ Mastering - adds polish and even more power to set your track apart in a crowded market...
✅ Songwriting - including music, melodies and lyrics
✅ Toplining - if you just need a topline and / or lyric for a tune then I can provide that proven hit quality
✅ Recording / Programming - includes drums, bass, guitars, all midi synths etc, male / female vocals
✅ Vocal production - I specialise in vocal arranging eg tuning, comping, time alignment (also drums, guitars)
Having had Artist sessions across many genres from Pop, Dance /EDM, R&B, Soul, Funk & Rock with major labels Sony/BMG, Polydor, Mercury, Vertigo, EMI, Ministry of Sound etc, I know that my love of music and attention to detail works...(Please check my SoundCloud).
So - please contact me by clicking the Green Button above and let's make some great music!
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Credits
154 Reviews - 25 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedWorking with Adrian was amazing, he really understood my vision and was able to bring it to life.
check_circleVerifiedWe are on our 50th track over the past 7 years, and Adrian Zag has NEVER ceased to amaze me... Pure quality, a musical genius in so many different genres. And a true gentleman!
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Another soulful production from Adrian...looking forward to the next project...
check_circleVerifiedAdrian is a fantastic producer with a great ear and an excellent work ethic / attitude. Highly recommend working with him and will be doing so on an ongoing basis.
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Excellent Job from Adrian considering the tech issues we had with certain elements of the track...That said he produced a cracker
check_circleVerified (Client)Adrian was so awesome to work with! Clear in what they wanted, great communication and quick replies, super talented and really kind and enthustiastic about working together. I'd definitely recomend working with Adrian and would jump at the chance to work with him again!
check_circleVerifiedAdrian is an incredibly talented producer. He guided me through the production of my first song, helping me make decisions I was struggling with. He’s straightforward and direct, making the collaboration very enjoyable. I highly recommend him.
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Zag is a prominent name in the producer world in the UK. His talent, his technical skills, his awesome understanding of multiple genres and his patience make for great results. I just love sharing different projects with him, caus' I know he is going to apply his magic every time!
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Adrian is an absolute gem. He is so patient and so knowledgable on all aspects of music. I feel like is a music manager in a pocket. Thank you Adrian for everything so far and hope to continue to work with you in the near future.
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Amazing work as usual, always appreciate his attention to detail and willingness to go beyond expectations!
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Always a privilege to be able to work with Adrian and his team. Such world class talent, appreciate his attention to detail, and always amazes me with how he can take my ideas and bring it to life. I've done many projects with him and this project was another one that I got blown away again!
check_circleVerified (Client)Awesome collaboration as always!
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Adrian and his team did just an amazing funky dance track for me and I am just in awe of it!! Adrian is my go to producer, been working with him for a few years now. He's an absolute genius!!
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Awesome producer and human being!
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Had a funky disco-pop sounding song that I got Adrian to do which was was a bit challenging but he totally knocked it out of the park, I'm so blown away! Adrian and his team are such first class professionals and such a privilege to work with which is why I keep coming back to him for all my music needs, and will continue to do so!
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Awesome experience with Adrian
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Adrian showed once again why is is one of the top producers on SoundBetter! He took a song of mine and gave it life it with a really beautiful sound. He was able to seamlessly work with me and made it really easy to collaborate together. Thank you Adrian for making this project one of my favorites!
check_circleVerifiedAdrian provides a mindblowing sound and I deeply admire his professional and artistic approach to even my most unusual and demanding pieces of music. He always finds a solution that is far better than I had expected - it's a divine pleasure working with him.
check_circleVerifiedAdrian is a master. His contribution to my piano vocal demo was fantastic. Highly recommended!
check_circleVerified (Client)It was a pleasure working with Adrian. Great music, very clear and detailed communication, and a lot of creative freedom. Thank you Adrian!
Interview with Adrian Zag
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: To find real quality, you may have to look a little more carefully ;-)
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Strong melodically, sensitive lyrically
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I make sure I work in all genres, to keep things fresh and vibrant
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Melody and lyrics
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm working with Funkstar De Luxe (Bob Marley's 'Sun Is Shining') on his EP. The first single charted in 4 countries and reached No.8 in the UK Dance Charts, so it's been exciting
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: David Gamson, Thomas Dolby, Jaycen Joshua, Dave Pensado
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Big or small project, you'll get 100% focus, precision and expertise
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: It's not a job, it's a blessing ;-)
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it's easy to write a hit record!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I set up my own music production company in 1998. Since then I've grown my studio and client base steadily, signing for Universal in 2006
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Lianne La Havas. I love her voice and sound
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Make sure the input signal and recording setup (eg guitar, vocal) is as clean and as good as possible before starting recording
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Strong melodies, solid harmonic structure, quirky lyrics, attention to detail, enjoyment
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Production, Programming, Writing, Vocal editing and comping
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital - it's easier to travel with!
I was the Composer (Music), Co-Producer, Arranger in this production
- 'Pictures Of Nothing'
- 'Scary Nights'
- 'Greenlight'
- 'Sleepwalking' - William Topley (MCA,Polygram) Rob Harris (Jamiroquai guitarist/composer)
- ProducerAverage price - $600 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $400 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $400 per song
- Full instrumental productionContact for pricing
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $350 per song
- RemixingContact for pricing
- Vocal compingAverage price - $200 per track
🎙Two reasonable sets of revisions - the goal is to make it sound amazing! If we go beyond that (v. rare) we can discuss @$60 per hour
🎙 Quick turnaround (5-9 days for a song from scratch)
- Keith Urban
- Funkstar Deluxe
- York
- Drawmer DL 241
- Rode NT1
- Universal Audio
- Slate Digital
- Fabfilter
- Soundtoys
- Izotope
- Kotelnikov
- Focusrite ISA One
- Apple iMac 3.1GHz 1TB
