Ivan Blomqvist

Producer, warm analog synths

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Looking for a future-facing sound with warm analog synths, RnB, pop or jazzy vibes? Ivan Blomqvist is an award winning producer with more than 100 releases, 6.000.000+ streams on major labels like SONY. He is dedicated to bringing the artist vision to life and always goes the extra mile for his clients. Check out the playlist at "More Samples"!

Ivan Blomqvist is originally from Sweden but the renowned music conservatory in Trondheim led him across the border to Norway, he graduated in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in jazz piano and currently lives in Oslo.

Ivan has worked with some of Scandinavia's most exciting artists such as Emilie Nicolas, dePresno, Daniel Herskedal, Nils Petter Molvær, Silja Sol, Neon Ion, Nosizwe, Morten Qvenild, Jaa9, Matilda, Gouldian Finch, Isabelle Eberdean, Linda Sundblad and Rohey where he was nominated as ”Newcomer of the year” at the Norwegian Grammy awards.

Working from his studio in the heart of Oslo Ivan is collaboration with artists all around the world. With his extensive gear of analog synths: Dave smith Sequential OB6, Prophet REV2, Moog Subsequent 37, Prophet 12, Yamaha Dx7, Fender Rhodes Mark 1 he can sculpt any desired sound to fit the production he is working on. He has extensive knowledge in chords, analog synths and Ableton live beat making.

"Looking forward to hear about your project and to make you musical vision come to life"!
Best/ Ivan

Website:
https://www.ivanblomqvist.com

Spotify Credits:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/108MOR6jxaAWzfzTlGLaJF?si=60595b25e31f4842

Verified credits:
https://credits.muso.ai/analytics/354d09bf-f010-4418-af4f-c6656d8f8430/share-analytics

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Credits

Discogs verified credits for Ivan Blomqvist
  • Mosambique
  • Linda Sundblad
  • Ah Moon & Sigrid Haanshus
  • Everywhere
  • Everywhere
  • Everywhere
  • Lukas Zabulionis
  • Various
  • Rohey
  • Stina Stjern's Numbness
  • Mosambique
  • Various
  • Linda Sundblad
  • Nosizwe
  • Neon Ion
  • Gouldian Finch
  • Ah Moon & Sigrid Haanshus
  • Gouldian Finch
  • Gouldian Finch
  • Gouldian Finch

9 Reviews

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  1. Review by Yasmin Sidibe
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    Ivan is doing a great job! He's super kind, super fast and super committed to the production. He has a beautiful taste for arrangement and sounds that totally changes your demo ideas to a new beautiful production. Get yourselves the Ivan-vibe! :D

  2. Review by Monzie Blue (Monica Krogstad)
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    by Monzie Blue (Monica Krogstad)

    Ivan is a true musical wizard! It was pure joy working with him on my debut album, that was released this spring, as well as another project not yet released. Hearing my songs come to life with his arrangements and masterly piano playing, production and mixing was life changing for me! I felt he instinctively knew what the songs wanted to be. He is very easy to work with and a genuinely nice person! With Ivan your music will be in the very best hands (and heart)!

  3. Review by Maiken Kroken
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    by Maiken Kroken

    Ivan truly deserves enormous recognition for his talent and professionalism. He’s an absolute joy to work with. An outstanding producer with attention to detail.

  4. Review by Sol
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    by Sol

    I have had the pleasure of working with this super talented guy and I could not recommend him more! 100% knows his stuff and also brings so much positivity to the process. Highly recommend!

  5. Review by Sigrun Landmark
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    by Sigrun Landmark

    Ivan Blomqvist is a producer with a super musical instinct. He is rich of ideas and very good at capturing the potential of the material you bring. In addition to being a skilled pianist and awsome synth wizard, he is a really nice guy, a dream to work with and with his musical flair and technical skills, he lifts the music to new heights.

  6. Review by Mathilde SPZ
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    by Mathilde SPZ

    I have had several sessions with this talented producer and musician and I highly recommend working with him! He always manages to create the sound I want and give life to the ideas that occur in the session. I have a lot of experience with different types of producers but Ivan has a very unique combination of being a professional musician (both theoretically and as a pianist) and a great producer which makes it easy to communicate with him (in addition to being a super nice!) Whatever you want to make, this is your guy!

  7. Review by Edmundo
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    by Edmundo

    Hi! I’m my artist name is Spanish ‘Gro and I found Ivan through IG, we worked together for the first time ever in my upcoming single called Molly y Percocet (out 31/08/24), and I loved the experience. Really humble, effective and professional. While working he gives you honest feedback and bring ideas also thinking outside the box, it was a privileged and I’m going back for sure.

  8. Review by Daniel Wold
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    by Daniel Wold

    Ivan is a very talented and dedicated producer. 100 % recommended!

  9. Review by Martin Vinje
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    Super-professional guy who has a deep understanding of music and always delivers mind-blowing productions. Would absolutely recommend!

Interview with Ivan Blomqvist

  1. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  2. A: I´m producing music for various artists and I´m also working on my own solo album.

  3. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  4. A: Martin Vinje, great guy, producer, and friend of mine! Also Daniel Wold is a great mixing engineer!

  5. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  6. A: Being creative everyday and to collaborate with other people!

  7. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  8. A: I have been in the music business for over 20 years, starting as a musician, artist and songwriter then moving into production and writing for others.

  9. Q: How would you describe your style?

  10. A: Warm, analog, heartfelt.

  11. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  12. A: Synths, harmony and rhythm. Thanks Jazz :)

  13. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  14. A: The song "Gold Covered Bliss" with the artist Neon Ion which I co-wrote and produced. I just love how the song turned out, it makes really happy when I hear it.

  15. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  16. A: Analog, more vibe

  17. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  18. A: I promise to put all my knowledge, experience and creativity into making the best track for you!

  19. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  20. A: That a producer is someone who sits in couch and says "OK guys, let´s do another take shall we" I´ll do anything you ask for from beats, melody, chords, arrangement, I can even aid with lyrics if needed ;)

  21. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  22. A: Do you have any songs that have the vibe your looking for? What kind of music are you into? What kind of time perspective are we working with on the project, is there a deadline? What´s the budget?

  23. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  24. A: Don´t be afraid to reach out, I would love to hear about your project and disguss your vision for the music!

  25. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  26. A: OB6, Apollo Twin, Macbook, SM7B mic, DT 990 pro Headphones

  27. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  28. A: Nao! I love her timing, voice and songs!

  29. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  30. A: Learn how a analog synth works, if you know one you know them all!

  31. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  32. A: Alternative Pop, R&B, Soul, HipHop

  33. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  34. A: A lot of ideas and creativity, I have years of experience write music both for my own projects and others. I really enjoy the process of making a song from scratch and creating a sound that fits the artist.

  35. Q: What's your typical work process?

  36. A: I like to start by creating a synth patch from scratch and jam out some chords. I then program the beat to fit the song and quickly start shaping the sound of the entire mix to get the right vibe.

  37. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  38. A: I have a bunch of analog synths (Ob6, Rev2, Moog subsequent 37, Yamaha DX7 etc), Fender Rhodes, Uad Apollo audio interface, API preamps, LYD 48 Monitors, Fender Twin amp, Strymon Pedals and more

  39. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  40. A: I love Mura Masa, MNDSGN, Anderson Paak, Bon Iver, James Blake

  41. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  42. A: I typically produce the entire track for the artist, including writing the chords and programming drums and tweaking the sound to fit their particular style.

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I offer full production and mixing of a track. I will tailor the music according to the client's wishes and references. 3 free revisions, then $50 for each revision after that!

GenresSounds Like
  • Nao
  • Mndsgn
  • Mura Masa
Gear Highlights
  • Dynaudio Lyd 47 monitors
  • Dyanudio subwoofer 18s Ob6
  • Rev2
  • Fender Rhodes MK1
  • Fender Twin amp
  • Moog Subsequent 37
  • Prophet 12
  • Yamaha DX7
  • UAD apollo 8
  • Api 512c preamps
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