Michael Vail Blum -Titan Music

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Michael Vail Blum is a veteran of the music industry and has worked on projects that have earned Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Grammy awards. His credits include Madonna, MJ, Prince and has sold over 100 million records. Working together with his extensive experience will help move your project to the next level and achieve your creative goals.

Michael has worked with top line recording artists including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Kelly Clarkson, Prince, Anastacia, Jessica Simpson, The New Radicals, Baby Face, Jody Watley and Joan Baez to name a few. Some of Michael's film credits include Footloose, Free Willy, Freddy's Dead: the Final Nightmare and Who's That Girl. His TV work includes Absolutely Fabulous, Everybody Hates Chris, Daria, Cold Case and more.
His video game credits include Guitar Hero World Tour, Rock Band 2, and Cash Wizard II.

Michael has worked on commercials for major accounts including McDonald's, Sunkist, General Mills, SONY Consumer Electronics, and more. His work has been included in entertainment projects for such companies as Universal, Columbia, Sony, Epic, EMI, Capitol, Arista, Warner Bros, Island, Atlantic, Tri-Star Pictures, 20th Century Fox, NBC, Showtime, Harmonix Corp., Bally Technologies and many more.

As an educator Michael has taught recording arts for UCLA, Musican's Institute, Smithsonian Institute. Michael has designed and built over 60 audio and video post studios.

Michael offers video conference consultations about your production, recording and mixing to help with your projects!

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Michael Vail Blum
  • Peter Cetera
  • Joan Baez
  • Pieces of a Dream
  • Rocky Dawuni
  • Rocky Dawuni
  • Norman Brown
  • Gerald Albright
  • Alphonse Mouzon
  • Alphonse Mouzon
  • H.E.A.T.
  • H.E.A.T.
  • H.E.A.T.
  • Japanther
  • A.J. Croce
  • A.J. Croce
  • Madonna
  • Madonna
  • Jimmy Demers
  • Jimmy Demers
  • Nicole Gordon
  • Gail Jhonson
  • Gail Jhonson
  • G. Tom Mac
  • Dirty Sweet
  • Dirty Sweet
  • Stan Bush
  • Stan Bush
  • Norman Brown
  • Norman Brown
  • A.J. Croce
  • A.J. Croce
  • A.J. Croce
  • Roger Daltrey
  • Mandi Seekings
  • Mandi Seekings
  • Mandi Seekings
  • Mandi Seekings
  • Mandi Seekings
  • Julia Othmer
  • Julia Othmer
  • Julia Othmer
  • Julia Othmer
  • Julia Othmer
  • Angel Travis
  • Angel Travis
  • Angel Travis
  • Angel Travis
  • Angel Travis
  • Chicago Blues Reunion
  • Chicago Blues Reunion
  • Chicago Blues Reunion
  • Chicago Blues Reunion
  • Ronee Martin
  • Ronee Martin
  • Ronee Martin
  • A.J. Croce
  • Led Zepagain
  • Led Zepagain
  • A.J. Croce
  • Roger Daltrey
  • Percy Sledge
  • Percy Sledge
  • Norman Brown
  • Reggie C.
  • The Jazz Crusaders
  • Kevin Toney
  • Polarbear
  • Dave Pirner
  • Christopher Cross
  • Jesse Valenzuela
  • Jesse Valenzuela
  • Jesse Valenzuela
  • Jesse Valenzuela
  • Kevin Toney
  • Carly Hennessy
  • Dogstar
  • Tim Moyer
  • Norman Brown
  • Norman Brown
  • Norman Brown
  • Norman Brown
  • Solar Tribe
  • Solar Tribe
  • Suicidal Tendencies
  • Tatyana Ali
  • The New Radicals
  • The Slam Girls
  • The Slam Girls
  • Rebbie Jackson
  • Falling Wallendas
  • Suicidal Tendencies
  • Suicidal Tendencies
  • Slush
  • Suicidal Tendencies
  • Norman Brown
  • Norman Brown
  • Norman Brown
  • Cyco Miko
  • Cyco Miko
  • Cyco Miko
  • Focal Point
  • Focal Point
  • Focal Point
  • 3T
  • 3T
  • The Flys
  • The Flys
  • Blue by Nature
  • The Young Dubliners
  • The Young Dubliners
  • The Young Dubliners
  • Brian Evans
  • Brownstone
  • Noah Stone
  • Noah Stone
  • Noah Stone
  • The Urge
  • The Urge
  • The Urge
  • The Urge
  • Madonna
  • Low Pop Suicide
  • Low Pop Suicide
  • Low Pop Suicide
  • Danielle Brisebois
  • Infectious Grooves
  • Infectious Grooves
  • Nathan Cavaleri Band
  • Nathan Cavaleri Band
  • Nathan Cavaleri Band
  • The Young Dubliners
  • The Young Dubliners
  • The Young Dubliners
  • The Young Dubliners
  • Madonna
  • Eddie Griffin
  • Eddie Griffin
  • Alvin & the Chipmunks
  • Alvin & the Chipmunks
  • Contagion
  • Contagion
  • Darren Housholder
  • Darren Housholder
  • Low Pop Suicide
  • Low Pop Suicide
  • Low Pop Suicide
  • Fred Schneider
  • Madonna
  • Timothy B. Schmit
  • The Party
  • Redd Kross
  • Redd Kross
  • Toy Matinee
  • Toy Matinee
  • Toy Matinee
  • Madonna
  • Madonna
  • Julian Lennon
  • Peter Cetera
  • Nick Kamen
  • Jody Watley
  • Regine
  • Regine Velasquez
  • Regine
  • Regine Velasquez
  • Regine
  • Regine Velasquez
  • Barry Goldberg
  • Barry Goldberg
  • Jim Croce
  • James Hood
  • James Hood
  • Ramases
  • Ramases
  • Kevin California
  • Kevin California
  • Brian Evans
  • Quiet
  • Quiet
  • Quiet
  • Quiet
  • Kristopher
  • Madonna
  • Aykanna
  • Aykanna
  • Aykanna
  • Mouzon
  • Mouzon
  • Mouzon

93 Reviews - 21 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Sina K.
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    Awesome work as always.

  2. Review by Sina K.
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    Awesome work.

  3. Review by Emove
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    Many thanks for the collaboration! I appreciate Michael's many years of experience in the industry and it was a great honor to work with him.

  4. Review by Johnathan Dax
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    Michael is the best of the best. Quick to communicate, highly musical and the consummate professional. His experience and craft are second to none. Thanks again, my man!

  5. Review by Sina K.
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    Michael is one talented man if you're a talent yourself. He is awesome at what he does. Love working with him👍🏻

  6. Review by Sina K.
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    Great results, Michael is great to work with, real happy could connect with him here.

  7. Review by Santiago O.
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    Michael is so professional ans so patient! I always appreciate his feedback. Definitely looking forward to the next song!

  8. Review by Johnathan Dax
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    Thanks again, Michael!!! Outstanding mix once again.

  9. Review by Johnathan Dax
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    Michael’s skills and musicality are second to none. A superb professional at the mixing board.

    Now, on to the next one Michael!

  10. Review by Convergent R.
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    Patient, fast delivery, professional and awesome final result!

  11. Review by Cloe
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    I had the best time working with Michael, we had good communication and he got great music sense. The arrangement he did for me is exactly how I visioned it at the first place. Would love to work with him again in the future.

  12. Review by Cloette Z.
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    Awesome producer and delivered a fantastic mix and master!

  13. Review by Kenneth T.
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    Amazing work with Mickael. Thank u

  14. Review by Alicia
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    Michael is super patient and really made my songs come to life!!!

  15. Review by Deborah M.
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    Another awesome production by Michael and his team! The patience and willingness to please is exceptional!
    They are so kind and professional - and can adapt to every genre we’ve thrown at them so far! The quality is superb with above and beyond service!

  16. Review by Santiago O.
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    Michael is so professional, patient and always gets the sound I expect for my music. It's great to work with him.

  17. Review by Marcus O.
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    Michael is an absolute gentleman, fantastic attitude and amazing to work with. In addition to that he is an audio genius. This is the 8th song he has produced engineered and remastered for me and they all sound amazing

  18. Review by Susan O.
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    Michael mixed a 2nd song for me, this time a cover, and it turned out beautifully! I tried to find something wrong, but I could not :) I can highly recommend Michael, his great ears, and his talents!

  19. Review by llghtchlld
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    Excellent!!! My go-to mixer on Soundbetter.

  20. Review by Santiago O.
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    Awesome! Very Patient and got a great mix.

Interview with Michael Vail Blum -Titan Music

  1. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  2. A: Both have their place...Sometimes I use both in one project

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

  4. A: I will do everything I can to achieve your musical goals.

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

  6. A: I get to know and work with lots of talented Artists and all different styles of music....it's never boring!

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

  8. A: That I only do certain types of music...I love working with ALL types of music and I try my best to bring out the musicality in all projects

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

  10. A: What music and/or artists do you love that motivated you to do your own music

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

  12. A: I really enjoy working with artists that are dedicated to the music and their artistry.

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

  14. A: I would say that getting to know the artist and what music they resonate with and what their music is all about. This helps me in working with the artist to help translate the artists musical vision.

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

  16. A: Songs that inspire are able to communicate to an audience through lyric, melody, rhythm and performance. Clearly, a composition that is commercially successful has three elements: a great song, a great performance and a great recording. I work to bring the best out in all of these elements.

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

  18. A: Firstly, I try to get to know and have a conversation with the Artist so I learn what the artist is all about artistically and what their expectation is for the project. I also, like to get to know what their influences are and who their market is. My roll is to help the Artist achieve their musical vision, so my process is always focused on that, whatever form that takes.

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

  20. A: I have worked on all styles of music from heavy rock to pop to R&B to smooth jazz

  21. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  22. A: ProTools HD, Neve console, API Mic Preamps, Neumann Microphones, Vintage compressors, Tannoy SRM 10b and Mastering Lab Speakers...The studio has a comfortable artistic feel where clients can set up and feel at home.

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

  24. A: I work with Artists from whatever stage the project is in, from tracking to final master. I spend most of my time mixing and mastering

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