Michael Vail Blum -Titan Music on SoundBetter

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

92 Reviews - 20 Repeat Clients

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by Sina K.
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Awesome work.
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.
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!
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👍🏻
by Sina K.
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Great results, Michael is great to work with, real happy could connect with him here.
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!
by Johnathan Dax
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Thanks again, Michael!!! Outstanding mix once again.
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!
by Convergent R.
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Patient, fast delivery, professional and awesome final result!
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.
by Cloette Z.
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Awesome producer and delivered a fantastic mix and master!
by Kenneth T.
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Amazing work with Mickael. Thank u
by Alicia
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Michael is super patient and really made my songs come to life!!!
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!
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.
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
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!
by llghtchlld
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Excellent!!! My go-to mixer on Soundbetter.
by Santiago O.
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Awesome! Very Patient and got a great mix.
by Stacey
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It was such a pleasure to have Michael as a guest speaker for my online masterclass. Michaels enthusiasm and skills are exceptional. He went out of his way to deliver a fantastic class.
Everyone learnt so much.
Thank you again!

Stacey Jane

Interview with Michael Vail Blum -Titan Music

Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both have their place...Sometimes I use both in one project
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will do everything I can to achieve your musical goals.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I get to know and work with lots of talented Artists and all different styles of music....it's never boring!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
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
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What music and/or artists do you love that motivated you to do your own music
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I really enjoy working with artists that are dedicated to the music and their artistry.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
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.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
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.
Q: What's your typical work process?
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.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I have worked on all styles of music from heavy rock to pop to R&B to smooth jazz
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
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.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
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