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Michael Seifert

I produce things that other people take credit for

About Me

Michael Seifert is a multi-platinum award winning producer, engineer, and composer from Cleveland, Ohio. He is the owner of Ante Up Audio recording studios (www.anteupaudio.com).
Michael has had the opportunity to work with bands and artists including Tori Amos, Regina Spektor, Fountains of Wayne, Nicholas Megalis, Lifehouse, Guided By Voices, Chuck Mosley (Faith No More), Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Colbie Caillat, 2 Short, Mr. Gnome, Will Bowen, Kate Voegele, and many others. He has also scored various films (including work for Francis Ford Coppola).
CURRENT PROJECTS (partial list):
- Nicholas Megalis "Praise Be Hype Machine" LP - (AVAILABLE NOW!)
- The Godfather Trilogy - Francis Ford Coppola/Paramount - orig. score For DVD Extras (AVAILABLE SOON!)
- Agency (pilot for Comedy Central) - (original music & score)
- Chuck Mosley LP (Faith No More) - (currently tracking)
- And The Winner Is (feature film) - (original music & score)
- Ceterum EP - (currently tracking)
- Ghost Town Trio LP - (currently in pre-production)
- Adam Heart LP - (currently in pre-production)

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/28/2005
Band Website: anteupaudio.com
Band Members: Nicholas Megalis- "Praise Be, Hype Machine" Sneak Peak
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Type of Label: None

My Blog

Sometimes, life is pretty awesome...

So about a month ago, I got an email from the Grammy Foundation saying that Sir George Martin (the genius who produced The Beatles for anyone who may not know) would be doing a one night event out in ...
Posted by Michael Seifert on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:28:00 PST

Updates (The Godfather, Nicholas Megalis, Will Bowen, etc.)

Just an update on what I've been up to for those who are interested:- Dave Padrutt and I wrapped up a scoring project for Francis Ford Coppola. We wrote, produced, and recorded a bunch of cues for th...
Posted by Michael Seifert on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:54:00 PST

New Nicholas Megalis Album VERY SOON!

Hi everyone,As a lot of you already know, I've been working with Nicholas Megalis over the past few months on producing and recording his new LP "Praise Be, Hype Machine". The record is nearing compl...
Posted by Michael Seifert on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:43:00 PST

Working With Regina Spektor...

So... I recently had the privilege of working with Regina Spektor. She came down to my studio and I recorded a short live set for radio broadcast. After she left, I took the material down the hall t...
Posted by Michael Seifert on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:29:00 PST

Lots of News! (Dave Matthews, Lifehouse, etc.)

So... things have been going really well at the studio lately. Dave Matthews and his band locked out a few days to track and mix some new material (although I'm forbidden from giving any further deta...
Posted by Michael Seifert on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:44:00 PST

Fountains of Wayne, Will Bowen, NYC, & Other Fun Stuff

I'm really bad about writing these things consistently. I guess it's a good thing that only three people read them! Anyway& There's a lot of stuff going on right now. I'm way behind on finishing up...
Posted by Michael Seifert on Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:45:00 PST

Featured In EQ Magazine

Michael is featured in the May 2007 issue of EQ Magazine. The article (which includes a picture of Michael) is about interesting mic techniques. Check it out!
Posted by Michael Seifert on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:49:00 PST

Hammer Relents  Victory Is Mine!

I am proud to announce that as of today, December 21, 2006, MC Hammer is officially my friend! This puts an end to a long lasting standoff between me and the incomparable MC. Thanks to the thousands...
Posted by Michael Seifert on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:26:00 PST

Why won't Hammer be my friend?

I am hurt. Hurt deeply. I invited the incomparable MC Hammer to be my MySpace friend about 3 weeks ago and, as of this moment, I still haven't been approved. Although Mr. Hammer doesn't appear to l...
Posted by Michael Seifert on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 05:11:00 PST

Dracula Is Killing Me -or- I Heart Joplin

Dracula is killing me....I know it probably sounds like I think the un-dead are out to get me or something but, while I haven't completely written that concept off as a possibility, that's not what I'...
Posted by Michael Seifert on Mon, 07 Aug 2006 09:48:00 PST