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Colin Fairbairn, Producer + Mixer + Engineer

Will mix just about anything...

About Me

Professional mixing

Looking to turn your home recording into something professional? I am a pro mixing engineer with large-scale independent album credits looking for new artists and bands to work with. Send me your tracks for mixing and/or mastering!
Email, message, or call for rates.
Thanks,
Colin
SFRecording.com
[email protected]
650-346-2984

Songs I've mixed

Bio

Colin has been quickly working his way towards establishing himself as one of independent music's most ambitious and versatile recording and mixing engineers. As a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he approaches record-making from a musician's standpoint -- focusing on dynamic arrangements and inspired performances -- to produce recordings that showcase the very best of any artist or band.
Shortly after graduating from San Francisco State University's Music and Recording Industry program, Colin built his own studio in the San Francisco South of Market district. There he honed his engineering skills by recording and producing records for a variety of bay area artists and bands. His unique production abilities soon caught the attention of those outside the local scene, and led him to a position working as head engineer of a multi-million dollar studio in Southern California.
Nearly a decade and over a thousand songs later, Colin is continuing to follow his muse. His most recent success is the groundbreaking self-titled album for Toca featuring L.A.'s brightest new talent, which includes members of Anonymous INC, Xololanxino, Tommy Valencia, Two Mex, Pigeon John, Ellay Khule, Aceyalone and Bus Driver. He is currently working as a freelance engineer with independent musicians and labels across the country.

My Interests

Music:

All music except smooth jazz.

Movies:

Last Life In the Universe, Tony Takitani, Le Memphis.

Television:

Frontline, M*A*S*H*, House, SPARK*

Books:

I actually read. Haruki Murakami is my favorite.

My Blog

In Rainbows Review

Its funny; there have always been comments by music fans, musicians, and the press about how Radiohead act so self important. I never really thought that they did really act that way. I always felt ...
Posted by Colin Fairbairn, Producer + Mixer + Engineer on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:03:00 PST

New Website

Ann Oyama has just remade my website. If you're in need of a site for your band or whatever, you should DEFINITELY contact her via her site.My site is at SFRecording.com....
Posted by Colin Fairbairn, Producer + Mixer + Engineer on Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:11:00 PST

Dub video

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Posted by Colin Fairbairn, Producer + Mixer + Engineer on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 03:52:00 PST

Toca and Tommy V featured in new skate video.

Toca and my good friend Tommy V both are featured in skateboarding legend Steve Cabellero's new skate film called Andale Posse. Check it out at andaleposse.com.
Posted by Colin Fairbairn, Producer + Mixer + Engineer on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 05:45:00 PST

Hubba Hideout Doc

Its cool to see stuff like this being made and the past generation of skaters still repping the old spots.http://skatespotter.com/video/hubba-hideout-documentar y-51.html
Posted by Colin Fairbairn, Producer + Mixer + Engineer on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:21:00 PST

Recording and Mixing in a Cottage in Berkeley (photos)

I spent the better part of a week out in Berkeley a short while ago doing a few overdubs and mostly mixing for my good friend David. I pretty much photograph all my sessions and here are a few shots ...
Posted by Colin Fairbairn, Producer + Mixer + Engineer on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 03:26:00 PST

New Song

Basically a live bedroom recording. The music, recording and mixing are me. Lyrics by the Oyama.Nod and Pretend
Posted by Colin Fairbairn, Producer + Mixer + Engineer on Sun, 27 May 2007 04:01:00 PST

Toca Album gets 4.5 out of 5 from Jive Magazine

The Toca album which was mostly recorded and entirely mixed by myself just got 4.5 out of 5 from Jive Magazine. TOCA is an unpredictable, brilliant jazz, hip-hop, reggae, punk, Latin inspired gem. Th...
Posted by Colin Fairbairn, Producer + Mixer + Engineer on Wed, 23 May 2007 10:27:00 PST

More slide film in the dark

I am still trying to learn to work with low speed color slide film in low light with available light only. ...
Posted by Colin Fairbairn, Producer + Mixer + Engineer on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:55:00 PST

Do Not Leave Me / Ne Me Quitte Pas / If You Go Away

Later manifested as "If You Go Away" for Scott Walker.Genius....
Posted by Colin Fairbairn, Producer + Mixer + Engineer on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:52:00 PST