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Christian Cummings

christianmc

About Me

I’m a Music Producer, Engineer, Mixer and Musician/Writer. I’ve worked in many studios in the US with many bands. I really like Capricorn Studios in San Diego. This year I toured as drummer for Ken Andrews. He claims that Tenacious D writes songs very quickly but I don’t believe him. My current projects include Crash Encore & sometimes Los Angeles Digital Noise Academy. I’ve also played with First Wave Hello and Tailgunner. I vote on the Grammys. I’m a member of ASCAP. I went to College. I studied music at Berklee before I realized I sucked at it. I enjoy subject-predicate sentences.

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SONG EXAMPLES
KEY: P=Producer / M=Mixer / E=Engineer / D=Drums
(There are 25 tracks in this playlist. You can use the scrollbar on the right of the playlist to browse through all of the songs.)

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

AN OBSERVATION:

Oddly enough, as the music industry is changing so are the types of projects that I'm doing. Whereas 5 years ago the album budgets were bigger and I spent a ton of time in big studios being paid for by labels, in 2006 and 2007 I've noticed that I have more and more clients that are recording on their own and often having me mix the final product - sending me songs over the net or on DVDs from far away places.

Although I wouldn't necessarily recommend this method of making a record to everyone, it's becoming an interested avenue. A producer is invaluable and an excellent engineer will make a huge difference, but I think you'd be surprised what a great mixing engineer can do with a mix... That being said, I guess I'm a tad picky but please don't hesitate to contact me to mix your record - I'm always looking for new and interesting projects! -C

Music:

Some peeps CC has worked with: Crash Encore, First Wave Hello, Hot Like (A) Robot, Ken Andrews (Failure, Year Of The Rabbit, On), Los Angeles Digital Noise Academny, Marcos Curiel (P.O.D), Matt Squire (Panic At The Disco, Thrice, Boys Like Girls), Off By One, Plastic Explosive, Spell Toronto, Tailgunner, The Bronx, Blarrghh

My Blog

Picture Of Mix Room A, Mix Room B on the way...

Click on the image for a virtual tour of the room. Some of the gear has changed since the photo, if you're interested in what gear I'm usually working with shoot me a message. Pics of Mix Room B on th...
Posted by Christian Cummings on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:09:00 PST

Updated the player on the page...

I loaded it up with 25 different songs I've had a chance to be a part of. I would've gone for more, but 25 was the limit, so please don't be mad if I left you out :) If I did, let me know and I'll squ...
Posted by Christian Cummings on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:11:00 PST

Ken Andrews Live CD Now Available Online

Ken Andrews - Live (Secrets of the Lost Satellite Tour, Spring 2007)Live album from Ken Andrews featuring live songs from the 'Secrets of the Lost Satellite' spring tour, 2007. Ken Andrews: Lead Vocal...
Posted by Christian Cummings on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:52:00 PST

Ken Andrews Live CD / 14 songs / Available On Tour

Ken Andrews is releasing a live CD from the Secrets Of The Lost Sattelite tour. It consists of 14 songs, I think from just a single show, covering a ton of Ken's stuff including his new solo stuff, ON...
Posted by Christian Cummings on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:12:00 PST

Crash Encore Podcast Interview @ PiratePods.com

- Podcast Interview With Crash Encore from PiratePods.com -
Posted by Christian Cummings on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:40:00 PST

Ken Andrews @ The Belly Up, San Diego next Thursday.

Hey ya'll. I'll be playing drums for Ken Andrews next week at the Belly Up in San Diego. It's likely his our last show together for some time, so if you're in San Diego or LA and you're a fan, make su...
Posted by Christian Cummings on Fri, 11 May 2007 04:58:00 PST

94/9 Crash Encore Interview This Sunday

I'll be on the radio this Sunday with the rest of the Crash Encore guys talkin' shop with DJ Tim Pyles. Tune in here in San Diego, or you can grab the thing online at their website after the fact. The...
Posted by Christian Cummings on Mon, 07 May 2007 02:42:00 PST

Going out on tour / tour dates in March

I'm playing drums for First Wave Hello, and yes, Ken Andrews on his upcoming tour. Here are some dates, I'll update 'em as more are confirmed. I'm hoping to see some old friends as I'm out and about! ...
Posted by Christian Cummings on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 05:36:00 PST

Plastic Explosive, Lily White, Crash Encore, Sushi Deli and a cruise over Halloween

I've never really had the opportunity to sit down and write a blog about anything, nor am I even sure that anyone really cares, but as I was sitting here tonight checking out my desperately neglected ...
Posted by Christian Cummings on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 01:36:00 PST

Room Mic Rant

What's the deal with the lack of room micing these days?! I'm over it!!! Bring back natural verb!!!!  
Posted by Christian Cummings on Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:11:00 PST