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Bradley Prakope [Producer, Engineer, Mixer]

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About Me

Bradley Prakope
Producer / Mixer / Engineer
www.bsideaudio.netWith a gifted ear, and years of experience, Bradley Prakope possesses the talent and skill necessary to achieve the full sonic potential of any project, while maintaining focus on the artist’s commercial success. Competent in working with all genres of music, Bradley has a special interest in producing rock and singer / songwriter projects of all kinds. As an engineer and mixer, Bradley’s critical attention to detail spawns artful masterpieces that go far beyond the expectations of his clients. Throughout his career, Bradley has worked in many facets of the music business doing everything from promotions, to studio management, to artist development, to mixing. This vast experience gives Bradley a competitive edge when working with an artist to develop their specific and original sound. Bradley continues to hone his craft as a cutting edge professional, always staying abreast of the latest techniques and trends throughout the industry.

My Interests

Music, Art, Technology, Philosophy, Spirituality, Photography, Nature, Storms, Skating, Snowboarding, Film, Loud Rock music, designer jeans, San Fransisco, Miami, Nostalgic moments, dancing, wild hair, recording studios, metaphorical descriptions, great song writing, eyes, lovers, sunsets, lightning, long deep conversations, kissing, true friends, mysterious girls, analog, BMW, modern upscale housing, designer furniture, rainy days, cold sunny days, fall, spring, fresh air, FIJI water, the moon, stars, my crazy life, thinking, street scenes, tall buldings, graphiti, people who follow their dreams and hearts, people who aren't afraid to speak their mind, entertainment law, environmentalism, business deals, girls who will tell you exactly how they feel, god, energy, vibes, backrubs, decorating, figuring people out, expressions, great speakers, car audio, stream of consiousness writing, random, stable relationships, tarrot, taoism, my own theories, being in love, loving everyone, memories, wish I could hold on, feel like i can't, love to move forward, progress, people watching, dejavu, microphones, positivity, my parents house during the holidays, sculpture, art galleries, the smell of peir one, candles, windchimes, sunlight through the windows, finding eternal truth in song lyrics, cloudy days, beautiful women, stylish girls, traveling, big cities, adventures, driving at night really fast, all the things you can't have now, company, this song, louder, mixing albums, studying other peoples mixes, roses, making someones day, stars in your eyes, taking time, dreaming of the future, planning for it, acheving goals, my family, sex, that smell of your lover all over your clothes and sheets, falling asleep dreaming about it, the ocean, the full moon rising over it, Winter Music Conference, watching the sunrise with someone you just met, sleeping next to them, comfort, much love to Jeremy Valdez, Bradley Nowell, inspiring, great electronica and dance music, that's freedom, breakbeats, being a good influence, provoking thought, focus, be aware, don't let go, don't hold back, set yourself on fire and see how fast you can run, love life...

I'd like to meet:

Artists, musicians, producers, singers, songwriters, talented positive individuals, spiritual mentors, philosophers, label reps, fashion designers, graphic artists, web-designers, young agressive entrepenuers, anyone who is pushing the envelope, evoking change, starting revolutions, following their dreams, living through music, making the best of life and the world a better place... An interesting time in which we live... I have already met the girl of my dreams. She is perfect in every way. We are the shit. I can't remember being this happy for so long. We make each others world. This is the way love should be. Two people who truly care for and love each other for who they are and nothing else. No lust, no jealousy, no bad, just a pure reflection of GOD... Cause thats all we really are anyway right... GOD having the thought BRADKYM, that third person we create that no one can see, ya know... I know....

Music:

Working in the business, I have learned to appreciate everything, but here are some major influences... 311, Sublime, Incubus, Deftones, Green Day, Sarah McLachlin, Muse, Ataris, Acceptance, AUTO ESCAPE, RATM, NOFX, Screeching Weasel, Chevelle, The Carbon Community, Linkin Park, Evanescence, Yellowcard, Black Eyed Peas, Tom Petty, The Eagles, Eric Clapton, all the Motown stuff, Ray Charles, all the Jazz standards and some Big Band era stuff too, Eva Cassidy, Ragtime era Music, Hybrid, Way Out West, all kinds of U.K. breaks, Seb Fontaine, Paul Van Dyk, all kinds of Trance and House (too many producers to list), all kinds of Downtempo... I love chillout, some DnB but it's gotta be good, all my local producers and the artists that I work with. Big up's and much love. Everything in this Universe has a frequency... You've gotta love that God gave us ears so we could hear a small part...

Movies:

I've seen so many... really... but here are some recent good ones. Match Point, Scoop, Kinsey, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Garden State, Closer, The Incredibles, Ray, Maria Full of Grace, Run Lola Run, etc... I'll think of more later.

Television:

Don't really have time...

Books:

The Celestine Prophecy, Conversations with God, A Brave New World, The Journey is the Destination, anything Micheal Moore, Mix Magizine... I actually should read more, I usually just get caught up doing other things.

My Blog

New Album for Kevin Walker

Pre-production has begun on a new record for Kevin Walker. Today we cut acoustic arrangements of 10 songs for the upcoming release. Kevin has unique style and excellent songs which we will be fully ...
Posted by Bradley Prakope [Producer, Engineer, Mixer] on Thu, 24 May 2007 05:43:00 PST

A Better Place

Today we produced and recorded a new song entitled "A Better Place" for Brent Wright. The session was cut at Patrick McGuire Recording and players included Phil Bradley on drums, Matt Melton on bass,...
Posted by Bradley Prakope [Producer, Engineer, Mixer] on Thu, 24 May 2007 05:42:00 PST

Final mixes complete for Lauren Whitener

Today we wrapped up the final mix sessions for Lauren Whitener's upcoming release. The mixes were done on the SSL 9080J at Luminous Sound.
Posted by Bradley Prakope [Producer, Engineer, Mixer] on Thu, 24 May 2007 05:41:00 PST

More songs for Lauren Whitener

Today we cut 2 more songs for Lauren Whitener's upcoming release. The sessions took place at Audio Dallas and included Eric Morgan on drums, George Anderson on bass, Darwin Martin on piano, and Tommy...
Posted by Bradley Prakope [Producer, Engineer, Mixer] on Thu, 24 May 2007 05:40:00 PST

Eclectic Overdrive Sessions

Last night we recorded and mixed several tunes for a local acoustic group called Eclectic Overdrive. The recordings marked the bands first demo which will be distributed at shows around the area.
Posted by Bradley Prakope [Producer, Engineer, Mixer] on Thu, 24 May 2007 05:39:00 PST

Mixing EP for Xavier Lazo

The first few weeks of March were spent tracking and mixing the latest EP for local Christian artist Xavier Lazo. We recorded some really commercial arrangements of well known praise and worship tune...
Posted by Bradley Prakope [Producer, Engineer, Mixer] on Thu, 24 May 2007 05:37:00 PST

In the studio with Brent Wright

Christian singer / songwriter Brent Wright has hired b | side AUDIO to produce the first in a series of songs for his latest project. Several sessions took place throughout February, and we wrapped up...
Posted by Bradley Prakope [Producer, Engineer, Mixer] on Thu, 24 May 2007 05:36:00 PST

Mixes complete for Lauren Whitener

Today we wrapped up a 4 day block of mixes for Lauren Whitener's upcoming release. Throughout February we have been hard at work producing and tracking 7 songs. The album is mostly jazz standards with...
Posted by Bradley Prakope [Producer, Engineer, Mixer] on Thu, 24 May 2007 05:34:00 PST

First session with Lauren Whitener

So February kicks off the first in a long line of sessions for emerging artist Lauren Whitener. Armed with the best that Dallas has to offer, we booked Studio A at Luminous Sound for a long day of rh...
Posted by Bradley Prakope [Producer, Engineer, Mixer] on Thu, 24 May 2007 05:33:00 PST

Finally - Mixes complete for Martha Burks new album

Since late December, Bradley has been in the studio mixing 11 songs for the upcoming release "Finally" by Martha Burks. Martha's record consists of a unique blend of Jazz and R&B produced by well kno...
Posted by Bradley Prakope [Producer, Engineer, Mixer] on Thu, 24 May 2007 05:32:00 PST