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Freedom of Speech

Recording Studio

About Me

Micky James is a song writer, Producer/Engineer & Working Musician.
Owner/president of Freedom Of Speech Records Recording studio since 1996
Is a founding member & bassist for the modern funky rock band Earth Eatz Dog!
Specializing in capturing the essence & vision of a band/solo artist by a natural live feel or produced representation, which ever is requested by the artist.
Versed in most styles of music including: Rock, Pop, Hardcore, Ambient, Industrial, Middle Eastern, Southern Rock, Metal, Blues, Dance, Electronic, R & B, & Hip Hop.
Micky is laid back and easy going to work with. He listens to what the artist has to say and plans to achieve. FOS rates are hourly or per song which ever suits your needs and budget. All situations are considered pending solo artist, band, ect. He treats all his clients as equals without the condescending attitude so many producers have towards artists. " That's why I got into producing I see it from a musician's point of view". Micky is the only producer at F.O.S. with a hands on approach to everything. " I usually sit down with a client/band and discuss what they plan to accomplish before we start tracking. I also always make it a point to see them live if possible so I can get a feel for the type of vibe, effects & treatment needed to get a realistic representation..."
"Mystify" Writen by, Criss Angel & Micky James All instruments & programing by Micky James. Featured in seasons 1 & 2 of Criss Angel's Mind Freak A&E t.v. show
NWWL Promo (air date April 10th 2007 on in demand Pay-per-view) featuring EarthEatzDog's "Bad Girl Down"! Writen by Micky James, Rodney James, Dave Whitiker- Produced by Dave WhitikerCriss Angel Mindfreak Season 1 Theme Song Written by Micky James & Criss Angel- Produced By Jonathan Davis of Korn, Micky James & Criss AngelMicky James on the set of Criss Angel's Mindfreak Micky James and Nuno BettencourtMicky James and Bobby RondinelliMicky James and Mandy Weaver (Maryann on the "Real Gilligan's Island" reality TV show) on the set of Carmen Electra's NWWL

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/3/2006
Band Website: freedomofspeechrecords.com/
Band Members: Micky James: Producer/song writer/musician

Influences: Rock, Pop, Hardcore, Ambient, Industrial, Middle Eastern, Southern rock, Metal, Blues, Dance, Electronic, R & B, Hip Hop.
Sounds Like:



Studio Equipment
Software:
PROTOOLS
HD2 Accel, (1) 192 I/O w/expantion card, (2) 888*24 & (1)-16-22 Interfaces
REASONLOGIC
LIVE
PLUG INS
Lexicon - Lexiverb
Channel Strip
Antares - Auto Tune, Mic Modler
Bomb Factory - 1176, LA-2A
Focusrite D2, D3, Mono and Stereo EQs
Line 6 Amp Farm, Echo Farm
Fairchild - 660
Joe Meek - Compressor, Meequlizer
Mooger Fooger Analog Dly, Low Pass Filter,
Phaser, Ring Modulator
Pultec EQP-1-A
Sansamp Guitar Simulator PSA-1
Tel Ray Delay
Voice Chorus Vibroto, Spin
Low Fi, Rect-Fi, Sci-Fi, Vari-Fi
Digirack Chorus, Verb, Flange, Multi Tap Dly, Ping Pong Dly
Maxim
Sound Replacer
BNR Noise Reduction
DAD Valve
Generator X
Ionizer
MC DSP Analog Channel, Compressor Banks, Filter Banks
Pitch in Time
Wave Mechanics Speed
Time Compression, Expansion
Pitch Shift
Vocal Align
Auto Track EQs
CI Side Chain, Gates, DeEsser
Waves Renaissance, DeEsser, EQ, Reverb, Compressor, Bass/R
Compressor, Stereo Imager,
Shuffler, Imager, MS Matrix, Super Tap Delays, True Verb,
Ultra Pitch Shift, Doopler,
Enigma, IDR, +L1 Ultmax, L1 Limiter, Maxx Bass,
Meta Flange, Mondo Mod,
PAZ-Analyzer, Frequency, Q-EQs,
Aphex - Aural Exciter w/Big Bottom
Bruno/Reso Synth Modules
D-Verb
DPP-1-Digital Pitch Processing
Hum Remover
Drawmer Compressor/Gate/Expander
GRM Tools Band Pass Filter, Comb Filter, PLY,
Doopler, EQ, Freezing
TC Works Real Verb, Chorus, EQ, Intonator,
Megaverb, Voice Strip
Access Virus 1 8 Synth Modules
Pitch Blender, Pitch Doctor, Pure Pitch, Time Bender
Wider Tone Shaper
Computers:
MACINTOSH G3, G4, G5
OUT BOARD GEAR
MAKIE 24 X 8 MIXING CONSOL
Avalon 737 Vacuume Tube Pre Amp
Lexicon MPX-550
HHB Radius 30 Tube Compressor,
(2) DBX 166XL Compressor/Limiter/Gates
DBX 2231 Stereo 31 Band EQ/Limiter
Ardvark Ard Sync Master Sync Generator
Aphex Aural Excitement w/ Big Bottom
RockTron Chameleon Guitar Processor
Tascan DA-30 DAT, 122 MK2 Cassette Player
MXR Stereo 20 Band EQ
MONITORS
Yamaha NS-10 ms,
Powered by EV 7100
Mackie HR 824 (Powered)
Samson S-40 Powered Sub
EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES
(2) Monsoon 350 Gig (3) Monsoon 250 Gig
(1) EZ Quest 160 Gig
(1) EZ Quest 120 Gig
(3) Iomega Zip 250s
CD BURNER
Que Fire 32 x external
HHB Burn It Plus Master CD Burner
HEADPHONE AMPS
(2) Samson Q5 Headphone Amps
(2) Samson Q8 Headphone Amps
Sony Headphones
KEYBOARDS/MODULES/SAMPLERS
M-Audio 88 key KEYSTATION PRO Controller
Korg 76 Key Controller
MK-4902 49 Key Controller
Yahama MOTIF rack ES
Yamaha/PSR 292
Akai MPC 2000 XL Mini Production Center
(2) Akai S-2000 Sampler
Korg MS2000R Analog Synth
Korg NX5R
E-Mu - Proteus FX
Alesis D4 Drum Module
Kurzweil Micro Piano
Boss DR 660
MICROPHONES
(1) AKG Solid Tube Condenser
(2) Rode NT 1000s Condensers
(1) Sennheiser 421
(1) Electro Voice RE 20
(2) Sure SM 81s Condensers
(1) AKG CS 1000 S Condenser
(1) Sennheiser E 835
(5) Sure SM 58s
(5) Sure SM 57s
(2) Sure SM 48s
(1) Optimus Omni Directional Boundary Mic
AMPS AVAILABLE
Marshall JMC2000 50 W Duel Super Lead w/Marshall 1960AV Cabinet W/4-12 30W Clasic Speekers
Vox AC30 1-12 combo GTR amp
Mesa Boogie 2-12 Maverick
Guitar Amp
Fender Pro Sonic 2-12 Guitar Amp
Line 6 Flex Tone 2-12 Guitar Amp
David & Eden 4-10 Bass Cabinet
Ampeg 6-10 Bass Cabinet
Galian Kruger 800 RB Bass Head
Harkie 800 Watt Tube/Solid State Head
Line 6 Bass Pod
DRUMS AVAILABLE
Pearl 6 piece Export Series W/ Kick 22" & Toms: 12", 13", 14", 16".
ACOUSTIC PIANO AVAILABLE
Chickering 96 key upright.


CREDITS:

Criss Angel

Criss Angel Mindfreak weekly TV show on the A&E Network. The "Mindfreak theme song" written by Micky James/Criss Angel and Produced by Jonathan Davis (KORN). 1st & 2nd seasons now available on DVD. Season 3 premieres May 30th 2007 Featuring music written & produced by Micky James/Criss Angel

Criss Angel "Supernatual" TV Special aired Halloween 2003 on the Sci-Fi Channel Hosted by Shannon Doherty (90210, Charmed) aired in the states as well as in 15 European & Asian countries. Now released on DVD.

Criss Angel "Made in Japan" TV Special aired in Japan Nov. 2003. Now also available on DVD.

Carmen Electra's NWWL

Carmen Electra's (NWWL) Naked Women's Wrestling League Airing on Show time "In Demand" and world wide Pay- per-view April 9th 2007 (bikini version will air on local cable network channels as well). Staring host Carmen Electra, Mary Carey the Californian governor elect (porn star), Mandy Weaver (Maryann on the "Real Gilligan's Island" reality TV show) and a slew of Penthouse Playmate Wrestlers. Featuring all music and Wrestler's theme songs Written and Produced by Micky James. NWWL Theme song "BAD GIRL DOWN" and "The Real Thang" Written by Micky James/Rodney James/Dave Whitiker Produced by Dave Whitiker, Performed by EARTH EATZ DOG!

Micky James proudly endorses


Bands Recently in the Studio

Record Label: FREEDOM OF SPEECH RECORDS
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Metalkast Episode 19 featuring Micky James

As Seen on MetalKast.com   Episode 19: The Incredible Musician, Songwriter, Producer: Micky James! Creates the soundtrack from MINDFREAK! Only on METALKAST! Only on METALKAST!WWW.METALKAST.COM WW...
Posted by Freedom of Speech on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:04:00 PST

Mandy Lion Speaks to BraveWords.com about Micky James

As Seen BraveWords.com   Hot Flashes WWIII Frontman MANDY LION - "Bleeding The Fans Dry And Taking As Much From Them As Possible Will Hopefully Soon Be A Thing Of The Past" Posted on Tuesday, Nov...
Posted by Freedom of Speech on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:30:00 PST

Criss Angel Mindfreak Season 3


Posted by Freedom of Speech on Mon, 28 May 2007 12:35:00 PST

PRODUCER / SONGWRITER / PRESS

PRODUCER / SONGWRITER / PRESS "The production and mix on Inferno are pro quality" - Scott Andrews (EER MUSIC) on (Scott Mosher/Inferno) "Its great to see such a positive cat doing all this great stuf...
Posted by Freedom of Speech on Tue, 18 Apr 2006 01:15:00 PST