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CRASH PRESENTS HIS NEW MUSIC FOR SONY...

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CRASHâ„¢ Music for Film vol. I
01 The Wanting 5:00
02 Unison of Life 5:03
03 The Road Less Travelled 5:33
04 The Sea 4:38
05 Reflections on a Man 4:50
06 The Summer of Love Pt1 4:05
07 The Gift 5:20
08 Life, Love & Loss 6:19
09 A Moment with you 4:54
10 The Wait 6:14
11 Mackenzie Sounds 4:00
12 Pelorus Sounds 10:55
CRASHâ„¢ Music for Film vol. II
01 Destination Home 5:27
02 Milan!! 4:32
03 Modern Trains 5:55
04 Neumann’s Theme 7:38
05 Lost in the Desert 5:00
06 Spanish Sunrise 5:35
07 Streets (reprise) 4:55
08 Is That It? 4:05
09 Descending 7:32
10 The Art of Travel 4:45
11 If Only (mid theme) 5:48
12 If Only 3:38

CRASH is born Mike Beever winter of 1969 in the north of England. At a very early age he is introduced to music through his father, a church organist and his mother a keen 'New Seekers' fan!
He develops an interest in uplifting and soaring music through his love of the great composers in particular J.S Bach, Handel, Mozart and Beethoven but it is when he comes ear to ear with film and music that the potent mix strikes a chord.
Throughout his teenage years he begins a love affair with sound synthesis aquiring his first synths at age 14 and going on to start experimenting with sound and recording throughout these years.
Its not until he meets the influential Mick T Danby at age 16 that he widens his horizons musically and begins to understand the importance of improvisation and jazz that things really start to gel.
CRASH at 17 hooks up with what seems the worlds first basic sequencer, a limited monophonic computer (ZX Spectrum) design allowing him to record and playback single note sequences.
Soundscapes and the early CRASH sound are developed in the bedroom over the next few years and its obvious that his sound is wide and visionary even at this early age.
Joining a visionary rock band at 18 allows CRASH to flex not only his keyboard skills but begin to understand the complexities of arrangement, composition and music construction as well as begin to understand the process of recording, mixing and production.
CRASH moves around Europe over the next few years playing gigs and recording and his interest in this continent grows as it shapes his music and vision.
After many years travelling he settles in London and takes position as house engineer at Station Studios and goes on to produce successful LPs, Eps and singles for Coldplay, Seafood, Tiny Too and Fierce Panda Records
CRASH moves to the north of England, Spain and eventually New Zealand in the Spring of 2003 where he lives and works.
The next few years begin to take his music to a whole new level and with less distraction and more time he begins to mould his very own brand of music.
'Film Soundtrack Electronica' is the nearest description to what now is produced from the Lodge Studios. Often simple pieces beginning with the piano grow into full orchestral soundscapes only suitable for wide expanse and a wide imagination by the listener.
Across the world CRASH is heard by a wide variety of people. He touches emotions through his music and the journey is only just beginning...

CRASH - Music for Film vol. II Released October 2007
Reviews of Music for Film vol. II
A piece of beauty
"Where can I begin? I am so pleasantly surprised by this track. The melody is its strongest asset. It flows so harmoniously. It really touched me. It is evocative and full of emotion.This is an excellent and absolutely beautiful musical piece, a carefully and thoughtfully crafted masterpiece for the listener's delight. Hats off to this band. "
Reviewed by: Reyder from Brooklyn, New York
Sublime, compressed ambience
"This is an absolutely, awesomely lovely track. It has the Daniel Lanois compressed guitar sound that I love, but it does him one better with more of the electronica sound to keep it moving. Lanois' music can get a little sleepy sometimes, but this track has nice movement too. I could go on, but I'd make a fool of myself. This is in my top ten on garageband. As a musician, I'm jealous."
Reviewed by: tempodeluxe from Indianapolis, Indiana
How did you do that?
"The acoustic guitar is incredibly interesting, not just in choice of notes, but the way it is plucked and doubled. That's fantastic. Sounds like two guitars, but something else is going on and i'm not sure exactly what. I like when there's a sonic mystery and it's musical at the same time, as opposed to being atonal. This is a very majestic piece as the strings and drums keep building wonderfully and the acoustic guitar never misses beat. At the end, everything comes out except the strings, which is a great way to close. This is film music if i ever heard it. Great stuff."
Reviewed by: redcharvel from New York

C R A S H PRODUCTIONS
Crash Productions is the home of composer/remix producer & sound engineer Mike Beever. At our studios we deliver music for film/tv/media, remix internationally for clients and record locally for NZ artists.
In addition we offer one on one recording tuition varying from beginner to advanced specialising in Cubase, Pro Tools, Reason etc.
Mike Beever studied piano & music at Leeds College of Music, UK then went onto a career in rockband To The Fountain. From here he moved from behind keyboards to mixing desk, concentrating on sound production. He recorded numerous sessions for the band and then picked up the job of chief engineer at Station Studios, London.
There he forged a working relationship with Fierce Panda Records and produced singles & albums for many of their artists including Coldplay, Seafood, Tiny Too, & The Cliental.
After 5 years he moved to New Zealand where he now produces film music, tv & media work and remixes for clients from around the world.
As well as producing our own brand of Electronica,Ambient,Classical and Instrumental music we also remix internationally for clients.
Our credits include;
COLDPLAY www.coldplay.com
SEAFOOD www.seafood.co.uk
TINYTOO www.connectstores.com/kaleidoscope
FIERCE PANDA RECORDS www.fiercepanda.co.uk
GOKARNA www.sonicbids.com/gokarna
Our music is available for film and tv productions and we write specifically for any requirement. All music is copyright protected 2007.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/12/2006
Band Website: garageband.com/artist/crashnz
Band Members: MIKE BEEVER
Piano,
Keyboards,
Sampling,
Sequencing,
Drum programming,
Engineering,
Production&Mastering
Influences: Oxygen,
Water,
Food,
Sleep,
NZ Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet Sauvignon.
Sounds Like: CRASH Music for Film Vol. 2 *****
'Stunningly Beautiful!!!' *****
"I travel a bunch and am always looking for "travelling" music fro my mp3 player to mask and re-sound the planes, terminals, crying babies and general travel noise. CRASH's "Music for Film, Vol. 2" is wonderful ambient music that is well suited for this purpose, although it would be great at the beach, driving in th car, or resting on th back porch watching the world go by.
It has wonderful hints of groups/artists that I like including Peter Gabriel, The Blue Nile, Tangerine Dream and many others. This was a no brainer to purchase!!! Highly recommended!!!"
LBSound, USA
"Not trying to freak you out but Vol.2 has so taken over my listening life over the past week or so since I bought it! Has completely become my soundtrack.
As a result, I went and bought Vol.1 and am absorbing that now.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for creating this music - it is very special and filling a hole in my life right now. A hole I didn't even realize was there..."
Marsden, POPKINGS, USA
CRASH Music for Film Vol. 1 *****
This guy is pure talent...I'm so happy I stumbled upon such a great CD...the follow up as well! I would tell anyone about this CD that likes to be moved by the beauty of simplicity, or someone who wants to take their musical experience to another level.
Veilside TG, USA
This is a MUST HAVE collection!!! *****
I found CRASH on Myspace and after hearing the music on his page I went and bought Vol. 2 of his music. So overwhelmed me (in a good way) and I decided to check out Vol. 1. This is "must have" music for thinkers, readers and travellers. Just beautiful, well thought out stuff. I can't stop listening to either volume!!! Highly recommended! A soundtrack for life!
LBSound, USA

Destination Home
Release date:
09 September 2006

Spanish Sunrise
Release date:
23 Febuary 2007


The Art of Travel
Release date:
10 June 2007


The Road Less Travelled
Release date:
22 September 2007


Lost in the Desert
Release date:
28 June 2007


Neumanns Theme
Release date:
29 April 2006


Milan!!
Release date:
08 December 2006


Descending
Release date:
29 December 2003


If Only
Release date:
23 November 2003


Modern Trains
Release date:
06 June 2006

AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES

CRASH Music for Film vol. I
01 The Wanting 5:00
02 Unison of Life 5:03
03 The Road Less Traveled 5:33
04 The Sea 4:38
05 Reflections on a Man 4:50
06 The Summer of Love Pt1 4:05
07 The Gift 5:20
08 Life, Love & Loss 6:19
09 A Moment with you 4:54
10 The Wait 6:14
11 Mackenzie Sounds 4:00
12 Pelorus Sounds 10:55

CRASH Music for Film vol. II
01 Destination Home 5:27
02 Milan!! 4:32
03 Modern Trains 5:55
04 Neumann’s Theme 7:38
05 Lost in the Desert 5:00
06 Spanish Sunrise 5:35
07 Streets (reprise) 4:55
08 Is That It? 4:05
09 Descending 7:32
10 The Art of Travel 4:45
11 If Only (mid theme) 5:48
12 If Only 3:38



Awards for Destination Home & Milan!!

Best Programming in Electronica,
Best Production in Electronica,
Best Production in Electronica,
Most Original in Electronica,
Chill-Out Track in Electronica,

Track of the Day on 28Dec2006 in Electronica
Best Keyboards in Electronica,
Best Production in Electronica,
Best Melody in Electronica,
Best Mood in Electronica,

Record Label: CRASHâ„¢ Records Ltd
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Interview

Read the latest interview including details on the recent music for SONY story here at the Musicadium website homepage. click here http://blog.musicadium.com/featured-artist/we-talk-syncing-a nd-produc...
Posted by CRASH" on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:33:00 PST

Music for SONY

Hi Friends on Myspace. Here is the final cut of the video of the new Sony Vaio FW laptop which features music written by CRASH. The track was written in 7 days and features original sounds and sample...
Posted by CRASH" on Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:57:00 PST

Music for SONY...

CRASH is at present in the studio working all week on a two minute piece of music to accompany the new adverts for Sony Laptops. HTX Media of London are working with CRASH to release the commercials v...
Posted by CRASH" on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:08:00 PST

iTunes Reviews

People around the world are starting to hear the qualities in the CRASH sound and production. Its purpose is to offer soundtracks to peoples lives and the word is spreading. In America there have been...
Posted by CRASH" on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:17:00 PST

Fans of CRASH voice their feelings

This was written recently by very talented musician and producer Jon Marsden of the group Popkings;"One of the really cool things about MySpace music is the incredible amount and variety of music that...
Posted by CRASH" on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:13:00 PST

Music Review for Milan!!

Milan!! Band: CrashNZGenre: Electronica man...I think that 'speech' or whatever voice really distracts from the crescendo and strings part. I feel like this might be the intro to a tv show or movie ...
Posted by CRASH" on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:11:00 PST

Music reviews for Destination Home

Destination Home Band: CrashNZGenre: Electronica (Sonic Improvisation) This is a great song!Beautiful instumentation! I really like this song and with each new part introduced I'm liking it more. I ...
Posted by CRASH" on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:08:00 PST

New Album released 10-03-08

CRASH releases the prequel to Music for Film Vol.II with the first volume. Mainly concentrating on ambient and solo piano performances, Music For Film Vol.I the album debuts the classic 'Reflections o...
Posted by CRASH" on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:13:00 PST

Track awards

Just prior to the release of Music for film Vol. 1 CRASH has just been awarded the prestigious 'Track of the day' from the Musician only site Garageband. The track 'Spanish Sunrise' is from the album ...
Posted by CRASH" on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:26:00 PST

Crash Producers debut album

Crash is chosen as the producer for the debut album from UK indie band 'GoKarna'. The 12 track album will be released in early 2008 and is produced entirely by Crash. His involvement includes keyboard...
Posted by CRASH" on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:20:00 PST