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.
