JAMES EVENT LIBRARY - GARETH JONES
British Music Producer, Mixer and professional Noise Maker Gareth Jones was a pioneer in the use of digital equipment (including the then new sampling technology). Jones has combined digital tools with analog recording techniques and synthesizers since the 80’s. Legendary in electronic music circles, Jones has produced five albums for electro-pop pioneers Depeche Mode and six albums for synth-pop superstars Erasure as well as multiple titles for Wire, Einsturzende Neubauten, Diamanda Galas and more.
Trained at the BBC, Jones got his start recording the best of London ‘80’s new wave and industrial scene including early singles for Madness and John Foxx. Moving to Berlin in 1983, he worked at the legendary Hansa Studios for 10 years recording and mixing Depeche Mode, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Wim Wenders soundtracks and much, much more. Sky TV in the UK recently commissioned a documentary on Hansa studio featuring multiple interviews with Gareth Jones.
More recently Jones has worked with Apparat, Yann Tiersen, Efterklang, Grizzly Bear, IndoChine, Interpol, The Futureheads, Liars, Merchandise. Mogwai, Sons and Daughters, Josh T. Pearson, Clinic, Emmy the Great, Polly Scattergood, These New Puritans, Voka Gentle and others. He has also remixed tracks for Can, Erasure, Goldfrapp, MGMT, Neu, Orbital, Pizzicato 5, Plastikman, SCUM and To Rococo Rot.
His production room is now located at Strongroom Studio in London. A Logic Pro guru, Modular Synth geek, Ableton Live enthusiast, and a JAMES assessor, Jones was a frequent lecturer for the Red Bull Music Academy and has appeared at Moog Fest.
His own musical projects include ElectroGenetic, Nous Alpha, Spiritual Friendship, Sunroof and QUINQUIS.
Gareth continually embarks on new adventures and is happy to share his journey and insights and tailor talks and workshops to your requirements. Suggestions:
"Negotiating with the Critic - my journey from novice engineer to musician/producer"
"Mixing - leave your ego at the door"
"Record Production as a Team Effort"
"Exploring and unlocking the power of Modular Synthesis - a personal nperspective"
More recently Jones has worked with Apparat, Yann Tiersen, Efterklang, Grizzly Bear, IndoChine, Interpol, The Futureheads, Liars, Merchandise. Mogwai, Sons and Daughters, Josh T. Pearson, Clinic, Emmy the Great, Polly Scattergood, These New Puritans, Voka Gentle and others. He has also remixed tracks for Can, Erasure, Goldfrapp, MGMT, Neu, Orbital, Pizzicato 5, Plastikman, SCUM and To Rococo Rot.
His production room is now located at Strongroom Studio in London. A Logic Pro guru, Modular Synth geek, Ableton Live enthusiast, and a JAMES assessor, Jones was a frequent lecturer for the Red Bull Music Academy and has appeared at Moog Fest.
His own musical projects include ElectroGenetic, Nous Alpha, Spiritual Friendship, Sunroof and QUINQUIS.
Gareth continually embarks on new adventures and is happy to share his journey and insights and tailor talks and workshops to your requirements. Suggestions:
"Negotiating with the Critic - my journey from novice engineer to musician/producer"
"Mixing - leave your ego at the door"
"Record Production as a Team Effort"
"Exploring and unlocking the power of Modular Synthesis - a personal nperspective"
* The Masterclasses each last for 2 hours with 20 to 30 minutes Q&A.
* Total cost £300 plus travel.
* Please note – accommodation & food should be provided where applicable.
* Total cost £300 plus travel.
* Please note – accommodation & food should be provided where applicable.