BRETT BARTON
Here is a selection of some of my compositions, mixing examples and sound design...
Original Score ~ Engineering ~ Mixing
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Created for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
Ad campaign showing up on websites and scooter apps.
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The agency requested something playful and driving, with an old school synth vibe!
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Voice Over ~ Engineering ~ Mixing
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Created for the Tractor Supply Company.
Promotional campaign.
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The client was looking for a strong and confident tone from my voice. Earthy and Gritty.
Original Song ~ Engineering ~ Mixing
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Heard in full on HBO's "Bored to Death".
Licensed from my Mean Sea Level album, "Mean Sea Level".
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This song from my first album was chosen for its light vibe, but dark lyrics. I think it plays well with the scene.
Sound Design​
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Created using layers of an analog Neutron Synthesizer
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I challenged myself to use a single instrument to accentuate the movement and shaking of this oddly fluid lightbulb. Each layer of sound connects to a specific movement I was focused on.
Composition​
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Guitars & Synths recorded to tape and edited on computer.
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Tired of being stuck in lock-down, I created an instrumental to lift my spirits. I did not want to edit on the computer, so I played each part in real time, with no edits.
Composition​
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Vocal "choir" using the voice synth Pipa.
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I was immediately fascinated by the sound of this instrument, a synthesized emulation of the human voice. So I composed a piece for it in the same manner as I have for choirs in the past. The haunting mood of the outcome is incredibly intriguing to me.
Improvisation​
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Guitar and effects.
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After experimenting with my first stop-motion of leaves found in my backyard, I improvised a solo piece on the guitar to the video. The unedited and free-in-tempo feel of this is something I often strive for.
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