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Barbara McAfee is a singer/songwriter, keynoter, author, and voice coach who merges lessons from

12 years in organization development with the transformative power of music.

Michael Johnson has performed and lived more music and recorded more hits than you would imagine.
His voice immediately identifies him as the man who sings "Bluer Than Blue," "Give Me Wings," "That's That," and other landmark songs. His music shows a diversity, depth and heart that only come from years of dedication to a labor of love. 
When asked what he would have you know about himself, Michael says:
• "Tell them that I love it." He started playing at age thirteen and just never quit. Singing, playing, writing and recording are the only things he's ever done and he loves it.
• "Tell them I play guitar." He really plays guitar. He studied in Barcelona and he plays on all his records with a unique and distinctive style. His playing is an important part of his show.
• "I am a soloist at heart." Michael often performs alone, and he has elevated the art. He prefers the intimacy and spontaneity of a show that can change with the moment.
• "Tell them I'm a showman. I like to talk to people and I love to make them laugh. And, of course, I have to move them with the music. That's the whole thing. Without that, there is no reason to be on stage."
What one remembers of Michael is the texture of his voice, the meaning of the lyric and the music of the guitar -- singer, song and sound. And the feeling of being at home with a friend.

Barbara McAfee

Check out her audiobook, "Full Voice". recorded at Wild Sound.

Wild Sound State of the Union Address October 5, 2012

Posted by Matthew Zimmerman
On October 06, 2012

Dear friends, clients and supporters of Wild Sound!    Six months have passed since my last update.   Lots of great activity and exciting new developments since then!   The most exciting and important changes include the addition of three new Engineers each with their own complimentary and unique skills and specialties.

 

 

In April we welcomed Steve Kaul as Producer and Engineer in Charge for Wild Sound's day to day operations.   Since April Steve has worked on an incredibly diverse portfolio of projects and has built upon and improved the techniques and traditions that Wild Sound have been known for!  His sophisticated ear and perfectionist instincts have helped our clients in disparate genres find their sound and capture their dreams.  

 

The amazing Bryan Menghy and Matt Holmes joined Wild Sound as Staff Engineers and Producers in May.  Matt, Bryan and Steve are dazzlingly talented Pro Tools Engineers who bring their own experiences and musical sensibilities to Wild Sound - enlarging our capabilities, expanding our abilities and kicking our butts!!! I can't imagine the studio without these guys.  A year ago I had no idea people with their ridiculous skills and talent existed!!! I feel like the luckiest person in the world to be surrounded by people I admire and like!   My goal has always been to associate with people that are smarter and more talented than me - my thanks to Benny, Steve, Bryan and Matt for continuing to make this possible!!!

 

Benny Weinbeck continues to move the studio into the future by embracing the latest trends and technologies. In addition to Producing, Arranging and Performing on multiple sessions, Benny has updated and improved all our systems and is helping Wild Sound become even more agile and adept.  Wild Sound is constantly implementing the suggestions, ideas and insights of our clients and staff.  To that end we have added Logic to our DAW capabilities.  We now deliver mastered work in DDP file sets.  We had Master Piano Technician Jerry Ouska rebuild the Steinway (OK it is 4 years old now!) to make it the Best "B" it could be!   Some say it's the best "B" anywhere.  We now offer sophisticated Data Asset Management services including "Dropbox" that help our clients distribute their work-in-progress and interface with outside studios and artists anywhere in the world.  We continue to find and purchase the best equipment to continue to do your work at the highest level.  Future plans include increased video services; We have added green screen capabilities and are updating our video shooting, editing and authoring skill-sets to simplify adding video to your productions.

 

Plans are underway to create a 5.1 Mixing room with world class capabilities for Film, TV and Broadcast Production - including Voice Over Recording, Sound Design and Mix to Picture.  The location for this new room is under consideration - it will be an offsite addition to our growing services!  More to come as our plans develop!

 

Autumn brings two fantastic holidays - Halloween and Thanksgiving. Those of us in the music business have had lots of scares in the last few years and we know there will be more. Nonetheless it is Thanksgiving that is our true focus.   Wild Sound gives thanks for the incredible scene that  the Twin Cities offers.  We enjoy one of the most talented and diverse group of artists and musicians in the world. We thank you, our clients,  for believing and trusting Wild Sound to give you and your work the love, care and respect it deserves.   We are dedicated to your success.   We welcome your collaboration.  We need and value your ideas and participation in the creation of art and music.  Above all we just want to say - "Thank you."  

 

Happy holidays everyone - Wild Sound will continue to offer lots of new tricks and treats along with extra helpings of thanks and gratitude.  When you are ready,  we'll be here to help.

 

 

Matthew Zimmerman/Owner WIld Sound

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News From Wild Sound

Posted by Matthew Zimmerman
On April 19, 2012

News from WIld Sound:

Greetings  to all Wild Sound Clients and Friends.   It has been awhile since I have posted only because I have been busy overseeing lots of activity and change.   The biggest news is that Benny Weinbeck has joined Wild Sound as Studio Manager.  Benny and I have been friends and collaborators for over twenty years.   Benny brings a fresh perspective to the studio along with his tremendous abilities as a Pianist, Arranger and Producer. Benny also has formidable computer skills and is overseeing a redesign of Wild Sound's Core Data Technologies  with upgrades to our On Line Data Services and Networking Capabilities.  We are also upgrading to Pro Tools 10 and the latest version of Peak with Disc Description Protocol for CD Mastering.   Benny, as you already know is also one of the most mellow and positive persons out there.   He is handling all of Wild Sound's scheduling and will be the one getting back to you about the studio's availability.
    I am also very pleased to announce that Steve Kaul has joined our team as a staff Engineer and Producer.  I have known and worked with Steve for over a decade.  He is a superb Guitarist, Songwriter and the leader of the legendary Brass Kings.
His knowledge of acoustic music make him a tremendous asset for Wild Sound's acoustic and electric clients.   Steve's recent work includes sessions with Charlie Parr, Dave Babb and Phil Heywood.   
          Wild Sound is working on some great new projects.; recent artists and work includes Laura Caviani, Phil Mattson and Dorothy Doring, Mary Ellen Childs and Pat O'Keefe, Grammy Nominee and Red House Artist Michael Johnson, Dan Newton and Cafe Accordion Orchestra, and coming next week - Grammy Winning Producer Steve Barnett.Our ongoing  soundtrack work for the Independent Movie "Vampires! Horror!" will soon move into the Post Production phase.  Wild Sound will be  working on all sound aspects of the Movie - ADR, Foley, Sound Design and Sound Mix to Picture.  Producer Dennis Curley and writer Beau Hayes have created a cult masterpiece that should be released towards the end of this year.
  WIld Sound will continue its tradition of big studio equipment,  technology and services in a boutique setting.  We are committed to providing the best experience and atmosphere for our clients!   Please stay in touch and when the time is right give us a call for your next recording!  

 

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