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| 2012 Gioia is writing some new songs with Marc Soucy. Stay tuned. *** Wing Productions in the U.K. licensed an instrumental composition for inclusion in a branding video spot. *** Two instrumental compositions of Marc's were licensed for the popular politic news website, theDailyBeast.com 
Trk 05 "Failed SWAT Raid"
Trk 09 "Lybian Frenzy"
Trk 14 "Successful
Arrest"
contact: info@qwpm.co.uk2011 Master a CD : Part 1 What is mastering ? Master a CD : What is mastering ? This is the first in a series of short articles I will write on the subject of music mastering. Mastering a CD is what a specially qualified mastering engineer does with the finished mixes the mix engineer prepares. The mix engineer takes the individual recorded tracks of vocals, instruments, drums, and other sounds, and brings them together into a musical experience called a song. The mastering engineer takes the finished individual songs, already in a stereo (or surround sound) file, and processes them further, so they sound more consistent with each other across the various songs, occur in a nice flow as you listen to all the songs one after the other, and can sound good when played on almost any playback system. Let's say a few words about each of those: 1. "Sound consistent": Producing a song involves lyrics, music, performing the music, recording each performance, and combining all of that into the finished song. The end result is often that the songs aren't at exactly the same volume, they are probably not as fully loud as they can be, and there may be some frequencies that might cause an unpleasant listening experience. Many mix engineers try to think ahead with all of this, and many do not. Mastering a CD is intended to "correct" all the inconsistencies in the audio experience, song to song. 2. "Occur in a nice flow": Usually the recording artist and producer work together to choose the order in which the songs will appear on a CD. This order, of course means very little to somebody who's just downloading individual songs. Once the order is chosen, the mastering engineer places the songs end to end, and helps decide how much time (silence) should elapse between the end of each song and the beginning of the next one. The impact of that can be important. With #1 above being done also, the flow of the songs is made satisfying on an emotional level. That is the goal. Each song should feel right when it starts. That sounds very subjective, and so careful thought and experience are a good thing here. 3. "Sound good on almost any playback system": You may not have thought of this, but songs sound totally different on an iPod, on the tiny speaker in your laptop, in your car, on a traditional home stereo system, on recording studio speakers, and on the sound system in a dance club. This may sound like I'm stating the obvious, but getting the balance of frequencies right so that the song sounds right no matter what you play it on, is no small thing. Knowing this, and knowing what to do about it, is the job of an experienced mastering engineer. Today, it is becoming more and more common for one person to play many roles in music production. I, as a producer, often compose or arrange music, record vocalists, and do the final mix. In this situation, it becomes even more important to get another professional to listen critically to the result of my work. Mastering engineers can play that role while they perform the functions described above. "Another set of ears" is very important to producing the best musical result. I recommend--even insist--that a professional mastering engineer, with a well equipped mastering studio, be brought in on any serious project. Mastering is also important for songs that are not even intended to be on a CD, but sold only as song files, downloaded over the internet. Consistency between various songs, and very importantly, the frequencies and loudness that are expected in today's professional music productions, will be better guaranteed in the hands of a mastering engineer. Marc Soucy is a full time producer, composer, and engineer at MACH 10 Music |
2011 Two songs by Marc Soucy appear on a Quest Worldwide Production Music CD for licensing One of the things I love working on are dramatic instrumental pieces. Two of my pieces have been picked up in an exclusive contract with Quest Worldwide Production Music in the UK. I'm excited to have received this acknowledgment of my work, and look forward to potential placement in tv or film with these two songs. The songs were a part of an EP demo package I put together, focused on crime, police, and spy themes. So, it seems fateful that two of my songs wind up on a special issue music-for-licensing CD by Quest, entitled "Police and Crime". My songs, "Failed Swat Raid" and "Successful Arrest" are described this way: "Failed Swat Raid is a rolling police and crime track with great stabs and bongo based percussion. Excellent dark break with filtered drums, ideal for any broadcasting." "Successful Arrest is a triumphant track with great use of synth throughout. Ideal for police and crime broadcasting of successful outcomes. Builds nicely throughout." **** Stacey Peasley's new album "Together" Scheduled for an April Release Stacey Peasley's "Together" will be released on CD and become available as down-loadable songs from various online retailers in the month of April, 2011. Stacey herself had this to say about the production process (and I'm happy to reprint it here :) "I have just completed my debut album at Mach 10 Music and could not be happier! Marc is unbelievably skilled in so many areas - you are getting a fantastic musician, arranger, producer, songwriter, and more all rolled into one! He truly listens to your ideas and takes them as well as his expertise to bring your project to the next level. What started out as "I'll make a little CD for my kids" has turned into an album of the highest quality - one which I am very proud to be introducing to the public. ... I would definitely recommend using Marc and Mach 10 Music on your next project!" The record features: Stacey Peasley: vocals, songwriting, arranging Marty Beller: drums, percussion Eric Salt: guitars, bass Mark Sanchez: trumpet, trombone, baritone sax Marc Soucy: keyboards, arranger, editing & final mix engineer The record was produced at MACH 10 Music by Marc Soucy **** MACH 10 Music Rated #1 in Boston by Thumbtack Thumbtack, the online services networking and marketing site, has awarded MACH 10 Music, Thumbtack's ELITE status, based on being the highest rated overall in the Boston area. Check out the listings and rankings by clicking the title above. |
| 2011 Music reviews from my Past Every once in a while, I run into a review someone wrote that I hadn't seen. I was surprised to see this one on Amazon, about an album I produced quite a few years ago, when my full time music production career was still very young. It made me feel good to see that somebody saw what we were trying to do with that project. Here is the exact copy of the entire review: 4.0 out of 5 stars Talent, not just technique May 30, 2002 By Marc Carey "Haywire (Audio CD) In an era of corporate created and controlled bands, El Kapitan offers us a return to real creativity. There are plenty of technically sufficient musicians out there, but that is no substitute for real talent. El Kapitan gives us both. The eclectic blends on this disc make it hard to pigeon hole it, which is refreshing in and of itself. His invitation is to experience the music, not simply observe it. One of my favorites is Trail of Tears. This is the rare instrumental that will not be relegated to background music. It has a voice as clear as any lyric could be, and paints a picture of the Native Americans at one of the saddest points of their existence. His humor is evident in Hey Y.R.U. which gives us a pop type hook without losing itself to do so. There are no Filler songs to be had on this disc. They are all given the same attention and care. This work was clearly a labor of love for the music. It is a must have for anyone who considers themselves a true music fan." Marc Soucy is a music producer, composer, studio engineer, keyboard player, and programmer **** El Kapitan member Blazes New Trails Kirk Bartholomew of El Kapitan fame has been busy with a new band, Seven Seconds Deep. This instrumental rock outfit is only a few months old, yet is starting to attract some attention. Featuring guitarist Steve Baker, drummer Marc Celeste, and Kirk himself on bass, the power trio is starting to work on its first recording, a live set which will be available on cd at their shows. Kirk Bartholomew will be producing the project. Kirk is also the producer of Santa's Misfits, a rock Christmas collection. Marc Soucy has also appeared on the Santa's Misfits cd, and is being tapped to mix the new Seven Seconds Deep recordings. |
2011 "Fighting the Good Fight" album review Charismatik's first album, "Fighting the Good Fight" has been reviewed by professional writer and blogger Ashley Festa. The intensity of the project, it's stylistic range, and core religious message are all featured in her article: "Fighting the Good Fight" album review by Ashley Festa Stepping up in the Christian rock scene is Florida's Charismatik with their first album "Fighting the Good Fight." But this group can't simply be stuck in the "rock" category because they offer a wide array of sounds within these 12 tracks. "In the flesh" brings a metal vibe with Marc Soucy's deep, scratchy vocals, which are strangely captivating. Adam Miller's lyrics will be stuck in your head for days. Next up is "Break These Chains," which might be the best track on the album. Todd Smith'svocals express the thrilling message of freedom in Christ. It's energeticand it's dance-y; you can't help but want to move to it. Back-to-back in the middle of the album are "The Least of These" and "The Greatest of These," tracks as opposite in sound as they are in title. "The Least of These" mixes an intoxicating beat with lyrics reminding of God's command of hospitality and love for us all. The message of love is continued in "The Greatest of These." This powerful song will send chills down your spine. Sharon Paquette's gorgeous vocals are romantic and perfectly fitted to this beautiful love song. The instrumental "Cling to the Cross" offers a surprising variety of composition despite that there are no vocals. Rounding out the album is "Last Trump," which offers a hint of pop that's unlike the rest of the CD, but still sounds great. And the message of hope in His power is so cheerful and overcoming! Whatever your musical taste may be, there's something on this album for you. *** "Fighting the Good Fight" was produced by Marc Soucy at MACH 10 Music, and features lyrics by Adam Miller from Lakeland Florida. The album can be purchased from iTunes and many other online retailers, as well as via the Charismatik website: Visit the Charismatik website |
| 2011 Video: My client, collaborator, and friend, Kirk Bartholomew, is interviewed at the NAMM show, Jan 2011 The other half of El Kapitan ("Haywire" 1999 / "Danse Dun Backwurdz" 2001 / "Retrsocape" 2004), Kirk Bartholomew, gets interviewed by a Seymour Duncan representative. Seymour Duncan is a maker and designer of guitar strings, pickups, and other accessories. Kirk Bartholomew, as an artist, has endorsed Seymour Duncan products for years, and in this short interview, shows his enthusiasm and dedication to the product line. El Kapitan is an electro-rock project that includes: Kirk Bartholomew: electric guitars, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, vocals Marc Soucy: piano, electric piano, synthesizers, mellotron, hammond organ, sampling, programming, electronic percussion, vocals All three El Kapitan albums so far have been engineered and produced by Marc Soucy. Future projects are in the discussion stage. |
2011 Marc Soucy article picked up by Music Galaxies website The website, Music Galaxies has published an article of mine, entitled "How to Develop Your Music Production Skills". It's in the Music Business / Production section. **** Composer's Music Edit. Video now available. Music by Marc Soucy This is the "work in progress" version, playing the music exactly as composed and produced by Marc Soucy, at MACH 10 Music. The final production involved the addition of sound effects and some editing of the music. That version can be seen at my website. |
| 2011 Real LIVE Musicians Replacing Midi Programming.... WOW ! Stacey Peasley's new childrens music record is a case study in studio production. Originally arranged, programmed, and recorded by Marc Soucy at MACH 10 Music, one by one, each instrument is being replaced by live players from Boston and New York City. First drums, then guitar, then bass, and still to be done: male vocals, trumpet, trombone, baritone sax, and accordion! The process has been a blast, and the result is evolving into what everyone has hoped it would! The quality of the players is key, of course. Integrating them into the mix is a big part of it too. Top shelf mastering engineer Jeff Lipton is on board too! Stacey and I want to thank everybody for their enthusiastic and professional contributions! visit: Stacey Peasley |
2011 Stacey Peasley sports new logo as album nears completion Stacey Peasley is proud to unveil her new logo on our websites and this blog, simultaneously! I'm sure all of her fans out there are excited to hear the new album. We're not far from completion! Most of the delay is due to the addition of some important musicians to the project, like drummer Marty Beller in New York City, and guitarist/bassist Eric Salt (Saulnier) from Boston, both successful veterans of the childrens music scene. Other guest musicians may also be announced, so stay tuned! Visit Stacey's website by clicking: Stacey's website Keyboards, arrangements, production, and engineering by Marc Soucy |
| 2010 Recording Music in a Recording Studio: Know Your Song OK it's tough love time. Recording music in a recording studio can be a lot of fun, and a rewarding, creative experience. It is also a situation that many people are insufficiently prepared for. I hate to be so blunt about that, but experience has shown me that too little preparation can really ruin your experience in the recording studio, and the result can be less than desirable for the producer, engineer, or artist who brought you in. There are musical standards and audio recording standards that are built into the process, and professionals got to be professionals by understanding this, learning it, and implementing it into every action they take during the music production process. Everybody from professional songwriters to rock bands use session musicians or studio singers, at least sometimes. Their hope and expectation is that the person doing the performance in the studio will sound like they "own" that song, in other words, like they've been singing or playing it for a year or more, understand its meaning, and really squeeze the right emotion out of the performance. Well, in reality, only a small handful of performers actually have the skill and experience to do anything like that. The large majority--even among trained musicians--require focused practice time, just to get the basics down. I'm convinced that a performer can only focus on the power and conviction of their performance, once the musical ingredients (chords, notes, patterns, rhythm, song form, tone, timbre, meaning, approach to the instrument, etc) are fully absorbed and almost qualify as "muscular memory" in nature. In other words, you have to get to know the song so well, that there is no need to try to remember lyrics, melodies, when that certain note has to stop, etc... That stuff just happens at this point. Then, you are free to truly elevate the performance to a higher level. It is certainly true that when a performer is within their stylistic comfort zone, they do much better. For example, a full time blues singer, who is asked to just "wing it" at a blues session, will do much better than someone who rarely sings blues. That seems obvious, but think about it. The reason they do is that they have a large number of blues "snipets" in their brains that are available for them to use on command, and almost without effort. They know this style so well, because they have so much of it ready to go already. Riffs, lines, chord changes, vocal techniques....whatever it may be, they have more of it than anyone else. They're much better at guessing what's coming up, and much better at having the feel and attitude that the blues conveys. Only fellow blues musicians can really compete. The same is true of almost any style. So, if you are asked to play or sing on a music recording project, don't become intimidated (that's not my message here). Just take some time to learn about what the song is all about, and don't assume that you--or anyone for that matter--can just do it. Set aside some time to listen to a few songs in the same style, review, learn and practice the song many times. If you can, record yourself and listen back. Be self critical. Don't get discouraged. Just be REAL about it. Fix as many of the little details as you can while you're alone. Those details might include your pitch in certain spots, that scoop or flourish you think you'd like to do at the end of the second chorus, really memorizing the whole song form, and making sure you're familiar enough with the song so that you won't be caught totally off guard when the producer barks out a request. This will pay off, believe me. It needs to be mentioned here, too, that performing a song live and recording that same song in the studio are very different things. Your live performance, because it is a temporary, fleeting thing, is much more forgiving. If you are slightly off in a couple of spots, most people will either not notice, or forget about it, especially if the rest of the song is really good. On a recording, however, those mistakes will be heard over and over and over.... Need I go on? Also, if you are performing over tracks that have already been recorded by other performers, be sure to play in sync with them. Don't play over them like they're not really important. Nothing could be further from the truth. I've had sessions where I could just tell that the person didn't take what they were hearing seriously, as if it was a karaoke session. This is not how good recordings get made. Respect the tracks, and blend with them. Pretend you are a member of that band, and you must jive with the others, just as much as you would if you were rehearsing with a full time band. Everybody has stories about the music recording session where people were still writing lyrics right there in the studio, or didn't really know what they were going to do until the tape was rolling. I've engineered sessions like that myself. These stories make for good entertainment, but don't take this as evidence that you--or anyone else--can be counted on to do good work in that way. It almost NEVER happens that way. (BTW the sessions I did like that never did amount to anything.) The whole reason those stories became stories to begin with, is that it almost NEVER happens that way....so it was all the more remarkable that it did once or twice. So, to sum up, my advice is: If you accept an invitation to perform, BLOW THEM AWAY. Why wouldn't you want to do just that? The impression you make will last. Be prepared. Know the song as well as possible. Do NOT procrastinate, and review the song the day of the session, or the day before. Spend focused time on it a few days earlier, and then again closer to the session date. Don't let your self be distracted. That's what "focused" means after all. The better you know the basics of the song, the more you'll be able to draw a special musical performance out of yourself when everyone is watching. In that way, recording isn't much different than performing live. The more you know a song, usually the better you'll sound right? Gee. It really is pretty simple isn't it? |
2010 Charismatik songs available on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, and other online retailers "Fighting the Good Fight" by Charismatik has been released to online retailers, and is now available on iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, and many other outlets. Download a track or two; download the whole album. Adam Miller wrote all the lyrics, and Marc Soucy composed and arranged the music for most of the tracks. Stand out tracks include "Break These Chains", "Transfiguration" and "Under Foot" To view a video of the song "In The Flesh" from this album, CLICK HERE Check out and buy tracks HERE (Amazon mp3 downloads) For iTunes, open your iTunes software, and search for: Charismatik Thanks for your support, and I hope you enjoy a few of these tracks. We had a good time creating them! **** "DEAR ALYSSA" Released on iTunes My Review of the cd on iTunes: "Dear Alyssa" by Miracle In The Making Pop music that is simultaneously gentle, romantic, hopeful, and thought provoking, Miracle in the Making is the pseudonym for a singer songwriter named Hayden Manwaring. I need to disclose right up front that I am a music producer, musician, and engineer, and had the pleasure of working on Hayden's latest collection of songs, which includes "Dear Alyssa", "Butterfly", and "You Are The One". I've been working on music for a long time, and I especially have come to understand that writing a really good pop song is a lot harder than it appears. Pop is by nature a simple style, and relies on the familiar, so that people will easily get "hooked". Many songwriters struggle with this fact, not always succeeding at creating something fresh or original. Hayden's songs do succeed exactly in this way, and I was impressed and even moved by his songs. That's not always easy for a guy like me, who has seen his share of original music. This motivated me to really get into my work, helping to develop the instrumental sounds, effects, and final mix of the tracks for the record. I am proud to have played a small role in this music, and wish Hayden all the luck in the world. He is a talented young man, and will go places if he chooses to. Thanks, Hayden! Now buy these three songs, and listen to them a few times. You'll see what I mean. Use this link: Miracle in the Making on iTunes -- Marc Soucy, MACH 10 Music **** Stacey Peasley gets award from Nickelodeon's Parents Connect Stacey Peasley, childrens' singer songwriter, has been named "Best Party Entertainer for Kids in Boston" by popular vote in the eastern Massachusetts area. The award is an annual event through Nickelodeon's Parents Connect. Stacey and I have been working together on the original songs she performs, with me doing the musical arrangements, production, and final mix for her upcoming record. Be sure to visit her website by clicking: Stacey's website She is available for your kid's special celebration or party, so sign up for her mailing list. She's very busy so line up your special date in advance! Congrats, Stacey! I'm happy for you. You deserve it, for sure. |
| 2010 Marc Soucy composition gets licensed for video game My licensing agreement with FlikTrax has landed a placement in a video game of one of my compositions. Confidentiality agreements currently prevent disclosure of the product name while it is under development. I'll keep you posted! **** Charismatik video accepted in rotation at Tampa Bay On Demand A video produced in the Tampa Bay area, for one of the songs in the new album by Charismatik, "Fighting the Good Fight", will be in rotation on Tampa Bay On Demand, Channel 340, during the month of October, 2010. The video is for the song "In the Flesh" which features music and spoken voice by Marc Soucy, and lyrics by Adam Miller. The band in the video is Everything New. |
2010 Music Composing Software in the Songwriting Business: It does take a little time... MACH 10 Music's Marc Soucy has brought musical expertise to hundreds of projects. The company's founder and creative services director is a music studio producer who uses music composing software and a huge selection of world class plugins and virtual instruments, to develop "truly original music" (quoted from a music critic). He is also an expert at imitating almost anything you want. If you need music for video, or are looking to add a professional touch to your songwriting, he is a truly easy way to get very professional results. As a professional songwriter who has worked on hundreds of projects, Marc has been called "Boston's premier midi producer" by a major recording studio. In addition, Marc's skills as a recording engineer and mix engineer have earned him critical acclaim and a lot of positive feedback. Songwriting secrets are a subject that many song writers search for, and these can be very important. The fact is, though, that they are not secrets. They are based on a long history of music production, that can be drawn upon for inspiration and guidance. Having a pro on your side can make all the difference, especially one that truly cares about your results. Famous songwriters, who have managed to succeed in the songwriting business, know these things. It takes time and effort, though. For very reasonable rates, you can save enormous time and make far fewer missteps. Send me an email, and ask a question. It couldn't be easier. |
| 2010 El Kapitan track gets play on ARFM, London The song “Bowie in Traffic”, from El Kapitan’s “Retroscape” cd has been added to the Soundscapes program at ARFM in London England. The inclusion is a nice reminder for me, of the work Kirk Bartholomew and I did on that record, and the recognition it has attracted. This is from the same cd that came in fifth place out of 300 competitors at WXRV, The River's Rising Star competition. El Kapitan is beginning the process of creating its fourth collection of songs. More on that later! ***** New Promo Trailer Features Music for Video by Marc Soucy A new video trailer has been completed, promoting the apocalyptic thriller novel by best selling author, Larry Brooks, “Whisper of the Seventh Thunder”. Music was composed and produced by Marc Soucy at MACH 10 Music. Both the composer’s cut and final producer’s cut can be viewed here: WATCH VIDEO |
2010 When You Produce Music, Always Have a Backup Plan Basing a music production studio around a computer has massive advantages, and pretty much everybody does it that way now. It’s easy to forget that it wasn’t like that not all that long ago. Most things took a lot longer to do, and there was more hardware involved. Correcting less than perfect performances after the fact was such a huge deal, that it was best to get it right to begin with. That’s really always the best strategy anyway, but some songwriters and performers have gotten a bit lazy about that, because computer-based editing has gotten so powerful. In a way, “whatever works, works”, but we’ll cover that subject another time.<br /></div>With the almost endless software tools available, the role of the computer has become so important, you depend on it for 90% of your activities when producing music. So, what happens when the computer starts crashing for unknown reasons? What if something major goes wrong, and it has to be taken into the shop? This has happened to me more than once, over the years, and it can be stressful when you have clients waiting for your work, or you really had your time planned out, and now you’ve lost your essential tool. The obvious answer to this is: have a backup computer, with all the project files saved to drives you can access with that computer. Now, that might be too expensive for many people to do, especially when high performance computers tend to cost more. My best solution is to have a backup plan with important activities that will help your business, improve your skills, or otherwise improve what you’ve got in your music production arsenal. Don’t feel totally comfortable with that new preamp you bought? See if there are any tutorials about it. Sometimes, the manufacturers themselves provide some. Mastering a keyboard workstation is often a low priority in a studio, because again, most of the work is done on the computer, and many of the workstation’s functions are left unused. It mainly serves as a sound source, and an input device. Well, that workstation could also become a source of creative inspiration, and an additional tool that could really help you in some projects. It could also make you more portable, or provide you with that “backup production studio” rig that you couldn’t afford otherwise. This means you should know that keyboard inside and out. Well, get some tutorials on it, and go! Think of yourself as owning two studio rigs, one computer based, and the other, keyboard workstation based. Get used to both. It will pay off, believe me. www.mach10music.com Marc Soucy has been a full time music producer since 1997. |
| 2009 Is Time Management a Songwriting Secret ? Those of us who are self-employed in the creative and service industries are pretty accustomed to being flexible, turn on a dime, and get a lot squeezed into short bursts wherever we can. But when you do this type of work for the sheer pleasure of it--and I always say that is the very best reason to--you typically have a full-time job and likely family and friends that take up your time as well. Getting some quality time to work on your passion can be a challenge. As I write this, I am working on a series of pop songs with a gifted lyricist and singer, working on a full length album of children's songs with a really promising new artist, preparing to be in a live show with that artist, producing several Christian electro-rock songs for an upcoming album, composing music tracks for licensing via several companies, taking a course in copywriting and marketing, writing an e-book on learning music production at home, learning basic web design and html, and beginning to pull together a couple of new businesses that may or may not get off the ground. Oh and sure, I have my lovely wife, our friends and family, and a few other things I like spending time doing. Sleep is a big priority too. Without that, the rest suffers. Oh, and I am hiking at least fifteen miles per week. Suffice it to say that if you sometimes have trouble making enough time to practice your art, and enjoying yourself with your hobby, believe me, I feel your pain. Time management is becoming more and more important in our lives, just as the soccer moms and hockey dads already know very well. Just be sure you make the time to feed your muse. That's part of why you do the rest of it. |
2009 Marc Soucy’s original music is now available for licensing at: Music for visual and broadcast media, at MACH 10 Music, goes all the way back to 1989, when a video series whose soundtrack was co-composed by Marc Soucy won a prestigious Cine Golden Eagle Film and Video Competition Award. Original compositions by Marc Soucy are currently available from: Pump Audio / Getty Images (USA) Quest Worldwide Production Music (UK) SoundScape Media (Canada) FlikTrax (USA) Please visit our pages, and contact Marc at: http://www.mach10music.com |
| 2009 Stacey Peasley Wins Silver And the Silver Goes to….. Singer songwriter Stacey Peasley wins the Silver Award for one of her songs in the Mid Atlantic Songwriters’ Competition. Two additional songs were given a fourth place “honorable mention”, making her the most honored songwriter in her category.. All three songs were arranged and produced by Marc Soucy at MACH 10 Music; Marc also contributed the original music. |
2009 Gioia Performs Flawless preview at Obama Inauguration Inauguration Day Gioia is invited back to Washington DC to perform at the Grass Roots Inauguration Gala, celebrating the inauguration of Barrack Obama. Gioia was invited back after performing at a campaign rally in D.C. in September 2008. A memorable day, to say the least! All music was composed, produced, and recorded at MACH 10 Music by Marc Soucy. |
| 2008 Gioia and Marc Soucy Go To Washington Grass Roots Bring Rain Recording artist Gioia is invited and performs live at a rally in Washington DC for the national Grass Roots for Obama organization. Performed were songs from Gioia’s 2008 album, “Create It Together”. The remnants of Hurricane Hanna dumped buckets of rain onto the event (and everywhere else in the region), but the event went on, albeit rather late, and much more moist than originally planned. Marc Soucy traveled with his keyboard rig and braved the elements. With Gioia on stage, the clouds cleared, the stars came out, and the night turned almost magical. |
2008 Cooper Cerulo Takes His Career to New York Theater Scene From Pop Music to the Big Apple Cooper Cerulo lands an off-Broadway role in New York City, playing Georgie in Caprice, at the Wings Theater. Cooper recorded his debut pop demo with Marc at MACH 10 Music. His career has continued as he performs live at various venues. |
| 2007 El Kapitan Draws Praise from Major Radio Station 5th Place out of 300 Entries…For an INSTRUMENTAL album?! “Retroscape” by El Kapitan, wins 5th Place out of approximately 300 entries, in 92.5 WXRV The River’s Rising Star competition for 2007. WXRV is one of the nation's biggest "AAA" format radio stations. Artist CD’s were submitted to a panel of music industry judges, including representatives from several major record labels. This event is particularly noteable because “Retroscape” was one of the only all instrumental records entered, against a number of very talented vocal-led rock and pop bands. Program Director Ron Bowen said of the record: ” I simply was very impressed with the quality of the music, the production, and the package itself. I thought this record deserves recognition.” Members of El Kapitan appeared at a finalist showcase at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston. Marc Soucy acted as producer, keyboardist, and arranger/programmer for the project. |
2004 NoCover, With Help from Marc Soucy, Wins Music Magazine Award NO WAY ! The album “Way” by NoCover, wins the Unsigned Artist Award from Keyboard Magazine, the largest magazine dedicated to music technology in the world. “Way” is co-produced by Marc Soucy and NoCover leader "Shadowman" George Skelly. It features arranging, vocal production, and additional keyboards and programming by Marc. |
| 2002 Jorge Ferreira's Hit Portuguese Record Features Marc Soucy’s Work Portuguese multi-platinum recording artist Jorge Ferreira hires Marc Soucy of MACH 10 Music to act as arranger, programmer, and keyboardist for his new record, “Como Este Mundo Mudou” which eventually tops the charts in Portugal, as well as charting very well in other Portuguese speaking countries and communities. (quote probably translated from Portuguese:) “In 2002, he works in collaboration with Boston producer Marc Soucy and (presents) the album “Como Este Mundo Mudou” (“As This World Changed”). It included the local musician…Richard London on the keyboards on certain songs, and Marc on the remainder… (as co-producer and arranger) Marc Soucy brings a key of his American influences to this album, as well to the musical level… Of all the albums, this one is certainly American. One of these influences is the song “Minha Segunda Mãe” whose refrain is sung in English, and who refers to September 11th, 2001.” |
2002 Music Editing and Music Arranging Lead to Live Orchestral Performance in D.C. A series of neo-classical musical pieces, based on keyboard improvisations by Richard Salter, is performed by an orchestra in Washington DC. The improvisations were re-interpreted, edited, and assembled by MACH 10 Music producer Marc Soucy, to create the shorter pieces, which were then arranged and produced for full orchestra by other talented producers and orchestrators. Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra performed on the studio recordings. |
| 2002 El Kapitan at the Sundance Film Festival The music of El Kapitan is presented at the Sundance Film Festival by the Film Music Media Group, as part of its cd collection, “Film & Television Music Compilation” Marc is the producer, arranger, programmer, and keyboardist. El Kapitan is a studio electro-rock project, in collaboration with bassist/guitarist Kirk Bartholomew, and was produced at MACH 10 Music in Boston. |
1999 Marc Soucy Acts As Music Studio Producer at Renaissance Recording Company Marc creates a business alliance with Renaissance Recording Company, and runs artist development and music production in the B Room for almost three years (1999-2002), producing a huge volume of recorded music in many styles. At times, B Room operations exceed those of the A Room, not an unworthy accomplishment. Some of Marc’s clients from that period are still his clients years later. |
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1997
SoundSmith Digital Audio Launched in Boston All Digital Recording Studio Launched in Boston In a collaborative effort with Holbrook Gracia, SoundSmith Digital Audio is launched and opens for business. One of the first all digital recording studios in Boston, SoundSmith blazes some trails, and produces some interesting music in a very broad range of styles, from reggae to folk, to heavy rock, to techno. Marc gets a lot of experience as a producer/arranger/programmer, while acting as studio manager. |
1993 Marc Soucy Lands KORG Keyboard Endorsement Korg--the enormous electronic music manufacturer--adds Marc Soucy to their roster of endorsers of keyboard products. Marc plays Korg synthesizers prominently for many years to come. Endorsement status is usually given only to those artists who meet a high level of performance, technical, and artistic standards. While more common in some music industries, they are very rarely given out in the keyboard industry. Marc is an endorser for three years, playing the Korg Wavestation, Korg 01/W, and Korg Trinity. |
| 1990 Session Keyboard Player Turns Music Studio Producer Moving to the Other Side of the Glass I had been on the performing side of recording studios for a few years, but really got my start on the producer side when I worked with Stephen Lotwis, now a Hollywood music editor (Moulin Rouge, The Waterboy, Journey to the Center of the Earth, many more), and together worked on a pilot project for then Polygram northeast US manager Paul Wennik. Those early experiences raised my standards, and pointed me in the right direction. I quickly developed a passion for music production, and eagerly learned as much as I could. |
1989 Marc Soucy Creates Music for Video, and the Video Wins an Award -- Coincidence?? I got my start as a composer for video way back in 1989. I co-composed the soundtrack for the video series “Safety and Training Responder” by The Emergency Film Group, with fellow musician Rob Teplansky. He and I both had recently moved to the Boston area, met each other, and decided to collaborate on some projects. It won an award at The Cine Golden Eagle Film and Video Competition. |
Music and Audio Content and Production: for Artistic, Commercial, Broadcast, and Performance Projects |
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