Client Testimonials“Not only is Matt Wright an excellent engineer, he is also a grand chap to hang out with. One of the most important things in a studio environment is a sense of comfort, a musician doesn’t want to feel any stress beyond their prima donna manufactured angst, and Matt not only makes you feel secure and give your best performance, he also records it in the most professional way possible. Matt is adventurous when it is needed and he reigns it in when necessary. He is my favorite engineer.” “Working on my project with Matt couldn't have gone any smoother. Before going into the studio, I would get nervous in front of a microphone even if no one was in the room, but Matt talked me into a zone to pull out a vocal performance I didn't even know I had; to be completely frank, my time in the vocal booth made me a better performer on stage by ten-fold. Finally, with regards to production, the recording was easy, the edits are smooth and the mix really pulls all the pieces of the puzzle together.” “I've recorded in many situations and doing so with Matt at Prairie Sun was the most fun and effortless recording situation I've ever been in. Matt ‘got us’ right away as far as our sound and personalities go, and went with it, providing an environment where all you have to worry about is getting your performance right...which is the way it should be, but often is not. Super professional and laid back at the same time, Matt Wright is the true king of kings.” “Workin' with Matt was not only musically stimulating because of his pop sensibilities, but the level of quality he brought to the sonic recordings was absolutely stunning. His ear is extremely well tuned and is always striving for the well preserved translations of the sound source. He understands music in 3D and can focus in while at the same time keeping an eye on the big picture. He knows how to be experimental while at the same time providing classic standard micing and processing techniques to create a unique blend for the final product. It comes down to Matt being a real musician, a real engineer, a real producer, and he has properly placed himself in a seat to ignite all 3 at the same time. Every second working with him has brought the very best out of my performance and my songs and I would use his engineering services again any day of the week.” “I've used Matt for incredibly loud prog-rock, atmospheric indy-jazz mayhem, and a completely live acoustic bluegrass. In every instance he completely understood the musical aesthetic, and was able to capture the sound I was after. He creates the music you want. I punched in a bunch... and you'd never even know.” “Working with Matt has always been a breeze. Equally adept at working in the digital and analog domains, he gets amazing sounds and works efficiently. He knows how to keep things fun and instill confidence when you need it most. Matt knows the recipe for the special sauce.” “In my opinion Matt is one of the most dedicated recording engineer's I have come across in my 30 years of being a studio owner/producer-engineer. His focus is unparalleled in the modern digital world. His mind is open to the possibilities for any given project and his desire to find the pure essence of the artists vision is his utmost mission. His integrity and communication skills are a joy to be a part of. When I recommend Matt to a client they always ask for him back. That is where ‘the proof is in the pudding’ - bravo indeed!” “Mixing is one most skillful parts in the craft of recording. It takes years to develop. Matt Wright has become an excellent mixing and tracking engineer in the fairly short time that I've known him. When I'm producing at Prairie Sun he is my first choice.” “I like to refer to Matt as ‘Dr. Wright,’ because the first few times I worked with him, I could swear he had a Doctorate in Protools operation. “Matt is smart, talented, and passionate. It's a pleasure to watch him work, and it's a comfort to know that my recordings are in good hands (and ears, and brains). I trust his creative instincts, and he is tactful and easy to get along with. I only hope he will never become too busy to continue working with me on my future projects.” “Working with Matt is always a pleasure. Not only does he know what he is doing, but he knows how to interpret ideas from a musician or producer and make the right engineering decisions without wasting time. Engineers are easy to come by these days with home studios on every corner. But a thoughtful, well versed engineer that works with integrity and also has a very strong, diverse and open minded background is hard to come by. I would highly recommend him for any type of project.” |