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Expertise

I can answer any question involving music and sound recording. I've worked with every audio format, and specialize in live and studio recording, mixing, mastering. I also have extensive experience in music and sound for film, television and commercials.

Experience in the area

Defy Recordings LLC is a professional music production company based in New York City. President Robert L. Smith is a producer/engineer with 20+ years of experience. Major label, film and television credits, Gold & Platinum awards. Private studio in Manhattan offering recording, mixing and mastering.

Organizations

NARAS, BMI

Publications

Mix magazine (Feb, Oct 2009), Sonic Scoop.com (Oct 2009 feature)

Education/Credentials

Staff positions at Greene Street Recording, The Hit Factory, and Power Station Studios. Attended the Institute Of Audio Research in 1986.

Awards and Honors

RIAA gold and platinum sales awards,

Past/Present Clients

Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Neil Young, George Benson, Harry Connick Jr., Antonio Carlos Jobim, Diana Ross, Rickie Lee Jones, Jon Bon Jovi, Carly Simon, Liza Minelli, Chaka Khan, Hall and Oates, Meatloaf, Michael Penn, Will Smith, Imana, David Lynch, Robert Palmer, John Schofield, Akiko Yano, Dave Brubeck, Bill Frisell, Aaron Neville, Billy Squier, Cameo, John Zorn, Buddy Miles, Doro, Joe Lovano, Lena Horne, Hugh Masekela, Shanna Crooks, Carol Sloane, Luther Vandross, David Sanborn, Keith Richards, Divinyls, Kylie Minogue, Britney Christian, Corey Hart, Inspectah Deck, Paul Quinn, George Clinton/P-funk, Rob Base & DJ Easy Rock, Alyson Williams, Cece Peniston, Lonnie Gordon, Laura Nyro, Jonas Brothers, Gwar, Cindy Bullens, Dee Carstensen, Aerosmith, Fur, Lenny Kravitz, Josephine, Boris Grebenshikov, Dave Stewart, Laurie Anderson, Dave Slomin, Karen Jacobsen, Jane Ira Bloom, Joan Jett, Darlene Love, Gypsy Rose, Raging Slab, Kurtis Blow, Fall Out Boy, Company of Wolves, Garland Jeffreys, Pretty Maids, Michael Kamen, Al B. Sure!, Jan Horvath, Technotronic, Phoebe Snow, Kenny Wheeler, Judi Silvano, Joshua Redman, Pat Metheny, Miles Davis, Jim Hall, Muler, Judy Carmichael, Joe Sample, David Gilmour, Nicky Holland, Cycle Sluts From Hell, Circus of Power, Jim Steinman, Geoff Smith, Bernadette Peters, Donald Harrison, Cindy Lauper, Mattel, Jodeci, Riot, Mark Whitfield, Ivan Neville, Monica Ott, Bonham, Valeria Lynch, Raoul DiBlasio, Jennifer Rush, Jeanie Bryson, Katy Clements, Tall Tall Trees, The New George Shearing Quartet, Alison LeFevre, Aster Aweke, Starship, Colours, Stacie Rose, Edison Woods, The Old Ceremony, David Byrne, Sharon Kenny, The Mickey Finns, Jimmy McGriff & Hank Crawford, Imany M. Larry Goldings, Masada, Artie Tobia, The Contes, Rodney Kendrick, Ray Brown, Jessica Owen, Patra, Steffani Bennett, Long River Train, Savion Glover, Danilo Perez, Toninho Horta, Eliane Elias, Brecker Brothers, Paul Br