Herrins Music Journal and Blog

What does the Producer do?

Herrin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:54:15 +0000

Record Labels almost always have an album producer for artists, unless they are proficient enough to do it themselves which even if you can do it, its misses the point of having a producer. ... Not the only benefit but certainly the most valuable in terms of getting the most out of the project and the artists. ... Bob Dylan , arguably the greatest songwriter of them all always brings in a producer to help him extract something new from his performance and his vision of the album. I read once with his album, "Oh Mercy" he presented the lyrics to Daniel Lanois and said that it was an album he was proud of. Continue reading →

Greenpeace video – Abi and Crizel, the Toxic Warrior – Soundtrack ~ Herrin

Herrin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:19:07 +0000

This video tells the heartbreaking story of the toxic remains from US Bases in the Philippines and one of its casualties, Crizel Valencia. I was lucky enough to be asked to contribute music to this video and thanks go to … Continue reading →

My studio – image gallery

Herrin — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:56:03 +0000

This is a look at my recording studio space and instruments. It’s just fun to see how much can be done with so little. Not being into recording other artists for some time has meant that my studio does not … Continue reading →

Indian Dream – Soundtrack Music

Herrin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:40:39 +0000

I have been getting back into composing with a specific purpose. In this case, an atmospheric piece to calm the senses. Music is like jello that only sets when the final mix is done. Even then it still manages to … Continue reading →

Download my complete album now – no strings attached

Herrin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:47:15 +0000

This new year coming I have decided to try something new and simply allow you to download and listen to my album free of charge. 13 tracks of passionate musical love in high quality iTunes format. Yes, no crappy sounding … Continue reading →

Peter Gabriel – Digging In The Dirt (1992)

Herrin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:50:09 +0000

Amazing, innovative music set to a ground breaking video clip. This song was a revelation to my ears and still is. Peter Gabriel and his the team of alien ability musicians, with the genius of Daniel Lanois producing make this … Continue reading →

New Photoshoot – Friday 13th Nov `

Herrin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:41:33 +0000

Thanks to Elsie for taking these images. You can find her most excellent health and food lovers blog at http://heartofthehouse.org See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from Herrin Music

Yo Yo Ma with James Taylor in the studio

Herrin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:45:46 +0000

I’ve always loved the deep feeling style of James Taylor and what a beautiful idea to combine on of the worlds most tasteful Cellists as well! This short clip shows them both working on a 3/4 time version of the … Continue reading →

Live Performance at Utribe 28th September

Herrin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:52:06 +0000

Back on the horse so to speak and what a great way to do it! Maleny finally has its own festival again and it was great fun and groovy crowd. Lots of hippies and dancing and great bands. So here … Continue reading →

Free Song Download – “Within Me” the english/spanish wedding song

Herrin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:49:43 +0000

Hey there people and small sponges with cognitive ability and small boomboxes. I have just posted a new track that can be downloaded for free. It is called “Within Me” No, not because its rubbish, in fact quite the opposite. … Continue reading →