Louis Gaston
Audio Post Production and Music Production in Leigh-on-Sea
I have over 25 years of professional experience in all areas of the sound and music industry. I'm highly motivated and adept at working to tight deadlines on multiple projects with meticulous attention to detail, both independently and with collaborators. As someone who has worked on a diverse range of musical genres, I’m extremely proficient at adapting my writing and production style to suit a specific brief with genuine authenticity.
Brief Summary
I specialise in sound design, music composition, audio restoration, dialogue editing & sound mixing for award-winning short films, animation, major brand advertising and public awareness campaigns for local government. My original compositions have also featured in dramas and documentaries broadcasted on channels that include Sky, ITV, and the BBC.
History
My career started in dance music in the late 80s where I have produced and remixed club classics such as The Thrillseekers 'Synaesthesia' (51st State), Y Traxx 'Mystery Land' (Kevin & Perry Go Large) and countless other releases, including 10 that entered the UK top 40, a further 6 in the UK top 75. Many have also featured on compilations released by Global Underground, Ministry Of Sound, Euphoria and Kitsune Maison.
Core Skills
Music composing, Music Production, Sound Design, Audio Restoration, Sound Mixing & Mastering, Live Instrument, Foley & Field Recording, Vocal Tracking & ADR, Programming & Editing.
System Skills
Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro X, Pro Tools, Abelton Live, iZotope RX Advanced Sound Editor, Audio plugins from most major developers including Waves & Native Instruments, Mac OSX and Windows.
Film (*award winning)
Christmas Spirit
In 2 Minds
Foreign*
Caliban Remix*
Tell Tale Heart*
Twin Brothers Worlds Apart*
Under The Radar (The Mike Edmunds Story)
Eva's Legacy*
TV
This Morning
Britain's Dream Homes
Dream Team
Scrum V
Brand Awareness
Nestle
Citroen
Fiat
Miller Beer
Neopost
Greater Anglia Trains
Corporate & Public
BP
Capgemini
Herbert Smith Freehills
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute
Essex County Council
Hampshire Constabulary
Remixes, Productions & Collaborations (selected)
The Prodigy, Norman Cook, Stereo MCs, Liquid, CSS, Angello & Ingrosso, Todd Terry, Ash, Dido, Lee Mortimer & Foamo, Sister Bliss, Matt Darey, The Thirillseekers, Three Drives, Y-Traxx, Groove Armada, Streetlife DJs, Danny Howells, Sonny J, Trevor Loveys, Heartsrevolution, Ladyhawke, BT, Vanessa-Mae, Pianoman, Berri, Brad Carter & The Crystal Fighters.