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EX 26 - Max Gowan - Musician First, Audio Engineer, Song Writer - Ornamental, No More Chirping, Snakes and Steely Dan - Dirty Work
Hi, my name is Max and I'm an audio engineer based in Raleigh, NC. I received my BA in Communications as well as a minor in Audio Technology from American University in Washington, DC in 2019. I'm also a musician and producer and have been making records under my own name since I was 16.
After mixing my own music for years, I developed my ear and began to work on albums other than my own. I started to get more work through word of mouth, which has allowed me to become involved in dozens of records by artists that I love.
I am a musician first, and that's how I approach the engineering side of this art. I know how much your songs matter to you, because I know how much mine matter to me! My goal is never to impart "my sound" onto your project. Instead, I want to communicate with you about your desires for your music, so we can take a collaborative approach that results in the final mix or master that you are looking for.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, and I look forward to working with you.
Max Gowan has found himself as a centrifugal figure in the burgeoning music scene of central North Carolina. Through his behind-the-scenes work as an audio engineer, recording, mixing, and mastering both for local musicians and musicians around the country, he is a key force of all the invisible parts that go into music production. But with his sixth full length album Glossolalia, Max Gowan is taking a step out from the background, delving into personal and intimate themes for his new full length album. He indicates that this is a noticeable shift thematically – an intentional movement away from the muted or covert storytelling, and a direct effort to be more visible and transparent, even biographical, in his songwriting. The 25-year-old native of Raleigh, North Carolina has a long list to show for his music production accomplishments, and now his attention to detail and audio craftsmanship shines through on an album with production credits all his own. Gowan's richness in texture and soundscapes will often crown him as your favorite musician's favorite musician – the talent and dexterity instrumentality and the obvious knowledge of production uplift this project.
releases September 2, 2022 "Viola and French Horn on Track 1 played by Caroline White Additional Synth on Track 2 played by Nate Wagner French Horn on Track 2 played by Caroline White Additional Synth on Track 5 played by Rex Echevarria Drums on Track 5 played by Chris Coco Additional drums on Track 6 played by Chris Coco Drums on Track 7 played by Travis Harrington Track 8 was co-produced by me and Brandon Breazeale Huge thank you to all my friends and family, and to Sound As Language for putting this out."
Max Gowan - Ornamental Steely Dan - Dirty Workhttps://www.maxgowanaudio.com/
https://maxgowan.bandcamp.com/
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