what they're sayin'

"I've known Jim for longer than I'd care to admit, and we've done a ton of great music together. As a matter of fact, Jim's been behind the console on some of my biggest dates-none more prestigious or just generally excellent than recording Whitney Houston's vocals for an AT&T commercial in '91. It could have been a real nail-biter, but it was a piece of cake with Jim minding the console, and doing a great mix as well. There have been many other star-studded dates, including some "Got Milk" commercials with Leann Rimes, and, in one of the last things he recorded, the legendary Ray Charles. Once again, as always, Jim was the man to have on board. Apart from his sheer technical prowess in recording and mixing, his musicality, unflappability, and overall professionalism make Jim a true pleasure to work with."

Rob Trow - singer/voiceover actor:

“Jim is a rare commodity! A great studio engineer with amazing ears and acumen in the recording studio - bringing the kind of insight, experience and creativity that paints an aural masterpiece for all to enjoy. He is also a great live concert sound mixer who knows how to bring any performance to life. I personally have witnessed performers and sound company owners taking the time to compliment Jim and inform him that it was the best they’ve ever sounded. Most importantly he is a great person to work with and knows how to communicate with the talent in a supportive and inspirational way - while intelligently, effectively, deftly accommodating producers.”

Victoria Villalobos - Producer

"I've been working with Jim for 10 years and find him to be the supreme on-call engineer for any gig. He brings expertise and keen musicianship to every event. He also has a great sense of humor around, which is valuable in every creating gathering."

Joe Hesse @ MSS Audio Services:

"Jim McCurdy is an artist. When he is at the mix board he takes a group of musicians and with the utmost care and sensitivity shapes the sound so what the audience is listening to is an aesthetic creation with no distractions that would inhibit the artists intended communication"

Devin Gregory - Director/Producer:

“Jim McCurdy has made my job a dream; he is friendly, professional and remarkably easy to work with. He is my first call and my first line of defense against the wages of musical theatre and is calm in the face of multiple obstacles.”

Joel Alpers - Drummer, percussionist, composer, producer:

"One of the best feelings a musician can have is to show up at the gig and see Jim McCurdy at the sound board. He has that rare combination of flawless ears, infinite patience, and unshakable confidence that mark the very best engineers. I've been blessed to work with Jim many times, both live and in the studio, and no matter how trying the circumstances may be at the venue, he always manages to create a beautiful sonic environment on stage and in the audience. Maybe the most impressive thing about watching (and hearing) Jim work is to witness how he balances the large perspective of sound design as a whole with the detailed, person-to-person interaction that is so necessary for everyone to feel good. He always makes sure that singers and instrumentalists are hearing what they need to, and is wonderful at helping musicians understand what he needs from them out front. Add to that his unflappable demeanor, earned from years of coping with every contingency imaginable, and you have an engineer that inspires, calms, and always delivers. And, he makes my drums sound great every time! When do we get to work together again, Jim?"

Nicolas Gruter - guitarist, producer

I have had the pleasure of working with Jim on multiple occasions, both on live gigs and in the studio. Jim is always very professional and get things done, regardless of the environment. Jim gets an amazing sound out of the instruments he's working with, and I was especially impressed by how great the drums sound on my album. Years of experience do pay off, and it is great to know someone who is comfortable with vintage analog gear and digital setups. You can trust him to get the most out of what you have. Always friendly, always great results. I highly recommend Jim McCurdy's services.

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