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In the Studio and Behind the Scenes with True Witness

At first glance True Witness is an award winning Christian Rock band; when they are in their element I have seen them command incredible stage shows and usher in intimate worship through an acoustic set. As you peel back the layers of this multi-faceted group you find that they are family first and that they move like a well oiled machine. Each member harnesses their skills and talents so that the entire operation functions at its best.

This has been a phenomenal year for the band, they have garnered a Rhythm of Gospel Award and been named to the executive board for The Prayze Factor People’s Choice Awards board of directors. Today we are will discuss the production side of True Witness Studios.

Tell me about TW production? Who writes, produces, arrange vocals?

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True Witness Studios produces artists cds (and mixes them), and directs, produces Music Videos for artists, creating their theme, building their song to greatness visually in a Music Video Production. True Witness Studios designs websites, shoots promo pictures, creates flyers, and album artwork, and also holds A&R Seminars to build artists skills in marketing, industry business, social media, stage presence, vocal presentation, website design, and so much more. Tim Adams is True Witness Studio's Engineer...He arranges all musical compositions, records the artists, and mixes the songs. Tom Bowen also works on the musical compositions. True Witness, the band, will perform LIVE music for CD work. Tim will sing background vocals if the artist desires. Dan Adams is in charge of all Music Videos. He creates, directs, produces, films, edits and completes all the artists Music Videos. Chris Bowen is in charge of A&R, developing the artist to be stage ready, and road ready, not only in business, but also in entertainment.

·         What are key tasks for these positions?

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Tim Adams... Key tasks are writing, recording artists, mixing their music, performing for them on their project. Dan Adams... Creating the idea and making it come to life for the artists Music Video Production. Tom Bowen... Working closely with Tim Adams to compose the artists’ music. Chris Bowen... Working closely with artists, on developing them to their fullest potential on stage and off, and with the business of industry business.

·         What other instruments are played?

 True Witness Studios uses Live Instruments for Musical Arrangements, and adds to that with Cubase 7, East West, Quantum Leap, Project Sam, Native Instruments, Big Fish Audio, CineSamples, Waves plug ins and Softube, to build on the songs, where and when needed. We use live flute, keyboards, piano, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, and percussion on any given recording.

·         Describe two or three major trends in your field?

 Music is an ever changing industry. We stay current, and keep up with past trends, as well as present, utilizing all music to suit the artists’ needs.

·        What is the most recent skill you have learned?

 Studio skills are learned constantly, as there is always new software and programs to use to build a song, a music video, and even in photography/computer work. We stay current in all areas, as we use new and updated resources for our artists on a regular basis.

·        What qualifications or education have you attained?

Tim Adams and Tom Bowen have been musicians their entire life, playing in various bands before True Witness, and both Tim and Tom are extremely skilled musicians, playing multiple instruments. They have been actively on the road with True Witness for 11 years now. Tim is the engineer on True Witness's three albums, ORIGINS, ONCE IN TIME, and SEND ME, and is working on the bands fourth album, TOMBS OF FLESH. He has mixed each album to perfection. Tim has worked with multiple artists, as an engineer, producer, arranger and artist on their cd's. Tom Bowen has written music for multiple bands through the years, and has worked closely with Tim to write the music for all of True Witness's albums. Tom brings skill, experience, and expertise to the table. Tim and Tom are the most gifted on stage, and studio musicians. They take the time to make sure each piece has emotion, as well as technical quality, and are not satisfied until this task is accomplished. Dan Adams is a skilled and gifted videographer, who won an award for his works, which led him to film at Universal Studios, Florida. Dan also just won a Rhythm of Gospel Award for Music Video of the Year for his video, TONIGHT. Dan is also a photographer, with a keen eye to detail, and creativity. He has built many websites over the years for artists, industry professionals, doctors, lawyers, businessmen. He is one of the most skilled website designers, who truly captures the essence of what the customer is looking to market on their site. Dan is also an author of his recent novel release BEYOND THE GATE. Chris Bowen has been the Manager and Booking Agent for True Witness for the past 11 years. She is a musician with True Witness, playing percussion. She is the lyricist for True Witness's music, and writes lyrics for the artists who seek her services at True Witness Studios. Chris develops artists and bands to be ready for stage performance, as well as for performance in the studio when recording. Chris is also a degreed, award winning photographer, a published poet, and author of BE THE STORM, and soon to be released INSIDE THE WIND.

·         What type of experience do you hope to provide for the customer?

True Witness Studios is a full service studio. Our services include, EP or CD recording, mixing, musical composition, lyrics, music video production, website design, CD artwork, promotional flyers, promotional pictures, artist development, book editing and formatting, book cover design, building a bio, and use of the True Witness band for studio work.

 True Witness will be participating in Season 3 of The Prayze Factor People's Choice Awards; the awards show is celebrating its One Year Anniversary. The band was 1st runner-up in the first seasom. Prayze Factor takes place Sept 21-22, 2013 at The Globe 2178 Hwy 138 South Atlanta. For more info on True Witness or to book True Witness Studios check out their website www.truewitness.com.

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