Fierce Production Summary

1. Fierce: Written/Composed/Produced by Tyler (Ty) Kirkland

2. Length: 3:53

• Musician Credit(s): 

  • All Drums and Percussion programmed by Ty Kirkland

  • Bass and Bass Synth performed by Ty Kirkland

  • Guitars performed by Ty Kirkland

  • Vocals performed by Ty Kirkland

    4)  Production Credit(s):

• • Engineer: Ty Kirkland

  • Mixing Engineer: Ty Kirkland / Mike Alvis

  • Producer: Ty Kirkland / Mike Alvis   

     5)  Studio Credit(s):

• • The composition in its entirety was created, mixed, and produced at Kirk-Lee Studios LLC, by Ty Kirkland and Mike Alvis.

     6)  Experience:

• • During the initial production of the track, I wanted to write a stadium anthem      type of rock tune that is high energy and catchy. During the recording phase of the tune, I debated on whether to continue with this tune, or use another that I had written in the process. I was quickly swayed by my friend and colleague Mike Alvis to pursue “Fierce.” The tune came together nicely with input from Mike and bouncing different ideas on bass lines. The guitar work was solely myself and I have to say I enjoyed tracking this tune. When it came to mixing the project, I wanted to keep an old school analog approach to my tracks. I use a lot of the Neve 1073 preamp, into a Slate VMR console emulation (Neve), then into a Blue 1176, then to a SSL 4000G EQ. I use that chain on most every track and on guitars and vocals, I like to use a Distressor just to add depth and level on the top. When mixing, I like to approach the mix window like I would an actual console. I use VU meters recording and during playback, I listen for that sweet spot normally in-between -7 to -5db.

  • Overall I am satisfied with the outcome of the track. Over the next few days, I may try and tweak my mix a tad in the drums, and vocal sections. I feel as though my vocal processing could be a little tighter and bring in reverb wideness a touch.