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The Dead Daisies We’re An American Band (Live)

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Production Credits: Mix Engineer

The Dead Daisies We’re An American Band is a powerful live version of the legendary Grand Funk Railroad classic. I proudly mixed this recording during the band’s acclaimed Live & Louder era. The track features an all-star lineup that includes John Corabi, Doug Aldrich, Marco Mendoza, Brian Tichy, and David Lowy.

Capturing The Live Experience

My goal was simple. I wanted listeners to feel like they were standing in the crowd at a Dead Daisies concert.

Rather than creating a polished studio sound, I focused on preserving the excitement of the live performance. As a result, the mix delivers the energy, emotion, and atmosphere that fans experience at a live show. Additionally, I worked to keep every instrument clear while maintaining the power of the full band.

Mixing Approach

For The Dead Daisies We’re An American Band, I built a large guitar sound while keeping strong separation between the rhythm and lead guitars. At the same time, I kept John Corabi’s vocals front and center so every lyric remained clear and impactful.

Furthermore, I enhanced the punch of the rhythm section to give the performance greater drive and intensity. I also preserved the audience reactions because they help place the listener directly inside the venue. Together, these elements create an immersive rock-and-roll experience.

Song Performance

Originally released by Grand Funk Railroad in 1973, “We’re An American Band” became one of rock music’s most recognizable anthems. Later, The Dead Daisies brought their own hard rock style to the song and introduced it to a new generation of fans.

The official video has generated more than 3.75 million YouTube views. In addition, the song has accumulated millions of combined streams and views across digital platforms worldwide.

Live & Louder Success

The band released the song during the promotion cycle for Live & Louder. The album reached the Top 10 of the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart. It also charted in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and several other European territories.

Ultimately, The Dead Daisies We’re An American Band remains a fan favorite. It showcases the band’s signature blend of classic rock attitude, modern hard rock power, and world-class musicianship.

For additional examples of my work, visit my Samples page. You can also learn more about my professional Mixing and Mastering Services.

The Dead Daisies – Long Way To Go

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Production Credits: Mixing

The Dead Daisies mixing and mastering project was a rewarding opportunity to work with one of modern rock’s most respected bands. Known for their powerful performances, world-class musicianship, and classic hard rock sound, The Dead Daisies have built a strong international following among rock fans.

As a professional mixing and mastering engineer, my goal is always to enhance the impact, clarity, and energy of every recording while preserving the character of the performance. The The Dead Daisies mixing and mastering process focused on delivering a polished and dynamic sound that translated effectively across streaming services, digital downloads, radio broadcasts, CD, vinyl, and modern playback systems.

The Dead Daisies are known for combining classic rock influences with a modern production approach. Their music features powerful vocals, driving rhythms, memorable guitar performances, and strong songwriting. Additionally, their recordings require careful attention to detail to ensure every instrument maintains its presence and impact within the mix.

Professional mixing and mastering play a critical role in helping rock music reach its full potential. Furthermore, these processes help create consistency, balance, and clarity across a wide range of listening environments. As a result, listeners can experience the music exactly as intended by the artists and producers.

Working on projects connected to bands of this caliber continues to be one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. The The Dead Daisies mixing and mastering work remains an important part of my portfolio and reflects my commitment to delivering professional audio production for artists across the rock genre.

To learn more about my professional mixing and mastering services, visit the Samples page or Contact page on my website.

Alevela – The Madness

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Production Credits: Digital Editing, Mix Engineer,

Mastering Engineer, Additional Production

Alevela The Madness is a powerful modern rock release that I had the privilege of working on as the digital editing engineer, mixing engineer, mastering engineer, and additional producer.

Released in 2013, “The Madness” showcases Alevela’s energetic songwriting, powerful performances, and modern rock sound. Written by Jerod Farnes and Alevela, the song combines driving guitars, melodic vocals, and strong hooks to create a memorable listening experience.

My Role On The Project

For Alevela The Madness, I handled several key aspects of the production process. My work included digital editing, mixing, mastering, and additional production support.

The goal was to bring clarity, impact, and emotion to every section of the song. During the editing process, I focused on tightening performances while preserving the natural feel of the musicians. During mixing, I worked to create balance, separation, and depth between the instruments while keeping the vocals clear and engaging.

In the mastering stage, I enhanced the overall impact of the final mix and ensured the song translated well across streaming platforms, headphones, car stereos, and professional sound systems.

Official Music Video

The official music video for Alevela The Madness was released on August 18, 2013. Directed by Jerod Farnes and Alevela, the video was filmed by Kerry Porter of Frontman Video and has generated more than 19,000 YouTube views.

Final Thoughts

Projects like Alevela The Madness highlight the importance of every stage of music production. From editing and mixing to mastering and additional production, each step contributes to creating a polished final release that connects with listeners.

For professional digital editing, mixing, mastering, and music production services, visit Anthony Focx Mixing & Mastering.

Beautiful Creatures – Deuce Deluxe

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In the studio with Anthony Focx

Catch a glimpse of Anthony in the studio re-mixing and re-mastering the music he made with Beautiful Creatures more than 10 years earlier.

 

Production Credits: Mixing, Mastering