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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 Mixing

I proudly mixed The Dead Daisies’ live version of “We’re An American Band,” the classic Grand Funk Railroad hit. Released during the band’s Live & Louder era, the recording features John Corabi, Doug Aldrich, Marco Mendoza, Brian Tichy, and David Lowy.

Mixing the Live Performance

My goal was to capture the excitement of a live Dead Daisies concert while keeping every instrument clear and powerful.

I created a wide guitar sound, kept John Corabi’s vocals front and center, and strengthened the rhythm section for maximum impact. In addition, I preserved the audience ambience. As a result, the mix delivers an authentic live rock experience.

Performance and Success

Originally released by Grand Funk Railroad in 1973, “We’re An American Band” remains one of rock’s most recognizable anthems. The Dead Daisies gave the song a modern hard rock sound while introducing it to a new generation of listeners.

Today, the official music video has surpassed 3.75 million YouTube views. In addition, the song has generated millions of streams and views across major digital platforms.

Final Thoughts

Mixing The Dead Daisies – We’re An American Band remains one of my favorite live projects. The recording highlights how professional mixing can capture the energy, power, and excitement of a live rock performance.

If you’re looking for professional mixing services, online mixing, or an experienced mixing engineer, explore my portfolio or contact me to discuss your next project.

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

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.