Michael Chadwick
Musician (Composer/Performer)
Original Albums
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- Various instrumental ideas, spanning my core genre interests
- All stringed instruments played and recorded live
- Sequenced in Logic Pro
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- Collection of chiptune covers and remixes for RPM Challenge 2022
- Sequenced synths
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- Collection of electronic/rock covers and remixes of video game tracks
- Played all stringed instruments
- Sequenced samples/synths
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- Challenges from the Composer Quest podcast
- Sequenced in Logic Pro
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- Upgraded versions of old dance tracks with my modern audio stack
- Sequenced in Logic Pro
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- Upgraded versions of old dance tracks with my modern audio stack
- Sequenced in Logic Pro
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- Instrumentals
- All stringed instruments played and recorded live
- Sequenced in Logic Pro
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- Instrumental EDM done via Nanostudio
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- Instrumental rock
- All stringed instruments played and recorded live
- Sequenced in Logic Pro
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- Covers, remixes, and other minutia inspired by other people's music
- All stringed instruments played and recorded live
- Sequenced sampled instruments and synths in Logic Pro
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- B-sides, singles, and other minutia that didn't fit on a proper album
- Sequenced sampled instruments and synths in Logic Pro
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- Only instruments used: Native Instruments' Massive and Battery, and lots of vocal samples
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- Created for the RPM Challenge, April 2020
- All stringed instruments played and vocals sung
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- Only instruments used: Native Instruments' Massive and Battery, and lots of vocal samples
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- Only instruments used: Native Instruments' Massive and Battery, and lots of vocal samples
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- Only instruments used: Native Instruments' Massive and Battery, and lots of vocal samples
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- Only instruments used: Native Instruments' Massive and Battery, and lots of vocal samples
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- Fast-paced rocktronica (rock + electronica)
- Experimenting with vocal samples and synthesized vocal tools
- Sequenced sampled instruments and synths in Logic Pro
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- Collection of peaceful, and often contemplative, instrumental tracks
- Played all stringed instruments
- Sequenced samples/synths
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- Soundtrack for friend's video game
- Inspired by and orchestrated with classic SNES sounds
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- Collection of electronic/rock covers and remixes of video game tracks
- Played all stringed instruments
- Sequenced samples/synths
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- Short collection of inauthentic East Asian dance tracks
- Composed, sequenced, and mixed in Garageband on an iPad
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- Several remix/covers, all using tracks from NES games starting with "Metal"
- Composed, sequenced, and mixed in Logic Pro X
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- 6-song EP inspired by my time at DrupalCon 2017 in Baltimore, MD
- One track written each day of the conference
- Composed, sequenced, and mixed in Logic Pro X
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- 5-song EP about anything and nothing
- Synths and samples
- Composed, sequenced, and mixed in Logic Pro X
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- Alaskan vacation city themes
- Composed, sequenced, and mixed entirely on GarageBand for iOS
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- Podcast cues
- Sequenced samples/synths
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- Short solo acoustic guitar pieces
- One piece per major key (plus 3 additional ones for some accidental keys)
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- Orchestral piece (powered by virtual instruments) in a traditional sonata (fast-slow-fast) form
- Culmination of over a decade of on-and-off composition and rewriting
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- Thematic pieces composed for personal travel videos amassed into one collection
- Played all stringed instruments
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- Original soundtrack composed for Game Jolt Entry: Marco's Minefield
- Sequenced samples/synths
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- Various tracks written and recorded for other people's projects
- Played all stringed instruments
- Sequenced samples/synths
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- Variations on two themes written for a podcast
- Played all stringed instruments
- Sequenced samples/synths
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- Soundtrack of lo-fi electronic rock for unfinished video game
- Composed and sequenced primarily on Nanostudio
- Sequenced samples/synths
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- Collection of electronic/rock covers and remixes of video game tracks
- Played all stringed instruments
- Sequenced samples/synths
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- Collection of electronic pieces
- Older projects that were done during M.U.S.I.K. sessions, updated with better understanding of Logic
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- Mini-EP of laid-back electronic tunes for puzzle game soundtrack
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- Collection of solo acoustic guitar pieces
- Most selections are covers, but four are originals
- Created mainly to be a portfolio of sorts to use for future clients
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- Wrote and recorded an instrumental rock album
- All guitars and bass guitars were recorded live
- Drums are sampled from Toontrack's Superior Drummer library
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- Contributed several short themes in an ambient/electronica style to be included in a free indie game
- Largely synth based, utilizing CamelAudio's Alchemy Player and sounds
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- Remixed video game themes from NES, Game Boy, and SNES in new styles
- Styles range from instrumental guitar rock to electronic dance
- Recorded all guitar, bass, and vocals
- Sequenced drums and synths
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- Wrote short themes in a classical/orchestral style
- Created short videos of varying subjects to sync with particular theme
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- Fast-paced rocktronica (rock + electronica)
- Sequenced sampled instruments and synths in Logic Pro
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- Nostalgic, lo-fi, NES-style compositions
- Sequenced square, triangle, sine waves, and ADSR-enveloped white noise in Logic Pro
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- Created themes for various stereotypical RPG cues (battle, characters, etc.)
- Sequenced samples, synths, and effects in Logic Pro
Guitarist/Bassist/Co-composer/Engineer
- Played guitar and bass
- Handled recording of all parts
- Sequenced guitar, drums, drums, vocals and other effects in Logic Pro
Music Unsolicitedly Started Idiosyncratically for Karma (M.U.S.I.K.)(nebyoolae.bandcamp.com)
August 1, 2006 – August 31, 2006
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- Recorded one piece of music each day for an entire month
- Most songs sequenced in Logic Pro 5, some in free audio editor Audacity
- Most pieces featured either acoustic or electric guitar
Music Unsolicitedly Started Idiosyncratically for Karma (M.U.S.I.K.)(nebyoolae.bandcamp.com)
October 1, 2003 – October 31, 2003
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- Recorded one piece of music each day for an entire month
- Most songs sequenced in Logic Pro 5, some in free audio editor Audacity
- Most pieces featured either acoustic or electric guitar
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- Original instrumental guitar rock album
- Sequenced guitar, bass, drums in Cakewalk Guitar Tracks
- Songs written over several years; album recorded in one month
Contributions
Guitarist/Co-composer/Co-engineer
- Contributed guitar recording as well as musical progression
"Santa Monica" - Michael Shapiro
Natalie Nicole Gilbert - Slip of the Tongue
2005 demo (single released 2010)
Natalie Nicole Gilbert - Slip of the Tongue
2005 demo (single released 2010)
Guitarist
- Contributed acoustic guitar rhythm/lead idea for song
Performance Experience
Private Alumni Reception
UCSD, San Diego, CA
June 2014
UCSD, San Diego, CA
June 2014
- Played guitar for private reception
Private Wedding Reception
Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, CA
May 2013
Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego, CA
May 2013
- Played guitar for private reception
Private Wedding Ceremony
Hyatt Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
July 2012
Hyatt Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
July 2012
- Played guitar for private ceremony
Private Wedding Ceremony
Stone Brewing Company, Escondido, CA
October 2010
Stone Brewing Company, Escondido, CA
October 2010
- Played guitar with singer for private ceremony
Private Wedding Ceremony
The Abbey, San Diego, CA
October 2009
The Abbey, San Diego, CA
October 2009
- Played guitar for private ceremony
- Play guitar with other guitarist/singer/songwriter
- Practice original songs as well as covers; many jam sessions
- Two single-billing concerts performed; 20+ open-mic appearances
Russyoolae
2006 – current
2006 – current
- Play guitar or bass with drummer (very rarely with keyboardist, as well) in jam sessions
Minor Flooding
2002 – 2004
2002 – 2004
- Played guitar with other guitarist/singer/songwriter, drummer, various others
- Practiced original songs as well as covers; many jam sessions
Impromptu Guitar Teaching
1999 – current
1999 – current
- Occasionally teach guitar to friends when asked
Eastlake Community Church Youth Group
1997 – 1999
1997 – 1999
- Played acoustic and electric guitar in band with other guitarists, bassists, drummer, keyboardist, singers
- Practiced and played once a week for youth group
- Performed with morning church service for special Easter program
Work History
Private Guitar Tutor Contractor
- Taught several students simultaneously in-house, as well as in private residences
Self-Employed
San Diego, CA
May 2004 – Jul 2004
San Diego, CA
May 2004 – Jul 2004
Private Guitar Tutor for Mathew Crawford
Education
- BA Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts (Music Emphasis)
- Minor in Cognitive Science
Technical Skills
Audio Production/Sequencing Editors
- Apple: Garageband, Logic Studio
- Audacity
- Nanostudio (iOS)
- Pro Tools
- Steinberg Cubase
Personal Websites
- Bandcamp site with all major releases
- Soundcloud profile with non-official singles
- Soundcloud profile with singles and albums from side project, Massive Battery
- Features news blog, show list, image gallery, song lyrics for past indie rock band
- Features sample jams from group of friends