Northwest Music & Recording (founded by Bill Gibson in 1990) has been supporting artists for the past 35+ years. Firm in the belief that it’s much more important to build one excellent product than a hundred versions of mediocrity, NWM&R provides a solid foundation on which to build a musical production. Below is an assortment of projects (non-exhaustive) that Bill has produced over the years.
Current Project
In Al Schmitt on Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques, legendary producer and engineer Al Schmitt takes us into the studio and shares his process of selecting a microphone and shows us how to get the best sounds.
Al Schmitt on Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques
In Al Schmitt on Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques, legendary producer and engineer Al Schmitt takes us into the studio and shares his process of selecting a microphone and shows us how to get the best sounds. Considerations such as song style, instrumentation, and the recording space itself are taken into account when making mic choices and determining the best placement for each. Schmitt demonstrates how to achieve the best sounds for a number of instruments including drums, bass, piano, guitars (both acoustic and electric), organs, and horns across many genres of music. Drawing on decades of experience in the studio, Schmitt brings a unique and invaluable perspective to not only making mic choices and their placement, but also the importance of interacting with musicians taking their vision and preferences into account to create the most comfortable and effective recording experience for all involved. Also featured in Vocal and Instrumental Recording Techniques is an interview of Schmitt conducted by fellow METAlliance producer and engineer Ed Cherney.
Past Projects
Artist: The Coats
Album: Highway 1
Release Date: 2014
This album is available on iTunes.
Artist: Jamie Dieveney
Album: Beautiful You
Release Date: 2013
This album is available on iTunes.
Artist: The Coats
Album: Caught On Tape
Release Date: 2009
Caught on Tape includes songs from studio demos to live show mixes to radio performances and even jingles! We have found these tunes deep in our archives and are happy to bring them to you in raw form. Our hope is that this rare mixture of songs will capture your heart, make you laugh and touch your soul.
This album is available on iTunes.
Artist: The Coats
Album: The Caroler
Release Date: 2006
The Caroler has 6 original tunes along with 6 great holiday classics!
This album is available on iTunes.
Artist: Faith Ecklund
Album: Motionless
Release Date: 2005
Faith’s first original material recording, produced by Bill Gibson, is a collection of songs that are sure to please the Contemporary Christian music fan who is looking for some songs that don’t sound like all the rest. The music production is exquisitely well-done and, technically, Bill has done a tremendous job in executing on the artistic side of things. A great addition to anyone’s library. The title tune, “Motionless,” is of particular importance to those who know Faith’s back story. Enjoy!
This album is available on Faith’s website.
Artist: The Coats
Album: Last A Lifetime
Release Date: 2005
The Coats sing country with a full band. Songs range from sensitive ballads to rip-roarin’ country rock.
This album is available on iTunes.
Artist: Jamie Dieveney
Album: Heaven’s Not Too Far Away
Release Date: 2004
This album, a fresh new entry into the Christian music field, portrays Jamie’s unique vision for new Christian music. Inspired by a unique blend of techno-pop, rock, and jazz this album is full of new approaches to popular Christian music.
This album is available on iTunes.
Artist: The Coats
Album: The Boys Are Back
Release Date: 2003
The Coats are known for their incredible tight harmonies and got their start on the street corners of Seattle. The CD is a return to harmony and that street corner vibe!
This album is available on iTunes.
Artist: Glimpse
Album: See Without Sight
Release Date: 2002
This album is not currently available.
Artist: The Coats
Album: On Christmas Time
Release Date: 2000
This album is available on iTunes.
Artist: The Coats
Album: Coats Collection
Release Date: 2000
The Coats Collection is a best of CD, with 13 songs from their first 5 CD’s plus they have added two new unreleased tunes! ELO’s “Don’t Bring Me Down”, and an original song that Jamie Dieveney wrote called “Open Up”.
This album is available on iTunes.
Artist: The Coats
Album: When I’m With You
Release Date: 1999
This album is available on iTunes.
Artist: The Trenchcoats
Album: Are You Up?
Release Date: 1996
This album is available on the Coats website.
Artist: The Trenchcoats
Album: Exposed
Release Date: 1995
This album in available on iTunes.
Artist: Robbie Ott
Album: In The Presence
Release Date: 1994
Robbie Ott, a good friend of Bill’s, has a unique sound and creative melodies.
This album is available on Amazon.
Artist: The Trenchcoats
Album: Your Joy
Release Date: 1994
This is the very first Coats album (known as the Trenchcoats in their early years). “Your Joy” (released in 1994) is a fun a Capella album with well known covers of songs like, ” Route 66″ and “Straight Cat Strut.”
This album is available on iTunes.
Artist: Silent Affair
Album: No Regrets
Release Date: 1991
This album is not currently available.
Artist: The Main Attraction
Album: Sweet Harmony
Release Date: 1991
This album is available on iTunes.
Artist: The Main Attraction
Album: By Request
Release Date: 1989
This album is available on iTunes.