Brandon Blackwell
Los Angeles, CA
Sound Designer/music Mixer/Author
Question:
You have such a unique arc in your career, starting at nine years old with the church in New Jersey, and now an author of a children’s book, “The Beat in My Head.” Of course your main gig, mixing concert sound, takes you all over the world with high profile artists and you often speak to groups about a variety of important topics. Your unabashed passion for our industry is remarkable. Where does that come from?
Answer:
I’m simply operating in my divine purpose. My passion isn’t just for our industry but for the entire world. My ability to manipulate sound waves in real time is a gift from God and I am passionate about people finding their gifts and operating within them to effect positive change. At a young age, I noticed the power that good sound had on people and also how it made them feel. I remember seeing people in church noticeably sad, but after hearing the praise and worship team that I was mixing, their energy positively shifted. That feeling of positive energy is the same feeling that connected me with my gift at my first concert. This long lasting feeling has made me strive to be the best engineer I can and to always create memorable immersive sonic experiences for every project I take on, no matter if it is a party or the Grammys. From mixing concerts to creating “The Beat in My Head,” I am a frequency transducer, converting one form of energy into another with the hopes of helping someone see the light in their dark season. I am truly blessed to share my gifts with the world!
