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Live Sound for a mesmerising orchestra concert of Hans Zimmer soundtracks

Live Sound for a mesmerising orchestra concert of Hans Zimmer soundtracks

When I got to mix the Auckland Philharmonia in a concert with so many highlights of Hans Zimmer’s career, I was very giddy. And it was a huge undertaking too. In order to turn the orchestra sound into a cinematic experience with band and synthesisers I had to use microphones on every player. Quickly I had ninety faders occupied under my fingers.

Gold at the New York Festivals Awards for Best Live Sound

Gold at the New York Festivals Awards for Best Live Sound

We did it again! We won a Gold Award at the New York Festivals Radio Awards AND we won Best Music Feature at the New Zealand Radio Awards 2023 for the Radio New Zealand recording of this concert that saw Māori R&B singer Rob Ruha perform with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.