Nathan"Mick"Guzauskiis an American multi-platinummi xing engineerandsound engineer.He has nine Grammy Awards and eleven nominations.[2]
Mick Guzauski | |
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| Born | Nathan Guzauski Rochester New York |
| Occupation(s) | Mi xing engineerandsound engineer |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Known for | He won a 2002Latin Grammy,four 2004 Latin Grammys, and the 2006Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical;as of 2001, he had mixed 27 # 1 singles.[1] |
His work spans a wide range of styles, includingjazz,R&B,Latin,rock,pop,easy listening,funkandhip hop.The first Spanish-speaking artist Mick worked with was the Spanish singer "Mónica Naranjo" in 1996 on her multi platinum album "Palabra de Mujer" produced by Cristóbal Sansano. He won a 2002Latin GrammyforThalía's "Arrasando",four 2004 Latin Grammys forAlejandro Sanz's "No Es Lo Mismo"(including Best Engineered Album), and the 2006Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical,forEric Clapton's "Back Home."As of 2001, he had mixed 27 # 1 singles.[1]He also won multiple awards for the engineering and mi xing of the Daft Punk album Random Access Memories.
Biography
editWhile living inRochester, New York,Guzauski began his engineer career during the 1960s. In the 1970s, Guzauski was hired byChuck Mangione.Throughout the 1980s, he primarily worked atConway Studios.He remained in California before going toSony Music Studiosduring the mid 1990s. In 2001, Guzauski worked withMichael Jacksonto create 5.1-channelsurround soundremixes ofThrilleras well as all his other albums for release on the then newSuper Audio CDformat[1][3]yet despite numerous retries the artist never approved any of the mixes.[4]Guzauski also created the Barking Doctor Recording during the mid 1990s.
Grammy Awards and Nominations
editWinner – Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album
2017 • Jei Beibi
Winner – Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album
2014 • Girl
Nomination – Grammy Award for Album of the Year
2014 • Girl
Winner – Grammy Award for Album of the Year
2013 • Random Access Memories
Winner – Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album
2013 • Random Access Memories
Winner – Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
2013 • Random Access Memories
Winner – Grammy Award for Record of the Year
2013 • Get Lucky
Winner – Grammy Award for Best pop Instrumental Album
2013 • Steppin’ Out
Winner – Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
2006 • Back Home
Winner – Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album
2007 • The Road To Escondido
Winner – Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
2004 • No Es lo Mismo
Winner – Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year
2004 • No Es Lo Mismo
Winner – Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year
2004 • No Es lo Mismo
Winner – Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album
2008 • The Road to Escondido
Winner – Latin Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album
2004 • No Es lo Mismo
Winner – Latin Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Album
2004 • No Es lo Mismo
Winner – Latin Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album
2001 • Arrasando
Nomination – Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Mi xing For A Variety Or Music Series Or Special Or Animation
2005 • Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival (Great Performances)
Emmy Award nomination
editGuzauski was nominated in 2005 for anEmmy Awardfor Outstanding Sound Mi xing for a Variety or Music Series or Special or Animation, for his mi xing forEric Claptonin "Great Performances; Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival" (1972), along withElliot Scheiner,Ed Cherney, and Neil Dorfsman.
Select discography
edit- (E = engineer; M = mixer)
- Yolanda Adams:Mountain High...Valley Low(1999, M)
- After 7:Reflections(1995, M)
- Christina Aguilera:Mi Reflejo(2000, M),I Turn to You(2000, E/M),Christina Aguilera(1999, M)
- Anastacia:Pieces of a Dream(2005, M)
- Marc Anthony:Mended(2002, M), You Sang to Me (2000, M)
- Tina Arena:Souvenirs(M),In Deep(1997, M)
- Babyface:Everytime I Close My Eyes (1996, M),The Day(1996, M)
- Backstreet Boys:Millennium(1999, M)
- The Bee Gees:Love Songs (2005, M),Still Waters(1997, M)
- George Benson:Starting All Over fromTwice the Love(1988, M)
- Michael Bolton:'Til the End of Forever(2005, M),Timeless: The Classics Vol. 2(1999, M),All That Matters(1997, M),The One Thing(1993, M),Time, Love & Tenderness(1991,M)
- Boyz II Men:Ballad Collection (2000, M), Extras (1999, M), II (1994, M)
- Brandy:Never Say Never(1998, M)
- Toni Braxton:Un-Break My Heart:The Remix Collection (2005, M), Secrets (1996, M)
- Jim Brickman:Valentine(2002, M),Destiny(1999, M),Visions of Love(1998, M),Picture This(1997, M),Gift(1997, M)
- Sarah Brightman:Harem(2003, M)
- Mariah Carey:Merry Christmas DualDisc (2005, M),Charmbracelet(2002, M), #1s (1998, E/M),Butterfly(1997, M)
- Ray Charles:Thanks for Bringing Love Around Again (2002, E)
- Cher:Chronicles (2005, M),Heart of Stone(1989, E)
- Eric Clapton:Back Home(2005, M),Me and Mr. Johnson(2004, M),One More Car, One More Rider(2002, M), Reptile (2001, M),Riding With the King(2002, M), Pilgrim (1999, M)
- Stanley Clarke:If This Bass Could Only Talk(1988, M), Hideaway (1986, M)
- Natalie Cole:Snowfall on the Sahara (1999, M), Everlasting (1987, E/M)
- Earth, Wind & Fire:Love Songs (2004, E), Essential Earth, Wind & Fire (2002, E), Millennium (1993, M), Powerlight (1983, E/M)
- Warren Hill:Life Thru Rose Colored Glasses (1998, M), Shelter (1997, M), Truth (1994, M), Devotion (1993, E/M)
- Patti LaBelle:Flame (1997, M), Burnin' (1991, M), Be Yourself (1989, E/M),Winner in You(1986, E)
- Jennifer Lopez:Alive (2002, M), On the 6 (1999, Remi xing )
- Monica Naranjo:Palabra de Mujer( 1998 M )( Empiezo a Recordarte/ Yo vengo y tù te vas)
- Chuck Mangione:Fun and Games(1979, E),Children of Sanchez(E/M/editing),Feels So Good(1977, E), Chase the Clouds Away (1975, E),Friends and Love(1970, E).
- Brian McKnight:U Turn (2003, M), Superhero & More (2002, M), Superhero (2001, M), Anytime (1997, M)
- Laura Pausini:From the Inside(2002, M)
- Prince:Best of Prince (2006, E/remi xing ), Hits 2 (1993, E), Hits 1 (1993, remi xing ), Controversy (1981, E)
- Return to Forever:The Anthology (2008, remi xing, M)
- LeAnn Rimes:You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs (1997, M)
- Smokey Robinson:One Heartbeat (1987, M), Intimate (1999, M)
- Jessica Simpson:Sweet Kisses(1999, M), Irresistible (2001, M)
- Britney Spears:In the Zone(2003, M)
- Barbra Streisand:Emotion (1984, E), Till I Loved You (1988, E/M),Higher Ground(1997, M), Duets (2002, M)
- Talking Heads:True Stories (1986, mi xing assistant),Best of Talking Heads:Once in a Lifetime(1992, M), Talking Heads Brick DualDisc (2005, M),True StoriesDualDisc (2006, M)
- Vanessa L. Williams:Sweetest Days (1995, M), Star Bright (1996, M), Next (1997, E/M), Greatest Hits: The First Ten Years (1998, M)
- The Yellowjackets:Live Wires (1991, E/M), Like a River (1992, E/M), Run for Your Life (1993, E), Collection (1995, E/M), Priceless Jazz (1998, E)
- Daft Punk:Random Access Memories(2013, E/M)
- Alicia Keys:It's On Again(2014, M)
- Pharrell Williams:Girl(2014, M), Marilyn Monroe (2014, M), Gust of Wind (2014, M)
- T.I.:Paperwork(2014, M)
- N.E.R.D.:Squeeze Me (2015, M)
- Snoop Dogg:Peaches N Cream(2015, M),So Many Pros(2015, M)
- Tyler, The Creator:Cherry Bomb(2015, M)
- Jamiroquai:Automaton (album)(2017, M)
- Indochine:13 (album)(2017, M), Singles Collection 1981-2001 (compilation) (2020, M), Singles Collection 2001-2021 (compilation) (2020, M)
Filmography
edit- Firstborn(1984) (music mixer)
- Asterix and the Big Fight,aka"Astérix et le coup du menhir" (1989) (music mixer)
- Hard to Kill(1990), starringSteven Seagal(music scoremi xing )
- Love Hurts(1991), starringJeff Daniels(musicrecording engineer)
- Out for Justice(1991), starring Steven Seagal (music mixer) (music recordist)
- Diary of a Hitman(1991), starringForest Whitaker(music mixer)
- Eric Clapton:Live inHyde Park(1997; TV) (5.1 surround mixer)
- How Stella Got Her Groove Back(1998), starringAngela Bassett(music mixer; music recordist)
- Marc Anthony:The Concert fromMadison Square Garden(2000; TV) (sound mixer)
- Eric Clapton:One More Car, One More Rider– Live on Tour 2001 (2002; V) (5.1 surround mixer)
- Eric Clapton:Sessions for Robert J(2004; V) (sound mixer)
- "Great Performances"
- Eric Clapton'sCrossroads Guitar Festival(2004; TV episode) (sound mixer)
- CreamReunion Concert (2005; TV episode) (sound mixer)
- Hidden Figures(2016) (additional score mixer)
References
edit- ^abcPaul Verna (May 1, 2001)."Interview with Mick Guzauski".Mix Online. Archived fromthe originalon August 5, 2009.RetrievedJuly 7,2009.
- ^"Grammy Awards".grammy.Retrieved2022-12-28.
- ^Kevin Becka (June 1, 2006)."Mix Interview: Mick Guzauski".Mix Online. Archived fromthe originalon August 5, 2009.RetrievedJuly 7,2009.
- ^Roger Friedman(July 23, 2001)."First Jackson Effort Rejected, New One Not Ready".Fox News.Archivedfrom the original on March 5, 2009.RetrievedJuly 7,2009.