Paul Maroon
Summary
For the past 17 years I have worked as a sound engineer, music producer, and composer. From 2000 until 2007, I co-owned and co-operated Marcata Recording in New York City, a 24-track analog studio. During that time I began playing in a group, The Walkmen, which went on to record six albums and perform in over 40 countries. As digital recording took over, I built a home studio and began recording there. I developed recording, mixing and editing expertise on multiple DAWs, particularly ProTools, Logic X and Izotope mastering software. In 2015 I began writing and recording soundtracks for TV and film, both alone and with a partner, Morgan Henderson of the band Fleet Foxes. In the past two years, I have composed and engineered the scores for Hit it Hard, a biography of the golfer John Daly for ESPN's acclaimed 30 for 30 series, The Gold Within, for NBC's olympic coverage, several shorts and commercials, and a documentary for theatrical release, Heaven is a Traffic Jam on the 405, which won Best Short Documentary at this year's Austin Film Festival.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Engineer, and Composer
Maroon Music
Baltimore, MD
07.2015 -
For the past three years, I have been scoring documentary films for both theatrical release and television. Last year I wrote and produced soundtracks for two full length shows with my partner Morgan Henderson: a documentary for ESPN's 30 for 30 series on the golfer John Daly, and a long form for NBC's olympic coverage on the Volleyball player Kerri Walshe Jennings. I recording both on ProTools and Logic, as well as on analog tape at my home studio.
Composer and Performer
The Walkmen LLC
New York, NY
01.2000 - 01.2015
The Walkmen were a band based in New York City from 2000 to 2015. During that time we released six records on various independent and major labels and performed on five continents. We appeared multiple times on the Late Show with David Letterman, the Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, and the Conan O'Brien show.
Owner and Engineer
Marcata Recording
New York, NY
01.2000 - 12.2007
Owner and Engineer of Marcata Recording Studio in Manhattan, a 24-track analog facility. Clients included The Walkmen, Gogol Bordello, The Kills, and Ezra Koenig.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History and Music
Columbia University
Skills
- 17 years experience on all music production DAW, including ProTools 11 HD, Ableton, and Logic Pro X
- Expert in recording and troubleshooting to meet commercial standards for mastered audio, using platforms such as Izotope
- Achieved recognition as a performer and composer, having recorded and worked in notable studios throughout the world, including Abbey Road, Electric Ladyland, Sun Studios, the Magic Shop, Sear Sound, and Vox studios
- Finished contracted recording projects in a variety of settings on deadline, whether working alone or in groups
- Gained proficiency in podcast production software such as DAVID systems
- Learned all aspects of analog audio production equipment, with an exceptional knowledge of microphones, amplifiers, and outboard gear, including their particular applications and characteristics
Timeline
Owner, Engineer, and Composer
Maroon Music
07.2015 -
Composer and Performer
The Walkmen LLC
01.2000 - 01.2015
Owner and Engineer
Marcata Recording
01.2000 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - History and Music
Columbia University
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