About
BIO:
ABOUT ME.
Theo Mordey is a drummer, percussionist, recording engineer, and producer. He was born during the golden era of vinyl records in the time when the best rock and roll music was created. He began his drumming/music career (inspired by the rock bands Queen and Kiss) at the tender age of seven playing the snare drum at an elementary school Christmas concert banging away on the famous tune, “The Little Drummer Boy.”
Theo’s drumming style is influenced by Roger Taylor, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Dennis Chambers, Louie Bellson, Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Peter Criss, Gary Husband, Phil Gould, Nicko Mcbrain, Peter Erskine, Anton Fig, John Bonham, Nick Mason, Ringo Starr, Gavin Harrison.
Theo started taking drum lessons from several local instructors until he was 18 years old. In that time, he also recorded many solo drum compositions, taught drum lessons, and played drums in cover band and original music projects. In his 20s, he attended Cal Arts in sunny Valencia, CA where he got his B.F.A. in World Music/Percussion. He then was hired to play drums for the National Tour of “Jesus Christ Super Star” starring Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson and soon after he played on tour with “Tommy” and “ Evita.” He also played in two prog rock bands with some of his friends from Cal Arts, Lefty’s Head and The J.S. Bach Experience (J.S. Bach compositions in rock style).
In his 30s and 40s, Theo continued to play in many music projects: numerous regional musical theater productions, live work and session drumming. He taught drum lessons for many years, and also delved into recording engineering. In 2008, he attended Video Symphony where he received a Certificate Of Completion in Pro Tools/Audio Engineering and won “best drummer” at The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame at a Corporate Battle Of The Bands Event. He was also put on the drummer sub list for the Las Vegas production of “We Will Rock You.” Some of the recording engineering projects he has worked on include the 2010 version of “The Homecoming Queen’s Got A Gun” by Julie Brown, sound design for a live play by Pixote Hunt (Director of Fantasia 2000, and Tarzan) compositions by Jean Michel Byron (Toto), Kim Norton (guitarist for Roger Daltrey- The Who), Estradasphere, Masahiro Nita (famous shamisen player), Kevin Kmetz( main shamisen player on “Kubo And The Two Strings”). He produced many audio dramas for The Colonial Radio Theater, post production sound for countless well known audiobooks for Audible and many other fun projects. He is currently playing drums at The First Presbyterian Church in Newhall, as well as for a Pink Floyd Tribute band called “Eclipsed By The Wall.” He is still doing recording engineering and working on other music projects.
RESUME:
- THEO FELIX MORDEY:
- PRODUCER
- POST PRODUCTION SOUND
- RECORDING ENGINEER
- SESSION DRUMMER
- NARRATOR
30855 San Martinez Road Castaic, California 91384 STUDIO: 661 257 8910 Cell: 661 644 8815 Email: theosstudio@att.net Websites: http://www.theomordeysound.com http://www.reverbnation.com/theomordey
Education:
{2014} Picture Head (Post Facility that specializes in the sound mixing of movie trailers): Shadowing the Sound Mixer
{2012} Student of Pat Fraley and Scott Brick for Audiobook Narrating
[ 2009 ] Video Symphony Certificate of Achievement Pro Tools Burbank, CA
[1995] California Institute of the Arts B.F.A World Music/Percussion Valencia, CA
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Audible approved Engineer, Technical * ADR, Foley, Backgrounds, and Sound Effects recording and editing * Foley Artist * Tracking of musical instruments and voice * Sound mixing and editing * MIDI recording * Mastering of music and sound * Professional Session Drummer/Percussionist for recording and live Performance/teaching
Personal *Considerable production, post production, recording engineering, and session drumming experience *IMDB credits * Proficient in Rock, Funk, Country, Reggae, Blues, Latin, Pop, Rap, World Music drumming *Knowledge of music composition *Extensive touring experience with Professional Productions playing in major theaters, arenas, and outdoor amphitheaters throughout the United States and Canada * Good team player * Very creative * Collaborates well with artists, directors and co workers * Punctual and hard working * Good at meeting deadlines * Attention to detail.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
{2017} Music CD: “God Of Shamisen” CD- Kevin Kmetz (main Shamisen player on the Disney film, “Kubo And The Two Strings”) Recording Engineer, Session Drummer, Mixing, Mastering
{2017} Music Demo: Sam Besse “Guitar Compositions” Recording Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
{2017} Short Film: Paige Miltenberger “College Demo Reel” Recording Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
{2017} Music Demo: Pink Floyd Tribute Band “Young Lust”, “In The Flesh” Recording Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
{2016} Music Demo: Carolyn Downie “Pluto”, “John Adams” Recording Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
{2016} Music Demo: Eden Estrella “I See The Light” Recording Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
{2016} Music Demo: Chad Olivera “Smile” Recording Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
{2016} Music Demo: Vio “I Let You Go” Recording Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
{2016} Voice Over Demo: “Demetri Wesson” Recording Engineer
{2015} Audiobook “The Chronicles Of Moxie” Editing, and Mastering
{2015} Short Film “Trigger” Sound Design, Session Drumming, Mixing, Mastering, All Post Production Sound
{2015} Music CD “Cristo Es El Camino” Transfer from 45 Lp to CD/Wave File. Mastered
{2015} Music CD “Time Signatures” Mastering
{2015} Audiobook “The Warchild Series Book 1″ Editing and Mastering
{2015} Video Advertisement “Gold Cash Card” Sound Mix
{2014} Movie Trailer: “Saddle Up” Post Production Sound
{2014} Orchestral CD: Chad Olivera, Mastering
{2014} Music Video “911″: Carolyn Downie, Mixing and Mastering
{2014} Music Video: Steve Zack, All Sound
{2014} TV: VTV Live: ADR and all Post Production Sound
{2014} Demo Reel: Ivett Gabriella, Post Production Sound
{2014} Voice Over Demo: Ivett Gabriella, All Sound
{2014} Audiobook: No Turning Back, Mixing and Mastering
{2014} Audio Drama: The Head Of Caesar: Producer
{2014} Audiobook: Princess Diana: Sound Editor, Sound Mixer
{2014} Audiobook: One Direction: Sound Editor, Sound Mixer
{2014} TV Spot: U Lace: Sound Mixer
{2014} Orchestral Recording: Jed Jenks: On location recording at The Master’s College in Valencia, CA of a full orchestra
{2014} Audiobook Demo: Linda Kerr Audiobook Demo: Mix and Mastered
{2014} Audio Drama: “Father Brown: The Perishing Of The Pendragons” Producer. Colonial Radio Theater On The Air
{2014} Audiobook: Based On Fame: Justin Bieber: Post Production Sound, Edited, Mixed, and Mastered the audiobook for Bluewater Comics
{2014} Music CD: Carolyn Downie: Piano CD: Music Mastering
{2014} Audio Drama: “Father Brown: The Song Of The Flying Fish” Producer. Colonial Radio Theater On The Air
{2013} Short Film, “Necklace,” Recording Engineer, Post Production Sound, ADR
{2013} Voice Over Demo Ivett Gabriella, Recording Engineer, Recording, Mixing, and Mastering
{2013} Music CD “Kianna Galli: Ten Song Karaoke Demo” Recording Engineer, Recording, Mixing, Mastering
{2013} Audiobook: “Lord Abberly’s Nemesis” Dialogue Editing, Mixing And Mastering for Audible
{2013} Audiobook: “The Man Who Owns Little” Dialogue Editing, Mixing And Mastering for Audible
Pro{2013} Audiodrama: “Father Brown: The Dagger With Wings” Producer. Colonial Radio Theater On The Air
{2013} Audiobook: “Winds Of Change” Dialogue Editing, Mixing and Mastering for Audible
{2013} April. Audible. Badge of approval as an Audiobook Producer for Audible.
{2013} April. Hired as a Sound Editor for Bee Audio working on their Audiobooks.
{2013} Music CD: Star Shroud (Producing the band’s upcoming cd)
{2013} Music CD: Song: Rainbows And Rags To Riches, Producer
{2013} Short Film: All Hallows Eve, Post Production Sound
{2013} Music CD: SLT Demo, Producer
{2013} Audiodrama: Agent 13 novel written by Flint Dille (Transformers), and David Marconi (Live Free And Die Hard) Producer, The Colonial Radio Theater On The Air(Sirius XM 80)
{2012} Audiodrama: The Father Brown Mystery Series Producer The Colonial Radio Theater On The Air(Sirius XM 80)
{2012} Video Demo: John Yoo Piano Demo Engineer
(2012} Audition Demo: Flute Audition Demo Engineer
{2012} Audiobook: Fools For Love Sound Editor Dialogue Editing for Mosaic Audio (Audible)
{2012} Audiobook: Black Like Us Sound Editor Dialogue Editing for Mosaic Audio (Audible)
{2012} Music CD: Kim Norton and Jean Michelle Byron (Singer of Toto) Music Producer, Session Drummer
{2012} Music CD: Kimmy Much: Karaoke CD Demo Music Producer
{2012} Music CD: Millena Dawn Karaoke CD Demo Music Producer
{2012} Music CD: Jon Layton: “The Country Girl” Music Producer, Session Drummer
{2012} Audiobook: The Games Of Thrones Sound Editor Dialogue Editing For Mosaic Audio (Audible)
{2012} Audiobook: Stompin’ The Stetsons Sound Editor, Production Dialogue Editing for Mosaic Audio (Audible)
{2012} Audiodrama: Allan Quatermain And The Lord Of The Locusts Producer The Colonial Radio Theater On The Air(Sirius XM)
{2012} Audiobook: Bootscootin’ Blahnicks Sound Editor, Production Dialogue Editing for Mosaic Audio (Audible)
{2012} Audiobook: The Knowledge Of Good And Evil Sound Editor Dialogue Editing for Mosaic Audio (Audible)
{2012} Various Film Jingles: Dan Kurt Patrick Music Producer
{2011} Audiobook: The Prince And The Pauper Sound Editor Dialogue Editing of the Audiobook
{2011} Music CD: Alex Meyering Music Producer, Session Drummer
{2011} Music CD: Jon Layton Producer/Session Drummer Produced several songs for Jon Layton’s cd {2011} Pioneer Publishing: Peter Panic (The Musical) Recording Engineer/Mixer/Producer/Session Drummer Recorded, Mixed and Mastered the musical, Peter Panic
{2011} Audiodrama: Vincent Price: “The Green Estate” The Colonial Radio Theater On The Air (Sirius XM) Producer/Sound Editor/ Recording Engineer/Mixer Dialogue Editing, Recording and adding SFX and Foley, Mixing and Mastering Audio Dramas that are aired on Sirius XM radio
{2011} Pioneer Publishing: Aesop Foliables (The Musical) Producer/Sound Editor/Recording Engineer/Session Drummer Recorded, Mixed and Mastered the musical, Aesop Foliables
{2011} Short Film: Mail Order Production Sound/Sound Editor/Mixer Did the Production Sound on location, added SFX, and Foley, did Dialogue Editing, Mixed and Mastered the film.
{2011} Music CD: The Homecoming Queen’s Gotta Gun” by Julie Brown Recording Engineer/Editor/Mixer/Session Drummer Recorded and played the drum part, mixed and mastered the song that Is on the re released album, “Smell The Glamour.”
{2011} Feature Film: Team Apparition Sound Editor/Mixer Castaic, CA Set levels, Cleaned Up Tracks, Edited Dialogue, Recorded and Edited ADR, Recorded and Edited Foley, Added SFX and Backgrounds, Sound Design, Mixed The Final Product
{2011} Music CD: Anarchyology Recording Engineer/Drummer Castaic, CA Recorded, Edited, Mixed, Mastered, and Played Drums on a ten song Cd by the band “Anarchyolgy.”
{2011} Music CD: Mark Sturdefant Recording Engineer Castaic, CA Mixed and Mastered a song that was written by the artist.
{2011} Infomercial: Beauty Secrets Sound Editor/Mixer Castaic, CA Cleaned Up Tracks, Edited Dialogue, Set Levels, and Mixed the infomercial “Beauty Secrets.”
{2010} Music CD: Theresa Bruneau Recording Engineer Castaic, CA Mixed and Mastered a song that was written by Theresa Bruneau
{2010} Music CD: Christ Is the Light Recording Engineer/Drummer: Castaic, CA Worked with Pixote Hunt (Artistic Director of Fantasia 2000, Director of Tarzan) Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered a song for his live play which I also played drums on.
{2010} Short Film: Rule of Three Commentary Recordist/Mixer. Castaic, CA Recorded and Mixed the Director’s commentary for the feature film, ”Rule Of Three”
{2010} Short Film: No Tomorrow To Kill Sound Editor Castaic, CA Did Production Sound, Sound Editing, and Mixing for the film.
{2010} Short Film: Hey Vendor Sound Editor/Mixer Castaic, CA Did the Final Sound Mix for the short film which won “Best Short Film” at the Slam Dance Festival.
{2009} Short Film: Bella Sound Editor/Mixer Did ADR Recording and Editing, SFX, Backgrounds, Foley, Sound Design, and Mixing for the short film.
{2009 } Live Christmas Play: Humbug’s Gift Live SFX, Sound Design Burbank, CA Worked with Pixote Hunt (Artistic Director of Fantasia 2000, Director of Tarzan) creating SFX/ Sound Design and applying these sounds to a live play.
{2009} Feature Film: Hernia: The Lion, The Ditch, And The Studio Sound Editor Burbank,CA Added and Edited Sound Effects and Backgrounds, Recorded and Edited ADR and Foley for the film {2009} Feature Film: Greggory ID Foley Artist Burbank,CA Recorded and performed Foley footsteps and other Foley sound
{2009} Music CD: Masahiro Nitta (Master Shamisen Player) Recording Engineer Castaic, CA Recorded, Mixed and Mastered his demo cd
{2008-2009} Music CD: Anarchyology Recording Engineer/Drummer Castaic, CA Recorded, Mixed, Mastered, and played drums and percussion tracks on a three song demo for the band Anarchyology
{2008} Music CD: Kim Norton Recording Engineer/Drummer Castaic, CA Recorded and performed drum tracks for a song by Kim Norton featuring Jean Michel Byron(Toto) on vocals
OTHER EXPERIENCE
[2010-2012} Many Regional Musical Theater Productions Drummer/Percussionist Valencia, CA (2007] We Will Rock You Drummer/Percussionist Las Vegas, Nevada Sub Drummer for We Will Rock You (Queen) Musical [2003]National Tour of Evita Drummer/Percussionist United States [2001]National Tour of Tommy Drummer/Percussionist United States [1995-1997]National Tour of Jesus Christ Super Star Drummer/Percussionist United States
PREAMPS: 1 Universal Audio LA-610 2 Universal Audio Solo/610 1 Universal Audio Twin Finity 710 1 Avalon U5 2 Presonus Eureka with the Jensen Transformer Mod 1 Presonus MP20 with the Jensen Transformer Mod 1 Vintech 273
1 Black Lion Auteur
Microphones:
1 Neumann TLM103 1 Blueberry 2 AKG 414 1 Sennheiser MD421 1 AKG D112 1 Sennheiser E602 1 Sennheiser E609 2 Shure SM57 1 Shure Beta 57A 1 Shure SM58 1 Rode NTG-2 2 Shure BG 4.1 1 Audio Technica ATM25 1 Sennheiser e614
PLUG INS:
Waves Dorrough Stereo Volume Meter Waves GOLD Bundle Waves Restoration Bundle Waves W43 Komplete 6 Peak LE 6 Bias Sound Soap Izotope RX Izotope Nectar Celemony Melodyne L3 Multimaximizer Aphex Aural Exciter
T Racks White 2A
T Racks Black 76
Drumagog 5
Zynaptiq Unveil
Oxford Declicker
V Meters
East West Quantum Leap Piano Samples
OTHER HARDWARE:
Presonus Faderport
TC Helicon Voicelive Rack Vocal Processor
Aphex 204 Aural Exciter And Optical Big Bottom M-Audio Keystation 88 Axiom 61 Controller Tascam HD-P2 Portable Recorder
Korg D1600 (for headphone monitoring and scratch tracks)
Egnater Tweaker Combo Guitar Amp 40 Watts Fender Super Champ XD Guitar Amp Two Professional Acoustic Drum Sets Fender KXR 200 Keyboard Amp Tascam CD-RW700 Teac Tape Player Tascam DA-20 MK 2 DAT Machine Marantz CDR-310 EXTENSIVE SOUND EFFECTS LIBRARY All Mogami Cables
CLIENT REVIEWS
“Thanks, Theo, for saving our album and making it better than we ever thought possible!” Danyel Johnson: Vocalist of Anarchyology “It was like he had been playing with us for years.” Mark Sturde: Song Writer “He is very professional to work with and he has the extended knowledge of what he does.” John D Ware: Director of “Hernia” “A real pleasure, I recommend him 100%!” Ana Florit: Director of “No Tomorrow To Kill.” “The mix was purrrrrrrrrrfect. Go with this studio… You won’t be disappointed.” Eric Shapiro: Director of “Rule of Three.”
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