Cian Riordan

Let's face it -- these days, anybody with a laptop and a microphone can make a decent quality recording. They can put it on the internet, burn it to a CD, and get it out to the masses... something that was never possible before the advent of modern technology. This is fantastic for the artist and -- in true ONM tradition -- makes it capable to get heard without the headache of a major record label, or a Clear Channel radio station. However, something has been lost in the quality of the audio. The clarity in which you heard Miles' trumpet; the grit of Otis' voice; and the oomph of Bonzo's kick drum. These legends were recorded by seasoned professionals, people who knew what they were doing and wanted the public to hear what they heard.

My goal is to bring this quality back -- and to present One Night Music sessions to the world in all their stereophonic glory.

About me:

I live in beautiful Santa Cruz, CA. I spend near all my time making music, riding my bicycle, and breathing fresh air.

I do this for a living:

I am a professional freelance sound engineer. If you like what you hear on this website, contact me through my webpage and lets make something work!

Other Projects:

I work mainly out of the Gadgetbox recording (http://www.gadgetbox.net) studio in Santa Cruz. I play in a band with some of my good friends that you might like (http://www.myspace.com/emilymoldy). And I also work for a non-profit that builds schools in Kenya (http://www.buildafricanschools.org).