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A singer, songwriter, and music producer with over 20 years of experience in music performance, and a voice that moves between worlds: a fusion of soft and ethereal aesthetic with cinematic and dramatic artistic direction. I write strong melodies, memorable lyrics, and create a coherent narrative that delivers a vision every time. Whether you need a lead vocal for your song, original lyrics written and performed for your instrumental, or a complete song developed from scratch to full production, I bring a cinematic instinct for sonic image and emotional storytelling to every project. My work spans across pop, electronica, EDM, ambient, triphop, alternative, indie, acoustic, soul, jazz, pop rock, pop-metal, and R&B among other various genres. COLLABORATIONS & CREDITS I’ve collaborated with a range of independent artists and producers across the electronic and alternative scene. I worked with Cellardoor (André Graciotti), a Brazilian singer-songwriter and producer whose album became Brazil’s number one shoegaze record in 2018, and with Paride Saraceni, signed to multiple labels with tracks played by Tale Of Us, Afterlife, Anjunadeep, and other major names in techno and house. More recently, I’ve worked with ambient trip-hop producer Satoshy on his EP Threemoonsfighters, and with Greek producer and DJ Danik, known for his work with prominent Greek artists. My own original music is released under the artist name Athena Kay. STUDIO & EDUCATION I record from a professional home studio using an Avantone CV-12 tube microphone and UAD Apollo x interface, delivering broadcast-quality vocals ready for your mix. I hold a BA (Hons) in Songwriting and an MA in Creative Music Production, both from the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London, UK. SERVICES • Vocal Recording: Lead, harmonies, doubles, ad-libs • Topline Writing: Original melody and lyrics to your track • Songwriting: Full song from concept to finished recording • Vocal Production: Comping, tuning, editing • Music Production: Arrangement, instrumentals, backing tracks • Translation & Adaptation: Lyrical translation in English, Greek, and Russian Let’s create something that resonates. Reach out to discuss your project.

I specialize in crafting songs that resonate through genre-blending styles like pop, folk, R&B, and Afrobeats, infused with my personal touch. My goal is to amplify diverse stories and bring unconventional ideas to mainstream platforms. While I thrive in collaborative settings with producers, I am also expanding my skills in production and composition. I’m here to help you transform your ideas into unforgettable songs. What I Do Best: Songwriting: I specialize in creating original lyrics and melodies across various genres, including pop, rock, country, and R&B. Whether you need a catchy chorus, heartfelt verses, or a full composition, I bring your vision to life with authenticity and creativity. Lyric Writing: Words have power, and I’m passionate about writing lyrics that evoke emotion and paint vivid pictures. From love ballads to motivational anthems, I tailor the message to your needs. Melody Composition: A great melody stays with you long after the music ends. I craft melodies that are not only memorable but also align perfectly with the lyrical content and intended vibe of your project.

Founder & Global Head, Fractured Reality Group | Composer | Producer | Mix Engineer | Sound Designer ⭐ 100% Job Success ⭐ 5-Star Rated Across Every Completed Contract ⭐ Top Rated within my first weeks on Upwork ⭐ Top 1% of freelancers on the platform I’m the Founder & Global Head of Fractured Reality Group, working across artist management, music production and Film & TV sound, alongside my work here on Upwork. I’ve spent 13+ years professionally in the music and entertainment industry, including around a decade signed to Notting Hill Music Publishing as a songwriter/producer. I help artists, filmmakers, brands and content creators achieve broadcast-quality audio, whether that means full music production, mixing and mastering, film sound, sound design, dialogue editing/restoration or podcast production. My work has been heard across BBC Radio 1, MTV, Channel 4, CBS, Audible and major streaming platforms, with film projects screened and recognised at international film festivals. What I bring: 🎵 Music Production, Mixing & Mastering Professional, commercial-quality records from initial production through final master. 🎬 Film & TV Sound Dialogue editing and restoration, Foley, sound design, original score and final mix. 🎤 Artist Development & Production Songwriting, production and creative development informed by over a decade working professionally with artists. 🎙️ Podcast & Spoken-Word Audio Editing, restoration, mixing and mastering for polished, broadcast-ready delivery. I’ve worked across major-label artists, filmmakers, international brands, charting podcasts and high-reach digital creators, with a focus on bringing every project up to a genuine industry standard rather than simply getting it “finished.” I’m collaborative, straightforward and reliable, with clear communication throughout the project and revisions built around getting the work where it needs to be. Rights: Original music remains owned by me unless a transfer of rights or full buyout is specifically agreed as part of the project. If you’re looking for someone who understands both the technical and creative side of professional audio, send me a message and tell me what you’re working on. Barry Morrell Founder & Global Head Fractured Reality Group

Music is my passion. I cannot get enough of it. Every single aspect of it truly excites me and I love working with all kinds of people to bring their ideas to life. I have mastered the skill of being able to discuss complex music topics with both beginners and other professionals. Through my love of music, I've developed other skills such as video editing, motion graphics, photo editing, and illustration. These all initially started as a way for me to compliment my music with other types of media, but have blossomed into passions of their own. The scenarios I can help with: - Creating music for an artist, a movie, television, games, and much more - Getting your song to reach its full potential - Creating sound FX and soundscapes for visual media - Getting your podcast to sound its absolute best The services I offer at a glance are: - Music Production - Mixing - Mastering - Songwriting - Lyric Writing - Music Arrangement - Sound Design - Audio Editing - Podcast Editing - Video Editing - Photo Editing - Motion Graphics - Illustration The software I use: - Ableton Live 11 - Premiere Pro - After Effects - Photoshop - Lightroom - Illustrator Read further to get more details on each one! Music Production: - Adding instrumentation to fill out the song, such as drums, bass, guitar, and keys. - Adding extra vocals for harmonies and background melodies. - Adding FX such as risers, impacts, and ambient noise to add momentum and character to a song. Mixing: - Gain staging to balance the volume of the tracks. - Panning to separate the tracks in the stereo field. - Gating to remove unwanted inbetween noise in recordings. - EQ to make room for all the tracks in the frequency spectrum. - De-essing to remove any harsh sounds from a vocal performance. - Compression/Multiband Compression to control the dynamics of each track. - Saturation/Distortion to add colour and character to specific tracks. - Modulation effects such as chorus and phaser. - Reverb and delay to create depth in the mix. - Bus processing to create a cohesive mix - Parallel processing. - Automation to create an evolving and clear mix. Audio Editing: - Remove background noise. - Remove unwanted sounds such as pops, clicks, breaths. - Remove filler words such as umm and uhh. - Remove long pauses. - Comp together multiple takes into one. - Removing echo Mastering: - Corrective EQ to further clean up the song. - Creative EQ to bring out certain elements in the song. - Saturation to add character and colour to the song. - Compression to control the dynamic range of the song. - Limiting to bring the volume of the song to a commercial level Music Composition & Sound Design: - Creating FX sounds. - Creating ambient soundscapes. - Creating specific music for a platform, such as games or movies. Songwriting: - Writing an entire song from scratch - Writing all the lyrics or finishing incomplete lyrics. - Finish a song that is just an idea or loop at the moment Music Arrangement: - Arrange and structure an entire song - Finish arranging and structuring a song - Rearrange a song to sound its best Audio Engineer: - Provide guidance on how to record to get the best sound - Provide guidance on what equipment is necessary for all price ranges - Record musicians and vocalists in my home studio (Leeds, UK) - Come and engineer a session at a studio of your choosing Podcast Editing: - Adding intro and outro (applying fades and crossfades) - Adding ID3 tags - Editing the audio - Marking down timecodes for different sections Video Editing and Motion Graphics: - Editing raw videos into a complete social media video - Colouring the video to look professional - Adding motion graphics to a video to create a more engaging video Illustration and Photo Editing: - Creating artwork from scratch - Editing photos - Create a design for posters, flyers, etc. Experience: - 20 years of playing instruments and singing. - 15 years of songwriting. - 10 years of music production, audio editing, and mixing. - 4 years of mastering. - 10 years of releasing music to all streaming platforms - Written music for artists gaining over 900k streams on Spotify - 1 year of writing content, creating videos, and editing content for HomeMusicMaker.com I'm very committed to my job and always striving to satisfy my clients needs. Looking forward to realize your creative ideas!