Today we’d like to introduce you to Lasse Lammert.
Hi Lasse, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’ve always been into music and played in several bands growing up.
The technical side of things has always been most interesting to me, so in 2007 I decided to turn my hobby into a day job and opened my first studio (before then I worked in my home studio and other small places).
I’ve always been “all or nothing”, so for the first couple of years I worked 12-16hrs/day, seven days per week, never a day off, trying to build my brand and learning and improving as much as I can.
So I never had a “breakthrough”, it was a continuous but slow upward trajectory fuelled by grinding, working, learning as much as I could.
Eventually more and more of my productions received international recognition and chart entries and things got a little less “local”…I’m still far from where I wanna be though 😉
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It can be very hard to maintain a good work/life balance, in fact it’s pretty much impossible in the beginning.
At first, you don’t really notice it, cause the “grind” can be fun, but you have to be really careful to not burn out and lose the passion for what you once loved.
So once things got a bit smoother and bookings a bit more steady, I forced myself to take some time off every now and then.
getting a hobby that’s not music related also helps a lot to reset the mind.
I think this “reset” is very important, only that way you can continuously work creatively and passionately.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m producing, recording, mixing and mastering music (mainly -but not exclusively- in the metal genre).
I’ve worked with several globally touring and charting bands.
Seeing “my” bands on some of the biggest stages in the world, playing Wacken main stages etc still gives me goosebumps to this day…and I hope it’ll always be like that.
I’m always trying to get the best possible performance out of the artists and their songs, I’m aiming for a tight and punchy production without ever losing the natural “organic” sound. With today’s tools it’s too easy to edit everything to death and kill the soul of the music, yet a tight and clear modern sound is important to stay competitive in today’s world.
So the challenge is to achieve that modern sound without sacrificing the raw aggression, delicate feeling and in general just natural (HUMAN) element of the music.
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
Always give it 100%, never cut any corners regardless of the budget.
In the end you’re working on your clients’ art, treat it with respect and give it the attention it deserves.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/LasseLammert
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LasseLammert/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgMVJZQaJHBdnKTGaD-QHZKOobl9U4ofl&si=SgFcXeTYznJmEs67
