\n\u200bGoff\u2019s singular approach to composition and production is partly drawn from his training as a classical violinist. Although skilled at multiple instruments, the detailed performance requirements of classical on stringed instruments attuned his ears and sensibility towards the subtle nuances possible in sound. When his interests in pop, rock, and more obscure, independently produced music led him to pursue his own engineering and production, the two worlds naturally collided. \u201cWith a string or woodwind instrument, there\u2019s so much variation in the actual playing and when you train in classical music you become aware of all of those details and the emotional impact they can play in a composition,\u201d he said. \u201cThis led me to think of sound in a larger context and what could be done by approaching it from that standpoint \u2014 organizing sounds for an intended impact without being bound to conventional compositional structure.\u201d<\/p>\n
At the same time, Goff\u2019s experiences working alongside Gu\u00f0nad\u00f3ttir on the Joker and Chernobyl soundtracks showed him how these ideas could work outside the contexts of pure ambient or experimental music. He adapted the methods of field recordings and sound collage into his composition workflow and found a new way to create memorable pieces that could serve many musical purposes. \u201cEmbracing this method of composition requires playing and recording all kinds of sounds and then listening to what you\u2019ve created purposefully to find the melodies and rhythms hidden within,\u201d he explained. \u201cIt\u2019s an endlessly inspiring way to work and you find a lot of magic as you are mangling and reimagining these sounds.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAmphion has made such a big difference in working this way, because they produce sound in such a clear, detailed way. You can hear everything and really \u2018craft\u2019 the differences in playing, recording, and sound manipulation.\u201d<\/p>\n Small room creativity, big studio sound<\/strong> The ability to be more decisive also extends to the reactions of his clients who are often hearing his compositions while he is in the process of creating them. Mixing as he goes, Goff says that there often isn\u2019t time to send demos and that the projects need to reflect a high-quality standard from the get-go. \u201cYou need to be able to rely on things sounding good \u2018in the moment\u2019 as the turnaround times are often very short,\u201d he explained. \u201cIt all needs to sound great and translate right away, especially if the client approving the work falls in love with that first mix!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBeing able to mix so confidently on my One18s while I am creating has been invaluable and saves so much time,\u201d he continued. \u201cI always know that I can carve out space for any sounds or instruments right away.\u201d<\/p>\n Goff\u2019s latest work Aerial Objects, due out on July 15th via BMG, is a collaboration with Katie Melua and can be seen as a culmination of his creativity and working methods, melding ambient composition alongside a singer\/songwriter sensibility. As with all of his productions, he has used the experience as a fresh opportunity to explore the compelling possibilities of organizing sonic details to moving, emotional intent. \u201cWe live in such a fascinating time because there are so many ways of finding your own voice through the collision of instruments and recording technology,\u201d he said. \u201cUsing Amphion has helped me to make the most of those collisions and express my own unique mix as a performer, composer, and producer.\u201d<\/p>\n For more information about Simon Goff, please visit: http:\/\/www.simongoff.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thestudiolounge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SimonGoff1-1.jpg\")
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\n\u200bGoff works primarily out of his small private studio which he describes as an \u2018ecosystem of creativity\u2019, designed to suit his improvisation-heavy methodology with as few barriers as possible between real instruments and in-the-box production. As such, he values tools that contribute to a seamless workflow that operates at the speed of both his imagination and the realities of industry deadlines. \u201cI love the creativity of a one room studio, but it does require superior monitoring as you are often in a small space,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen I started using Amphion it made me more aware of my room and had an immediate impact on my mixes. Hearing \u2018the truth\u2019 so clearly allowed me to work more quickly and decisively.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n