Larry Seyer is a Grammy Award-winning recording engineer, producer, and musician whose career spans several decades. Widely respected in the country, Americana, and roots music scenes, he is also known for his work in pop and jazz. Over the years, he has collaborated with a broad range of notable artists, earning multiple Grammy Awards and Platinum records for his contributions as both an engineer and producer.
Key Areas of Expertise
- Audio Engineering: Renowned for capturing natural, organic
sounds, and known for an emphasis on performance and feel rather than heavy processing. - Production: Helps guide artists in shaping arrangements,
honing the creative process, and realizing each project’s full vision with a collaborative spirit. - Musicianship: A talented multi-instrumentalist, composer,
and arranger who brings a performer’s perspective into the studio.
Key Characteristics of His Work
- Natural and Organic Sound: Emphasizes authenticity and subtle enhancements.
- Focus on Performance: Prioritizes capturing the energy and emotion of each take.
- Tasteful Mixing and Mastering: Enhances music without overpowering it.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of recording gear, software, and hardware.
- Collaborative Spirit: Works closely with artists to bring their visions to life.
Notable Artists He Has Worked With
- Asleep at the Wheel
- Lyle Lovett
- Shawn Colvin
- The Dixie Chicks
- George Strait
- Manhattan Transfer
- Willie Nelson
- Dolly Parton
- Huey Lewis
- George Martin
- And many more
Awards and Recognition
- Multiple Grammy Awards for engineering and production work
- Platinum records in collaboration with acclaimed country and Americana artists
- Broad industry respect for his innovative use of recording technology
Other Contributions
- Composition: Original scores for eight motion pictures,
as well as music for national TV shows and documentaries. - Software and Sampling: Developed sample libraries, including
the “Larry Seyer Acoustic Drums,”, “Larry Seyer Acoustic Bass”, and the original recordings of the GigaPiano for Nemesys Music showcasing his technical skill in sound recording. - Live Streaming: Hosts “The Larry Seyer Show,” a weekly
live-streamed event featuring music, humor, and fan interaction.
Additional Achievements
- Nine time Grammy award winning musician, engineer, and music producer.
- Clients include: Asleep At The Wheel, Huey Lewis, George Strait, Manhattan Transfer, The Dixie Chicks, Lyle Lovett, Dolly Parton, George Martin, Willie Nelson and many others.
- Scored original music for motion pictures and national TV shows
including “Dream House” and “French Quarter Undercover.” - Sound mixer for many nationally released films including “Before Sunrise”, “Dazed and Confused”, and “The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”
- Author of the book “There is Only One of us Here – And it’s not you!” — A lighthearted approach to remembering who you really are.
- Creator of music sample libraries used by thousands of musicians and film composers worldwide, including Stevie Wonder, Spyro Gyra, George Duke, Hans Zimmer, and the “Animusic” animation series.
- Computer programmer knowledgeable in C, C++, HTML, CSS, PHP, MySql, and Lua.
- Consultant to live music streamers.
- Developer of the “iCandy” Reaper DAW theme.
- Loves and studies Bitcoin – all versions.
- Host of the weekly live music stream “The Larry Seyer Show”
every Thursday at 7PM Central.
The Larry Seyer Show
Larry Seyer engages audiences every Thursday at 7:00 PM Central Time with “The Larry Seyer Show,” a live-streamed event featuring his original music, humor, and interactive entertainment. Tune in on your preferred platform:
- YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/larryseyer - Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/larryseyer - Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/larryseyer - Rumble:
https://rumble.com/c/larryseyer - LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/larryseyer/
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 7:00 PM Central Time
Admission: Free
As Larry says about his show, “Just like on your phone – ‘There’s an App for That’… on The Larry Seyer Show – ‘There’s a Song for That!’”
Final Note
Over the course of his extensive career, Larry Seyer has become a distinguished
figure in music production. Whether collaborating in the studio, producing
award-winning albums, composing for film, or innovating in the realm of audio
technology, Larry continues to leave a lasting mark on the industry through his
expertise and unwavering dedication to the craft.