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NAMM 2018 was an even bigger convention than in previous years with new halls of exhibiters. It just grows and a grows with tens of thousands of attendees from around the world checking out music gear from manufacturers large and small. I was proud to attend representing Magical Minutes Piano Adventures, a wonderful education series for whom I’ve produced over 250 songs in recent months.President/Author Mike Urquhart has created a wonderful, deeply thought out program that totally engages young students.

Like always NAMM is a chance to get my hands on all kinds of gear and to meet great people from the brands. And it’s especially great for running into musical friends from now and the past. Great times.

Ludwig Drums

Ibanez Acoustic Guitar

D’Angelico Guitars

ESP Guitars

Zack Claxton at ESP Guitars

With A Custom Builder

Peak Stands

Zemaitis Guitars

I am so thrilled to be producing songs for Magical Minutes Piano Adventures, the brainchild of president/author Mike Urquhart. When Mike told me I’d be producing 246 songs I knew it would be a huge endeavor. It’s even bigger than I guessed. But also very rewarding. I’ve met great people and had the pleasure of making a lot of great music. Mike has written wonderful songs which also serve as fantastic teaching tools.

I’m delighted to bring them to life performed by live players. Drummer Brandon Lynch has played amazing tracks in a great variety of styles. A real accomplishment. Guitarist Todd McCool, ditto. So much talent and dedication. In addition to producing and engineering, I perform bass and piano.

Here’s to great success for this program created from a place of care and experience. Grateful to work with such a great team.

Martin Blasick & president/author Mike Urquhart

Releasing at NAMM 2018

In the studio tracking vocals with Julia Urquhart and Martin Blasick

Recording Bass Tracks

My awesome band Snowflakes performed as the live “orchestra” at ComiCon 2016 in San Diego for a mulitmedia screening of Once Upon A Time: Rock Opera, a feature length film for which I was the music producer. It’s rock opera parody of the ABC Television series Once Upon A Time. Natasha Blasick kicked ass learning the bass parts and all the cues. Before the movie we performed a reworking of the theme from Hamilton. Funny stuff and a great time.

Went through my library to find something quirky for a pitch. Not sure if this is what’s being sought, but had fun going through songs and listening to previous work and remembering the writing and recording sessions.

I’m thrilled to have written/produced 16 songs for the feature film “The Sex Trip“. By coincidence, my wife Natasha plays the role of Alexa in the film. We got separately booked on this movie several months apart. Also, it was a great pleasure to bring her in to sing the song “If You’re Feeling Sexy” (#10 on the playlist below). That was my doing.

The Sex Trip – 16 songs – written/produced by Martin Blasick