Merrick Music and Music City Scoring News:
August-November 2023
Neal Merrick Blackwood is blessed to be producing, contracting, co-writing, tracking and mixing the wonderful, Julie Kinscheck!
Neal Merrick Blackwood is also blessed to be tracking and mixing with the legendary, Sidney Barnes!
Neal Merrick Blackwood is also blessed to be mixing & mastering the latest Bill Mize (Grammy award winning composer and guitarist) project.
New in July 2023
Neal Merrick Blackwood just tracked and mixed the latest song with the legendary, Sidney Barnes! Sidney Barnes (Rotary Connection, Jackson Five, The Supremes, Motown, George Clinton, etc.)
January – July 2023
Neal Merrick Blackwood would like to thank Acustica Audio for their wonderful Olive plugin! If you are looking for a great sounding plugin, give it a try! https://www.acustica-audio.com/home
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
Neal Merrick Blackwood is also mixing & mastering the latest Bill Mize (Grammy award winning composer and guitarist) project.
Neal Merrick Blackwood is also working on a very exciting world orchestral pop heritage project.
Neal Merrick Blackwood is also currently working on writing and producing new songs with amazing artist, Goldie Scott. Goldie recently signed to Raleigh Music Group in NYC. Raleigh Music Group also represents songs by Elvis Presley, Bo Diddley, George Gershwin, etc.
Special thanks to Universal Audio, Yuval Fuchs and Cameryn Wright at Sweetwater Music for their excellent service and support!
December 2022
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also mixing & mastering the latest Bill Mize (Grammy award winning composer and guitarist) project. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also currently working on the latest Peg Luke Christmas Project.
November 2022
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also mixing & mastering the latest Bill Mize (Grammy award winning composer and guitarist) project. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also currently working on the latest Peg Luke Christmas Project. Neal Merrick Blackwood is proud to endorse PSP Audioware! Special thanks to PSP Audioware!
October 2022
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently working on the Peg Luke Christmas Project! Neal Merrick Blackwood is also scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
September 2022
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently working on Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022! Neal Merrick Blackwood is also scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
August 2022
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently working on Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022! Neal Merrick Blackwood is also scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
July 2022
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently working on Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022! Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
June 2022
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently working on Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022! Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
May 2022
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently working on Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022! Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also currently mixing and mastering for Grammy Award winning artist, Bill Mize.
April 2022
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently working on Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022! Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
March 2022
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently working on Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022! Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
February 2022
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently working on Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022! Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
January 2022
Happy New Year!!! Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently working on the new Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022!
December 2021
Merry Christmas!!! Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently working on the new Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022!
November 2021
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working on the new Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022! Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
October 2021
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working on the new Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022!
September 2021
Neal Merrick Blackwood is excited to begin a new chapter with the Peg Luke Christmas Project 2022! Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. Special thanks to Pulsar Audio!
August 2021
Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
July 2021
Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
June 2021
We just broke ground for building a brand new recording studio! Neal Merrick Blackwood is working on more new compositions and upcoming project releases.
May 2021
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working on more new compositions and mixing upcoming project releases.
April 2021
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working on some new compositions and mixing upcoming project releases. Neal Merrick Blackwood is proud to endorse Pulsar Audio products. Video tutorials will be coming soon for all of our endorsed plugin products!
March 2021
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working on some new compositions and mixing upcoming project releases. Neal Merrick Blackwood is proud to endorse Pulsar Audio products. Video tutorials will be coming soon for all of our endorsed plugin products!
February 2021
Neal Merrick Blackwood is mixing and finishing up some exciting new project releases. (TBA)
January 2021
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working on new music compositions. Neal Merrick Blackwood is proud to announce our endorsement of Acustica Audio products.
December 2020
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working on new music compositions. Neal Merrick Blackwood is grateful to be working again with Grammy Award winning, Bill Mize on his new release.
November 2020
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working with Peg Luke on some new wonderful compositions. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also working on new music compositions! The making of Peg Luke’s Psalm Space “The Greatest Gift” video just got an Emmy nomination! Very blessed… www.psalmspace.com
October 2020
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working with Peg Luke on some new wonderful compositions. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also working on some new beautiful music compositions.
September 2020
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working with Peg Luke on a new wonderful song for Peg Luke’s “Psalm Space!” Neal Merrick Blackwood is working on some new beautiful music compositions.
August 2020
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working with Peg Luke, Jack Luke, Ginny Luke and Lucas Sader on a new wonderful song for Peg Luke’s “Psalm Space!” Neal Merrick Blackwood is working on some new beautiful music compositions.
July 2020
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working with Peg Luke, Jack Luke, Ginny Luke and Lucas Sader on a wonderful song for Peg Luke’s “Psalm Space!” Pictured below: Lucas Sader and Ginny Luke.
May -June 2020
We are finishing up another wonderful song for Peg Luke’s “Psalm Space!” Neal Merrick Blackwood is also working on new compositions & arrangements for TV. Neal Merrick Blackwood’s heart goes out to the family of Charlie Daniels. Neal Merrick Blackwood was producing and engineering the previously scheduled new release of Charlie Daniels and The Blackwood Quartet.
April 2020
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March 2020
We would like to stress that we provide safe real time live secure internet based recording sessions. We provide real time live secure internet based recording sessions. This allows you to instantly record in real time with world class talent from all over the world via the internet. I can work with existing tracks that you send or we can record entirely new projects for you. We can do all additional recording of any artist, singer or musician from all over the world over the internet. We have live HD (High Definition) feeds that allow you and multiple people that you choose to attend the recording session live as it is happening. You and/or, any chosen participants can make comments and direct your desires for your sessions without ever leaving your home. If any of you have questions or a need for this service, please let us know. We have been flawlessly recording this way for years now. It is a great way to do recording sessions in times like these and if you are working with people that reside long distances away. It is just like being in the same room together. We record these recording sessions at the very highest quality.
February 2020
Neal Merrick Blackwood has been mixing a new production for Peg Luke’s Psalm Space featuring the wonderful lead vocals of Jeanie Grindstaff along with the exemplary skills of Karen Gray Sorrells directing the fabulous Asheville Youth Choirs of The Academy For The Arts. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also working on scores for our on-going TV clients as well as preparing for an extensive month of upcoming recording sessions in Nashville.
January 2020
Neal Merrick Blackwood has been recording some beautiful new music with the amazingly talented Pianist/Vocalist/Composer, Rebecca Harrold featuring a wonderful gospel quartet (Josh Garner, Brad Smith, Chris Rosser and Hoppie Vaughan) at Merrick Music that began production with Will Ackerman at his private Imaginary Road Studios. We are also working on a new production for Peg Luke’s Psalm Space featuring the wonderful lead vocals of Jeanie Grindstaff along with the exemplary skills of Karen Gray Sorrells directing the fabulous Asheville Youth Choirs of The Academy For The Arts. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also working on scores for our on-going TV clients.
November 2019
Music City Scoring and Neal Merrick Blackwood are currently working on two major film scores. We are also working on productions for a new TV documentary series and for our on-going TV clients.
October 2019
Music City Scoring and Neal Merrick Blackwood are currently working on two major film scores. We are also working on productions for a new TV documentary series and for our on-going TV clients. We are also mixing two world music projects.
September 2019
Music City Scoring and Neal Merrick Blackwood are currently working on two major film scores. We are also working on productions for a new TV documentary series and for on-going TV clients. Psalm Space is now distributed by New Day Christian Distributers – https://www.plamedia.com/peg-lukes-psalm-space-to-be-distributed-by-new-day
August 2019
Music City Scoring and Neal Merrick Blackwood are currently working on two major film scores. We are also working on productions for a new TV documentary series and for on-going TV clients. Peg Luke’s Psalm Space is now distributed by New Day Christian Distributers. https://www.plamedia.com/peg-lukes-psalm-space-to-be-distributed-by-new-day
July 2019
Ask us about our “Hybrid Orchestral” sessions option and how this can save you a lot of money to get the very best in epic sounding orchestral recordings. Music City Scoring and Neal Merrick Blackwood are currently working on two film scores. We are also working on production for our on-going TV clients.
June 2019
Ask us about our “Hybrid Orchestral” sessions option and how this can save you a lot of money to get the best epic orchestral recordings. Music City Scoring and Neal Merrick Blackwood are currently working on a feature film score. We are also working on production for our on-going TV clients.
May 2019
Music City Scoring is currently working is scoring, tracking and mixing for our regular on-going TV show clients.
April 2019
Music City Scoring, Jeanie Grindstaff and Neal Merrick Blackwood are currently working on a very exciting epic film score. Furthermore, Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for our regular on-going TV show clients with Music City Scoring.
March 2019
Music City Scoring and Neal Merrick Blackwood are mixing two additional pieces of music for the magnificent Peg Luke “Psalm Space” project at Merrick Music. Furthermore, Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for film and TV with Music City Scoring.
February 2019
Music City Scoring and Neal Merrick Blackwood are mixing two additional pieces of music for the magnificent Peg Luke “Psalm Space” project at Merrick Music. Furthermore, Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for film and TV with Music City Scoring.
January 2019
Recently, Music City Scoring and Neal Merrick Blackwood are producing, engineering, arranging and recording two beautiful additional pieces of music for the magnificent Peg Luke “Psalm Space” project at Blackbird Studio A in Nashville. We were graced with the amazing vocal talents of Terry Blackwood (Neal’s cousin of the world famous Elvis Imperials) and Lisa Bevill. Neal Merrick Blackwood also recorded Peg Luke’s additional stellar flute tracks, as well as Jack Luke’s additional inspirational clarinet tracks for “Psalm Space.” The Peg Luke “Psalm Space” project trailer is here! Furthermore, Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, tracking and mixing for TV with Music City Scoring.
Pictured above: (L-R): Taryn Merrick Blackwood, Terry Blackwood, Peg Luke, Lisa Bevill and Neal Merrick Blackwood during vocal tracking sessions for the “Psalm Space” project at Blackbird Studio A in Nashville this January.
December 2018
Neal Merrick Blackwood is beginning work for a new and very exciting orchestral scoring project in Nashville (TBA). Neal Merrick Blackwood is also doing their regular scoring, tracking and mixing for TV with Music City Scoring. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also working this month on new additions to the iconic and amazing Psalm Space Project. The Psalm Space Project is Peg Luke’s powerful musical testimony of faith and healing produced by Neal Merrick Blackwood.
November 2018
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working on a new and very exciting orchestral scoring project in Nashville. Neal Merrick Blackwood mastered the Peg Luke (Margaret Cornils Luke) “Psalm Space” orchestral project at Merrick Music. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also working with Gear 7 to complete the video documentary of this project. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. We are proud to highlight our very own Music City Scoring and Music City Scoring Orchestra.
Pictured above: (L-R): Taryn Merrick Blackwood, Jack Luke, Sean Badum, Peg Luke and Neal Merrick Blackwood (The Psalm Space Orchestral Team) during the mixing sessions at Blackbird Studio A in Nashville.
Pictured above: Neal Merrick Blackwood producing and mixing at Blackbird Studio A.
October 2018
Neal Merrick Blackwood is producing and engineering mixes for the Peg Luke (Margaret Cornils Luke) “Psalm Space” orchestral project at Blackbird Studio Studio A in Nashville. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also sending mixes to Gear 7 to complete their work on the video documentary of this project. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
September 2018
Neal Merrick Blackwood is producing and engineering the Peg Luke (Margaret Cornils Luke) “Psalm Space” orchestral project at Merrick Music adding additional choral arrangements, orchestral instrumentation, contrabass, electric bass, keyboards, piano, world and orchestral percussion. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also sending out rough mixes to Gear 7 to complete their work on the video documentary of this project.
Pictured above: Neal Merrick Blackwood at Blackbird Studio in Nashville.
Pictured above: (L-R): Taryn Merrick Blackwood, Neal Merrick Blackwood, John McBride & Peg Luke at Blackbird Studio in Nashville.
Pictured above: (L-R): Peg Luke & Neal Merrick Blackwood at Ocean Way Nashville.
Pictured above: Orchestra at Ocean Way Nashville.
Pictured above: (L-R): Neal Merrick Blackwood & David Shipps (Orchestrator & Conductor) at Ocean Way Nashville.
Pictured above: (L-R): Neal Merrick Blackwood, Peg Luke (Recording Artist, Flautist & Composer) & Nick Spezia (Recording Engineer) at Ocean Way Nashville.
Pictured above: Ginny Luke recording vocals for “Psalm Space” at Ocean Way Nashville.
August 2018
Neal Merrick Blackwood is producing and engineering the Peg Luke (Margaret Cornils Luke) “Psalm Space” project with Nick Spezia engineering the orchestral tracking session, David Shipps (Conducting) at Studio A Ocean Way Nashville. Neal Merrick Blackwood is producing and engineering overdubs at Merrick Music for the Peg Luke “Psalm Space” orchestral project.
July 2018
Neal Merrick Blackwood is tracking electric piano and various other instruments with Chris Rosser for the Peg Luke (Margaret Cornils Luke) “Psalm Space” orchestral project. Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently tracking/playing percussion and drums as well as helping with the arrangements for the new Peg Luke (Margaret Cornils Luke) “Psalm Space” orchestral project with Peg Luke and David Shipps in preparation for the tracking sessions scheduled at Studio A Ocean Way Nashville in August. Nick Spezia will be engineering the tracking date, with Neal Merrick Blackwood producing. Neal Merrick Blackwood is producing, engineering, playing keyboards, drum set, orchestral percussion and world percussion on this project. We are also currently mixing for multiple SMR Records artist releases as well as scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
June 2018
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently tracking/playing percussion and drums as well as writing additional arrangements for the new Peg Luke (Margaret Cornils Luke) “Psalm Space” orchestral project with Peg Luke and David Shipps in preparation for the tracking sessions scheduled at Studio A Ocean Way Nashville in August. Nick Spezia will be engineering the tracking date, with Neal Merrick Blackwood producing. Neal Merrick Blackwood is producing, engineering, playing ambient keyboards, drum set, orchestral percussion and world percussion on this project. We are also currently mixing for multiple artist releases as well as scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
May 2018
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently arranging for the new Margaret Cornils Luke “Psalms” orchestral project with Margaret Cornils Luke and David Shipps in preparation for the recording sessions scheduled at Studio A Ocean Way Nashville in August. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also producing, engineering and playing orchestral and world percussion on this project. We are also currently mixing for multiple artist releases as well as scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. Neal Merrick Blackwood has been mastering mixes for Grammy Award winning legendary songwriting genius, Larry Weiss. Neal Merrick Blackwood has also mastered mixes for the new project release for the amazing Hoppie Vaughan & The Ministers Of Soul. Neal Merrick Blackwood has also been in the studio recording new tracks with Tony Gerber.
April 2018
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently arranging for the new Peg Luke “Psalm Space” orchestral project with Peg Luke (Margaret Cornils Luke) and David Shipps in preparation for the recording sessions scheduled at Studio A Ocean Way Nashville in August. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also producing, engineering and playing orchestral and world percussion on this project. We are also currently mixing for multiple artist releases as well as scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
March 2018
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently producing and arranging for the new Peg Luke “Psalm Space” orchestral project. We are also currently mixing for multiple SMR Records artist releases as well as scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
February 2018
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently arranging orchestration on the new Peg Luke “Psalm Space” orchestral project. We are also currently mixing for multiple SMR Records artist releases as well as scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
January 2018
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently writing and arranging orchestration on the new Peg Luke “Psalm Space” orchestral project. We are also currently mixing for multiple SMR Records artist releases as well as scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
December 2017
We are currently mixing for multiple SMR Records artist releases as well as scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
November 2017
Neal Merrick Blackwood is very thankful and proud to be a Millennia Music & Media Systems Artist listed under “Critical Acoustic Music Recording!”
Millennia Music & Media Systems is an integral part of Merrick Music and SMR Records. Thank you, Millennia Music & Media Systems!
Neal Merrick Blackwood is very proud to endorse FabFilter audio plugins!
https://www.fabfilter.com/artists/neal-merrick-blackwood
We are currently mixing for multiple SMR artist releases.
September 2017
We are currently scoring, tracking, mixing for TV and mixing for multiple artist project releases.
August 2017
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently scoring, tracking, mixing for TV and mixing for multiple project releases.
July 2017
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. Merrick Music is currently mixing multiple CD releases.
June 2017
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
May 2017
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently producing, engineering, performing orchestral percussion and keyboards, writing the orchestration and arrangements, as well as composing a few new pieces of music for the new Margaret Cornils Luke (Naxos classical recording artist) CD/DVD release. The bulk of the project will be recorded at Studio A Ocean Way Nashville. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
April 2017
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently producing, engineering, performing orchestral percussion and keyboards, writing the orchestration and arrangements, as well as composing a few new pieces of music for the new Margaret Cornils Luke (Naxos classical recording artist) CD/DVD release. The bulk of the project will be recorded at Studio A Ocean Way Nashville.
March 2017
Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently producing, engineering, performing orchestral percussion and keyboards, writing the orchestration and arrangements, as well as composing a few new pieces of music for the new Margaret Cornils Luke (Naxos classical recording artist) CD/DVD release.
February 2017
We are proud to announce that Neal Merrick Blackwood is producing, engineering, performing orchestral percussion and keyboards, writing the orchestration, writing the arrangements, as well as composing a few new pieces of music for the new Margaret Cornils Luke (Naxos classical recording artist) release. The bulk of the project will be recorded at Studio A Ocean Way Nashville. Merrick Music and Neal Merrick Blackwood are also proud to announce their endorsement of Millennia Music & Media Systems.
January 2017
Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring for film and TV. Neal Merrick Blackwood is also working on orchestrations arrangements and compositions for several exciting classical music projects.
December 2016
Neal Merrick Blackwood is in the studio this month putting the finishing touches on the scores, compositions, arrangements and mixing for a 1-hour national PBS documentary film for television. Neal Merrick Blackwood has been preparing orchestration arrangements and compositions for upcoming scoring and classical music projects.
November 2016
Neal Merrick Blackwood and Jan Seiden are in the studio this month finishing touches on the compositions, arrangements and mixing for the upcoming Jan Seiden/Neal Merrick Blackwood project. Neal Merrick Blackwood is scoring, composing, producing, performing on, recording and mixing several pieces of music for a 1-hour national PBS documentary film for television. Neal Merrick Blackwood composed, arranged and played various orchestral instruments on a piece of music with Richard Gannaway (Co-Composer, Bouzouki, Keyboards and Ambient Treatments) for the same 1-hour national PBS documentary film for television.
October 2016
Mixing for upcoming project release. Scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
September 2016
Scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
August 2016
Scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
July 2016
Scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
June 2016
Scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
May 2016
Scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
April 2016 – April 2016
Scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
February 2016
Scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
January 2016
Scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
December 2015
Scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. Neal Merrick Blackwood mastered the wonderful new Hoppie Vaughan & The Ministers Of Soul CD release.
November 2015 – Finished mastering a wonderful piece featuring the vocals of Alise Ketnere AKA Fox Lima (Writer and singer for the multi-platinum selling band, Enigma) & award-winning vocalist SEAY. We are also involved in our on-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
October 2015
On-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
September 2015
On-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. Completed the Chelsea LaBate project.
August 2015
We are working on our on-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
July 2015
We are working on our on-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. Neal Merrick Blackwood is mixing and playing some more drums on the Chelsea LaBate project. The Julie Fowlis project continues to develop as Jay Oliver adds some finishing touches.
June 2015
On-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. Overdubs done at Nashville’s Hilltop Studios with John Nicholson engineering and Charlie Cushman on banjo for the Chelsea LaBate project.
May 2015
On-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. On the home stretch of overdubs and mixing for the Chelsea LaBate project.
April 2015
Scoring ambient and orchestral pieces for TV. Recording fiddle and strings for the Chelsea LaBate project. Multiple Mixing sessions… Neal Merrick Blackwood is finishing up playing and composing for choral group, ambient keyboards, string quartet and tuned percussion for the Multiple Award winning Gaelic singer and multi-instrumentalist, Julie Fowlis.
March 2015
Scoring ambient pieces for TV. Playing bass and drums on the Chelsea LaBate project. Neal Merrick Blackwood composed for choral group, string quartet, tuned percussion and played ambient treatments, drums, tuned percussion and keyboards on a gorgeous song for the multiple award winning Gaelic singer and multi-instrumentalist, Julie Fowlis.
February 2015
On-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
January 2015
Neal Merrick Blackwood is beginning the new year working on tracks for the new Chelsea LaBate project. Neal Merrick Blackwood is composing ambient scores for film this month.
December 2014
Working on tracks for the Chelsea LaBate project. Neal Merrick Blackwood is composing scores for film and TV.
November 2014
Neal Merrick Blackwood co-wrote, performed and recorded a song with Chris Rosser for Lotto. Working with Chris Rosser and Chelsea LaBate tracking and overdubbing on the Chelsea LaBate project. Neal Merrick Blackwood mixed a wonderful track for my dear friend/UK Grammy Nominated producer, Jan Pulsford. Neal Merrick Blackwood is playing various instruments on the Chelsea LaBate project. We completed fiddle sessions with the amazing Tim Lorsch for the Chelsea LaBate project.
October 2014
Mixing, mastering & recording overdubs for the “Musically Yours Trio” project. Recording overdubs & playing various instruments on the latest Chelsea LaBate project.
September 2014
Mixing & mastering on the Bill Mize (Grammy Award winning composer and guitarist) latest CD project entitled, “The Back of Beyond.” Mixing, playing percussion & recording overdubs for the “Musically Yours Trio” project. Recording overdubs & playing various instruments on the Chelsea LaBate project.
August 2014
Mixing various projects, tracking & writing with the wonderful talents and artistry of Chelsea LaBate with Chris Rosser in the studio. Neal Merrick Blackwood is composing scores for three feature films and for TV.
July 2014
Neal Merrick Blackwood mixing various projects, Composing scores for the ‘Two Nations’ movie soundtrack, etc. Merrick Music & Neal Merrick Blackwood is currently featured in the Mountain Xpress Magazine.
June 2014
Mixing various projects, Tracking “Moon Without The Blue,” Scoring for TV, etc.
May 2014
Mixing, Scoring for TV, etc.
April 2014
In the studio mixing Hollander Blue.
March 2014
In the studio scoring for TV, tracking, etc.
February 2014
In the studio working on more scores, Hollander Blue, Blackwood (Music project featuring Neal Merrick Blackwood & Tony Gerber), etc.
January 2014
In the studio working on scores for TV, Hollander Blue, Jan Seiden, etc.
December 2013
On-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
November 2013
Pictured below: In the studio with Hollander Blue.
Pictured below: Neal Merrick Blackwood is working in the studio playing and recording some tracks for our good friend and Grammy Award winning legendary songwriting genius, Larry Weiss.
October 2013
Neal Merrick Blackwood is in the studio working with Hollander Blue.
September 2013
Jan Seiden & Neal Merrick Blackwood in the studio working on their new debut CD release together! Special thanks to Ray Mata of Blue Ridge Pictures for the amazing photo session.
September 2013
In the studio with Hollander Blue beginning work on her new CD project.
July 2013
Busy scoring for TV.
July 2013
Scoring for TV and off to NAMM.
June 2013
Neal Merrick Blackwood is now working on new film scores.
June 2013
Neal Merrick Blackwood is working with Planet Swan. On-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
June 2013
On-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV. In the studio with Holiday Childress and John Crutchfield.
May 2013
Just finished playing and producing orchestral arrangements on a very beautiful composition by Tim Lorsch. The amazing and incomparable Miriam Stockley (Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Mike Oldfield, Queen, etc.) has been asked to feature her mesmerizing vocals on this piece.
May 2013
On-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
May 2013
On-going scoring, tracking and mixing for TV.
May 2013
Neal Merrick Blackwood and Merrick Music are busy composing, performing and recording scores for TV.
April 2013
Neal Merrick Blackwood and Merrick Music are busy composing scores for TV this month.
Neal states, “My Larrivee sounds absolutely incredible and plays like a dream. I absolutely love my Larrivee acoustic.”
Neal Merrick Blackwood proudly endorses Larrivee handcrafted guitars and plays the SD-000-50E-FSB (Tobacco sunburst) model.
Neal Merrick Blackwood endorses KRK Systems, Inc. “When you are investing the time to make subtle adjustments in the studio, it is very important to know that what you are listening to is being accurately reproduced in your studio monitors and that those subtleties will translate well on the maximum number of listening systems when the mixes leave the studio. The KRK E8T Expose monitoring system is exactly what I have been looking for in studio monitors. The E8T monitoring system has proven its ability to translate extremely well while providing distinctly smooth and transparent clarity.” Neal would like to thank Richard Ruse of KRK, Warren B. White of Pro Audio Solutions and Barry Sanders for all of their help and support.
Planet Swan
Pictured left: Neal Merrick Blackwood collaborated with Planet Swan.
2006 Olympics in Torino, Italy
Neal Merrick Blackwood performed, composed and recorded some ambient world music pieces of music in collaboration with Tony Gerber that included a duo video performance for the 2006 Olympics in Torino, Italy. This performance was used in conjunction with live performances at the Olympics in Torino, Italy as collaborative performance works with artists such as Jan Pulsford, Chico Freeman, Tony Gerber, Christopher Hedge, Paul Horn, Stu Hamm, Jeff Oster and other artists around the world. This was accomplished via live performances on stage and by remote internet participant video performances by artists that were playing from different locations all around the world which were projected upon an 80-foot screen behind the stage in Torino. Neal would like to give Jan Pulsford special thanks for inviting both him and Tony to participate in this event. Also, special thanks to Chico Freeman and Christopher Hedge. Neal would also like to thank Jeff Oster for his inspiring contribution and willingness to participate on very short notice.