"...Mark has got it all going on here, folks...
Mark wrote the tune,
sang the lead vocal and handled all the recording and mixing duties. A great song and a very fine
recording." - Marty Peters, Recording Magazine March
2007
CLIENTS & MUSICIANS
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"Cub Creek Sound is
one of those little hidden-in-the-woods treasures that offers not only superior
sound quality and superb technical skills, but a little escape from the
'industry' into a creative zone that can only make a recording project
better."
"For more than a decade
Mark Elliott has produced, co-produced, sang background vocals on, and mastered
seven of my CD’s.
Mark is an inspired singer
songwriter and he continues to inspire me with his creativity and passion for
music.
As a producer/engineer
Mark’s work ethic sets a high standard. His talent for, and dedication to,
making great recordings makes him the ideal person to help an artist realize
their recording dreams.
Mark’s gentle disarming
nature dovetailed with seasoned professionalism is the x-factor that nurtures
confidence and comfort for an artist in the studio.
I recommend Mark Elliott
and Cub Creek Sound to anyone wanting to capture his or her artistry on CD.
Mark Elliott and Cub Creek Sound have helped me realize my dreams as a recording
artist and will definitely be a part of my music for years to come."
"When I get the call to play a
session at Cub Creek Sound with Mark Elliott, I look forward to that
session. It's kinda' like a combination of going on a retreat and
summer camp! The studio is located in a very beautiful part of
Nashville and when I get there he is always ready and prepared. Also,
he always helps me with my gear (I think that's really cool). The
reason I said it's like a retreat is because it is so easy to get
focused and in the zone there. Down on Cub Creek, there are no
distractions. His tracking room has great vibe and energy. The reason I
said summer camp is because Mark is hilarious and his great attitude is
contagious. He is so easy to work for and with - you can't help but
make awesome music!"
"I used Mark Elliot at Cub Creek Sound to record, master and mix my first
bluegrass CD, and I was extremely happy that I did. Mark took the time to
understand what I wanted, before the project began and was a consummate
professional all the way through, making sure I had exactly what I wanted in my
mix, and takes for each song. I have received many kudos on the high quality
recording of my CD, and agree it is of exceptional quality. I plan on using Mark
again for my next project and recommend him to anyone, especially if you want
someone who takes pride in their work. It was a pleasure working with Mark."
"It’s a rarity to work with someone of Mark Elliott’s music row experience and
talent and still get friendly humility, an affordable rate and a truly
professional sound. Even though it’s only minutes from the interstate, Cub
Creek Sound is a peaceful retreat in the beautiful Tennessee countryside – an
inspiring place to make music. Recording there is an easy and professional
process and Mark is extremely adept at what he does.
Being an excellent
singer himself, recording vocal tracks with Mark is especially a treat. He is
able to articulate valuable insight that many engineers cannot. Cub Creek
Sound is a hidden gem for the songwriter, musician and artist!"
When I decided to do my recording project, I had several offers from the different studios in Nashville, but Cub Creek Sound had what I wanted. I found owner/engineer Mark Elliott to be compassionate, patient and supportive. Although he has his own successful career as an artist, his focus was on my project and not the past of what he has done. Cub creek Sound had the resources to provide musicians and mixing within a budget that I could afford. I had all the positives of the "big" studios without paying their big "price." Cub Creek Sound is the best way to record your project and will be my choice for my next one.
I always enjoy working with Mark at Cub Creek Sound. It's always so nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of music row, to a quiet, peaceful, country setting. For me, the inspirational and relaxation that comes from playing in an off-the-beaten-path environment just adds magic to the music. I always look forward to making the drive
"I've always found the projects I've completed with Cub Creek Sound to be closer to my own vision of the song and production values I want. The turn around time is great and the staff at the studio understands songwriters. They are very capable of working in multiple genres and styles, but are really in touch with the latest chart trends. You really can't go wrong with Cub Creek Sound"
"I always enjoy working with Mark at Cub Creek Sound. It is always nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of music row to a quite, peaceful, country setting. For me the inspiration and relaxation that comes from playing in an off the beaten path environment, just adds magic to the music. I always look forward to making the drive."I had a blast working at Cub Creek Sound. Everything worked flawlessly. The entire engineering staff was prepared, pleasant and efficient. We got a lot of work done in a short time without ever feeling rushed in any way. I even managed to win two out of three falls with the resident upright bass. A great experience - looking forward to the next one."
"Recording at Cub Creek Sound was incredibly pain free. Mark lined up session
players who were not only skilled but were also cooperative and inventive.
The session vibe was cool. But above all, Mark was extremely diligent and
meticulous in the engineering and recording aspect of the project and captured
exactly the sound we agreed on during pre-production. Mark knows how to execute
a tremendous package."