“I approach every project with sound design and music absolutely top of mind. This was the case for our most recent project, DORKCORE, and when we signed James Goode to the project something magical happened; I was able to offload all of that concern and information directly to him. Never before have I worked with a sound designer who was able to absorb and process information so quickly and thoroughly. I’m always dubious of a rough mix; you can quickly tell whether you’re going to go over time, or over budget. With James, his first rough cut was right on target, and exceeded all of our expectations. He found the areas where the sound could really immerse and/or captivate the audience. From initial contact all the way to final hand-off he was professional, and performed with that poise that only years of experience can provide. I can honestly highly recommend James Goode for your sound needs. You will not be disappointed.”

“James is one of the most talented musicians and studio craftsmen that I know. His creativity as a composer and sound designer is outstanding, and he always tackles a project with unique imagination. From concept to finished work, you will find his experience and versatility to be exceptional – he can deliver a superb musical experience for any type of project.”

“Working on deadline for PBS I needed a quick musical interpretation of some clients’ notes. James quickly turned around several options for us all to choose from. We met the deadline with time to spare and left an important client very pleased. An easy collaboration with a knowledgeable craftsman and artist. Looking forward to working with James again very soon.”

“James Goode has been my go-to guy to run sound for Weird Film Fest. His calmness, thoroughness and professional hand on the sliders raises the quality of the event and lowers the stress level. He was also a patient and helpful presence on the crew of my most recent film. James is an all-rounder with a long list of clients for studio and live projects. I gladly recommend him for any project needing good sound.”

“I find James Goode’s original compositions an inspiration for my animated shorts. I could almost say my shorts get animated by the unique stimulation, pathos and humor present throughout James’ music. I’ve also worked with James on soundtracks for commercial projects, and he has the depth, range and technical expertise to deliver soundtracks that sync up perfectly with the visual content. It’s a special treat to collaborate with Mr. Goode.”

“James worked on a jingle for my business. I was more than impressed with the quality and creativity he applied to the project, while staying within the framework I gave him. Very original and fresh, talented and creative.”

“I’ve known James Goode for many years, worked and played in his studio on several occasions, and it’s always an unpredictable pleasure. Having witnessed over the decades the amassing of both state of the art recording gear and a vast assortment of atypical sound-making devices, the fact that his own recordings are so wildly diverse and patently odd comes as no surprise. What does frequently surprise me is the increasing depth and maturity of both his song compositions and sound design productions, which I’m happy to see attract a wider audience and clientele. While the word zany comes to mind when I think of his overall manner, as an engineer or producer he’s surefooted, organized, and knows how to push all the right buttons both literal and figurative.

Whether you consider yourself a devotee of new music or simply a curious ear, you’ll want to absorb the works on his site, which speak (sing, chime, wheeze, burble, and blat) for themselves. And by all means, hire him to record your songs, produce your symphony, score your movie, documentary, video, commercial… He does it all!”