Today we’d like to introduce you to Andrew Frye.
Hi Andrew, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I first picked up drumsticks at 10 years old. Went through countless hours of practice to get to the point of being a professional musician by age 19 at Universal Orlando. When I started producing music, EDM was still fairly young and festival culture was taking off. At the time I was part of an EDM trio, Faethoms. We had some great success with our releases, just couldn’t find determination to break through in live settings. After we put an end to that project, I spent the next 6 years burying my head in my laptop and creating as many opportunities for myself as I could. I started making all types of music, both for myself and my own practice. I also worked on a wide array of amazing projects: music for two shows at Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival (pop/rock dance musical Sam’s Skeleton Soiree; full Lofi album for Brain Bros Presents: Uber Chronicles), as well as a score for short film A Side of Cheese. I’ve also earned Music Library placements for sync licensing in 20 different libraries ranging from Pinterest to Air China. Using my knowledge of theme park Entertainment, I’ve had the privilege to work with Legoland Florida on music for a number of their holiday and halloween shows, including an IAAPA Brass Ring Finalist (Monster Skytacular). Most recently I’ve gotten the opportunity to work with Universal Creative’s Research & Development Team on 2 incredible projects helping bring feeling to their demos with original music.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
In short, No. There have been many ups and downs, In the beginning, it was difficult in the group setting of an EDM trio being restricted to a certain style and genre of music. It’s gotten easier since then having the freedom to work in any style and make whatever genre. That doesn’t mean that I’m free of my mind telling me I don’t belong or that something isn’t good enough. Imposter syndrome is an ongoing battle, but I’m always excited to try new things with music, especially to help others feel something or bring their vision to life.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I make music specializing in creating a feeling.
I’m most proud of a project from earlier this year, making 13 instrumentals and recording 10 different vocalists for Sam’s Skeleton Soiree. It was the biggest, most intimidating undertaking of my career to make a full album’s length worth of songs, but the show went on to win multiple awards and great audience feedback. So yeah, real proud.
I hope that what sets me apart from other music producers is my ability to leave my ego at the studio door when I walk into any session. More realistically though, I think it’s my ability to create in almost any genre and pull inspiration from just about anything.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
I see the music industry changing every day. Licensing music for film, TV, and social media advertisements has grown exponentially over the last 5 years already, and I expect that to continue. As far as trends go, I expect to see a more rebellious side of expression to push back into mainstream.
Pricing:
- Every project deserves its own love and unique attention, that’s why I don’t have set prices.
- However, my hourly rate has been anywhere in the range $75 – $500
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.fryemixes.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fryemixes/
