Denzil Lacey Audio Highlights - April 2021

Imaging Highlights – April 2021

Over the past few months, I’ve been toning down the use of Sound Design and unnatural or over the top Sound Effects to tell stories. I think Audio Branding and Radio Imaging needs to evolve from where it once was, being “BIG” and “Hot”. I am hearing a lot of stations really going overboard with effects and the message has …

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Denzil Lacey Audio Highlights - March 2021

Imaging Highlights – March 2021

March 2021 featured some of my most creative work. In particular, coming up with new and fresh ways to “sell” new features and shows. I really enjoyed the creative scope this month – with a lot of these concepts coming directly from me. I think April’s highlights will be coming sooner too, with lots more for Eminem’s Shade 45, Diplo’s …

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Denzil Lacey Imaging Highlights - January 2021

Imaging Highlights – January 2021

To say January 2021 was a busy month is probably a massive understatement. In December 2020, I began working on the rebrand for Diplo’s own Radio Channel “Diplo’s Revolution“. If you work in Audio Branding, I am sure you can appreciate how a rebrand can make things super busy. The brand new Voice Talent for the channel is Peta Briscoe, a …

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Denzil Lacey ASX Softees Vol 4

My 2nd Sound Design album is here!

I am delighted after months of planning, producing and finalising – my brand new album is here. I have been working with the guys at Audiosweets to create a brand new ASX Softees album. The intention with the album is to give more choice of sounds to producers and stations. While most products currently on the market are very loud, …

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Imaging Highlights - December 2020

Imaging Highlights – December 2020

I can’t believe we’re already closing out 2020 – but I am sure we’re all excited for hopefully a better year ahead. SiriusXM moved quickly at the beginning of the year, moving Producers, Voice Artists, Presenters, Programme Directors to remote setups. Luckily, I had been based at home already for a few years so the transition wasn’t a massive one …

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Imaging Highlights - November 2020

Imaging Highlights – November 2020

As I write this, November hasn’t even ended yet – and already the content count this month is massive. This month’s highlights feature: Diplo’s Revolution The Future Sounds of Global Dance music curated by one of the industry’s top tastemakers; Diplo. Hear residencies from some of the biggest DJs and music that’s next-now! SoulCycle Radio There’s a reason we ride …

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Imaging Highlights – October 2020

October was busy and lots of new production for Diplo, Eminem, Ozzy Osbourne, Utopia and more. I love making topical content and there are lots of pieces from Ozzy Osbourne that related to the current pandemic. These types of production are really fun to create – they also require little or no setups, as the listener will already be aware …

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Audio Content Promos - October 2020

Audio Content Promos – October 2020

I’ve been known to mention “content pieces” quite regularly on my blog and it’s quite evident in my audio branding work with SiriusXM. Timely and topical Audio Branding really should be the bread and butter of all entertainment brands across the world – as it’s fresh, different and will often resonate with the listener more as they are current and …

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When artists share your work

When I create audio branding for SiriusXM, a lot of the content I am creating is for special once-off or weekly Radio Shows. SiriusXM has a huge network of artist-led channels, artist specials and weekly shows. I created a promo for SoulCycle Radio featuring the incredible Gryffin – who has really taken over the Dance world over the last few …

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Why original content makes Audio Branding great!

Making audio branding with original content my favourite. No question about it.  A lot of Radio Stations use generic audio from content providers across the world but it’s often quite bland and not very unique. Sure, it can be difficult to obtain a-list guests in a small local station these days – so sometimes it’s the only way. There are …

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Denzil Lacey Imaging Highlights - September 2020

Imaging Highlights – September 2020

This month’s highlights showcase a rebrand of SoulCycle Radio on SiriusXM, which has had a new direction in terms of sound – absolutely delighted to have been part of the transformation and the work over the next while. Also included is new content for Diplo’s Revolution, Chill and Ozzy’s Boneyard along with Shade 45. Follow on Soundcloud

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Imaging Highlights – July 2020

The summer months have been really busy with lots of new content, concepts and finished pieces This features some of the finished pieces used for multiple channels including: Diplo’s Revolution, Ozzy’s Boneyard, Chill, Soul Cycle Radio and Utopia. I’ve also managed to get some downtime over the last month, visiting the West of Ireland in Kerry, Clare and Galway. It …

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Denzil Lacey Imaging Highlights - June 2020

Imaging Highlights – June 2020

The summer months have been crazy – I was so honoured to be involved in the launch of U2X Radio – a brand new SiriusXM Station curated by U2 themselves. The other producers on the channel included: John Kerber, Bryan Cullen and Bryan Apple – the piece Bryan Apple created for the channel really rocked. You can read the full …

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SiriusXM The Calm Channel Imaging

SiriusXM and Calm launch “The Calm Channel”

SiriusXM and calm.com launch “The Calm Channel” I was absolutely delighted to create the audio brand for “The Calm Channel” – a new collaboration between calm.com and SiriusXM. It was a big change from the usual CHR/Dance style of productions that I create and it couldn’t have come at a better time – unwind during the global pandemic with soothing …

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Imaging Highlights – March 2020

SiriusXM – Imaging Highlights (March 2020) Wow. It has been another crazy few weeks in the studio and that was before self-isolation started. In this month’s audio you will hear lots of content from Ozzy Osbourne and his new album “Ordinary Man”. Some of the plugins effected during this highlight real include: Fabfilter Saturn Waves API 560 EQ series UAD …

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Denzil Lacey SiriusXM Imaging Highlights 2019

Imaging Highlights – SiriusXM 2019

SiriusXM – Imaging Highlights (2019) I am now celebrating one year with SiriusXM – working across several Music channels including: Diplo’s Revolution, Shade 45, Ozzy’s Boneyard, Utopia, Studio 54 Radio, SiriusXM and more! SiriusXM is an American broadcasting company headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City that provides satellite radio and online radio services operating in the United States. Currently, the …

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Imaging Tips – Starting Out

As 2019 comes to a close – I thought it would be cool to reflect on the last year and advice that our guests have given us since “Imaging In 2019” began. To read each interview in full – just click on each person’s name! What was the best tip you know now, that’d you wish you knew when starting …

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Denzil Lacey is an Audio Producer, Sound Designer and Composer from Dublin, Ireland. He currently works with clients across the world in creating world-class and instantly recognisable Sonic Branding.

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