Crew
Tim Visser
Recording & mixing engineer / producer / musician
Musician / songwriter who worked himself into a bachelor in Sound Design, but then the academy forgot to put him on the list so he started recording himself. Figured Sociology would help him ordering chaos, but ended up in a recording studio after all, managing social processes by not doing so much and letting things happen. Famous for his random quotes, the best possibly being ‘Give chance a chance’.
Amongst his current projects are the recordings of the new album by Will and the People and local heroes Dirtey Classy, Fata Morgana, Prom Vagabonds and Kiss my Knoblauch. Tim has been praised for his emotional investment when recording bands and solists, offering a safe space where people can try, make mistakes and grow though the proces. As the spider in the IJland Studio web he’s always open for advise to help you along the way, aiming to connect you to the right people, new ideas and ultimately yourself and your creation.
Warren Fisher
Recording & mixing engineer / musician
Graduate from Cape Audio College who’s love of analogue gear and obscure recordings eventually lead him working at Cape Town’s flagship analogue recording studio, Bellville Studios. Working with chart topping artists such as Karen Zoid & Francios Van Coke and Springbok Nude Girls. His work within the local music scene has led to recording & mixing some of South Africa’s freshest acts like Retro Dizzy, while extending his sonic palate to international artists like Candice Gordon, Badhands and A.S Fanning. He has also been working alongside Endless Daze festival since 2017 crafting the sound for their festive film featuring international artists such as Oh Sees, Night Beats, A Place To Bury Strangers and W.I.T.C.H. His live mix for Oh Sees received public appraisal from John Dwyer himself. Currently working with Goblyns and his personal project Holograph.
Ahmad Mansour
Recording & mixing engineer / FOH / musician
Whoever said Gen Z-ers are lazy hasn’t had the pleasure of getting to know Ahmad. The first intern in years that actually made it as an assistant engineer, while still studying at the Herman Brood academy. A heart of gold combined with the cuddliness of a Syrian sand cat and the work ethic of a horse, he’s the person every studio needs. Excellent in engineering your session and gifted with a great ear for sound and a sharp eye for your needs. Highly recommended as a live engineer.
Loves to work with Middle Eastern music, punk 90’s alternative and emo core bands.
Yianni Adams
Producer / recording & mixing engineer / musician
Guitarist, producer, teacher and multi-instrumentalist. Since completing a Bachelor of Music (Contemporary) degree at the Australian Institute of Music, he has established himself as an in-demand session musician, recording engineer and producer.
Yianni’s focus is the guitar stylings of jazz, R’n’B, blues and soul – and experiments with many different styles including ambient music, classical, folk, avant garde and film music. He’s currently producing albums for Ella Haber, East Dennistone, Nicole Dietrich, Viin, Jack Willis, & Skels; as well as production and performance work with his original bands Kyoshi and Bangkok Dangerous.
Thomas Olivier
Recording & mixing engineer / musician
Thomas has been working in IJland since fifteen years. Punk rocker from Human Alert turned folk, specialising in Americana, blues grass, and chamber pop. Member of Hackensaw Boys and Leadbeaters. His latest projects include the albums of Emma Wijdeveld and Timo de Jong. Has worked with the likes of The Band’s Levon Helm and Irish folk sensation Lisa O’Neill. Thomas’ bio needs fewest words, he’s all vibe.