12/04/2025
April 13.
Today marks the nineteenth anniversary of two very significant events in my life to date.
Firstly realising the dream and opening the doors of my own facility Deluxe Mastering & secondly the passing of my Dear Departed Mother, Helen.
It was as also the first session I did, with Jase Catherine doing his Jase Connection Vol 1, literally hours after my Mum transitioned (at her insistence).
Mum was my biggest fan, who always told me to go for my ambitions as far back as I could remember. She had no clue as to what I was doing, but knew it made me happy. And that was enough for her.
The ride thus far has had incredible highs and some horrendously low points too. At one stage (not long after my divorce in 2012), we were 10 days away from shutting the doors permanently.
Needless to say I’m absolutely delighted to say we are still going and while others maybe downsizing, or sadly shutting down, we have managed to survive c@vid and the most uncertain of economic times.
No guts no glory.
People say why do should I bother at nearly 62 when I should planning towards slowing down.
I say f**k that!!
I’m fuelled on passion and inspiration to continue on and serve my community for as long as I have fire in my belly and relevance of any kind.
At this juncture I would like to thank you. The clients who have and continue to support me and the continuing vision to use this space not just to master music, but to serve my community of artistic / creatives develop as people and professionals, through my mentoring and mastering workshops.
It's not just people who drop money into your cash register who help you build a business, but those who simply spread goodwill through positive word-of-mouth......the ultimate in social media. Thank you for your kindness. As the saying goes "everybody loves to buy but nobody likes being sold to".
The best built rooms, gear and decor mean nothing unless you have the personnel and culture to bring life into your establishment.
Sincerest thanks to everybody who has contributed along the way. It's been people like Adam Dempsey that today still help allow this dream of mine to still have a healthy pulse.
You won’t find anyone as loyal to be by tiur side who operates at the highest integrity
Previous people like Kris Beats Andrei Eremin, Simon Lam, Becki Whitton, Darren Cordeux & Byron Scullin know that I will always appreciate all you have done here during your time here. While you all may have moved on for your own reasons, know I wish nothing but got your continued success.
Despite the fact you have moved on, my heart and door always remain open.
I have said (and will continue to), nobody ever really leaves.
So today I will observe this 16th bittersweet anniversary doing what I do best.
Mastering an album and doing it with humility, feeling sincere gratitude for what I have today.
Here's to many more years and beyond of having fun facilitating clients to realise their visions and serving this community, to whom I owe so much.
I love you crazy Kids.
Dreams do come true.
For those who are still reading this thank you
Happy Sundee
Image Barry C. Douglas
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