TAZ FAIRBANKS

• Experienced in production sound mixing for high-end feature films, television and commercials, including large-scale studio productions, complex multi-camera shoots and second-unit work on major motion pictures.
• Specialising in live-recorded musical performances, vocal recording, playback and timecode synchronisation.
• Extensive technical knowledge of RF coordination, wireless systems, complex recording workflows and post-production delivery.
• Experienced in virtual production and LED volume stages, with a confident, adaptable approach to collaborating with high-profile talent and directors.

My inspiration comes from the musicals I grew up watching such as ‘The Blues Brothers’ and ‘Singing in the Rain’. Working with directors and being part of bringing their vision to life gives me that same sense of excitement and wonder I felt growing up. Musicals will always hold a special place in my heart, as they’re where I get to combine my first love, music, with my true love, film.

Career Highs

One of my biggest career highlights was being part of the sound team capturing the live vocal performances on ‘Wicked’. Working on a production of that scale, where music and filmmaking came together so seamlessly, was a defining experience in my career.

Another proud achievement was taking the lead in recording the live vocals for the short film ‘Delisted’. Having the creative and technical responsibility for capturing those performances was an opportunity to demonstrate my expertise and bring together my background in music recording with my experience in film.