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About Hal Winer

Hal is a Grammy-nominated music producer, audio engineer and mixer. He’s developed an uncommonly diverse skill set as a studio industry veteran and accomplished lifelong musician; a blending of musical, technical and acoustical knowledge accumulated over decades. He lends an acute musical sensibility and a unique creative approach to every project.

In the early 2000’s, after nearly a decade working in various commercial studios, Hal envisioned and built BiCoastal Music, an intimate, world-class recording and mix facility located in Westchester County, NY. As owner-proprietor and house engineer – he provided services to major labels and private clients. The studio was known for its aesthetics, acoustics, privacy, comfort and cutting edge technology. BiCoastal hosted many top artists, producers and engineers in what was arguably one of the finest private recording facilities in the world.

In 2014, Hal closed the studio and moved to Los Angeles where he continues to produce, mix, and provide studio consulting for a wide variety of clients and artists.

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BiCoastal Music Studios, Ossining NY, 2002-2014

Name dropping – Some notorious cats who have worked with Hal

(and a few groovy session pix from Hal’s former NY lair)
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Artists / Bands / Vocals

Bjork, Carter Calvert, Chicago, KJ Denhert, John Durrill, Eden Espinosa, Ethel, Michael Franks, Kaya, Nigel Kennedy, Alan Menken, Steve Miller, NY Phil Woodwind Quintet, Robert Randolf, Henry Santos, Kate Taylor, Joy Rose, Thalia, Rob Thomas, Allen Toussaint, Joe Lynn Turner,  LeeHom Wang, The Yellowjackets, Z02

Bass

Jeffrey Allen, Dave Anderson, Jay Anderson, Mamadou Ba, Tom Barney, Jerry Brooks, Al “Boogie” Carty, Pat Carroll, Luques Curtis, Jack Daley, Mark Egan, Christian Fabian, Brian Glassman, Malcolm Gold, Eddie Gomez, Jimmy Haslip, Whynot Jansveld, Neil Jason, Tim Lefabvre, Steve LaSpina, Tony Levin, Per Mathisen, Gary Mazzaroppi, Francois Mouton, John Patitucci, Mark Peterson, Dave Patrick, Rufus Reid, Ben Rubin, Lincoln Schleifer, John Siegler, Gene Torres, Mike Visceglia, Reggie Young

Drums

Thierry Arpino, Rosa Avila, Marcus Baylor, Gregg Bisonette, Joe Bonadio, Keith Carlock, Michael Cartellone, Roger Cohen, Clint DeGanon, Jack Dejohnette, Jay Dittamo, Marko Djordjevic, Vincent Ector, Abe Fogle, Camille Gaynor, Omar Hakim, Rodney Holmes, Chris Infusino, Billy Kilson, Gordy Knudtsen, Ray Levier, Darren Lyons, Tony Moreno, Adam Nussbaum, Jason Patterson, John Reilly, Joel Rosenblatt, Michael Sciotto, Terry Silverlight, Gregg Sulzer, Hyorki Valderrama, Frank Vilardi, Doug Yowell, Nir Z

Guitar

Howard Alden, Jeff Barone, Matt Beck, Thad DeBrock, Warren Haynes, Mark Hitt, Mitch Holder, Vic Juris, Duke Levine, Chuck Loeb, Nick Moroch, Oz Noy, Adam Rafferty, Arlen Roth, Frank Romano, Larry Saltzman, Marc Shulman, Ira Siegel, David Spinozza, Andy Stack, Mitch Stein, Mike Stern, Jack Wilkins

Horns

Tyrone Birkett, Randy & Michael Brecker,  Ted Daniels, Bill Evans, Aaron Heick, Ole Mathisen, Mike Migliore, Bob Mintzer, Shunzo Ohno, Jim Pugh, Gary Smulyan, Lew Soloff, Chris Washburne

Keys

Clifford Carter, John Colianni, John Cowherd, Zaccai Curtis, Jonathan Feldman, Russell Ferrante, Benny Harrison, Bill Walker, Manu Koch, Phil Markowitz, Barry Miles, Jeff Miller, Soren Moller, Bill O’Connell, Tyson Rogers, Greg Royals, David Sancious, Dave Shank (Vibes), Jonah Smith, Etienne Stadwijk, Billy Stein, Jim West, Harriet Wingreen, Zen Zadravec

percussion

Percussion

Richie Barshay, Bashiri, Mino Cinelu, Richie Florez, Renato Thoms, Samuel Torres

Producers & Engineers

Marlan Barry, Daryl Bornstein, Rich Breen, Silas Brown, Russ DeSalvo, Mark Dobson, Neil Dorfsman, Tom Durack, Mick Guzauski, Scott Hull, Rick Jacobsohn, Phil Magnotti, Lawrence Manchester, Tommy Mottola, Jay Newland, Roger Nichols, Phil Ramone, Matt Serletic, Dave Thoener, Gary Tole, Tim Weston

Strings & Woodwinds

Cornelius Dufallo, Ralph Farriss, Robert Langevin, Dorothy Lawson, Judy LeClair, Martha Mooke, Mark Nuccio, Erik Ralske, Mary Rowell, Patricia Santos, Sherry Sylar, Dave Valentin, Mary Wooten

Audio Portfolio

Featured Tracks.

After collaborating on countless songs for so many artists in vastly different genres, it’s tough to pick out tracks that necessarily represent one’s sensibilities. But here’s a purposefully diverse sampling of some of my favorite projects in no particular order or claim to fame. 

Play something, browse, hang out.

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Audio Portfolio

Featured Tracks.

After working on countless songs for so many artists in vastly different genres, it’s tough to pick out tracks that necessarily represent one’s sensibilities. But here’s a sampling of some of my favorite projects in no particular order or claim to fame.
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Love Comes Tumbling Down

by KJ Denhert | KJ Denhert (vocals & guitar), Ray Levier (drums), Mamadou Ba (bass), Etienne Stadwijk (keys)

Ocala

by Jonah Smith | Produced by Jonah Smith. From The Album "Stay Close"

Something to Be (Downtown Version)

by Rob Thomas | Produced by Matt Serletic. Rob Thomas (vocals), Matt Serletic (keys), Matt Beck (guitar), Omar Hakim (drums), Al Carty (bass)

Dame Una Sonrisa

by Henry Santos | Along with his brothers, Henry is a founding member of the band Aventura, one of the most influential Latin groups of all time. Here's a track from his first solo release.

Feathers from an Angel's Wings

by Michael Franks | Michael Franks (vocals), Clifford Carter (keys), Joe Bonadio (drums), Mark Egan (bass), Chuck Loeb (guitar)

Piece

by Dave Cavalier | Produced by Hal Winer. Dave Cavalier (vocals & guitars), Chris Infusino (drums), Whynot Jansveld (bass), Ren Patrick & Cori Elliott (backing vocals), Hal Winer (keys)

Future vs History

by Garfield Mayor | Produced by Rob Thomas

The Shot Heard Round The World

by Tim Piper | Produced by Hal Winer. Tim Piper (guitars & vocal), Greg Piper (bass & bvx), Morley Bartnoff (piano & bvx), Gregg Bissonette (drums), Clifford Carter (b3 & strings), Kat Raio (bvx)

Mean To Me

by Fred E. Ahlert and Roy Turk | Produced by Francois Moutin & Hal Winer. Francois Moutin (bass), Anne Sila (vocals), Lew Soloff (trumpet)

The Shadow of Your Smile

by Johnny Mandel | Produced by KJ Denhert & Hal Winer. KJ Denhert (vocals & guitar), Francois Moutin (bass), Etienne Stadwijk (piano)

Little White Bow

by Dave Cavalier | Produced by Hal Winer. Dave Cavalier (vocals & guitars), Chris Infusino (drums), Whynot Jansveld (bass), Ren Patrick & Cori Elliott (backing vocals), Marshall McDaniel (cello)

Weight of the World

by Live Society | Produced by Jeff Miller & Hal Winer.

Falling in Low Tide

by Jonah Smith

It's Gotta Come From You

by Live Society | Produced by Jeff Miller & Hal Winer.

The Blowoff

by The Phibes | Produced by Charles Compo & Hal Winer.

Blossom

by James Taylor | Produced by Jack Wilkins & Jeff Barone. Jack Wilkins (guitar), Jon Cowherd (keys), Steve LaSpina (bass), Mark Ferber (drums), Samuel Torres (percusion), Jeff Barone (guitar)

Fine'

Produced by Phil Markowitz. Phil Markowitz (keys), Adam Nussbaum (drums), Jay Anderson (bass)

All In One

by Shunzo Ohno | Produced by Shunzo & Clifford Carter. Shunzo Ohno (trumpet), Clifford Carter (keys), Vic Juris (guitar), Dave Anderson (bass), Thiery Arpino (drums)

Lazy Afternoon

by Steve Miller / Jerome Moross | Arrangement and vocal by Steve Miller. John Colliani (piano), Gordy Knudtsen (drums), Gary Mazzaroppi (bass), Howard Alden (guitar).

Dangerous World

Produced by Hal Winer. Clifford Carter (keys), Joe Bonadio (drums), Jack Daley (bass), Russ DeSalvo (guitar) Kat Raio (bvx), Hal Winer (vocal arrangement & percussion)

Deep River

by Tyrone Birkett | Produced by Tyrone Birkett.

Blues For My Shoes

by Adam Rafferty | Produced by Adam Rafferty

Open The Door Ruby

by Malcolm Gold | Produced by Hal Winer. Malcolm Gold (bass & vocals), Matt Beck (guitars), Joe Bonadio (drums)

Crazy

by Patsy Cline | Produced by Roger Cohen, Carter Calvert (vocal), Jim West (piano), Brian Glassman (bass), Roger Cohen (drums)

Beautiful

by KJ Denhert | Produced by KJ Denhert. KJ Denhert (vocals & guitar), Nicky Denner (piano), Jennifer Vincent (bass)

Emagenery Music

Featured Tracks.

John Durrill is a prolific American songwriter. He is perhaps best known as an original member of the band “The Five Americans” and a joining member of “The Ventures,” who were inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2008. Besides writing #1 songs and touring with these legendary bands, JD has written many hits over the years for artists such as Cher, Frank Sinatra, Chicago, Bette Midler, Reba, Merle Haggard, Fats Domino, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Ray Charles, Ali Woodson (of the Temptations), The Everly Brothers, and others. His songwriting skills are legendary, and he’s turning out new material regularly, writing for new artists and film.

 

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All songs produced by Hal Winer & John Durrill. Recorded, arranged and mixed by Hal Winer.

Million Miles to Go

by John Durrill | Featuring: JD - Vocals and Keyboards, Hal - Bass, Drums, Percussion, Guitars, Additional Keys.

Heartbeat

by John Durrill | Featuring: JD - Vocals and Keyboards, Hal - Bass, Drums, Percussion, Guitars, Additional Keys.

Love is a Dream

by John Durrill | Featuring: Lou Pardini - Lead Vocals & Piano Leads, JD - Backing Vocals and Keyboards, Hal - Bass, Drums, Percussion, Guitars, Additional Keys.

I Fall In Love Again

by John Durrill | Featuring: JD - Vocals and Keyboards, Hal - Bass, Drums, Percussion, Guitars, Additional Keys.

Nothing Like Falling In Love

by John Durrill | Featuring: JD - Vocals and Piano, Hal - Bass, Drums, Percussion.

Something About You

by John Durrill | Featuring: JD - Vocals and Keyboards, Hal - Bass, Drums, Percussion, Guitars, Additional Keys.

Annabel Lee

by John Durrill | Featuring: JD - Vocals and Keyboards, Hal - Bass, Drums, Percussion, Additional Keys.

Octavia

by John Durrill | Featuring: JD - Vocals and Keyboards, Hal - Bass, Drums, Percussion, Guitars, Additional Keys.

Testimonials

Blush.

I have been a studio and touring bassist as well as music producer and composer for the past 40 years and as such, I've had the opportunity to work with countless engineers worldwide.  A few years ago I was hired to play on a project that was being recorded at a gem of a studio in Ossining, NY called BiCoastal Music, owned and operated by my good friend Hal Winer.  To say I was impressed with Hal and his studio is a serious understatement.  Every detail of the studio was lovingly designed and maintained, from the equipment  to the sound treatments and instruments.  The sound in the studio was outstanding and the whole recording process was enhanced by Hal's legendary engineering and Pro Tools skills.  I was greatly disappointed when he decided to move to LA, because not only did I loose a good friend, but my favorite studio as well.   I look forward to getting out to LA at some point and cutting some tracks !!!

John Siegler

BiCoastal Music
2014-09-21T16:24:17-07:00

John Siegler

I have been a studio and touring bassist as well as music producer and composer for the past 40 years and as such, I've had the opportunity to work with countless engineers worldwide.  A few years ago I was hired to play on a project that was being recorded at a gem of a studio in Ossining, NY called BiCoastal Music, owned and operated by my good friend Hal Winer.  To say I was impressed with Hal and his studio is a serious understatement.  Every detail of the studio was lovingly designed and maintained, from the equipment  to the sound treatments and instruments.  The sound in the studio was outstanding and the whole recording process was enhanced by Hal's legendary engineering and Pro Tools skills.  I was greatly disappointed when he decided to move to LA, because not only did I loose a good friend, but my favorite studio as well.   I look forward to getting out to LA at some point and cutting some tracks !!!
In addition to his impressive 25+ year career as an engineer, producer and studio owner, Hal Winer has tremendous credibility for staying true to his vision and persevering at times when the odds were against him.  In the late 90's, when practically every major recording studio from coast to coast was collapsing in the wake of relentless technological advances and increasing overhead, Hal decided it was the perfect time to build one of the finest recording facilities in the world.  This venture required overcoming challenges that sometimes defied common sense, however, that is what Hal does.  Hal has earned the respect of musicians, colleagues and nay-sayers galore for his tangible accomplishments, not empty posturing or misguided notions – the truest measure of a person’s integrity, trustworthiness and expertise.  I have no doubt that Hal’s next venture will push the envelope yet again and set a new standard for the music business.

John Bates

BiCoastal Music
2014-09-23T14:04:37-07:00

John Bates

In addition to his impressive 25+ year career as an engineer, producer and studio owner, Hal Winer has tremendous credibility for staying true to his vision and persevering at times when the odds were against him.  In the late 90's, when practically every major recording studio from coast to coast was collapsing in the wake of relentless technological advances and increasing overhead, Hal decided it was the perfect time to build one of the finest recording facilities in the world.  This venture required overcoming challenges that sometimes defied common sense, however, that is what Hal does.  Hal has earned the respect of musicians, colleagues and nay-sayers galore for his tangible accomplishments, not empty posturing or misguided notions – the truest measure of a person’s integrity, trustworthiness and expertise.  I have no doubt that Hal’s next venture will push the envelope yet again and set a new standard for the music business.
My idea of amazing: the gear works, the engineer has great ears, skills, and can work quickly. I like the recording process to be as invisible as possible so everyone can concentrate on their job without delays or extraneous conversation. Hal Winer has engineered many of our sessions -- he has huge ears, and a high degree of integrity. He seems to only want one thing which is to make everyone involved happy, comfortable, and leave with the knowledge that the work sounds as good as it can, and he works endlessly to get it great. Consider me a very happy customer.

Joe Bonadio

BiCoastal Music
2014-09-18T12:10:05-07:00

Joe Bonadio

My idea of amazing: the gear works, the engineer has great ears, skills, and can work quickly. I like the recording process to be as invisible as possible so everyone can concentrate on their job without delays or extraneous conversation. Hal Winer has engineered many of our sessions -- he has huge ears, and a high degree of integrity. He seems to only want one thing which is to make everyone involved happy, comfortable, and leave with the knowledge that the work sounds as good as it can, and he works endlessly to get it great. Consider me a very happy customer.
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