

Definitive Music







NEW VIDEOS - NEW MUSIC

A
DEFINITIVE MUSIC
CHANNEL
hosted by KEVIN STRATTON
A look at numerous topics including;
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- The odd and bizarre,
- Tales of past and future,
- Writing recording and scoring music;
- Philosophical rants;
- 3D design and printing;
- Special guests;
- Electronics and instrument creation;
- Musical expression;
- Practical psycho-acoustics;
- Software and sound design.
The Art of Music, Sound and Science.
Real Music. Real Artists. Definitive Music.

ABOUT KEVIN
Unique abilities have given Kevin a reputation for creating a definitive sound that allows artists and productions to stand apart. His commitment for developing sound that is fresh and innovative has made him a sought-after producer and composer in today’s music.
This passion has driven him through four Grammy-winning albums developing the unique sounds for such artists as Chicago, Toto, Stevie Wonder, Thomas Dolby, Van Halen and many others. Recently, Kevin has written and produced music for HBO Productions, Netflix, Amazon Studios and has played on numerous tracks for Guitar Hero and Rock Revolution. Currently he is engaged with a number of software projects in AI and sound.
His work with mobile entertainment productions and his background in 3D animation has also afforded him work as a producer with such clients as; Pixar, Electronic Arts (EA) and Disney. Kevin began his film and television work on a number of film projects with Frank Serafine of Serafine FX (Santa Monica, CA.) including the development and design for the movie soundtrack of the motion picture “Nightfall” ( based on the novel by Isaac Asimov ) and sound design on films such as “Short Circuit II” and “Star Trek IV The Voyage Home” in which he received screen and production credits.. Today, Kevin is active in numerous TV, Film and Special Media projects.
Kevin is a published author for a number of trade magazines and technical writings. Including; Audio Engineering Society, Electronic Musician and Keyboard Magazine.
Kevin studied sound synthesis and acoustic physics under the tutelage of Stanford University’s Dr. John Chowning and others, at the University of Chicago, and was awarded a scholarship to the prestigious Berkeley School of Music in Boston. Mr. Stratton was also honored to teach music composition and sound design at the Aspen Music Festival.
Building off of his work over the past three decades, Kevin has brought his skills to fruition through artist management, successful albums, sound design, as well as music supervision and placement in TV and film.
In the end…those he works with say more than anything else…


Just a few comments
You did an incredible job...I'm Thrilled!
Cary Jaymes
Thank you Kevin, for bringing Tehrah to our event last year. She is the best thing to ever happen to us.
Al Bowman, 22nd Annual LA Music Awards
'...an aurally stunning masterpiece, recreated with the precision of a musical alchemist, turning notes into golden gems of crystalline beauty. Kevin Stratton delivers intense passion & technical wizardry on this track, a balance of heart, soul, musical excellence – and yes, sheer perfection.'
Thurane
What was the question man?
Buzzwad
“Nights In White Satin – Complete Orchestral Instrumental Arrangement” – an aurally stunning masterpiece, recreated with the precision of a musical alchemist, turning notes into golden gems of crystalline beauty.
Thurane
You have so much epic talent that has influenced so much music...
Michael Raven
Thank you Kevin! You're a blessing.
Steven Deeds
Kevin Stratton delivers intense passion & technical wizardry on this track, a balance of heart, soul, musical excellence – and yes, sheer perfection.
Thurane
Wow, Kevin! Sounds great! I’m loving how the songs are coming together. Great work!
Adam Fischer - Circa 79
You are just awesome…Thank you for everything…
Fat Tree, LA Music Awards - Music Group of the Year
Thank you for believing in me... joining our journey. success is anything we breathe life into...
Tehrah, LA Music Awards - Christian Artist of the Year
Kevin to think we worked together not long ago and now I am so proud of you and your continued work in the music business. Hope to see you soon. Carry on you are doing great
Tom Weeber - Yamaha V.P. Digital Musical Instrument Division
I just got your first pass on the mix...Sick! ...it is epic.
Michael Raven
Kevin, you inspired a young girl who desperately needed it and gave her hope that she could acheive it. I can't thank you enough.
Nathan Kerry
Love the mix! Love it!! Finally the gorgeous 3-D soundscape I’ve been trying so hard to achieve for this song. I’m absolutely thrilled with this, Kevin. I shed a tear, to be honest, 🙂 Thank you!
Debra Devi
I am completely dumbfounded with gratitude! Thank You Kevin!!!..beyond words can say, Thank You!
Tom Hopkins
...listening to your arrangements, smooth feeling, enticing movements that take the listener on a journey. The Christmas music reminded me of listening to Nat King Cole, chilly mornings, the smells of exotic woods burning in the fireplace, opening gifts and being surrounded by love and faith.
Randy (Singer/Songwriter)
I'm forever grateful. Thank You Kevin!
Tehrah
Thanks so much Kevin...And, saying I LOVE the Promises Song you birthed doesn't even tap on the depth I am moved to. Wow..
Jody Sprecher
It's as if you looked straight into my heart and brought into reality the music my heart has been humming. Thank you thank you thank you!
Jody Sprecher
Your devotion to talent and creativity is a blessing to all of us in the industry.
Freya Pruitt
Killer! I love you Kev!!!
Michael Land
You did an incredible job...I'm Thrilled! Cary Jaymes
Thank you Kevin, for bringing Tehrah to our event last year. She is the best thing to ever happen to us. Al Bowman, 22nd Annual LA Music Awards
'...an aurally stunning masterpiece, recreated with the precision of a musical alchemist, turning notes into golden gems of crystalline beauty. Kevin Stratton delivers intense passion & technical wizardry on this track, a balance of heart, soul, musical excellence – and yes, sheer perfection.' Thurane
What was the question man? Buzzwad
“Nights In White Satin – Complete Orchestral Instrumental Arrangement” – an aurally stunning masterpiece, recreated with the precision of a musical alchemist, turning notes into golden gems of crystalline beauty. Thurane
You have so much epic talent that has influenced so much music... Michael Raven
Thank you Kevin! You're a blessing. Steven Deeds
Kevin Stratton delivers intense passion & technical wizardry on this track, a balance of heart, soul, musical excellence – and yes, sheer perfection. Thurane
Wow, Kevin! Sounds great! I’m loving how the songs are coming together. Great work! Adam Fischer - Circa 79
You are just awesome…Thank you for everything… Fat Tree, LA Music Awards - Music Group of the Year
Thank you for believing in me... joining our journey. success is anything we breathe life into... Tehrah, LA Music Awards - Christian Artist of the Year
Kevin to think we worked together not long ago and now I am so proud of you and your continued work in the music business. Hope to see you soon. Carry on you are doing great Tom Weeber - Yamaha V.P. Digital Musical Instrument Division
I just got your first pass on the mix...Sick! ...it is epic. Michael Raven
Kevin, you inspired a young girl who desperately needed it and gave her hope that she could acheive it. I can't thank you enough. Nathan Kerry
Love the mix! Love it!! Finally the gorgeous 3-D soundscape I’ve been trying so hard to achieve for this song. I’m absolutely thrilled with this, Kevin. I shed a tear, to be honest, 🙂 Thank you! Debra Devi
I am completely dumbfounded with gratitude! Thank You Kevin!!!..beyond words can say, Thank You! Tom Hopkins
...listening to your arrangements, smooth feeling, enticing movements that take the listener on a journey. The Christmas music reminded me of listening to Nat King Cole, chilly mornings, the smells of exotic woods burning in the fireplace, opening gifts and being surrounded by love and faith. Randy (Singer/Songwriter)
I'm forever grateful. Thank You Kevin! Tehrah
Thanks so much Kevin...And, saying I LOVE the Promises Song you birthed doesn't even tap on the depth I am moved to. Wow.. Jody Sprecher
It's as if you looked straight into my heart and brought into reality the music my heart has been humming. Thank you thank you thank you! Jody Sprecher
Your devotion to talent and creativity is a blessing to all of us in the industry. Freya Pruitt
Killer! I love you Kev!!! Michael Land
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