The Tribune

By FARAH

Tribune Features Writer

jgibson@tribunemedia.net

OSWALD Bowe’s passion for electronics and music was a winning combination when he ventured into the world of music engineering and opened his own recording studio. 
After working as a teen DJ for several years, he pursued studies in electronics at the College of the Bahamas. This was the start of a long career as a recording engineer which eventually led to the establishment of Gerizim Music Studios.
Throughout his career at Compass Point Recording Studio in New Providence, Oswald learned from the best in the business and perfected his skills further as recording engineer. He also learnt the art of music production. 
Gerizim Music Studios has been around since December 2008 and is located on Joan Heights. Its services include recording and mixing, music mastering, voice-overs for major films advertisements for radio and television, and video editing
The studio is primarily a digital studio and Pro Tools is the main recording and mixing engine. The studio specialises in live drum and acoustic recordings and uses microphones as much as possible to capture real acoustic elements in productions.

“I really love what I do and God has blessed me already with the company of so many of the world’s greatest talents. I am ready to perform at my best for who ever my next client is,” he told In Ya Ear.
Oswald has been in the business for 25 years and has worked on recordings for artists including Mariah Carey, Shania Twain, Lenny Kravitz, Diana Ross, Jennifer Lopez, Faith Hill, and more.

Oswald is currently working on several projects at the moment, including Joann Callender’s Tribute to Bahamian Composers.

He said he has seen the music industry transform over the the years, with professionals adapting to faster avenues of music engineering and production.
“The music business is so much different now from the time I started. I know about the old days when the only way to record was to use a big professional multi-track machine and the only way to edit was to use a razor. Nowadays I can accomplish professional work on an iPhone or iPad in my bedroom if I wanted. The equipment is getting faster but the process is still the same. Knowing how to deal with people and also integrating the systems with the processes is much more important than having the latest gear. Through the internet more now than magazines I keep up with the latest trends and equipment making the right moves at the right time with purchases.

“I have always considered the studio as a tool for projects of my own first. I look to help clients who wish to use my expertise second. I plan to expand the facility at a new location with a few more studio rooms in the future and I plan to train a few younger aspiring engineers who will be working on projects with my guidance,” he said.