As far back as his memory extends, 'music' has been the only thing Mitchell has ever wanted to 'do.' Little did he know that this early recognition of his true passion would unfurl into a multifaceted journey, fueled by a diverse range of musical influences and an insatiable curiosity, and transport him through a multitude of doors within the industry, far surpassing his original conception of what 'DOING MUSIC' would look like.
Currently, Mitchell finds himself at the crossroads of music and technology, having just completed his postgraduate studies in Sound and Music Computing at Queen Mary University of London. There, he derived immense pleasure from designing innovative digital musical instruments, developing spectral-based effects pedals, and prototyping bespoke AI-driven interactive musical experiences.
As his journey evolves in surprising directions, Mitchell dedicated his summer to collaborating with a team at the Human Robotics Group at Imperial College London. This venture served as the culmination of his Master's Thesis, focusing on conducting experiments that explore the collaboration and synchronization of dyads in joint action tasks with assistive robotic devices, employing auditory and haptic feedback.
Before his venture across the pond, Mitchell earned a degree in Electronic Production and Design from Berklee College of Music, where he had the privilege of studying closely under the guidance of Dr. Richard Boulanger, a renowned computer music pioneer. During this time, Mitchell honed his skills. He composed a catalog of rich and thoughtful electroacoustic compositions, characterized by his particular affinity for working directly with audio samples through innovative utilization of phase-vocoder techniques and other advanced digital signal processes.
Dr. Boulanger was pivotal in inspiring Mitchell's exploration into audio development. Under his mentorship, Mitchell discovered a passion for leveraging technology to create unique and immersive experiences. He began designing plugins, embedded audio devices, and interactive musical systems.
As his undergraduate studies drew to a close, Mitchell had the privilege of collaborating with the Opera of the Future group at MIT Media Lab, where he contributed to developing groundbreaking interactive musical experiences. Notably, he worked on projects involving magnetized fluid to control and react to music, as well as gestural control of spatialized sound placement in a mobile phone immersive audio system. These collaborations further fueled Mitchell's creativity and solidified his commitment to pushing the boundaries of audio innovation.
Mitchell's design ETHOS compels him to seek work that allows him to explore his passion for:
- Democratizing creativity
- Closing the gap between creators + consumers
- Engaging the audience in the creative process
- Enabling a more fluid relationship between artists + fans
- Designing accessible musical instruments
- Developing bizarre + unusual audio effects
- Crafting extraordinary interactive musical experiences
Mitchell produces music in various styles, as a solo artist and through collaborations.
He will soon debut solo material under the moniker The Hell Club...