SONGWRITING AND PRODUCTION
David & Merelyn have over 25 years experience producing and writing albums, songs, singles, podcasts, radio ads, voice-overs for their own career and for other artists and organisations. From the songwriting to the production, they are able to plan to produce an audio recording or songwriting session that suits your needs, budget, artistic vision and timeline. They are also able to help with post-recording promotion planning if required.
They have produced audio recordings and written songs in a variety of styles from country to rock, gospel to contemporary.
Most importantly they will work with you to achieve your goal and your sound, being sure that any final product is the way that you imagined it. It is important for a client to be hands-on and have a say in the sound they produce - and is the vital ingredient that will make your product unique.
Below are some samples of the songs that David & Merelyn have produced for Carter & Carter and other artists.
It is just a sample as David & Merelyn have been responsible for producing 16 albums or EP's between them.
Whether it's songwriting for a project, production, mastering or the whole lot combined they can help your new project become a reality. Please take the time to have a listen and then get in contact about your latest project and see how we can help.
David & Merelyn wrote over 50 songs in 2019 and over 90 songs were written at the three songwriting retreats they ran in 2019 with many songs due to end up being released on artists albums.
SONGWRITING SERVICES
David & Merelyn have written nine of their National #1 hits and won over 30 major songwriting awards both nationally and internationally.
They can provide the following songwriting services:
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Write songs for your next project to a brief that you give them
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Co-write songs with you for your next project
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Write a song or jingle for your next product promotion
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Rewrite songs for commercial release
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Provide masterclasses on songwriting for individuals or groups both online or in-person
Songwriting doesn't have to be a scary process. We can show you how exciting it can be.
SONG PRODUCTION SERVICES
David & Merelyn have produced 12 award-winning albums, 4 EP projects, podcasts, radio ads and website audio for themselves and other artists. They know the recording process thoroughly and can help you navigate the audio production process to achieve the outcome you want, including:
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Producing albums and singles
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Rewriting for commerciality
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Arranging for and in the studio
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Finding the right producer and studio
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Understanding the recording process
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Staying within your project budget
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Making sure you get what YOU want
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Producing engaging audio for websites
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Producing podcasts
And if it's not here and you want it we will find a way to help you bring your project to reality. Contact us now.
WRITING WORKSHOP RETREATS
Crestway Productions organises writing workshop retreats at the spectacular Cheeky Fox Retreat in Kinglake, Victoria several times throughout the year. The weekend retreats include master classes on songwriting, co-writing opportunities, award-winning guest speakers, nightly performances and all accommodation and meals. Check the website for more details or email us to register your interest.
2020 RETREAT DATES
OCTOBER SONGWRITERS RETREAT
DATE: 22 - 25 Oct FIND OUT MORE
OCTOBER SONGWRITERS RETREAT
DATE: 29 Oct - 1 Nov FIND OUT MORE
TARGETED SONGWRITERS RETREAT
DATES: 12 - 15 Nov FIND OUT MORE
AUDIO SAMPLES
SMALL HOMETOWN - WILLOW
Written by: Willow
Produced by: David Carter/Adrian Hannan
Album: Out Of My Hands
Website: www.willowmusic.com.au
Recently released single for emerging artist Willow. Produced by David Carter and Adrian Hannan.
This single is currently charting on the National Australian Country Radio Airplay Charts
HOW MANY TIMES - ANDY PENKOW
Written by: Andy Penkow/David Carter/Kathleen Stewart /Kalesti Butler
Produced by: Andy Penkow/Rod Motbey
Website: www.andypenkow.com
Written at one of Carter & Carter's Songwriting Retreats - Andy Penkows hit single duet with Della Harris reached #2 on the National Country Airplay Charts and has been nominated as a finalist in the 2021 Tamworth Songwriter Awards.
RELEASE - WILLOW
Written by: Willow
Produced by: David Carter/Adrian Hannan
Album: Out Of My Hands
Website: www.willowmusic.com.au
Willow's debut single 'Release' was added to major country networks Triple M Country, ABC Country, Kix Country and many more stations launching his music career as an original artist.
I DON'T WANNA GROW UP - KORA NAUGHTON
Written by: Kora Naughton/David Carter
Produced by: Rod Motbey
Single Release
Website: www.facebook.com/koranaughtonmusic
David wrote this song with Kora at the 2017 CMAA Junior Academy of Country Music. Kora took the song to Rod Motbey's studio and recorded the single, She released the song in late 2017 and, even as a debut artist, has already climbed charts throughout Australia.
The song was written in a couple of hours and used Kora's word and idea as the building blocks for her first hit single.
FIND YOUR MUSIC - BRITTANY ELISE
Written by: Brittany Elise/David Carter
Produced by: Adrian Hannan
Website: https://brittanyelisemusic.com
This song, written on a Zoom songwriting session between David & Brittany, launched Brittany into the Music Network CountryTown Top 50 and got her regular rotation on the Country Music Channel. The song also played a role in her becoming a 2022 Toyota Starmaker Top 10 Finalist.
LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE - DONNA BOYD
Written by: David Carter/Donna Boyd
Album: Luckiest Girl Alive
Produced by David Carter & Adrian Hannan
Website: www.donnaboyd.com
Second single from the award winning Luckiest Girl Alive album. The first single A Good Day gained Donna her first Golden Guitar Finalist nomination. Luckiest Girl Alive was the second single and gained lots of airplay Nationally resulting in National Top 5 hit.
RIDE TOUGH - TRAVIS SINCLAIR
Written by: Travis Sinclair
Arranged & Produced by: David Carter & Adrian Hannan
Single Release Only
Website: www.facebook.com/travissinclairmusic/
This song was written specifically for the Pro Bull Riding circuit and was featured in the Australian film 'Shadows Of The Past.
DANCE IN THE RAIN - CARTER & CARTER
Written by: David Carter/Merelyn Carter
Produced by: David Carter/Merelyn Carter/Adrian Hannan
Album: To The Moon And Back
Website: www.carter-carter.com
National #1 Hit on Country Tracks Top 30 in Australia. This was David & Merelyn's ninth #1 hit of which they wrote seven. Also finalist in the Golden Guitars.
HAPPINESS - DEBRA BYRNES
Written by: Debra Byrnes
Produced by: Merelyn Carter/Adrian Hannan
EP: Happiness
Website: Debra Byrnes Youtube Channel
A song that was given a tasteful acoustic treatment due to limited budget came out sparkling like a diamond. Used by Debra in her life coaching career to inspire others to take control of their life
A GOOD DAY - DONNA BOYD
Written by: David Carter/Donna Boyd
Album: Luckiest Girl Alive
Produced by David Carter & Adrian Hannan
Website: www.donnaboyd.com
The first single A Good Day gained Donna her first Golden Guitar Finalist nomination and a national Top 5 hit on Country Tracks Top 30.
Merelyn Carter also directed the video which ended up gaining airplay on the Country Music Channel.
THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE -
CARTER & CARTER
Written by: David Carter/Merelyn Carter
Produced by: David Carter/Merelyn Carter/Adrian Hannan
Album: Leap Before You Look
Website: www.carter-carter.com
National #1 Hit on Country Tracks Top 30 in Australia. Also double finalist in the Golden Guitars in Group/Duo Category and Single Of The Year.
SURVIVING BLACK SATURDAY - CARTER & CARTER
Written by: David Carter/Merelyn Carter
Produced by: David Carter/Merelyn Carter/Adrian Hannan
Album: Special Edition
Website: www.carter-carter.com
A tribute to all the people who helped the survivors of the Black Saturday fires which ripped through Carter & Carter's hometown of Kinglake ( among many other places) in 2009. Finalist in two catagories of the Golden Guitars.