The Tactical Team
Every member of the team lives and breathes the diversity that is interwoven in the Tactical Sound culture. With over 25 years of combined industry experience, their unique composite of technical, creative and business expertise guarantees the success of the company and their own careers in music. The application of modern audio technology will continue to evolve, and it is our belief here at Tactical Sound that by embracing these technologies with an understanding of where they came from and why (and challenging them when necessary), we will continue to be at the forefront of this movement.
Mike Jessick
Founder • Producer
Mike founded Tactical Sound in 2003, transitioning to the other side of the glass after spending seven years with two successful Boston-based bands, for which he led music composition, arrangement & performance and managed every aspect of the bands' futures. He has proficient playing ability and knowledge of voice, percussion, guitar, bass, piano, trombone, trumpet and saxophone and is always ready to step in on auxiliary tracks to help build out the accompaniments of any song.
He also has performance experience in ska, punk, metal, reggae, jazz and indie rock genres. This diverse knowledge of different instruments and music styles is imperative to his success as a producer. It helps him communicate with musicians in a much more organic way, improving the efficiency of collaborations in the studio.
From a music business and operations perspective, Mike has had his hands in band management, tour management, commercial album releases, album design, pressing, packaging and distribution. For the film industry, he has led all aspects of audio post-production and has worked as an audio integration manager for many multimedia projects. As for live applications, Mike has been a live recording and mixing engineer for some of the top venues in Boston including the Middle East and the Alchemist Lounge, and he has produced for numerous shows and live music videos.
Mike graduated with honors from Boston University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, focusing on acoustic theory, signals and systems. It was always his goal to bend the rules to fit his chosen career path, building his own academic blend of technical problem solving and creative content. This has provided him with great attention to detail as well as a deep understanding of the theory behind music creation and the emerging technologies that are being leveraged by leaders in the industry. Mike is always looking to challenge himself further and impact the way that music influences the rest of the world.
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Andrew Papadeas
Music Director • Composer
Andrew has extensive experience composing scores and producing music for media applications. With two honors degrees in music composition and over seven years in the industry, he has composed music for independent film, theatre, chamber & orchestral ensembles, as well as been reviewed in the New York Times for his theatrical sound designs. His role as Music Director includes composing and supervision on all productions involving original music.
His soundtracks and music come from a wide range of influences; from Beethoven’s rich melodies, to Squarepusher’s harsh rhythms to The Roots’ natural groove, coupled with roots in rock n roll, blues, jazz, hip-hop, and techno; presenting a fresh and original sound for the future marketplace – in a multitude of genres.
“Impressive work.” – Irwin Robinson, Director: ASCAP, Director: Harry Fox Agency.
“[Papadeas] has that big orchestral sound. If they can get it from one guy sounding great, [producers] don’t need to hire an orchestra.” - Stephen Stone, Partner Grammy-Award Winning Ruffhouse Records.
“You can really feel the energy in his work.” – Al Mclean, VP Creative: Kobalt Music Publishing.
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Phillip Hunt: Audio Engineer
Carl Gasowski: Audio Engineer
Christopher Jessick: Film Consultant