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"I
signed Tomas Costanza as an artist to Hollywood Records. He fronted
a seminal post-hardcore rock band called Diffuser. They had incredible
energy, great songs, and a different sound. Tomas grew as a songwriter
which lead to him being signed as a writer to Walt Disney Music
Publishing. He was always bringing me great bands so we also gave
him an A&R consultancy to work for Hollywood for a period
of time. Now he continues to not only discover and develop great
new talent but produce, co-write, and record their music on both
coasts. Amazing. "
Jason Jordan
Vice President, A&R
Hollywood Records
"Anthony
Santo is a talented, hard working producer with a great career
ahead of him. I would recommend him to upcoming artists looking
to work with a producer or writer. The development he does is
invaluable"
David Novik
Head of A&R
Universal Music Group
Aside
from being an insanely talented producer, songwriter, and engineer,
I always sense that there's something deeper going on with Tomas.
He always seems to be processing, understanding and appreciating
every single nuance in the music. While working on a song, he'll
suggest the simplest modification to a player's part, and it will
pull the whole song together. He is an extremely talented individual
and a master of his crafts.
–Robert Dippold
General Manager
Trustkill Records
"There
is nothing of which I am certain, except for the fact that without
Tomas Costanza’s influence, tutelage and compassion I would
not be one tenth the musician that I am today. Working with Costanza
on our debut album, Air Raid Romance, was as inspiring as it was
rewarding. He pushed each one of us to step beyond our previous
limits to create an exciting, melodic album that resonated with
old and new fans alike. It was an album we could be proud of.
Tomas never stopped demanding excellence in his quest to create
a moving work. Despite his unwillingness to accept anything less
than perfection, his manner was calm and genial and I found our
sessions more fun than anything."
"With his guidance, The Never Enders went from a directionless
band filled with untapped potential to a signed act with fans
around the world. I would definitely recommend working with Costanza,
for anyone who wants to bring their music to the next level."
Michael Sonbert
-The Never Enders (Bellmore, NY)
"I
met Tomas 6 years ago when he was coming up through the ranks
of the music business with his band Diffuser and although he's
been through some very tough times I've always known him to rise
above it all through his skills as an artist, producer, and songwriter.
His talent as a producer/writer/artist/musician and visionary
is second to none in an industry cluttered with mediocrity. Once
Tomas sets his sights on something, he gives it his all. He has
such a passion for perfection which even has made him abrasive
at times but its clear that it all stems from his passion for
success in music. He actually wants the best for everyone involved
in his life."
Peter Malkin
-Vice President, A&R
EPIC Records
"I
can't even begin to explain the great experience i had working
with these guys at Killingsworth. I knew once we decided to work
with Santo and Tomas, we were taking the right step in advancing
our music career. The recording process was second to none. Santo
has a great ear, and is able to take good ideas and make them
fantastic. Our first record with Killingsworth helped us gain
the credibility and buzz to get our feet wet in the music industry."
-Airdate
"The coolest dickhead I ever met:)"
Ryan Cabrera
-Atlantic Records
"Working with Tomas was fantastic, great studio, great guy,
great ideas. Would highly recommend him to everyone. As a producer
he made me feel very comfortable as we wrote a killer track together.
This man just goes from strength to strength."
Christian Burns of BBMak
-Hollywood Records
"Tomas above all set a special vibe for us during our session.
This allowed us to each perform to our full potential without
holding back once. Tomas's unique style of producing clearly shows
on each explosive track."
Pete
-Sown In Tears (Long Island, NY)
"One of the most up and coming producer/writers since Butch
Walker".
Jonathan Tate
-Alternative Press Magazine
"From
the first day we met with Tomas we knew we wanted him to produce
our album because of his passion for music and his confidence
in what he did. He took the time and effort and went beyond what
an everyday producer would do in order to pull out the best in
us and unleash our musical talent. The end result was a dynamic
project with hard-hitting melodies, incredible hooks, and something
that's turning heads!"
Austin
-Thalon (Huntsville, AL)
"He
definitely does'nt suck!"
Lincoln Bradley
-Rolling Stone Magazine
"It’s
hard to put into only a few words the experience we had while
recording our debut record at Killingsworth. It was a time filled
with a whirlwind of emotion, excitement, fear and hard work all
wrapped into one. Tomas Costanza, Anthony Santonocito, Keith Cooper
and all the other professionals at Killingsworth taught us an
immense amount about the music industry as a whole, while at the
same time pushing us to strive towards and surpass what we thought
were our best musical and personal capabilities."
-Mike
-This Years Anthem (Danbury, CT)
"The Bill Parcells of producing!"
Steven Fletcher
-FUSE TV
"I
am so stoked Tomas is in LA!! We've been friends a long time now
and I'm looking forward to working with real soon. The old days
when we were on the road touring with The All American Rejects,
Hoobastank and Simple Plan were timeless. The festivities on that
tour were outta control!! The drunken bowling, the on stage food
fight during The Rejects set and partying on the bus all night.
He is a true talent!!! Good Times! He's been been a brother and
I'm glad we've stayed connected!!"
Big Billy Clark
Vice Presicent, A&R
EPIC Records
"Killingsworth is the place to go if you are serious about
your music. After searching around for a professional studio that
was affordable at the same time, we knew we found the right place
after stepping foot into Killingsworth. While the place has a
hip, lounge-like vibe and a great staff of engineers, hearing
the amazing product they were putting out was what convinced us
to record there...and when our record was done, we knew for sure
we had made the right decision."
"Working with Tomas Costanza is an eye-opening experience
for a musician and songwriter. During the recording process, he
can be a fun guy to work with, as well as a drill sergeant, all
for the sake of bringing out the best in who he produces. His
knowledge of composing, performance, and the music industry in
general is something we have been able to learn from and use long
after the completion of our record."
Pete
-Render (Patchogue, NY)
"I've known Tomas for over 5 years and his ambition speaks
volumes about his personality and commitment. Definitely on his
way to building a rock solid career as a major label producer/writer."
Nicholas C. Ferrara, Esq.
-Serling Rooks & Ferrara, LLP
"The
best producer I never heard of!"
David Gohan of Depeche Mode
-V2 Records
"In 2005, while showcasing at a small music conference in
Dewey Beach, Delaware (of all places), we caught the ear of writer/producer
and former DIFFUSER frontman Tomas Costanza. We teamed up with
the multi-platinum artist/producer and recorded five tracks at
Killingsworth Studios in NY during the summer of 2006. The 5 songs
we recoded with Costanza gained us attention on several fronts,
landing us several major and indie label showcases. Amidst the
buzz we signed with Lindsay Goldstien of Wolds End Management.
We've since been holed up in our rehearsal space where we've written
over 40 songs in 4 months. We're headed into Costanza's Los Angeles,
CA studio to record a full-legth record of new material at the
end of April (2007). Look for an mid-2008 release and a coinciding
tour."
David Reed
-Closer (Columbia, SC)
"He's got great hair!"
Ashlee Simpson
-Geffen Records
"I will admit it was a little scary at first. Working with
Tomas was like watching a mad scientist reconstruct a dead body,
old and blown to bits, into a stunning supermodel. When it was
all said and done i had a great cd. Thanks Tomas for the CD and
some great recording lessons."
Justin McNatt
-DeweyBeach, DE
"He's a bloody asshole!"
Lemmy of Motorhead
-Geffen Records
"To let you all know a lil about this producer he gets the
job done. I still refer back to the first recording I did with
Tomas because the quality and production is absolutely timeless
and amazing".
Ladylife
-New York, NY
"Working with Tomas was intense, demanding, amazing, and
insanely rewarding! The focus on making our music, and our musicianship,
the best it could be was clear right from the start of the relationship,
through pre-production all the way to recording and the final
mix. Killingsworth makes records, not demos, because they approach
their art fully committed and engaged to produce something memorable.
Tomas has an amazing talent for song structure and melody. When
you listen to our album, or anyone else he has produced, you know
that he delivers world class results! If you are serious about
your music and getting to the next level - you cannot go wrong
with the man!"
Eric and Brian
-Crash the Machine (Sacramento, CA)
"In this line of work it's very hard to be diligent, dedicated,
ambitious and loyal especially with the ever changing atmosphere
of entertainment culture but for some reason he never gets bitter,
he takes on the stringent challenges offered and gets stronger
with the ever passing days."
"Tomas is definitely an enigma in my eyes. I presume to say
that in the near future he will be a legitimate player in this
crazy business despite his humility and modesty. Ultimately, he
is the real deal and I'm priveleged to say that I'm glad I knew
him when."
Ahmet Ertegun October 2nd 2006
-CEO Atlantic Records
"Tomasshole!"
Tiffany
-Catch The Fallen (Los Angeles, CA)
"Working with Tomas Costanza was not only a great experience
but his knowledge and theory behind music is top notch. We enjoyed
our whole experience with him. During pre-production Tomas helped
us understand why his changes to our arrangements and flow needed
to happen and why things needed to be removed. He went above and
beyond by teaching us concepts behind hit arrangements and why
you need to have a song continuously build."
"Our recording experience was also a learning experience.
Tomas knew all the top methods to getting the best sound and performance
out of recording. He was patient yet very motivating on achieving
the results demanded for our album. When we asked him to help
write a song with us for the album, his true passion towards music
was revealed. Starting with just a vocal concept he wrote a complete
song with us showing us writing techniques and writing theory
from the start to finish. We thank you Tomas.. not only did we
achieve an outstanding album we learned from the whole experience.
We can't wait to record our next album Tomas and we thank you
for all your hard work and dedication!"
Jeremy
-Without Tomorrow (Sacramento,CA)
"Tomas
is quite intense to say the least. I learned a lot on that session...a
lot about recording, a lot about myself, and a lot about Tomas!
Thank God we are both nightowls and I know how to drive a stickshift!
I am looking forward to doing it again!"
Lyssa Baker
-Las Vegas, NV
"My
experience at Killlingsworth Studios was definitely a very unique
and exciting one. I came in to record a demo. Upon presenting
my 3 songs, the producer said, these are good but I think we can
do better, and they did! They created 4 new impressive songs from
scratch and worked to improve a pre-existing song. The music on
them was fantastic. Not only was the music good but the musicians
were so great. Everyone was so encouraging of my project. My schedule
was extremely hectic around the time of my recording, but their
flexible schedule allowed me to work around that. I would definitely
recommend Killingsworth to anyone who's recording or re-recording,
especially if your style is rock... They know their stuff."
Carmen Montgomery
-Levittown, NY
"The
biggest METS fan in the world!
Geoff Mayfield
-Billboard Magazine
"Working with Tomas has been so important to the success
of our band. We’ve benefited greatly from his extensive
musical training and ability, both in and out of the recording
studio. It is so rare to find producer with the infectious charisma
that Tomas possesses. He has a flair for motivating and inspiring
musicians to achieve their goals, which with his guidance, become
much more attainable. All bands, new and established, should jump
at the opportunity to work with Tomas, as it is a rare chance
to work with a true professional in the music industry."
Keith
-Sinew (Long Island, NY)
"Tomas
was a very energetic producer and always ready to work. it was
a pleasure working with him and he was a very good motivator for
us to get the job done."
Sound The Sirens
-Long Island, NY
"Working
with Tomas at Killingsworth Recording Company was by far the smartest
decision that my band ever made. He took our sound and level of
musicianship far beyond our expectations in a very short time.
He has so much knowledge and incredible patience. He's just an
incredible producer. He really cares about the bands musically
and as people and gets phenominal results. He also has been through
it all in this business and has great advice to help guide your
career."
"We've also had the good fortune to record in New York with
Anthony Santo and that was also an immense experience. He has
so much technical talent and a great ear for hooks and arangement."
"The facilities are top notch and the sound that comes off
of every record they make can speak for it's self. If you don't
check out killingsworth you are doing yourself and your band a
disservice. We had sucha great time and are so impressed with
our record that we know exactly where we will be recording the
next."
Brian
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