Testimonials
Steve Tibbetts: ECM Recording Artist
“Greg hears things I missed, asks questions I didn't think to ask, and he has a refined, musical sense of dynamics and equalization. When I submitted my last album to ECM Records they said the files were perfect and gave Greg an engineering credit in the CD booklet that I didn’t ask for. Later that year in Munich, visiting the label headquarters, a member of the production team pulled me aside and quietly suggested that for future releases Greg might leave them one or two things to do. He has a technician's mind and a musician's heart. I didn't really think my master tapes and files could be improved until I heard what Greg did with them. I could have worked with many of the world's best mastering engineers in remastering my ECM catalog, but one of the world's best is right here.”
Bobby Z: Prince and the Revolution
Mastering is a subtle art form that can make or break your record. Greg is a true artist, finding all the right frequencies. Z
“We initially chose to have Greg do our mastering because we had heard such great things about his work. After hearing what he can do, we now have all of our albums mastered at RFM because he does such amazing work. We recommend Greg to every musician who wants their creation to sound its best. Our music is very eclectic and he is able to make all the genres shine, whether it’s folk, electronica or indie rock. Thanks!”
Matt Early: Gotta Groove Records
“Greg is a true pro - a long time member of the "Gotta Groove Vinyl Dream Team", he receives a wide variety of audio - both in terms of genre and preparedness for the format (some not prepared at all). He knows how to take what is provided and make it work best for the vinyl medium. Highly recommended for mastering and lacquer cutting.”
(On work with guitarist Donna Grantis.) “Greg mastered her album Diamonds & Dynamite. He has incredible ears and is highly skilled. He's very knowledgeable, professional and meticulous. He pulled through for us when we had a mastering emergency, by cutting a lacquer on short notice. He brings out the best in the music!”
Steve Wilson: K-Tel International
“Greg has done hundreds of projects for K-tel through the years. His quality of workmanship, attention to detail and musical knowledge keep us coming back. Greg is great to work with and he really cares about what he's doing.”
“When working with Greg you are getting more than his amazing ears, you’re also getting, in a sense, an extra producer. Rather than just “fix” what he was given, Greg made suggestions in my mixes that could never have been fully corrected in Mastering. I truly appreciated the time and effort and excellence that came from my experience with Rare Form Mastering.”
“Greg is fantastic. World class ears IMHO. Personable, meticulous. And the sound is perfection. And on top of that he's fast. Really. I feel so lucky he works in my town.”
John Beeler: Asthmatic Kitty Records (Sufjan Stevens, Angelo de Augustine)
“There are really only two things I need from a mastering engineer: quality, communication, and timelines. Ok that's three but that's representative of my expectations of Greg and Rare Form and how they've exceeded them. Greg has mastered several records of ours and cut many more, and his communication is always superb, the quality never not excellent (never had a problem), and his turnover is reliably speedy. Of course the curse of engineering is that when it's bad everyone cares, but when it's great, no one notices it. Well Greg, despite the curse of your good engineering and it always just working, I do see you! His work is fantastic. I'm reluctant to leave this review because it's shouting out a secret, but Rare Form deserves it.”
Jessa Zapor-Gray: ZG Inc.
“I've worked with Greg at Rare Form on a couple vinyl projects and could not be happier. These projects were for major vinyl reissues and a new release that all needed to make a lot of very cranky, very picky fans happy and Greg nailed it. 5 stars, would recommend. :)”
Adam Levy: The Honeydogs,, Turn Turn Turn (and so many more…)
“Greg has mastered everything I’ve produced for others or for myself over the last decade—all of The Honeydogs records and my various solo or collaborative projects. Things sound infinitely better when he gets his hands on them. His fine combs and processes sculpt frequencies magically. Vinyl projects in particular have benefitted from his tweaks. I’ll never use anyone else. He’s the best.”
Matt Patrick: The Library Studio
“As a full time record producer for nearly fifteen years, Greg Reierson at Rare Form Mastering has mastered more projects for me than anyone. I trust his ears and skill implicitly. Thanks so much for your continual great work, Greg. You are so good at what you do and so incredibly easy to work with.”
John Hermanson: Storyhill
“Greg at Rare Form Mastering has been a go to for me over the past 20+ years for mastering my projects. I've been thrilled every time with his ability to bring clarity, punch, consistency and analog warmth to my mixes no matter the genre. We got Greg's master of our new Storyhill record, "Bethlehem" last week and are overjoyed with the results. Thanks for being so easy to work with, Greg!”
Frank McDonough: McDonough Management (Nashville, TN)
“Not only is Greg great at making records sound amazing, but he understands the nuances of delivering for various formats (CD, streaming, YouTube, etc.), and has been patient enough to explain it.”
Philip Blackburn: American Composers Forum
“I've used Greg for a couple hundred albums, from simple DDP assembly to involved editing, restoration, tweaking, and mixing. He's reliable, creative, timely, personable, open to a wide variety of musical aesthetics, and pays close attention so I can be sure my final masters are pristine. He's my label rock and can be yours too.”
Dan Wilson: Semisonic, Songwriter for Adele, Taylor Swift, Dixie Chicks (etc. etc!!)
“Greg Reierson at Rare Form Mastering has the golden ears and he's super easy to work with. I have only the highest regard for his work - you'll be happy to have him master your records. Greg, thank you so much for taking on the mastering of my album “Love Without Fear” and doing the job so much better than your "competition." I really appreciate it and I hope we get a chance to work together again soon.”
“A successfully pressed record can only be as good as its stamper. That stamper can only be as good as its lacquer. In the end: a vinyl record can only be as good as its primary source. Rare Form Mastering is that source. Can’t get much better than Greg and Rare Form Mastering. Top Notch!”
Paul Peterson: Prince, The Time, The Family a.k.a. fDeluxe (and on and on)
Greg has always gone beyond the call of duty for me. He has great ears and has great suggestions if my mix is missing something. Greg is one big EAR!
“Greg is the absolute best! Doomtree Records does all our vinyl cutting with Rare Form and the attention to detail and sonic quality that Greg is able to pull out every single time is always top notch. Can't recommend him enough.”
David Z: Prince, Alexander O'Neal, Fine Young Cannibals
“Greg makes it pop!”
Andy Weber: Smashed Plastic Record Pressing
“Rare Form is an absolute pleasure to work with. Nothing but the utmost professional in all aspects.”
Justin Kristal: President of Copycats Media
“When you are making a record you want to find the right person for every single part of the process. When it comes to mastering and lacquer cutting, Greg at Rare Form Mastering is 100% the right person. Not only is he a master at his craft but he is so great to work with. The man knows his stuff and at the end of the day he wants to make the very best record he can....for you!”
Adam Bartlett: Gilead Media
“Rare Form has been my No. 1 stop for lacquer cutting services for over five years. Over numerous vinyl releases we have rarely had to reject a test pressing, and if there is an issue Greg is quick to have our back and diagnose the actual problem through discussions with the pressing plant. One of the best around.”
Kenn Goodman: Pravda Records (Chicago, IL)
“Top notch mastering and great service . Most Pravda Records get mastered by Greg at Rare Form. An experienced leader in the industry and reasonable prices.”