Mazen Murad began his professional music career in 1991. He began to work at various studios around Sydney and in 1996 Mazen joined the Mastering Department at EMI Studios 301. It was his recording and mixing experience that became a valuable asset to his burgeoning career as a Mastering Engineer. In 2001 Mazen's reputation for initiative and professional work ethic made him the consummate choice to head a newly established Mastering facility at Studios 301 Cologne, Germany. After three years in Germany, he crossed the English Channel to join Whitfield Street Studios in Central London. Further establishing his career in the United Kingdom, Mazen was invited in 2005 to join The Metropolis Group, the Europe's leading Mastering facility. Since joining The Metropolis Mastering team, Mazen has worked with a diverse list of artists including Mika, DJ Shadow, Bjork, Muse and Robbie Williams.His reputation for combining technology and creativity particularly in the areas of 5.1 Mastering for DVD-V, DVD-A and Super Audio CD makes him highly sought after by many prestigious international clients. He is reknown for his unique style of stereo to 5.1 upmixing as heard on projects such as Elbow, The Temptations and Korn.Specialties: Recent Projects :Sade, Kasabian, M.I.A., Slipknot, Plan B, Darren Hayes, The Rolling Stones, Peace,Take That, Rush - Film Soundtrack, The Raconteurs, Katie Melua, Duran Duran, Cee Lo Green, Skunk Anansie, Jessie J, Dizzee Rascal & Lilly Allen.