I am uber-hipster. I liked liking things before they were cool before liking things before they were cool was cool!

Noel got started in Sound Engineering by what seemed to be fate. Originally wanting to be a filmmaker,
he thought it would be ideal to learn the ropes of video editing first. But, applying for an apprenticeship
at Roadrunner, he was told the best they could offer was training in audio production. Seeing this as an
opportunity to get his foot in the door, Noel grabbed the chance, thinking the knowledge would benefit
his filmmaking dreams in the future. Not long after he started though, he became more and more
interested in the art of audio production - and never looked back.
But it wasn't all peaches and cream for him as he had to prove himself to highly experienced and veteran
co-workers. His big break finally came when, barely four months into his training, he was given the task
of engineering for Nonong Buencamino for his “Dekada '70” score. When asked about the experience, he
would say “it was like being thrown in with the sharks while still learning how to swim”. This led to
more engineering work for film scores and album productions wherein he cherished the opportunity to
work with a live orchestra numerous times, both in the studio and stage.
Primarily working in the cutthroat field of advertising though, Noel keeps sane by making “obscure and
esoteric electronic sounds that could be considered music” during free time, and has made remixes for
local indie artists Bagetsafonik and sLEX. His greatest musical triumph came when his cover for
England's gothic-industrial music progenitors, Attrition, was included in their 25th anniversary tribute
album - which saw its worldwide release late 2009.
Aside from being a Sound Engineer and struggling artist however, Noel considers being a family man as
his true, God-given career. He regards his family as his center, balance, and the source of inspiration for
all his achievements, and the strength he needs to push further in his field. That, and caffeine.