Andy Fillmore - “The Falling Man”
I recently had the pleasure of mixing and mastering “The Falling Man” by Melbourne singer-songwriter Andy Fillmore.
Andy is an independent artist based in Melbourne, blending folk and rock influences with a real focus on strong songwriting, memorable melodies, and heartfelt vocal performances. He regularly performs around Melbourne, playing both original music and his own take on acoustic covers.
“The Falling Man” is a beautifully written acoustic-driven track that grows into something much bigger as it unfolds. It starts with an intimate, songwriter-led feel, then steadily builds into a huge final section with hard-hitting electric guitar, driving drums and bass, and soaring vocal harmonies.
The song features:
Andy Fillmore - on Vocals, Guitar
Simon Hanna - on Drums
George Last - on Bass
What stood out to me most was the strength of the songwriting. The arrangement has plenty of impact when it opens up, but the heart of the track is still Andy’s melody and vocal performance. There’s a real lift as the song develops, and the harmonies in the final section add a huge emotional payoff without pulling away from the acoustic foundation the song starts with.
From a mixing perspective, the aim was to keep that natural singer-songwriter character intact while letting the track grow in size as the arrangement built. The acoustic guitar and vocal needed to feel close and honest at the start, while the later sections needed enough width, weight, and energy to support the electric guitars, drums, bass, and layered vocals.
The master was then shaped to give the track a polished, full, release-ready sound while preserving the dynamics of the build. With a song like this, the crescendo is a big part of the emotional journey, so it was important not to flatten that movement too much.
This was a lovely one to work on. “The Falling Man” is a powerful track with excellent performances throughout, but above all, it’s just a really strong piece of songwriting from Andy Fillmore.
