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Mixing music in Utah Valley

Pleasant Grove man is making waves in industry from his basement

Published: Sunday, March 23, 2008 12:24 a.m. MDT
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He would tell you that his career has been a steady rise to where his is today, and thanks to technology he is able to continue working in the recording studio in his Pleasant Grove basement.

"I am not looking for the spotlight and that is why I am here," he said. "The hardest part about it, is trying to explain what I do to people. It is a whole different world, but people are always intrigued by it."

Seeing some of the lifestyles that many people within the industry have, Bjarnson is happy he can stay in the quiet city where he attended high school as he watches his three children grow up.

His wife, Tracey, who is pregnant with their fourth child, worked full time while Finn honed his skills in the music industry. Now, she would be the first to point out all that her husband has accomplished.

"I am glad for him because I know that he would not be happy doing anything else," she said. "I think it's wonderful, and he doesn't always think he is as talented as he truly is. Finn is much happier being the guy behind the scenes, but people in the business know what he brings to the table."


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Recent comments

Finn is the most talented producer and artist in music today, and it...

Brandon Fugal | May 4, 2008 at 9:56 p.m.

As incredibly talented as Finn is, he's an even nicer guy. He...

Kurt Bestor | April 15, 2008 at 7:04 a.m.

Congrats to a man doing what he loves in a quiet way, and succeeding!...

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Finn Bjarnson, in his Pleasant Grove studio on Thursday, was nominated for a Grammy this year.

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