Tom Size

Missing you, Tom- I've always said that most every engineer I have ever worked with would benefit with a Tom Size lesson or ten-a true pro and a heck of a nice guy.

I wrote this piece on my dear friend and colleague a few days after he had died, on my blog, highsierrarambles.net. Tom, you will guide my ears as long as I live.


NOVEMBER 2, 2016
A Mountain of a Different Sort

Tom Size October 10, 1959-October 30, 2016

I am toiling up a mountain of grief these days, dealing with and processing the illness and death of my friend and musical collaborator, Tom Size. I had the great good fortune to begin working with him in 1992,...

I'm just replaying the beautiful celebration of Tom's life this afternoon in Walnut Creek, CA. Many tears were shed, warm and fond memories shared, and even some laughter.
Tom Size touched many lives, and had so many "best friends".
He was an important hero for many musicians, a brilliant soundman, engineer, and co-producer.
He was so beloved and his Love-of-his-life, Kelly, threw a gorgeous farewell party today.
I'm gonna miss that guy's humor, big ol' heart, and excellent ear...

Had the pleasure of meeting Tom once. He obviously loved and adored his mate Kel. Our love to his extended family. He's enjoying the surf in a warm place.

I've never met Tom personally but I feel like we met in spirit, since he worked on few tracks on one of our Red Wine CD's few years ago.

He did a wonderful job, of course, and we are very proud and honored to feature his art,expertise and musical sensibility on those tracks.

Thank you Tom, your music will stay forever.

My warmest condolences to your Family and to all your loved ones.

Martino Coppo
Genova, Italy