满帆大学 graduate, 名人堂入选者, and award-winning producer and engineer Sebastian Krys has seen massive success in American and Latin American markets, winning 20 Grammy awards between the U.S. and Latin American award shows for his work with artists including Gloria Estefan, 马克·安东尼, 夏奇拉, 和埃尔维斯·科斯特洛.

Throughout the engineer and producer’s extensive career, he has maintained a close relationship with 满帆, returning regularly to share his knowledge, 建议, and experiences with students on campus. 最近, Sebastian returned with a special guest in tow – legendary singer, 作曲家, and producer 埃尔维斯科斯特洛.

Having first discovered the musician’s catalog during his time as a student on the 满帆 campus, Sebastian was excited for 科斯特洛 to utilize the university’s industry-standard production facilities for rehearsals ahead of the 埃尔维斯科斯特洛 & 冒名顶替者7707 之旅.

“[Going to 满帆] made everything I wanted to do tangible,” shared Krys as he spoke to students and faculty during an exclusive guest lecture featuring him and the musician. “I followed the music to wherever it would take me.”

More than 500 students and staff attended the closed-door session hosted in the 满帆 Live venue for the chance to gain insight into 科斯特洛’s storied career and the creative process behind some of his most beloved hits.

Some students also gained valuable experience by working in technical roles alongside 满帆’s live event crew throughout the session. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions about the artist’s breakthrough into popular music, the evolution of his sound, 他的创作过程, and how Krys’ keen ear and musical skillset have made him a valuable teammate in the studio.

“This is a great place here. If it gave us this man, 这是正确的地方,” said 科斯特洛 of Krys and 满帆 while chatting to the audience from the stage.

The duo – who have worked on 11 releases together including scores, 重新记录, and new releases such as 2020 Grammy winner 看现在 – credit their joint success to the special synergy they share in the studio and in their friendship.

科斯特洛 & The Imposters closed out the private session playing live versions of some of the artist’s biggest hits including “Watching the Detectives” and “I Hope You’re Happy Now.”

“Welcoming Sebastian back to campus, and hosting 埃尔维斯科斯特洛 & The Imposters has been a phenomenal way to begin the new year on our campus,杰·诺布尔说, 满帆 Vice President of 校友 and 事件. “Providing our students with real-world learning opportunities, while creating unique educational experiences and standing alongside our alumni during their career journey remains at the core of our university’s mission.”