Working Class Audio – Navigating the World of Recording With a Working Class Perspective

WCA #416 with Jez riley French

WCA #416 with Jez riley French – Listening Below the Surface, Contact Mics and Hydrophones, Traces, Swapping Cassettes, and Music Shop Blokes

My guest is Sound Artist Jez riley French. Jez is widely regarded as having played a pivotal role in expanding the use of contact microphones, hydrophones, electromagnetic coils, ultrasonic detectors, geophones, and VLF receivers in the sound arts, sound design (for the screen, theatre, and radio), and music in a wide range of contexts. His work has included commissions and performances for

Tate Modern (UK)
The Whitworth (UK)
Paradise Air (Japan)
MoT – Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (Japan)
Spikersuppa Lydgalleri, Oslo (Norway)
Baltic (UK)
Steklenik (Slovenia)
Museo Reina Sofia (Spain)
Catalyst Arts (N. Ireland)
Artisphere (USA)
Harpa (Iceland)
Mengi (Iceland)
The Wired Lab (Australia)
Mullae Art Space (Korea)
q-02 (Belgium)

In this episode, we discuss

Open Space of Yorkshire
New Wave and Punk
Sharp Recorder
Fascination with Listening
Sexism in Music
Contact Mics and Hydrophones
Listening Below the Surface
Pre-Internet Research
Music Shop Blokes
Swapping Cassettes
Feeling Right to Press Record
Traces
Setting up a Distribution Company
Durational Listening
The Emotion of Listening
Audio Memory
Recording Mediums
Sound Art
Making a Living
Field Recording Approaches
There Are No Rules
Influences

Matt’s Rant: Holiday Reset

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Jex riley French
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #415 with David Kalmusky

WCA #415 with David Kalmusky – Acid Dropping Hippies, Drum Lessons with Levon Helm, Advocating For Yourself, Addiction Studios, and Swinging the Bat Everyday

My guest is Grammy Nominated producer, engineer, session guitarist, and mixer David Kalmusky who has worked with Shawn Mendes, Carrie Underwood, Mötley Crue, Keith Urban, and Journey.

In this episode, we discuss

Stratford, Ontario
The Band
The Rebels/The Hawks
Acid Dropping Hippies
Drum Lessons with Levon Helm
Guitar Lessons with John Till
Family Friends
Addiction Studios
Career Growth in Canada
First Nashville Session
International Conduits
Swinging the Bat Everyday
Focus on the Body of Work
Overnetworking
Mistakes
Experimenting on Your Own Time
Underground Echo Chamber
Building a Workshop
Advocating For Yourself
Social Media Restraint
Division in the Studio
Education

Matt’s Rant: Rewriting Our Code From The Groundup

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: David Kalmusky
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #414 with Todd Burke

WCA #414 with Todd Burke – One-Stoplight Towns, Grandmaster Studios, Cocaine Trafficking, Sleeping on a Gobo, The Social Aspects of Recording, and All About Relationships

My guest is Grammy Nominated Recording Engineer Todd Burke, who has worked with Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, The Kooks, Belle and Sebastian, M83, and Fitz and the Tantrums.

In this episode, we discuss

One-Stoplight Towns
Colorado
Arizona
California
Conservatory of Arts and Sciences
Grandmaster Studios
Cocaine Trafficking
Sylvia Massey
Sleeping on a Gobo
Ben Harper
The Right Questions at The Right Time
The Social Aspect of Recording
Practicing on Downtime
Figuring Out Your Rate
All About Relationships
Record Better
Tony Hoffer
Affordable Tracking Needs
Enhanced Zoom Calls
Human Interaction

Matt’s Rant: Working Remotely

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Todd Burke
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #413 with Katie Tavini and Stephen Kerrison

WCA #413 with Katie Tavini and Stephen Kerrison – Running a Virtual Mastering Facility, Sharing Knowledge, The Right Reasons, Social Media Preferences, and Imposter Syndrome.

My guests today are mastering engineers Katie Tavini and Stephen Kerrison, 2/3rds of the virtual mastering facility/collective, Weird Jungle.

In this episode, we discuss

Running a Virtual Mastering Facility
Social Media Preferences
Quitting Archiving Job
Imposter Syndrome
Handling Attended Sessions
Liverpool Music Scene
Juggling Calendars
Love of Music
Sharing Knowledge
The Right Reasons
Rates

Matt’s Rant: Enveloping

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Katie Tavini & Stephen Kerrison
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #412 with Nathan Ruyle

WCA #412 with Nathan Ruyle – Growing Up on a Farm, The Wild West, Sound for Film, Bootstrapping and Staying Nimble

My guest today is a Sound Designer / Re-recording Mixer and founder of This Is Sound Design in Burbank, California. Nathan’s credits include Joyland – Cannes Jury Prize, Academy Awards, I Love My Dad – SXSW Jury & Audience Award, The Voyeurs – Amazon Studios United Skates – HBO, Academy Awards Short List Searching – Sony, Sundance.

In this episode, we discuss

Growing up on a Farm
Scouting
Theater
Singing in Bands
Technology Exposure
Sound Design for Theater
Saint Louis
Cal Arts
Survival
Walt Disney
The Wild West
Coming to California
Building Studios
Making Your Own Way
The Film Industry
Analog vs. Digital Production
Studio Consolidation
NPR and Marketplace
Mixing Efficiency
Bootstrapping
Leasing to Own Gear
Indie Film
Staying Nimble
Financial Track Record

Matt’s Rant: Detours

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Nathan Ruyle
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #411 with James “Fluff” Harley

WCA #411 with James “Fluff” Harley – The Origin of Fluff, Hockeytown USA, Fear of the Unknown, Operating at a Top Level, and Surviving the Prince Bootcamp

My guest today is Engineer/Mixer James “Fluff” Harley, who has worked with KoRn, Prince, and Yumi Matsutoya.

In this episode, we discuss

The Origin of Fluff
Hockey Town USA
Car Accident
Recording School
Fear of the Unknown
Craving Knowledge
Crazy Synchronizing
Operating at a Top Level
Tough Skin
Being a Facilitator
Magic in The Booth
Taking a Year Off
Moving to LA
Audio Test Kitchen
Los Angeles
Surviving the Prince Bootcamp
Making a Living
The Stress of the Music Biz
Getting up at 5 AM
Figuring Out What to be Paid
Working with Korn

Matt’s Rant: Making Lists!

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: James “Fluff” Harley
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #410 Guest Impact

WCA #410 The Impact of WCA Guests – The Emotion of A Mix, Field Recording, Backing Up and Archiving, The Cup Test, and the Many Lessons Learned.

Engineer, theatrical sound designer, and editor of WCA Anne-Marie Pleau joins Matt to discuss the impact that particular WCA guests have had on each of them.

In this episode, we discuss

Michael Brauer
Jessica Thompson
George Vlad
Field Recording
Backing Up and Archiving
The Emotion of A Mix
Brian Charles
Saving Masters from a Fire
Tchad Blake
Leslie Braithwaite
Staying Steps Ahead
The Cup Test
Sara Carter
Getting into audio as an adult
Bryan Matheson
Dan Johnson
Working Your Say Up The Ladder
Survival
Andrew Scheps
Steve Albini
Piper Payne
Leslie Braithwaite

Matt’s Rant: Dealing with Burnout

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Anne-Marie Pleau
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #409 with Roy Silverstein

WCA #409 with Roy Silverstein – Golden Handcuffs, Burning Out on the Corporate Life, Building a Studio, Taking a Paycut, and No Regrets

My guest is Engineer and studio owner Roy Silverstein who has worked with Stephen El Rey, The Verigolds, The Finches, Matelotage, and Blue Largo. Roy owns Rarefied Recording in San Diego.

In this episode, we discuss

Evanston, Illinois
The House Piano
Playing Guitar
University of Miami
Working for Qualcomm
Moonlighting as a Recording Engineer
Burning Out on the Corporate Life
Working with Wes Lachot
Building a Studio
Golden Handcuffs
Taking a Paycut
No Regrets
Looking Ahead
Neve Genesys
Marketing His Studio
Working with Interns

Matt’s Rant: Doing It Yourself

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Roy Silverstein
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #408 with Justin Cortelyou

WCA #408 with Justin Cortelyou – Working with the Greats, Chuck Ainlay, Mike Shipley, Bob Ezrin, Soultrain Sound Studios, Family Time, and Meditation

My guest is Grammy Nominated Mixer/Engineer/Producer Justin Cortelyou, who has worked with Paul McCartney, Hollywood Vampires, Taylor Swift, Andrea Bocelli, Phish, The Darkness, Carrie Underwood, and Luke Bryan.

In this episode, we discuss

Greensburg, PA
Playing Trombone
Youth Orchestra
Ibanez Guitars
Shred Metal
MTSU
How to Be a Good Assistant
Mr. Miyagi
Chuck Ainlay
Radar
Soundstage
Mike Shipley
Moving to LA
The Mutt Lang Editing Style
Surviving 2007
The Wall
Bob Ezrin
Quitting Bob
Soultrain Sound Studios
Family Time
Meditation

Matt’s Rant: Using a Financial Advisor

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Justin Cortelyou
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #407 with Maryam Qudus

WCA #407 with Maryam Qudus – Pursuing Music, Transitioning to Recording, Spacemoth, The Role of Recording in Marriage, and So Much Coffee

My guest is Producer / Engineer / Mixer Maryam Qudus who has worked with Spellling, Toro y Moi, Sad13, Tune-Yards, and Zelma Stone. Maryam also writes, records, and produces music for her solo project Spacemoth and composes music for film on top of all that!

In this episode, we discuss:

Growing up in the Bay Area
Parents from Afghanistan
Days in the Family Restaurant
The Role of Language
Pursuing Music
Stacking The Cheese
Singing on The Countertop
Recording at Tiny Telephone
Teaching
Transitioning to Recording
So Much Coffee
Women’s Audio Mission
Surviving
The Joy of Recording
The Role of Recording in Marriage
Spacemoth

Matt’s Rant: The Complexities of Selling Gear

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Maryam Qudus
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #406 with Joe Carrell

WCA #406 with Joe Carrell – Owen & Bobby Bradley, Being Allowed to Fail, In The Hot Seat, Being on the Cusp of Change, and Helping People Have a Good Time

My guest is Grammy Nominated mixer, engineer, and producer Joe Carrellwho who has worked with Walt Disney, Chase Goehring, Jane Monheit, Birdland Jazz Club, Linda Lavin, and George Jones. Joe has had 11 Grammy Nominations and mixed/recorded 33 number ones in multiple genres.

In this episode, we discuss:

Branson, Missouri
Treasure Ilse Studios
Southern Illinois
Early Music Lessons
Cheap Trick
School Band
Pursuing Studio Drumming
Jeff Porcaro
Recording Drums
The Other Side of The Glass
Owen & Bobby Bradly
Being Allowed to Fail
In The Hot Seat
Leaving the Nest
Moving to Nashville
Family of Four
Being on the Cusp of Change
Wayne Hahn
Relationships
Never Discuss Questionable Things
Being Professional & Neutral
Keeping Your Mouth Shut
Being Team Player
Being The Bright Spot
Attention to Detail
Helping People Have a Good Time
Financial Strategy
Saying No To Work

Matt’s Rant: One Mic Recording

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Joe Carrell
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #405 with Dan Johnson

WCA #405 with Dan Johnson – Solving Archiving Puzzles, Burning Out, Rogue Tape Machines, Going Independent, and Not Cutting Corners

My guest is Audio Archivist Dan Johnson, who owns and runs Audio Archiving Services. Dan has worked with several well-known artists, including KISS, Jackson Browne, Jimi Hendrix Estate, WAR, TOOL, Duff McKagan, Aimee Man, Tommy Boy Records, Trust Records, Ansonia Records, Now-Again Records, Light In The Attic Records, ORG Records, Warner Bros, Universal, and Sony.

In this episode, we discuss:

Rural Upbringing
Foreigner’s “Hot Blooded”
Recording the Radio
Playing in Bands
Medical Records Work
Failed A&M Internship
Poor Brad
Working at Ocean Way
Friends with the Tech Staff
Surviving as a Runner
Thomas Maps and Pagers
No Guns at Capital
Burning Out
Cleaning Rat Traps
Working for Ikea
Living in a Closet
The Benefits of Capital
Going Independent
Audio Archiving
It’s All About Friendships
Tape Triage
70 Hours a Week
Tape Machine Scarcity
Noahs Ark of Tape Machines
United Archiving
Not Cutting Corners
Solving Archiving Puzzles
Rogue Tape Machines
Rod Stewart Farting
Knocking Michael Jackson Down

Matt’s Rant: Appreciating Our Tools

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Dan Johnson
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #404 with Chris Clark

WCA #404 with Chris Clark – Playing Trombone, The Draw of Classical Music, The President’s Own Marine Band, Classical Recording, Planning for Second Career, and the Perfect Guilt Trip.

My guest is Recording Engineer, Producer, and Trombonist, Chris Clark. Chris works with artists such as Jack Sutte, Thomas Circle Singers, Jonathan Bisesi, and The Lantana Trio on the recording side of things, but he also plays Trombone in The President’s Own Marine Band.

In this episode, we discuss:

Growing Up in Commerce, Texas
Playing Trombone
Listening to Dad’s Vinyl Collection
Family Listening to Orchestral Music
Hiring an Outside Teacher
The Draw of Classical Music
Dad’s Return to Music
The Perfect Guilt Trip
Curtis Institute of Music
Blind Auditions
Active Duty Marine
The President’s Own Marine Band
Jumping Into Recording
Creating a Production Company
Classical Recording
Gear Used on Remotes
Planning for Second Career
Accepting Video
Working With Great Musicians
Source to Destination Editing
Insurance
Time Management

Matt’s Rant: Whatever Works

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Chris Clark
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #403 with Catherine Vericolli

WCA #403 with Catherine Vericolli- Changing Audio Careers, Shifting Mindset, Learning on The Fly, 90’s Digital Formats, and Archivists Anonymous

My guest is Catherine Vericolli, the Chief Transfer Engineer & Archive manager for Infrasonic Mastering. Catherine works on projects for Third Man, ORG Music, Oh Boy! Records, and Sun Records. This is Catherine’s second appearance on the show. She originally appeared on WCA #035 in 2015.

In this episode, we discuss:

Changing Audio Careers
Moving to Nashville
Moving Two Studios
Selling Her House
Getting Into Archiving
The Economics of Archiving
Nashville Recording Practices
Academia
Shifting Mindset
Getting Settled
Learning on The Fly
Comparing Stress in Audio Jobs
Play and Pray
90’s Digital Formats
World War 2 and Tape
Archivists Anonymous
Prosumer Audio
ATMOS
MONO
Will The Transfer Work Runout?
The Dixie Cups

Matt’s Rant: Let’s Read a Letter

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Catherine Vericolli
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #402 with Arne Frager

WCA #402 with Arne Frager – The Plant Studios, Finding a Path to Recording, Studio on the Beach, Lessons for Aspiring Studio Owners, and the Best Gig He Never Did

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer and engineer Arne Frager. Arne is known for his run as owner/operator of The Plant Studios in Sausalito and his work with Paul McCartney, Prince, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Santana, Dolly Parton, and Clare Fischer.

In this episode, we discuss:

Growing up in Cleveland
Lifetime musician
Selling computer systems
Finding a path to recording
Recording in the 70s
Spectrum on the beach
Having no fallback, so you have to succeed
Ray Brown
Sony Digital 2 Track
George Winston
Eric Prestidge
Learning to survive
Mars Studios
Almost arrested for picking up gear
The best gig I never did
Al Schmitt
The story of The Plant
The Plant in the 90s
The dark times
Seeing mistakes from the past
Lawsuits against home studios
Lessons for aspiring studio owners

Matt’s Rant: Book Recommendations

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Arne Frager
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #401 with Matt Wallace

WCA #401 with Matt Wallace – Staying Visible in the Business, Crushing it with ATMOS, Keeping a Low Overhead, and the Importance of Alternative Income

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, engineer, and mixer Matt Wallace. This is Matt’s second appearance on the show, originally appearing on WCA #046. He has worked with Faith No More, Maroon 5, O.A.R., Dio, Tank and The Bangas, Replacements, Eric Gales, 3 Doors Down, Andy Grammer, Blackberry Smoke, Ludo, Train, Blues Traveler, Satchel, Mushroomhead, and I Prevail.

In this episode, we discuss:

Status since the last episode
Difficulties in the industry
Challenges with ATMOS Legacy Mix
ATMOS and Apple, WTF?
Crushing it with ATMOS
Smart Speakers
Moving Towards the Future
What kept you in the business?
If you build it, they will come
Keeping low overhead
Musician first, construction second
Importance of Alternative Income
Staying Visible in the business
“Prodixing”
Band performance quality
ProTools – No need for those pesky chops
Studio Deluxe
Vibe is more important than gear
Studio space influences performance
Leaving the Bay Area
LA is the best place to make a record

Matt’s Rant: Managing Your Money

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Matt Wallace
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #400 with David Hewitt

WCA #400 with David Hewitt – Car Racing, Recording Trucks, Dallas Summer Heat, and Recording the Stars in a Golden Era of Live Music

My guest is Grammy-Winning Remote Recording Engineer David Hewitt. David has worked with many artists, including, The Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Miles Davis, Neil Young, The Who, Pavarotti, Simon and Garfunkel, Live Aid, Allman Brothers, Newport Jazz Festival, Aretha Franklin, Hall & Oates Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, and George Benson.

David is also the father of former WCA guest and friend of the show, Ryann Hewitt.

In this episode, we discuss:

Upbringing in Montana
Early Music Exposure as a Military Brat
Travel As a Way of Life
First Career in Car Racing
Struggling guitarist to punching the record button
First Recording Job at Regent Sound Studios
Adventure with Record Plant NY
Mahavishnu Orchestra
King Biscuit Flower Hour
Just Making Shit Work
Recording Aerosmith in the Dallas summer heat
Remote Recording Rates
Making a Living
Concert for NY after 9/11
David Bowie America
Remote recording vs. Studio recording
On the Road Book
Keeping the truck secure during a show
Financial Advice

Matt’s Rant: Reflecting on 400 Episodes

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: David Hewitt
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #399 with Dave Schiffman Part 2

WCA #399 with Dave Schiffman Part 2 – Mix Note Etiquette, The Journey of Creating a Studio, Deciding on ATMOS, Communication with Bands, and Evolving the Craft

Part 2 of my interview with Grammy Winning Producer/mixer and Engineer who has worked on projects for System of a Down, Audioslave, The Mars Volta, PUP, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Adele, Vampire Weekend, Cass Mccombs, Thrice, and Haim.

In this episode, we discuss:

Parting Ways with Rick Rubin
Stellastarr
Role with Rick vs. Engineers
Dry vs. Wet
Mix Shootouts
Importance of Artist Feedback
Evolving the Craft
Keeping a Good Vibe
Dealing with Varying Personalities
Communication with Bands
Mix Note Etiquette
Mix Adjectives
The Journey of Creating a Studio
Deciding on ATMOS
Doing ATMOS That Makes Sense
Money and Engineering
Gear Should Be used, Not Just Displayed
Work-Life Balance
Only as Good as Your Last Credit

Matt’s Rant: Inspiration from Outside the Audio World

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Dave Schiffman
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA #398 with Dave Schiffman Part 1

WCA #398 with Dave Schiffman Part 1 – Tape Copies, Chicken and Egg Issues, Lessons from Rick Rubin, The Land of Yes, and Not Being Tall Enough To Record

My guest is Grammy Winning Producer/mixer and Engineer who has worked on projects for System of a Down, Audioslave, The Mars Volta, PUP Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Adele, Vampire Weekend, Cass Mccombs, Thrice, and Haim.

In this episode, we discuss:

Giving Up Piano
Dad’s Love of Big Band/Yacht Rock
Playing Trumpet
Marching Band
Not Being Tall Enough To Record
Following Credits on Albums
Making Tape Copies
Chicken and Egg Issues
Moving Up the Studio Ladder
Surviving on Tuna Fish Sandwiches
“Smoking Section” of Planes
Working at Ocean Way
Moving to LA from NY
Working with Rick Rubin
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Lessons from Rick Rubin
East Coast Honesty
The Land of Yes

Matt’s Rant: Who are We Spending Time With?

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Dave Schiffman
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith

WCA#397 with Bryan Cook

WCA #397 with Bryan Cook – Recording as An Exit Strategy, Chillin with Tom Dowd, Landing at A&M Studios, and Doing Non-Music Things

My guest is Grammy Nominated Mixing engineer Bryan Cook who has worked with U2, One Republic, Jeff Goldblum, and Switchfoot.

In this episode, we discuss:

Early life in Philly
Studios – A thing that people did
Love for Jazz
Saxophone
Recording as an exit strategy
Bluejay Internship
Chillin with Tom Dowd
Ryan Hewitt
Deciding on a move to LA
Landing at A&M Studios
Moving up in the industry
Professionalism – Egos working together
Moving up the engineering ladder
Sensing upcoming burnout
Michael Andrews
Nobody likes the bad vibe guy
Walk Hard
Transitioning to flying solo
One Republic
How artists find an engineer
U2 project
Push them into the pool
Mixing from home
How to do pricing?
Handling disappointment
Ease with setup
Bounce Factory
Doing non-music things

Matt’s Rant: Audio File Management

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Bryan Cook
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith