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WCA #497 with Danny Reisch

WCA #497 with Danny Reisch – Dallas Childhood Memories, Back to the Future, Daytrotter Sessions, Austin Music Scene, Moving to LA, and Making Records on Cassette 8 Tracks

My guest today is Los Angeles-based Producer/Mixer/Engineer/Drummer Danny Reisch, who has worked on projects for Local Natives, Dirty Projectors, Khruangbin, Barns Courtney, White Denim, Other Lives, Shearwater, Sun June, Tele Novella, Intocable, Halo video game ( last 3 seasons), The Green Knight score (a24), Disney Peter Pan score, Interview With The Vampire score, Willie Nelson, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, The Zombies, Counting Crows, Jimmy Cliff, Father John Misty and many more.

In this episode, we discuss

  • Dallas Childhood Memories
  • Early Band Experiences
  • Four Track Beginnings
  • Michael Jackson Obsession
  • Back to Future Influence
  • Supportive Creative Family
  • Unique School Experience
  • Discipline
  • College Music Degree
  • Early Audio Awareness
  • Atmos Mixing Insights
  • Texas State University
  • Touring and College Life
  • Sound Design Job
  • Band Experiences Takeaways
  • Respect for Bands
  • Working with Passionate Clients
  • Good Danny’s Studio Journey
  • Early Studio Challenges
  • Austin Music Scene
  • Daytrotter Sessions Impact
  • South by Southwest Frenzy
  • Live Recording Skills
  • Move to Los Angeles
  • Pandemic Mixing Shift
  • Film Score Mixing
  • Financial Ecosystem Differences
  • LA Studio Setup Challenges
  • John Congleton’s Advice

Matt’s Rant: What If?

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #496 with Don Zientara

WCA #496 with Don Zientara – Historical Significance, Studio Relocation, Curated Gear Choices, Surfing, and Staying Young, and Back to the Basement Where It All Started

My guest today is the return of producer/engineer/mixer Don Zientara. Don has been highly influential in the D.C. hardcore music scene for over 30 years for his work with iconic punk and rock bands, including Fugazi, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Jawbox, and The Evens. His contributions have been pivotal in shaping the sound of many Dischord Records artists.

In this episode, we discuss

  • Studio Relocation
  • New Basement Setup
  • Historical Recordings
  • Studio Gear Changes
  • Analog to Digital Shift
  • Compact Studio Space
  • Recording Challenges and Success
  • Microphone Selection Strategy
  • Digital Console Benefits
  • Outboard Gear Preferences
  • Lower Overhead Costs
  • Promotion and Clientele
  • Reflection on Studio History
  • Neighborhood and Noise Management
  • Surfing and Staying Young
  • Selective Project Choices
  • Client Reactions
  • Control and Live Room Setup
  • Communication in Studio
  • Evolution of Punk Scene
  • Consistent Studio Rates
  • Historical Significance
  • Industry Perception

Matt’s Rant: Beginning the Journey

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #495 with Elliot Vaughan

WCA #495 with Elliot Vaughan – City of Black Sabbath, Music In the House, Mission Impossible Night, and Persistent Learning

My guest today is Bristol, UK-based producer and mixer Elliot Vaughan, who has worked on projects by Frank Turner, Jason Ringenberg, Spunge, Ugly Kid Joe, Sonic Boom 6, The Wildhearts, Masca, and Hectares. Elliot is also an MPG Awards 2024 Breakthrough Producer Of The Year Nominee.

In this episode, we discuss

  • Bristol
  • Miles to Kilometers Conversion
  • City of Black Sabbath
  • Birmingham Heavy Metal Roots
  • Born Near John Bonham
  • Mom’s Bank to Nurse Career
  • Dad’s Ever-Changing Jobs
  • Peacefully Divorced Parents
  • Music In the House
  • Piano Practice
  • Hated Old Piano Teacher
  • Drum Lessons to Escape Math
  • Parents’ Divorce Silver Lining
  • Drums vs Piano
  • Early Band Touring Adventures
  • Recording Studio Misfit
  • Mission Impossible Night
  • Pro Tools Learning Struggles
  • Band Tour Realization Moment
  • Day Job at Museum
  • Begging for Studio Time
  • Faked Experience for Bands
  • Building Reputation
  • Persistent Learning

Matt’s Rant: Change of Heart

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Credits

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

WCA #494 with Aaron C Schroeder

WCA #494 with Aaron C Schroeder – Battle of the Bands, Palm Pilot Payment, Recording a Scene, and The Return to Physical Goods

My guest today is Producer/Engineer Aaron C Schroeder, who has worked on projects for Willie Nelson, Hotegaia, Hallows, Arden Leas, Sharkie, Coasthouse Materials, and Hollow Earth Radio.

In this episode, we discuss

  • Texas Upbringing
  • Roller Blading & Silverchair
  • Battle of the Bands
  • Early Recording Experiments
  • Recording School
  • Studio Watchdog
  • Recording Willie Nelson
  • Palm Pilot Payment
  • Recording at Home
  • Mell Dettmer
  • Moving to Seattle
  • Working In a Gay Porn Store
  • Recording a Scene
  • Landlord Challenges
  • Recording in A Former Strip Club
  • Running a Basement Studio
  • The Fugazi Ethos
  • Don Zientara
  • Diverisication of Audio
  • Podcasting Gigs
  • The Return to Physical Goods
  • Patreon Page
  • Audio for Film
  • Business Manager Role
  • Chuck Vanderbilt

Matt’s Rant: Not Missing Out on Life

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #493 with William Garrett

WCA #493 with William Garrett – Stereo Under the Stairs, Tossing X-Rays, After Hours Recording, Producing for Spotify, Hugging Smokey Robinson, and Burt Bacharach’s Jacket

My guest today is Producer, Engineer & Mixer William Garrett. William has worked with a LARGE amount of people! That’s includes Esperanza Spalding, Grouplove, John Legend, The Head and the Heart, Migos, Zara Larsson, The Shins, Max Richter, Sting, Ed Sheeran, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, TLC, Arcade Fire, Miley Cyrus, Norah Jones, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez, The National, Greta Van Fleet, St. Vincent, Iron & Wine, Luke Combs, Jack White, The Raconteurs, Cyndi Lauper, John Cale, Conor Oberst, New Kids On The Block, Michael Monroe, Jennifer Lopez, John Waite, Slayer, Brandi Carlile, Def Leppard, Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Shawn Mendes, Mac Miller, Elton John, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Bublé, Jon Batiste, Vampire Weekend, Carly Rae Jepsen, Alicia Keys, The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, Black Pumas, James Blake, Finneas, Arlo Parks, Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne, Samara Joy, Molly Tuttle, and Margot Price……..to name a few! 

In this episode, we discuss

  • Winston Salem, North Carolina
  • Tobacco Leaves 
  • A Great Childhood
  • Stereo Under the Stairs
  • Early Musical Influences
  • Wipeout!
  • Playing Coffee Houses
  • Tossing X-Rays
  • Sound on Sound Recording
  • Boarding School in Maine
  • The World of Jingles
  • Nashville Sessions
  • Political Science and Economics
  • Berklee College of Music
  • Networking
  • Working as a Janitor
  • Driving Cabs on the Side
  • Burt Bacharach’s Jacket
  • Tape Copy Guy
  • Alpha Media Records
  • After Hours Recording
  • House Sound Guy
  • Recording band Demos
  • The Norah Jones Story
  • Changing Technology
  • Presence and Perseverance
  • Jolly Automatic
  • Slayer
  • The Black Crowes
  • Rick Ruben
  • Ed Stasium
  • George Drakoulius
  • Hugging Smokey Robinson
  • Producing Artists for Spotify
  • Getting Laid Off
  • Going back to Freelance
  • Being Grateful

Matt’s Rant: Going the Extra Mile

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

Video Interview

WCA #492 with Toby Campen

WCA #492 with Toby Campen – Mastering Mindset, Switching Lanes, Keeping Rates Up, Human Interaction, and Taking Care of Yourself

My guest today is Mastering Engineer Toby Campen, based in Brighton, UK, who has worked with Black Pines, Everyday Saints, The Endearing, Young Empress, Thorisson, Bekimachine, Rodney Cromwell, Daniel Hugh, Gemma Cullingford, The Droppers Neck, and Pixelstorm.

In this episode, we discuss

  • Growing up in Essex
  • Recording His Band
  • Crappy College Studio
  • Liner Note Reading
  • Recording Local Bands
  • Book Heavy Recording Classes
  • Archiving
  • Mixing for Film and TV
  • Mastering Mindset
  • Switching Lanes
  • Setting Up a Business
  • Going Part Time
  • Help From Wierd Jungle
  • Inspiration from Justin Perkins
  • Inspiration from Glenn Schick
  • Early Mistakes
  • Keeping Rates Up
  • Travis Ference 
  • AI Considerations
  • Getting Clients
  • The Tube
  • Human Interaction
  • Social Media Messaging
  • Audio Minimalism
  • Taking Care of Yourself
  • Standup/Sit Down
  • Production Expert

Matt’s Rant: Net 30 and Beyond

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Credits

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

WCA #491 with Bruno Barcella

WCA #491 with Bruno Barcella – Brothers Influence, Attraction of Tape, Laundry Room Recording, Importance of Family, and Music in Sarnico, Italy

My guest today is Producer/ Recording and Mixing Engineer Bruno Barcella, based in Sarnico, Italy, who has worked with The Peawees, Bee Bee Sea, Faz Waltz, The Manges, Dahlmanns, Kurt Baker, Gluts, The Apers, Freez, and Zatopeks.

In this episode, we discuss

  • Sarnico, Italy
  • Brothers Influence
  • American Music 
  • Playing Drums
  • Recording in Middle School
  • Punk Rock Bands
  • The Attraction of Tape
  • Sense of Community
  • Vasco Rossi
  • 60’s Girl Groups
  • Power Pop
  • Laundry Room Recording
  • Becoming a Studio Partner
  • Mixing at Home
  • Big Tree Studio
  • Live Sound
  • The Weird Jungle Influence
  • Trading Sticks for Faders
  • Importance of Family
  • Grumpy Live Sound People
  • Rates
  • Steve Albini

Matt’s Rant: Reflecting on Steve Albini

Links and Show Notes

Credits

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

WCA #490 with Joe Bagale aka Otis McDonald

WCA #490 with Joe Bagale, AKA Otis McDonald – Music with Family, San Francisco, The Creation of Otis McDonald, Hyde Street Studios, Pandemic Recording, and Working 9-5

My guest today is artist, producer, engineer, mixing, and mastering engineer Joe Bagale, AKA Otis McDonald, who has worked with Aloe Blacc, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Eric Krasno, King Canyon, Nicholas Payton, Son Little, Nigel Hall, and Adam Deitch.

In this episode, we discuss

  • Growing up in Rochester
  • Music Teacher Dad
  • Attic Studio
  • Music with Family
  • Playing Drums
  • Bill Clinton on Sax
  • Recording Lessons from Dad
  • Home Recording
  • Steve Gadd
  • Eastman School of Music
  • Moving to San Francisco
  • Intro to Pro Tools
  • Coast Recorders
  • Jazz Mafia
  • Connecting the Dots
  • Becoming a Producer
  • Micky Hart Band
  • YouTube Library
  • Identity Crisis
  • The Creation of Otis McDonald
  • Facebook Sound Collection
  • Pandemic
  • Royalties
  • Song a Week
  • Hyde Street Studios
  • Working 9-5
  • The New Music Industry
  • Financial Philosophy
  • Pandemic Recording

Matt’s Rant: Another Habit Talk

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Credits

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

Video Interview