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Working Class Audio

Working Class Audio

Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice. Hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau. The Working Class Audio Podcast - Navigating the World of Recording with a working class perspective.

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59:08

WCA #467 with Paula Salvatore - Sewing Clothes, Sound...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/11/27

My guest is Paula Salvatore, VP of Client Relations & Studio Marketing, Universal Music Group. Paula has worked with Al Schmitt, Paul McCartney, John Mayer, Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Diana Krall, Phil Ramone & David Foster. She has worked 33 1/3 years in Capitol Studios/UMG Studios. Paula is featured in Dave Grohl's documentary "Sound City" as the Studio Manager in the 80s. She was instrumental in getting Al Schmitt a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Capitol Records

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68:32

WCA #466 with David Hughes - Shine On Studio, College...

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2023/11/20

My guest is Producer/Engineer David Hughes, who runs Shine On Studio and has worked with The Mid-Whiskeys, Justin Fawsitt, and SaidTheAnimals. In this episode, we discuss Being the New Kid Love of California Sanyo Tape Recorder Recording Uncle Bootleg Tapes College Radio Station CMJ Saint Marys College Taking a Loan Opening His First Studio Working in Radio Driving Muscle Cars Studio in an Office Building Commercial Studio at Home Technology Getting Clients Unexpected Work via

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80:05

WCA #465 with Chris Athens - Mastering, Burning Out,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/11/13

My guest is a Grammy-winning Mastering engineer, Chris Athens, who has worked on projects for Coldplay, Blink 182, Coheed and Cambria, Drake, Rick Ross, and the Beastie Boys. In this episode, we discuss New York Upbringing Listening to Music Songs in the Key of Life Playing Instruments Badly Wasn't a Joiner Primitive Electronic Music Working at Sony Discovering Mastering Keeping His Mouth Shut Tape Librarian Learning in Reverse Reissues Fit for Mastering Moving into

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72:02

WCA #464 with Damian Taylor - Exploring the Artist's...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/11/06

My guest is a Grammy-nominated Producer / Mixer / Writer Damian Taylor. Damian has worked with Björk, The Prodigy, Bomba Estereo, The Killers, Trust, Arcade Fire, and Odette. In this episode, we discuss Pan-Oceanic Worldly Parents Making Quick Friends Tough Older Brother Selling Books Door-to-door SAE Playing Multiple Instruments Live Electronics The Reactiable Playing with Björk Early Exposure to Recording Gun on the Console Exploring the Artist's World Knocking Down

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71:17

WCA #463 with Mike Senior - High Powered Education,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/10/30

My guest is a Recording/Mixing Engineer and Educator, Mike Senior. Mike has been a Sound On Sound magazine contributor for 20+ years (including 65 Mix Rescue columns), Author of Mixing Secrets & Recording Secrets books, Author of The Mix Review production critique blog, and Host of the web's most extensive free multitrack download library for mixing students/teachers. In this episode, we discuss Classically Trained Windsor Castle Boys Choir High Powered Education Emotional

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69:37

WCA #462 with Candace Stewart - East West Studios,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/10/23

My guest is the legendary manager of East West Studios in Los Angeles, Candace Stewart. In this episode, we discuss The Importance of Brothers Substance Experimentation Growing up a Jock Amazing Parents Dad Survived Normandy Mom was Bipolar Talking Books at Dinner Dad worked for Lockheed Growing up in South Carolina Book Worm/Stoner Desire to Be A Diamond Cutter Geology Moving to California for Love Bartending The Two Hot Tamales Paula and Rose Studio Managers as Women Take

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83:22

WCA #461 with John Pfiffner - Becoming a Southerner,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/10/16

My guest is Producer/Engineer John Pfiffner, who has worked with Geggy Tah, Mitch Easter, and Church Girls. John is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In this episode, we discuss North Carolina Mitch Easter REM Growing Up In Michigan Becoming a Southerner Atticus Finch For Dad Culture Shock Sanford and Son Southern Accents School Chorus Sister In Ballet MTV VHS Tapes Guitar Piano Regrets Great Teachers Smoke Breaks and Coffee Awareness of Recording Fostex X15 Tascam

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63:33

WCA #460 with Abigail La Bianca - Jersey Driving,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/10/09

My guest is Audio Engineer / Production Manager Abigail La Bianca, who has flown PA, done monitors, and front of house for various artists, including Lindsey Stirling, Sara Evans, and Phillip Phillips. In this episode, we discuss Jersey Driving Homeschool Isolated From People Dad's Studio Attic Mini Studio Strict Homelife Abusive Environment Culture Shock Socialization The Band Experience Stage Fright Adopting the Uniform Contemporary Music Center Loving Audio Women in

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56:13

WCA #459 with Anni Casella - Art and Consciousness,...

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2023/10/02

My guest is Mastering Engineer, Producer, and Yung Priestess Anni Casella, who works with Kay peeri evie, Club Casualties, and does circuit design with Paul Reed Smith. In this episode, we discuss Engineer Parents Jaco and Crayons Audio Doula Making Soup Art and Consciousness Silas Brown and Peter Deneberg Mark Kenise Avalon EQ Paul Reed Smith 3 Dimensional Audio Muscle Shoals Time Domain Mastering Taking a Step Back Word of Mouth Don't Open a Studio Following Breadcrumbs Heba

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88:00

WCA #458 with Matt Hennessy - Radio Shack, The...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/09/25

My guest is Grammy-nominated mixer/engineer Matt Hennessy. Matt has worked with R Kelly, Jay Z, Kanye West, Twista, The Legendary Traxster, Jamila Woods, PJ Morton, and G Herbo. In this episode, we discuss Illinois Upbringing Radio Shack The Walkman Playing Alto Sax Eye of The Tiger Berklee School of Music Interning The Reality of the Music Biz Changing Direction The Grind of School Back Street Boys Studio In Over His Head Cabrini Green Chicago Tracks Assembling

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57:02

WCA #457 with David Davis - Fuzzy Sharks, The Fantasy...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/09/18

My guest is Grammy-winning producer/mixer David Davis, who has worked on projects for PWNT, Izzy Bizu, Miguel, and The War on Drugs. In this episode, we discuss East Tennessee Upbringing Headbangers Ball and Mountain Dew Chicago Metal Shows Running from The Law White Zombie Hour Drive to School Going to CRAS LA Internships Roaches Moms Passing The Fantasy World of LA Being Grateful Great Radio Ocean Studios Runner Positions East West Climbing the Ladder Leaving East

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85:23

WCA #456 with Ryan Hewitt - Taking Care of Business,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/09/11

My guest is Producer/Mixer/Engineer Ryan Hewitt, known for his work with The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blink-182, and Noah Kahan, among many others. Ryan last appeared on WCA in 2015 on WCA #023. In this episode, we discuss Reflecting on the Past The Red Hot Chili Peppers Keeping Things Fresh Enthusiasm for ATMOS Being Solution Oriented Management Decisions Taking Care of Business The Point System Lawyers Working During Covid Los Angeles Revisiting Analog Letting Go Upleveling The

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58:48

WCA #455 with Josh Garcia - SoCal Upbringing,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/09/04

My guest is Record Producer/Mixing Engineer/Front of House Engineer Josh Garcia. Josh has worked with Depeche Mode, Leftover Crack, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, and Uke Hunt. In this episode, we discuss SoCal Upbringing Behavioral Issues Remo Drums Recording to 4 Tracks Internship in LA Robin, The Yeller Moving to Santa Cruz The Banana Slugs Internship in San Jose Straight to Chaos Life Interning at The Plant Getting Fired Joining Hyde Street Studio in Chico Audio Parenting Front

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80:30

WCA #454 with Jeff Powell - Cutting Lacquer, not...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/08/28

My guest is Vinyl Mastering Engineer Jeff Powell, based in Memphis, Tennessee. Jeff has worked with Jackson Browne, Allison Kraus, and Robert Plant, Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, Dusty Springfield, Afghan Whigs, T-Bone Burnett, Al Green, Elvis Presley, and The Black Keys. In this episode, we discuss Focus on Laquer Cutting Cutting Lacquer, not Vinyl Daily Fed Ex Visits Sam Phillips Chip and Swarf Apollo/Transco Fire MDC Lacquers Keeping the Line Moving Curing, Ditches, Halos, Blowing a

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67:01

WCA #453 with Jason Kick - Basketball Band, Working...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/08/21

My guest is Producer/Audio Engineer Jason Kick, who is the chief engineer at Santo Recording in Oakland. Jason has worked with Mild High Club (Gold-certified), Marinero, Sonny & the Sunsets, Abracadabra, Maus Haus, Healing Potpourri, Mustard Service, Mae Powell, and Body Double. In this episode, we discuss Basketball Band Garage Band Music Theory Positive Studio Experience The Tascam 388 Live Sound Adobe Audition on PC Daytrotter Sessions San Francisco Studios Santo

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61:26

WCA #452 with Steven Lee Tracy - The Worst Intern,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/08/14

My guest is producer/engineer Steven Lee Tracy who has written music for MTV, Adobe, Axon, and many others. He wrote, produced, and toured with Seattle indie band The Myriad for a decade. Worked on records for Besides Daniel, Orkesta Mendoza, and Mexrrissey, In this episode, we discuss Commercial Studio in Tucson Strict Upbringing Moving Out Selling His Car for Gear The Fostex R8 Mental Health Fathers Approval Writing Horrible Songs Machines of Loving Grace Harvey Mason Jr. The Biggest

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86:30

WCA #451 with Justin Gray - Playing Bass, Transition...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/08/07

My guest is Producer, Mixer & Mastering Engineer Justin Gray. Based in Toronto, Canada, Justin has worked on projects for Snoop Dogg, Brandy, Nicky Youre, Mother Mother, Arkells, Jamie Fine, Lola Brooke, Upsahl, and The Sheepdogs. In this episode, we discuss Listing to Music with Dad Playing Bass Transition to Audio Getting to the Other Side of the Glass Immersive Audio ATMOS SACD Wedding Bands Film Music Having Nerdy Friends Canadian Funding Competing with Yourself Getting

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84:26

WCA #450 with Vance Powell - Getting Along, Being In...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/07/31

My guest is seven-time Grammy award-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Vance Powell. Vance's list of credits includes Chris Stapleton, Elle King, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, Seasick Steve, Black Prairie, Tinariwe, and Jeff The Brotherhood, among many others. In this episode, we discuss Grammy's and Dog Shit Jealousy Unnatural Fear of Failure Fresh Produce Getting Along Taking Responsibility Being In Control Diversification Phish The

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54:34

WCA #449 with A.J.Hicks - Wearing Many Hats,...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/07/24

My guest is Producer/Engineer Musician A.J. (Austin James) Hicks. A.J. has worked with Powerhouse, Fang, Suede Razors, Ultra Sect, Camellia Boutros, and Scott Erdy. A'J' has also worked with some of the best Bay Area musicians and producers, including Michael Rosen, Michael Urbano, Jim Bogios, Jeff Campitelli, Uriah Duffey, James DePrato, Jerry Becker, Vicki Randle, and Vooo. In this episode, we discuss Wearing Many Hats Panasonic Cassette Alzheimer's Music as a tool Music and the

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61:55

WCA #448 with Tim O'Sullivan - Cars on Fire, The...

Working Class Audio ·

2023/07/17

My guest is Grammy Nominated producer /engineer Tim O'Sullivan who has worked with Rayland Baxter, Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Mia Doi Todd, Chicano Batman, and É Arenas. In this episode, we discuss The Phoenix Sun Uncles Band College Studio Cars on Fire Mechanical Engineering Arizona Studios Working at Capital The Runner Pool Niko Bolas Being Honest Basic Signal Flow Night Crew Eric Valentine Archives at EMI Amazing Time Polite Persistence Working for UTA Studio Installs Brooklyn Tech

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