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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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65:39

WCA #407 with Maryam Qudus - Pursuing Music,...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/10/03

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

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70:18

WCA #406 with Joe Carrell - Owen & Bobby Bradley,...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/09/26

My guest is Grammy Nominated mixer, engineer, and producer Joe Carrell 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

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72:44

WCA #405 with Dan Johnson - Solving Archiving...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/09/19

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

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62:59

WCA #404 with Chris Clark - Playing Trombone, The...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/09/12

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

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77:11

WCA #403 with Catherine Vericolli- Changing Audio...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/09/05

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

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89:37

WCA #402 with Arne Frager - The Plant Studios,...

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2022/08/29

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

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82:45

WCA #401 with Matt Wallace - Staying Visible in the...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/08/22

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

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61:11

WCA #400 with David Hewitt - Car Racing, Recording...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/08/15

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

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63:07

WCA #399 with Dave Schiffman Part 2 - Mix Note...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/08/08

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

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55:19

WCA #398 with Dave Schiffman Part 1 - Tape Copies,...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/08/01

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

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54:51

WCA #397 with Bryan Cook - Recording as An Exit...

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2022/07/25

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

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59:05

WCA #396 with Nick Townsend - Punk Rock, Community...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/07/18

My guest is Los Angeles-based mastering engineer Nick Townsend. Nick loves cutting Lacquers and has worked on releases by Cheap Trick, Weezer, Iron Maiden, Bad Religion, Garbage, Dr. Dre, 2Pac, Grimes, and more. Nick works at Infrasonic Sound. In this episode, we discuss: Musical Household Stoner Rock Uncle Drums at Grandmas House Punk Rock Bands Catching the Recording Bug Community College Recording Program Pete Lyman Mechanical Side of the Brain Fishing Clay Shooting Outdoors

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67:09

WCA #395 with Daniel Rowland - Rehab vs. College,...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/07/11

My guest is Daniel Rowland, Head of Strategy and Partnerships at LANDR, Co-owner of Immersive Mixers, Professor at MTSU, and audio engineer. Daniel has worked with Nine Inch Nails, Adrian Belew, Disney, Pixar, David Foster, Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Denzel Curry, Netflix, Fox, Flo Rida, Seal, and Phillip Glass. In this episode, we discuss: Playing Guitar Rehab vs. College MTSU Production Work Adrian Belew NOISE LANDR AI Mastering Linkedin Rejection of New Ideas Time Management The

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59:40

WCA #394 with Mike Tucci - Playing in Bands, Seeing...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/07/04

My guest is Grammy-Nominated Mastering Engineer Mike Tucci, who has worked with Cory Henry, Living Colour, Doja Cat, Chris Brown, Young Thug, and Unstoppable Death Machines. In this episode, we discuss: Queens NYC Music in Heard Growing Up Playing in Bands Seeing the Value In Recording Studios Going to College Understanding Recording Masterdisk Howie Weinberg Moving o LA Moving Into The Box Not Depending on Other People's Gear Slow Magic Of LA Keeping a Simple Setup Working From

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61:46

WCA #393 with Leff Lefferts - The World of Film...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/06/27

My guest is Leff Lefferts making a return to WCA after his first appearance on WCA #101. Leff comes from a music recording background but has worked in film sound for the last 16 years at Skywalker Sound. He's worked as a Sound Effects Editor, Sound Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-Recording Mixer on various movies, including, The Croods: A New Age, The Revenant, The Peanuts Movie, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: Randy

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43:59

WCA #392 with Rachael Moore - Meeting Your Heroes,...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/06/20

My guest is Grammy-Nominated engineer/mixer Rachael Moore. Rachael primarily works with T Bone Burnett and, as a result, has worked with Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, and Jessica Chastain. Rachael also has a hectic freelance schedule working around Nashville, where she is currently based. In this episode, we discuss: Early Years in Texas Getting Your Feet Wet at Full Sail Internship with Jacquire King Meeting Your Heroes Community of Success Dealing with Challenges Sound

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57:19

WCA #391 with Steve Rosenthal Part 2 - Magic Shop...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/06/13

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, studio owner, and archivist Steve Rosenthal. The man behind the Magic Shop in New York. Steve has worked on projects for Woody Guthrie, Les Paul, Blondie, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, and Erroll Garner projects. Part two of a two-part interview. In this episode, we discuss: Growing a Client Base Magic Shop History Roger Moutenot Ed Stasium The World Before Nirvana Studio Ownership Lessons Learned Running a Studio Sonic Highways Importance of Good

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60:26

WCA #390 with Steve Rosenthal Part 1 - Driving Cabs,...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/06/06

My guest is Grammy-Winning producer, studio owner, and archivist Steve Rosenthal. The man behind the Magic Shop in New York. Steve has worked on projects for Woody Guthrie, Les Paul, Blondie, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, and Erroll Garner projects. Part one of a two-part interview. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in NY Getting Started on a Development Deal The Recording Institute of America Bad Cab Driver Turned Engineer Early Days at Atlantic Learning the "Atlantic Recording

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53:07

WCA #389 with Carlos Castro - Falling in Love with...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/05/30

My guest is a Grammy-Nominated Mixer, Engineer, and Producer, Carlos Castro. Carlos has worked with Shawn Colvin, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Luis Miguel, Shaila Durcal, and many others. In this episode, we discuss: Raised in Mexico City Family History in Music Falling in Love with Recording at 16 Full Sail Center Dealing with Hypocrisy Bruce Swedien The Bigger Picture Learning from Bruce Understanding Sonic Personality Avoiding Paralysis from Analysis Terry Howard Experience at

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81:09

WCA #388 with Will Kennedy - Harvard AV, New York...

Working Class Audio ·

2022/05/23

My guest is a Producer, Mixer, and Recording Engineer, Will Kennedy. Will has worked on projects for O.A.R., U2, Michael Franti and Spearhead, OneRepublic, The 88, B-52s, Jason Mraz, and many more. In this episode, we discuss: Early Life in Farmland Band Directors Berklee College of Music Behind the Scenes Person Ocean Way Nashville Allen Sides Unintentional Tech Life is Short Moment Right Track Recording Hard to Be Broke In New York Want work? Plan a Vacation Health Issues Back to

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