Conversations

Jon, Spider, Michael and Ruairi return to the dinner table at The Gift Shop   Produced by Graham Cruser Edited & Mixed by Dylan Seals
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Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers
Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg
Piano: George Hazelrigg 
Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg
Drums: John O'Reilly Jr.
Mixed by Jon Castelli

http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals
 http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" 
Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers
Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg
Piano: George Hazelrigg 
Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg
Drums: John O'Reilly Jr.
Mixed by Jon Castelli

Spider, Ruairi and Michael recap their workshop with Brain Hansen and ask "What are we in service of?" ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals
 http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" 
Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers
Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg
Piano: George Hazelrigg 
Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg
Drums: John O'Reilly Jr.
Mixed by Jon Castelli

http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals
 http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" 
Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers
Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg
Piano: George Hazelrigg 
Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg
Drums: John O'Reilly Jr.
Mixed by Jon Castelli

Jon, Spider, Michael and Ruairi workshop Brian Hansen from Atlanta, GA  https://www.briandanehansen.com ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals
http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" 
Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers
Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg
Piano: George Hazelrigg 
Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg
Drums: John O'Reilly Jr.
Mixed by Jon Castelli  

Dale Becker joins Jon, Spider and Ruairi at the table and Michael on the road. Some of what was discussed: - Artfully not doing your job - Coming up in a musical household - Loving the work too much - Avoiding stagnation and complacency - Pride in building a team - New rules of mastering ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli      

- Jon debriefs on his first recording session for years - J Cole's new record and work ethic - Is America in a toxic relationship with work? - A vision for a more fulfilling work life - Building the Conversations community and the plan for next few months ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

With Michael on the road and Jon tied up in session Spider and Ruairi take stock. ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

In our first AMA episode the team answer questions from community members Anthony Puglisi, Eduardo (Edu Same), Edsel Holden, Will Reeves, Wavy.Maine, Jordan Velarde, Gerhard Westphalen, Jared Masters and Lorenz Hannerer. ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

Some of what was discussed in this episode: A Portable Paradise - A poem by Roger Robinson A continuation of the discussion about the "nutritional" value of music, contrasting BROCKHAMPTON with Trio Mandili Art that acknowledges your feelings but enables self indulgence vs art that elevates and connects to something bigger - what can we make of the contrast between these two? How does music make us feel "seen" Does the music acknowledge a listeners state of mind or drive it? Spider shouts out Faces of Death Ruairi contrast his experience of grunge and Irish Traditional music Music without place What can modern record makers do to embrace inclusivity and human immediacy? Modern music is denuded of the regional elements in a sort of homogenization Are foreign audiences less cynical about music than those in America? Is it the time and place, the context piece? Does Outkast Speakerboxxx/The Love Below feel like it's from Atlanta? Younger people are growing up in a modern statelessness. Their sense of the U.S. is abstract and disembodied. Living in Pockets in the Cloud? If one grows up without the connection to heritage, time or place will the strong & distinct flavors of other places have value? Are we witnessing a fundamental change in what connection means? Balaji Srinivasan influences Ruairi's thinking on the distributed future Spider - the purpose of audio engineers is to capture the human connection "Should I boost the top end or cut it?" - without a sense of the artists' intent how can we make technical decisions? Spider what you are responding to in Trio Mandili is their openness and vulnerability What do people fundamentally need on a deep level? Drummer Sam Kaufman Skloff Jon on mixing a song that isn't quite there - "The performance of a bad song is still a bad song" If you are showing up and you keep trying as a professional, then you have done what you are paid for "There is no place where the challenges are over, start enjoying making records now" Tim Ferriss interview question - What is the best thing that you have purchased for under a $100? The value of a bottle of wine "The language of drinking wine is to savor" - the communal nature, the signaling power of wine How are we adapting to the modern landscape? Jon feels himself shifting toward the lack of connection to music Studies on the positive effect of music on people - Psychology Today & Diva-Portal The value of time alone to really dive deep What is Michael's business STTTUS becoming? What is changing? What does it mean to be good at a lot of things but not be able to weave them together? Talking about the term multi-potentiality, Michael referred to this Ted Talk Million Dollar Consulting - Alan Weiss Michael's IG Live exploration of creativity with Ainjel Emme and the concept of "Deep Observation” Michaels description of how STTTUS can help with “The Four Quadrants” Ruairi challenges Michael - Who Michael is really? What are we really doing here? And the same question for his clients Exploring Micheal's strengths Seth Godin on Becoming a Category of One Jordan Peterson And Russell Brand on speaking your truth New Young Thug Record John Coltrane - A Love Supreme Anthony Fantano - The Needle Drop - The need for art criticism Audio engineer's aesthetic judgement, they need for a point of view and understanding taste Architecture, and frameworks of aesthetic judgement - belonging, thriving cities, public spaces and what they say about us Are moving away from shared understandings of beauty, form and art? Balboa Park San Diego Young artists want to be innovative, bold, and creative. The risk of a firehose of novelty Architect Louis Khan - My Architect Documentary ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

Some of what was discussed in this episode: Shownotes to follow ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

Some of what was discussed in this episode: Are the Conversations crew really "Some of the best Engineers in the world"? Charles Kenny on Twitter - "I just got vaccinated by a woman born in Vietnam, with a vaccine created by two Turkish refugees living in Germany and manufactured by a US company run by a Greek migrant. Thank you, world. Balaji Srinivasan on Time Ferriss A short exploration of incentives "Show me the incentives and I will show you the outcome" - Charlie Munger Spider shares is passion for the Georgian Folk Trio - Trio Mandili - What is it that makes this music so powerful? Spider's selections here Top 40 music - is it denatured? Mix tactics to humanize music - naturalizing synthetic sounds and modernizing classic & organic sounds How deeply are records made today connecting to young listeners? "Alive Inside documentary and the power of music to connect deeply How traditional music survives and is handed down - the aural and oral traditions Jon's NYC meals and the power of a simple, transcendent meal Via Carota Aska Intent in record making What can modern artists do to leverage whatever it is that makes trio Mandili special? Other people in the room, the power of collaboration Music as a means to express the ineffable, to take over where the spoken and written word runs out - "I hope you have had the experience where a song has cracked you open" Is modern record making often words on a page with no intent - effective nonsense? The timeliness of a recording and how it fits into a cultural landscape Michael captures the themes and recaps the conversation so far A working list of the attributes of timeless work Generational Communal Natural/Rooted/grounded Personal Unprotected Unafraid Transcends the listener Brave Evidence High stakes Unencumbered Meaningful Rich with emotion Connected performers Honesty Historical A discussion of the evergreen lessons in Shakespeare How Capitalism and modern markets are incentivized to decouple us from history What are we really optimizing for in the record making process? The early days of The Gift Shop and the importance of a technology free zone of piano & guitar to explore songs Songs, mixes and masters as "Closed Systems" where everything affects everything “Nobody wants to listen to your fear” - Spider Referencing other artists work - how and when? Active & dangerous elements in a song, mix, master - un-inhibiting the music Timelessness - the power and the pitfalls of this word in the studio George Hazelrigg and his ideas on the personal vs the universal Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders and The London Symphony Orchestra "Music is a conversation between the past and the present, the artist and the listener" - Ruairi Joshua Redman and gutural saxophone, the endless variation of nature A conservative movement in music? How do we demand nutritious music? A discussion of context - why we focus on the pretty flower and not the pot, the soil, the water... Michael’s listening challenge - Actively decoding the meaning of words as group to empower progress "How do we discern innovation from decay?" - Spider What does it mean if modern singers don’t smile?  How often are you truly humbled by art? Regardless of the medium ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

Some of what was discussed in this episode: The team explore the meaning and implications of Michael’s impending roadtrip ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

Some of what was discussed in this episode: Michael on the book "People Skills" by Robert Bolton Anticipatory Hearing - hearing but you are listening in for the next thing, how art pulls you forward Hearing vs listening “I wish I had some way to make a bridge from man to man, but man is all we've got” “Language is an attempt to bridge consciousness” - Spider How to improve the bandwidth of communication Robert Sapolsky on language A discussion on how we can give permission to our collaborators to be their best selves "We are not fronting here" Michael on songwriting with friends, making music videos, feedback and the utility of limitations How do you facilitate the upgrading of others? The timing of feedback Michael’s Book - how is your book going to be uniquely you? Can one write the book without using any words? A discussion of how to monetize a body of work, of thought Michael's first book written in college and fond memories of writing it “Design-ology - The Official Unofficial Design Student’s Survival Guide” Frank Gehry on Masterclass The value of time alone Feedback - a question of if not when Jon on inviting useful feedback and knowing when it's done Jon reads a poem Etymology of the word Poetry Spider is loving a Youtube channel Bandsplaining Silver Apples - inventing techno music with WWII oscillators and guitar amps A discussion of how art relates to it's context - "Frank Gehry - Is the work iconic and self referential or in conversation with its surroundings" The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam - how imperfect presentation of a collection was perfect Looking back at records we loved Irish poet Pat Ingoldsby - juxtaposing pathos and humor Priming oneself for art 1969 Silver Apples Pan Am Story A conveyor belt analogy for art and artfulness - A discussion about the unusual Chaotic people A recap of where we are at with the Podcast - how do we even describe what it is and what it does for us? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

Some of what was discussed in this episode: Recap of Episode #30 Jon on Physical Therapy "Deep listening" - Are younger people doing this? Are the records even made with it in mind? “Don’t solo things independently, solo things as groups” - assessing the interplay between sections and groups in a mix When you play music in a band, it is very akin to a conversation. The ear is moving from part to part. It is a conversation, and many people are good conversationalists. But when you ask someone to make the whole track, it is like being a playwright or author. It is a different muscle - those who are good conversationalists. may no be good authors or orchestrators Pino Palladino & Blake Mills album Michael’s book on process and the challenge to "Make it more me" Context to the Book - Ruairi’s challenge to write a book for people who really need it, not fans of the topic Recap of Jon and Michael's IG Live on 03.17.21 - Chaos to order, order to excellence When is breaking your process useful? A discussion on Ruairi's evolving relationship with his work Where does perfectionism end? A riff on potential - Potential is a mirage in the distance. You are carrying the burden of potential David White - dishonesty stems from fear of loss Jon gets a "turn it down" note from an A&R "Treat your Verbs!" - Jon’s take on EQ'ing reverb and delay returns Learning protools like a video game Michael on work and play - the value of keeping your hobby as a hobby "We are all shouting" - The lack of dynamic range in the use of language on Instagram & the arms race of hyperbole ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli 

Some of what was discussed in this episode 30th episode milestone The state of the audio engineering in 2021 "A tidal wave of bullshit" Tony Maserati "Don’t Do this - why do you want to be a mixer?" Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak Silk Sonic Mix The total number of audio engineers grows, and the number of great engineers shrinks in proportion What does sense making look like? What is healthy skepticism? The proving ground of live performance An asynchronous and noisy world Billie Eilish & Finneas - the rarity of truly unique artists allowed and claiming the time and space to develop What is connection in the age of artists we know everything about? Where is the mystery? Incentives in the music space The value of stopping for a period of time Comparing the space music occupied in our lives when we were young to now Is it possible to enjoy food as much when you are full all the time? "The terrain of music is much larger than the terrain of language" Societal overwhelm, how do we better manage the flow of information coming toward us? Jon's health, diet and information regime The value of aloneness What does "best self" mean?  When people are not at their best it gives friends the opportunity to feel meaningfully useful? "Let me love you man!"
 ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

Some of what we discussed in this episode: - Recapping our conversation with Ethan Gruska in episode #28 
- How do we create the conditions for natural & productive conversation?
 - Recapping Jon’s “Colors” riff on Live with Matt Rad
 - How does culture impact our understanding of color? - Jon’s music school - Class One “Speaking Like An Artist”
 - “Promote trait openness in the engineer, Artist relationship orientation 101" - Artists will invent new language to avoid capture - "We need just enough shared language that we can get work done, but we still want the artist to be free”
 - The Bauhaus of Audio
 - Conversations Winter Retreat recap / why we went to the desert? - Day one - the parts / day two - the whole
 - Commitment to the project and team - Creating a machine to make us better and the world better - The nebulous nature of newly codified ideas - gaseous vs solid - High stakes good faith sense making for the community - A discussion on what high stakes means to the team
 - The responsibility to share the knowledge of the craft / Mentorship
 - Hands on experience, knowledge and techniques passed down / the risk of losing the craft
 - Finding and pushing our personal and collective limits - Diagraming our social connections in the music community ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli  

Artist, Songwriter and Producer Ethan Gruska joins the conversation. Some of what was discussed: - Are you paying attention to the kinds of problems you love to solve? The work that holds your attention even when it’s difficult? - If imposter syndrome is seemingly inevitable, how can we make it useful? - What’s your framework for determining whether it’s a money gig or something your creative heart is in? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

Film Score Mixer, Producer and Engineer Noah Snyder joins the conversation. Some of what was discussed: - What does it mean to be an ethical leader? - Do your collaborators really know you? If not why not? - How authentic is your social media presence? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

Film Score Mixer Greg Hayes joins the conversation. Some of what was discussed: - But have you tried rapid iteration? - How dangerous is the solo button? - Does fixing flaws limit human connection? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with Producer/songwriter duo OjiVolta. Some of what was discussed: - Are you as creative in business as you are in the studio? - Have you considered that everything you do in the studio is an opportunity to inspire? - Are you sacrificing connection for perfection? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with Engineer/Mixer/Producer Cian Riordan. Some of what was discussed: - Are you living enough outside the studio to do interesting work inside the studio? - How easily are you moving between confidence and humility? - What is your practice for finding new inspiration? - How are you thinking about contrast in your work? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

Some of what was discussed: - Should you quit making records? If not, why not? - If a client doesn’t vibe with a bold creative choice, how do you know if it’s a good idea badly done or just a bad idea? - What to do about demoitis? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - When is the learning actually happening? While working or at lunch? - When to apply the knowledge? - confidence, wisdom, new knowledge ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with Ryan Lewis. Some of what was discussed: - Are you good at arguing with yourself? - What do you wish was different about pop writing sessions? - Do you know someone good at finding energy in sessions? Is it you? - What about your work intrigues you? https://www.3030project.org ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - Do you allow yourself to celebrate small victories? - Sometimes we don’t know what we need until someone shows up with it. Are you that “someone?” - In what area did you grow the most during the last year? And the least? - When was the last time you called your mom? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - Are plugins doing what it looks like they’re doing? Can we trust our eyes? - Is a part-time passion project a better start than working full-time with music you hate? - Are you optimizing for more business or better work? ...... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - Is L.A. worth it? - What does leadership mean to you? - What matters more, talent or practice? - Are you sleepwalking on Instagram? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - When does commitment to authenticity become a problem? - What happens when the engineer really wants to be the producer? - What is your relationship to risk in the creative process? - If the stress of debt takes you out of the moment could better gear actually inhibit your career? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - Is trying to figure people out a waste of time? - What to do if someone close to you is holding you back? - Can it help to be suspicious of comfort? - If your differentiator can be ordered online, how valuable is it? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - Is your studio giving you low self-esteem? - Is your client anxious or are you failing to lead? - Do you know that monitoring is a skill? - What’s the difference between anxiety and excitement? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - Are you saying no strategically or not at all? - Is pain a necessary part of growth? - How hard should you push your clients to grow? - Are you leaning into words and ideas that are uncomfortable? . . . . . http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - What good is time management if you’re not in control of your attention? - Is your calendaring practice work-first or life-first? - How do we know if we’re oversharing? - Can a graphic designer be a band member? . . . . . Some of what was referenced: My Take On Recording with Doug Fearn #28 Tony Maserati, Mix Engineer - link Lex Friedman Podcast #124 Stephen Wolfram: Fundamental Theory of Physics, Life, and the Universe - link Senna (2010) - link Joe Rogan Experience #1545 W. Keith Campbell - link . . . . . http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: Is the conflict in your life the result of dysfunction or progress? Who sets your milestones? Is committing your career to one artist a catapult or a constraint? http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: Are your clients’ mix notes making you a better mixer? Compared to artists and producers, how much cultural impact can engineers have? Can audio engineering make or break a hit? Should engineers have equity in every record they make? http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

How would you spend your time if money wasn't a concern or you only had 3 years to live? Do you have a pre-project research ritual? How useful are the influences you invite into your world? Is "legacy" an antiquated concept?

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty.   Some of what was discussed: What is your primary aim? Do we let not having certain things hold us back unnecessarily? Is your grind ill-advised habit or serving a noble ambition? Are you wired for high volume work or deep engagement? Who are the people that help you make sense of the world?   http://www.convos.at   Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com   "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

Some of what we discussed: - If everything is loud, is anything loud? - Are we measuring the right things? - How easily are you moving between the real and the imagined? - What was the client trying to do? What did they actually do? What’s possible that they were unaware of? How can we take their vision and further it without changing the spirit of it? - How effectively are you zooming in and out? http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

Some of what we discussed: - How often are you in a flow state? - How much information is too much? - Have you thought about your engineering work as a performance? - Does your calendar constrain you or enable you? - Which comes first? The pro rate or the pro work? - Where are you on the Service Provider to Artisan continuum? - Are you thinking about assistants in a useful way? http://www.convos.at Produced by and Mixed Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

Some of what we discussed: - Is school the best way? - Does sharing your techniques and strategies diminish you or empower you? - Are you in touch with what really matters about your work? - Are you spending as much time on building your business as you are on building your rig? - Have you experienced the upper limits of what’s possible sonically? If not, when and how is it going to happen? - Are you taking enough risks? - How are you thinking about personal development vs mutual development? - Is the Audio Industry really incentivized to enable community? - How do you think about adversity? Are you avoiding it, or using it to grow? http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

Some of what we discussed: - How do your understand your role in the world? - Could it be quicker to try the idea than spend time describing it? - Does success automatically qualify someone to give advice? - What is the minimal effective dose? - Have you considered forgetting some of what you’ve learned? - What is the cost of discretion? - Does your client know what to expect when they work with you? http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

Some of what we discussed: - How does working with music change your relationship with how you listen to new music? - Is it really better? - Feeling vs hearing http://www.convos.at Produced by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

Some of what we discussed: - Are you having balanced conversations? - Why is everyone making the same record? - Is your difference your power? http://www.convos.at Produced by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

Some of what we discussed: - How can we get the most out of our relationships? http://www.convos.at   Produced by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com 

Some of what we discussed: - How useful is the story you tell yourself? - What are your channels of influence? - What is your relationship with constraints? - Do you really need to "fix" that? http://www.convos.at  Produced by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com 

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