High Pass Podcast

This week we talk to live sound, and mobile recording engineer, Patrick Meany. We talk about audio for events, finding a path in the audio industry, and the importance of being prepared when opportunities present themselves. You can find Patrick at https://www.instagram.com/pmeanyaudio. High Pass Podcast is hosted by Dereck Blackburn of Quiethouse Recording in Bedford MA. @quiethouserecording https://www.quiethouserecording.com Follow the High Pass Podcast at https://www.instagram.com/highpasspodcast

This week we talk to performer, producer, and engineer Kayla Blackburn. We talk about self-confidence, the power of mentors, and forging a path for yourself in the music industry.

For our 10th Episode we talk to Producer, Musician, and audio engineer Michael Harmon from Wachusett Recording in Princeton, MA. We talk about community recording studios, building things from the ground up, lucky breaks when buying gear off ebay, and more! Michael is on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wachusettrecording/ Wachusett Recording is at https://www.instagram.com/wachusettrecording/ Follow the High Pass Podcast at https://www.instagram.com/highpasspodcast Your host is at https://www.instagram.com/quiethouserecording Sign up for the Boston AES Newsletter at https://www.bostonaes.org

This week we speak to Producer, Musician, and co-owner of the The Bridge Sound and Stage Alex Allinson. We talk about the importance of supporting community, finding your path by listening to your heart, and how theres still ska in the lounge. Alex is on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/distorteverything/ The Bridge Sound and Stage is at https://www.instagram.com/thebridgesoundandstage Follow the High Pass Podcast at https://www.instagram.com/highpasspodcast Your host is at https://www.instagram.com/quiethouserecording Sign up for the Boston AES Newsletter at https://www.bostonaes.org

This week, we speak to Producer, Engineer, and Musician Eric Sauter of Blackheart Sound in Manchester, New Hampshire. We talk about Erics journey as a musician and engineer, moving and building studios, and fostering community. You can find Eric and Blackheart Sound at https://www.blackheartnh.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackheart_sound/ Follow the host, Dereck Blackburn on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/quiethouserecording Questions and comments? https://www.highpasspodcast.com/contact

This week we speak to Colin Lester Fleming - a Producer, Engineer, and Drummer from Portland Maine. Colin talks about his formative years as a musician, the transition from the world of orchestra auditions to recording studio intern, and his philosophy about his role in the process of making records. Colin is a staff engineer at Q Division Studios in Cambridge Massachusetts. Connect with Colin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clfrecordings/ Website: https://www.colinlesterfleming.com/ Connect with the High Pass Podcast https://www.instagram.com/highpasspodcast/ Connect with the host, Dereck Blackburn on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/quiethouserecording/

This week we talk to recording engineer and studio engineer Jared Mann of Distorted Forest Studio in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. Jared and I talk about serving our communities, building a uniquely creative space in the woods, and the positive influence of family in our lives. Jared can be found at https://www.distortedforeststudio.com/studio https://www.instagram.com/distortedforeststudio Follow the High Pass Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/highpasspodcast Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@HighPassPodcast Follow the host, Dereck Blackburn at https://www.instagram.com/quiethouserecording

This week we talk to drummer, recording engineer, and all around champion of the analog recording domain Alex Garcia-Rivera of Mystic Valley Studio in Medford, Massachusetts. Alex and I talk about his start as a musician and engineer, building things that are important to you, and the greatest snare sound ever recorded/the greatest snare ever made depending on your perspective. Alex can be found at https://mysticvalleystudio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mysticvalleystudio https://chromeoverbrass.bandcamp.com/ Follow the High Pass Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highpasspodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@HighPassPodcast Follow the Host, Dereck Blackburn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiethouserecording/

This week we talk to multi-instrumentalist and talented audio engineer Emma Newton of Big Nice Studio in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Emma and I talk about their journey as a music creator, their philosophy about recording arts, and their Protest Song Project. Emma can be found at https://www.emmanewtonmusic.com/ The Protest Song Project https://www.emmanewtonmusic.com/the-protest-song-project Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spacecowboynewt/ Big Nice Studio https://www.bignicestudio.com/ Follow High Pass Podcast on Instagram @highpasspodcast Follow the host, Dereck Blackburn at @quiethouserecording email dereck@quiethouserecording.com

This week we talk to someone fully dedicated to figuring out how it all works, Otto Klammer of Boston, MA. Otto has many functions in our community: producer, engineer, synthesist, live sound engineer, musician, songwriter, and AES Secretary. You can find them working in some of our regions finest studios like New Alliance and The Record Co. Ottos website: https://ottokaudio.com/ Ottos Instagram: https:/www.instagram.com/ottokaudio_ Spotify Playlist of Ottos work: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1h4o0h3XGNXWcGjiylM1jI?si=c6ebbd1787584ed3&nd=1 Follow High Pass Podcast on Instagram https:/www.instagram.com/@highpasspodcast Follow the host, Dereck Blackburn on Instagram https:/www.instagram.com/@quiethouserecording Contact me via email: dereck@quiethouserecording.com https://www.highpasspodcast.com

This week, we talk to an engineer and producer well versed in all things audio, Elio DeLuca of the Soul Shop in Medford, Massachsetts. Elio and I talk about doing more than what's required to serve clients, the landscape of Boston studios over the last few decades, and what motivates musicians to build recording studios. You can find Elio at https://www.soulshoprecording.com/ https://www.eliodeluca.com/ https://www.instagram.com/delucatone/ Sing Out/March On—Joshuah Campbell (Live @ The Soul Shop) https://youtu.be/5foKs7suPaU The Sun Lions - One In The Same (Live @ The Soul Shop) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM9_oyKT3X8 Follow High Pass Podcast on Instagram @highpasspodcast Follow the host, Dereck Blackburn on Instagram @quiethouserecording Contact me via email: dereck@quiethouserecording.com https://www.highpasspodcast.com

For our inaugural episode, we talk to Dan Cardinal of Dimension Sound Studios. He talks about finding his place in the studio business, being the steward of one of Bostons longest running studios, and moments in production that make the work worthwhile. You can find Dan and Dimension Sound Studios at https://www.dimensionsoundstudios.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dimensionsoundstudios Salt Lick Sessions at Dimension Sound Studios: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmNl49v15eQ Follow High Pass Podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/highpasspodcast/ Follow the host, Dereck Blackburn on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/quiethouserecording/ Contact me via email: dereck@quiethouserecording.com

Hello! In this trailer I introduce myself and my intention for this podcast. I look forward to many great conversations, stories, and insights into the work of our peers in New England and beyond.