Producer Says What?

I saw a video of Billie Eilish And Finneas showing that she had "comped" 87 vocal takes for one song. So this is me discussing not only how fans perceive vocal production but also how artists can sometimes make an enemy out of what are really useful tools.

It's been a while since our last episode and a LOT has happened. Pier catches up on the studio's location move and more. If you're enjoying this content please leave us a 5 star on Apple Podcasts to help the show reach more listeners.

Pier talks about the new hybrid mixing system that uses the SSL UC1 Plug-in Controller with the API BOX analog console, and the path that lead to these choices.

Pier discussing working with the FLEA F47 tube microphone, specifically working with a unique passive DI from Audioscape that allows continuously variable load adjustment, has a killer transformer - and most importantly has a microphone input!

Pier discusses the new microphones just added at Hopetown and gets a little philosophical about the "finishing" art.

Pier discusses voice-leading in composition and the dynamic between producer and composer in the studio.

It's been a while since we've checked in with a new episode so this one is just news about what's been happening at/with the studio! We've already been having a great year including a video shoot with Pop icon Zayn (One Direction)!

Pier shares his thoughts on the negotiation/collaboration between artists and the musicians they hire for recording.

Pier take a minute late night to catch up on what's been going on at Hopetown during this crazy year!

First episode since the Pandemic. What's been happening?

Pier tells the story of his first studio in NYC.  Mistakes made and successes and most of all lessons learned.  Preview of upcomming interviews: Drummer Jim Hines Producer Barb Morrison Producer John Sonntag https://www.facebook.com/hopetownsound/ www.hopetownsound.com https://twitter.com/hopetownsound   https://www.instagram.com › hopetownsound

In this episode Pier breaks down the overall process of recording from start to finish and discussing techniques for preparation.  This is aimed primarily at musicians who are new to professional recording, but there's so much info here that most are likely to hear something new. Please share your thought and questions with Pier on the social media. @hopetownsound on all major platforms. 

Pier introduces himself and covers some bio info along with discussing the goal of the podcast and some ideas for future episodes.