Producer Says What?

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A discussion of music production with studio owner and veteran producer/engineer Pier Giacalone

Pier Giacalone


    • Dec 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    EP 13 Vocal Production

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 22:35


    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.

    Ep 12 Studio Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 63:48


    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.

    Mixing Heaven: SSL UC1 + API BOX

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 50:32


    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.

    FLEA F47 Impedance Tuning

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 41:23


    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!

    Ep. 9 New Mics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 39:33


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

    Ep 8 Voice Leading

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 33:27


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

    Studio Update May 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 39:04


    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)!

    Ep 6. Artists vs Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 43:08


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

    2020 Wrap Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 31:56


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

    Ep 4. Producer Says WTF???

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 37:57


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

    Ep3. First Studio Take Aways

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 59:41


    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

    Ep 2. So You Want To Record?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 59:34


    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. 

    Ep1. Introduction and Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 13:20


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

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