Podcast appearances and mentions of Vance Powell

Send us a textStep into the vibrant world of the music industry with our special guest, seven-time Grammy-winning producer / engineer Vance Powell. From the quiet beginnings in Missouri to the bustling music scene of Nashville, Vance's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, he offers a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of music production, emphasizing the significance of traditional studio training amidst today's fast-paced digital revolution. Vance's transition from live sound to studio recording showcases the nuanced art of sound engineering, where the authenticity of live performances meets the enduring quality of studio work.Tune in as we explore the intricate dance between the fleeting magic of live shows and the meticulous craft of studio recordings. Vance unpacks the pressures and rewards of live-stream mixing for dedicated fanbases, contrasting these with the careful scrutiny of every detail in a studio session. With stories from his time on the road as a production manager, Vance provides a candid look at the high-stakes environment of live sound, where every moment counts, and the lessons he carried forward into the studio setting. His experiences underscore the delicate balance of capturing the ephemeral essence of music while crafting something timeless.In a delightful foray into the world of vintage audio gear and studio setups, Vance shares his experiences at Blackbird Studio and beyond. His passion for top-tier equipment, like the legendary Neve 8078 console, illuminates the impact of quality tools on music production. From humorous road stories involving country music legends to working with up-and-coming talents like Daniel Donato, Vance's tales offer an entertaining glimpse behind the scenes. This episode promises a fascinating blend of humor, technical expertise, and heartfelt reflections on the unpredictable yet rewarding journey of life in the music industry.LinksJay Franze: https://JayFranze.comSputnik Studios: https://sputniksound.com Support the show

Tom speaks to the multiple grammy-winning producer, engineer and mixer responsible for so much of the great music we all listen to, Vance Powell. Recently having completed co-production of Sigma Oasis, he tells us how he got here and about some of the other fantastic artists who rely upon him to create their own signature sound. Audio Engineer: Jesse Lauter @jesselauter Audio Engineer: Matt Dwyer @mdphunk Photography: Rene Huemer @rene_huemer Originally released in 2020. Please support our work by visiting OsirisPod.com/Premium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Sonic Truth Podcast! In today's episode, we're excited to sit down with Vance Powell, a seven-time Grammy Award-winning producer, engineer, and mixer. Vance has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Chris Stapleton, Elle King, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, and Arctic Monkeys. Join us as we dive into Vance's incredible journey, from his humble beginnings as a garage band sound engineer and working at Radio Shack, to navigating the intricate differences between live mixing and studio recording. We also talk about his experiences on tour with Phish, his unique microphone techniques, and how the recording industry has evolved over time. Vance shares fascinating stories from life on the road and emphasizes the vital art of truly listening to music, not just listening at music. Tune in for an insightful conversation with one of the greats in the music industry! 0:00 Introduction 6:10 Live Sound vs The Studio 9:00 Broadcast Mixer for Phish 14:46 The Sphere 23:17 Crossing the Canadian Border 29:40 XL-305 Plug-in 36:30 The Ultimate Template 43:34 Microphone Techniques 49:54 The Gatekeepers 54:29 Quit Listening At Music 58:47 Music History App 1:05:19 On The Road with Phish Follow AudioScape: Https://www.instagram.com/audioscapeaudio Https://www.facebook.com/audioscapeaudio   https://www.audio-scape.com Follow Vance: https://www.instagram.com/vancalot/?hl=en Listen On The Go: https://thesonictruthpodcast.podbean.com

This is an encore presentation of a previous episode, originally airing in September 2020. 4x Grammy-winning producer, engineer and mixer Vance Powell has worked with a wide range of artists and bands including Chris Stapleton, Buddy Guy and Phish. For vinyl collectors, he's arguably most known for being a consistent studio go-to for Jack White, not only being involved with proper studio releases from Jack and his various projects (The Dead Weather, The Raconteurs) but Vance is behind the boards of most every Live At Third Man Records LP, where bands record short sets in front of a couple hundred fans, direct-to-acetate. On this episode, Vance points to his favorite Third Man sessions he's recorded (including some mysterious Radiohead demos), how Chris Stapleton's famous cover of "Tennessee Whiskey" almost didn't happen, and why Vance's own barbecue kept him from his dream of recording U2. Visit sputniksound.com for more info on Vance's work, and follow him on Instagram and Twitter @vancalot.

JJ Grey joins me this week to get Season 8 rolling in style!JJ is an incredible singer, songwriter, guitar player and frontman for his band JJ Grey and Mofro, based in the Jacksonville, Florida area. He's been making soulful, brash, and deeply authentic soul and rock n roll records since the release of “Blackwater” in 2001. JJ has a brand new album out now called “Olustee”, which is a remarkable record due to the stellar material and inspired performances perfromances, but also in how it was made. We had a chance to sit down and talk about how it all came together, as well as his songwriting and recording process, how he records his vocals with a $15 microphone, getting janky guitar sounds (janky is his own term, as you'll hear), along with self-producing for the first time and working on mixing the new record with Vance Powell. Enjoy my conversation with JJ Grey!You can get all the info on the new album and his extensive worldwide tour dates at jjgrey.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the show with a donation or Patreon subscriptionThe show's website can be found at www.makersandshakerspodcast.comYour fearless host, Steve Dawson can be found at www.stevedawson.caThis season is brought to you by our sponsors Larivée Guitars and Fishman Amplification Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/mmasspodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't pull my beard... unless you're Les Paul! Vance talked about recording Phish on tour with 244 mic inputs over MADI in a remote truck, mixing low-end bass and kick, how to mic a rock drum kit, studio wire and why tweaking mixes is a fool's errand! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Vance Powell, a multi-Grammy award-winning producer, engineer and mixer, and owner of Sputnik Sound in Nashville with Mitch Dane. Vance's many credits includes Chris Stapleton, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, and Wolfmother to name just a few. Vance is a repeat guest on the podcast and you can hear his previous episodes on RSR002, 171, 293, 360 and 403 all of which are in the music playlist below so please click through to listen to his discography and to hear about his backstory and get some great tips on mixing and mixing in Atmos. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://www.adam-audio.com https://www.native-instruments.com use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://iZotope.com use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://lewitt.link/rockstars https://gracedesign.com/ https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy  https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aFDgLgTsWaFId0n4YSX75?si=0c47704c4609452e If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/448

Digital or real guitar cabinet? Nathan talked about going from intern to engineer at Blackbird Studios, running a studio like a high-end hotel, how steel drums are heavy metal, why tape should always be rolling, and how to create crankable records. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Nathan Yarborough, a heavy rock and metal music producer, engineer, and mixer who started out in North Carolina with a Tascam 4 track studying recording in college and finding his way to Nashville to intern at Sony/Tree and Blackbird Studios where he worked for eight years with some of the greatest engineers like Vance Powell, Niko Bolas, George Massenburg, Joe Chiccarelli and many others. He then went on to engineer records for producer Nick Raskulinecz for 10 years and now he works with a variety of bands at all different levels to make great recordings here in Nashville. I met Nathan recently at the 25th Annual AudioMasters Benefit Golf Tournament when we stopped at hole. That was sponsored by the Nashville Recording Supply Company. I came home with a crappy golf score but a new role of black galf tape for the studio and an amazing playlist of Nathan's discography of hard rock and metal albums including artists like Korn, Mastadon, Glasswalker, Code Orange, and Evanescense. So please give a listen to that in the show notes below. Thanks to Adam Dalton and Eric Masse for making our introduction. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://gracedesign.com/ https://www.native-instruments.com use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://lewitt.link/rockstars https://iZotope.com use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.adam-audio.com https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy  https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Bw6JShspe4ypBp6Jb6Pw7?si=4324eda8e5fb45cd If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/436

This week Kevin and Amanda talk: Ben Atkins Goose Split Summer Camp becomes Solshine Reverie  Phish New Studio Time Plus our interview with Squeaky Feet Ep: 336 #ATJPod More: https://www.instagram.com/summercampfest/?hl=en https://www.squeakyfeetmusic.com/ @allthatjampod on IG, FB, and Twitter - www.allthatjampod.com - Subscribe - leave a review - tell a friend. Merch: https://t.co/QgtAisVtbV All That Jam is brought to you by Executive Producers Amanda Cadran and Kevin Hogan. Produced and edited by Amanda Cadran and Kevin Hogan. Mixed and Mastered by Kevin Hogan. Original Music by Aaron Gaul. Art by Amanda Cadran.   

"When you switch the gear of what you're operating on from the memorized information to the gear of intuitive, faithful response, it's a whole different frequency that's emitted from the hands and from the soul," country shredder Daniel Donato expresses on this episode of Wong Notes. He's talking about what makes for powerful improvisation, and if you know anything about the guitarist, you know this insight around the topic is coming from someone who's a master on their instrument.Throughout his conversation with Cory, Donato shares his uniquely intellectual philosophies about music, explaining what it means to exploit versus explore creatively, how lessons in faith and trust of his bandmates came to supersede his knowledge around music, and how "listening and alignment" of one vision is most important when jamming with others. He also sheds light on his experiences working with producers Robben Ford and Vance Powell, and the different collaborative dynamics he had with both.Following an emphatic statement from Cory that he has always, always been loyal to Dave Matthews Band, and a comment from Daniel on how a drummer really is at the core of a successful jam, Daniel elaborates: "The song is a vehicle for a spirit." He says Carter Beauford's performance on "Ants Marching" on DMB's first live album, Remember Two Things, which features an extended 2 and 4 pattern in the intro, perfectly serves the song. "I need players that are very spiritually and emotionally vulnerable," says Donato, "and willing to do things that are abstract and left-field that wouldn't be intuitive."Clearly an admirer of Cory's work, Daniel has some questions for him towards the end of the interview. Then, Cory quizzes Daniel on gear that he finds essential. His response? Whatever feels like the right pick to you, Mogami cables, and, if money isn't an object, a Fender black-panel. Tune in for the full Donato experience.Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/WongNotesGet 30% off your first year of DistroKid by going here: http://distrokid.com/vip/corywongVisit Daniel Donato: https://danieldonato.com/Hit us up: wongnotes@premierguitar.comVisit Cory: https://www.corywongmusic.comVisit Premier Guitar:

On this week's episode, Chris chats with Daniel Donato. The guitarist from Nashville is taking the world by storm with his Cosmic Country, and just released his latest single "Hi-Country," produced by Vance Powell. This is a fantastic conversation with an up and coming artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cole Gallagher is a true rock ‘n' roll storyteller. His stirring and imaginative songs, propelled by his richly expressive voice and framed within the sound of finely crafted Americana, come at you with a vivid sense of narrative, but one that's cloaked in mystery. The approach is on full display on Gallagher's debut EP, The Confluence, a bracing six-song set on which the South Pasadena resident establishes himself as a multi-faceted songwriter, singer and musician. Produced, engineered and mixed by multiple Grammy winner Vance Powell (whose credits include Phish, Chris Stapleton and Jack White, among others), the record brims with lovingly detailed arrangements and exuberant musicianship on which Gallagher lets listeners in on feelings and observations, both stormy and sentimental. Join us as Cole chats with Jamie about his Journey to this special EP.

Cole Gallagher is a rising singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, releasing his debut EP, The Confluence, with enlisted hands from the great David Hidalgo of Los Lobos and producer Vance Powell. Cole pulls out a real gem in "Sugarland", his own take on a previously unreleased single by Bruce Springsteen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchedsounds/message

My guest is seven-time Grammy award-winning producer, engineer, and mixer Vance Powell. Vance's list of credits includes Chris Stapleton, Elle King, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, Seasick Steve, Black Prairie, Tinariwe, and Jeff The Brotherhood, among many others. In this episode, we discuss Grammy's and Dog Shit Jealousy Unnatural Fear of Failure Fresh Produce Getting Along Taking Responsibility Being In Control Diversification Phish The Complexity of Live Sound Too Rogue Jack and Chris Looking to the Future Leaving Nashville Nashville Resources  ATMOS Matt's Rant: Reflecting On 450 episodes.  Links and Show Notes Vance Interview #1 Vance Interview #2 Vance Info Vance on Instagram Credits Guest: Vance Powell Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith 

Mike Fahey hails from the state of Maine. His first instrument was the trumpet in school band, then he picked up the guitar at age 11, music was always been his biggest hobby/passion and is very lucky to turn that interest into a career.Mike went to college for Mechanical Engineering at University Of Maine Orono, then switched his major to Audio Engineering and attended The New England School Of Communications. He landed an internship at Sputnik Sound after Vance Powell came to his school and did a seminar on mixing. He moved to Nashville in September 2012, after two months of interning was hired by Mitch Dane as his assistant engineer. During that time Sputnik moved down the street to a new building in Berry Hill and he did construction for 7 months while we renovated and added on to the new building. In December of 2014 he was hired by Vance and worked with him for 8 years. In May of 2020 Mike started work at his own studio, Starbird Sound and has been freelance as of November 2022.https://www.instagram.com/starbirdsound/Host - Trey MitchellIG - treymitchellphotographyIG - feeding_the_senses_unsensoredFB - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074368084848Sponsorship Information  -  ftsunashville@gmail.comTheme Song - Damien HorneTake It From Me @damienhorne

Got mixing questions? Vance answered all your questions from the RSR Facebook group, talked about the challenges of mixing in Atmos, multi-miking Chris Stapleton guitars and vocals, the SSL mixing template breakdown, and how to make a washtub bass. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Vance Powell, a multi-Grammy award-winning producer, engineer and mixer, and owner of Sputnik Sound in Nashville with Mitch Dane. Vance's many credits include Chris Stapleton, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, and Wolfmother to name just a few. Vance is a repeat guest on the podcast and you can hear his previous episodes on RSR 002, 171, 293 and 360 to hear about his backstory and get some great tips on mixing and mixing in Atmos. Today we will catch up with Vance and see what's new in rock and roll, and find out more about mixing in both stereo and Atmos as well. Vance also has a ton of great videos on Youtube if you want to go learn more plus he has some great courses over at Puremix.net THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! https://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://www.Spectra1964.com https://MacSales.com/rockstars https://iZotope.com/Rockstars use code ROCK10 to get 10% off any individual plugin https://jzmic.com Use code ROCKSTAR to get 40% off the Vintage series mics plus get a FREE shock mount ($120 value) https://www.adam-audio.com https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy Use code ROCKSTAR to get 10% off https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aFDgLgTsWaFId0n4YSX75?si=308a496f9c2c4295 If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/403

Insights In Sound - Vance Powell, Engineer/Producer - Season 11, Episode 7 (#107) From Chris Stapleton and Jack White to Phish and Arctic Monkeys, Vance Powell has cut his own path and his own unique sound with artists as individual as he is. He's as outspoken and pragmatic as he is hilarious and entertaining. Buckle up for a wide-ranging conversation.  

Growing up in upstate New York, young Kendall Wind took piano lessons before migrating to bass guitar and leaning into The Rock Academy founded by School of Rock's Paul Greene. Her piano knowledge would later inform her bass and guitar playing in the band she put together at Rock Academy with singer Sam Quartin called The Bobby Lees, now on it's 3rd LP Bellevue out now on Mike Patton's Ipecac Records. She's working with Jon Spencer regularly now who also produced the bands 2nd record before working with Vance Powell on Bellevue. It's been a whiplash ride for Kendall and The Bobby Lees, touring heavily since their inception. Unsurprisingly they were a bit relieved when the pandemic offered them time to make new music and refuel the machine. 

Sam Quartin is the singer, lyricist and founding member of The Bobby Lee's.  Their newest record and Ipecac Recordings debut Bellevue  will hit the streets October 7th. Bellevue is a ferocious follow up to the well received Skin Suit  and an intense journey of manic metamorphosis that will leave you demanding to see them live.  In this episode, Joe catches up with Sam from New York city, where she's in her car,  parked illegally.  We get Sams thoughts on touring after a busy year on the road,  how she feels about Hollywood culture from an actors point of view and she tells us the origin of the title Bellevue.  She also shares The Bobby Lee's songwriting process and her experience working with Vance Powell.  We  hear how the band will finish out the year play a couple rip roarin numbers. https://www.thebobbylees.com/https://thebobbylees.bandcamp.com/https://www.ipecac.com/artists/thebobbyleesTour Stories is sponsored by Izotope. Tour Story listeners get one month free of Music Production Suite Pro or 10% of all software by using code FRET10 at https://www.izotope.com/Tour Stories is sponsored by Self Care Non-Alcoholic Beer by Three Magnets. Go to https://drinkselfcare.com/ to get 15% off your first order using code TOURSTORIES

The Bobby Lees' "Bellevue" LP is coming out shortly on Ipecac Records . Today founder Sam Quartin shares the history of the band, stories of studio and stage, emotionally driven songwriting, having famous fans, rare vinyl and more. Topics include: Intro / global location discussion New album "Bellevue" Describing the Bobby Lees Writing and living the lyrics Getting into the Zone before a show Getting unexpected/scary reactions from an audience Post-Covid touring Sam's record collection Music of her youth How songs from The Bobby Lees come together Balancing acting career with the band Forming the Bobby Lees Recording Beauty Pageant album The original goals of The Bobby Lees Being nervous in front of a crowd Pressing records and selling at shows and online Rarity of “Beauty Pageant” vinyl The story of “Beauty Pageant Redeux” The journey of “Skin Suit” Learning from producers on different albums The connection with “Alive – Natural Sound” records Vinyl variants of “Skin Suit” Hearing of established artists being fans of The Bobby Lees The video for “Hollywood Junkyard” How did Vance Powell get involved? Working with Ipecac Records The song “Greta Van Fake” Performing personal/emotional songs Interview wrap up Order clear vinyl of "Bellevue" here. HIGH RESOLUTION version of this interview available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8 Follow our Podcast: https://linktr.ee/vinylguide Facebook: www.Facebook.com/VinylGuide Instagram: www.Instagram.com/VinylGuide Support our show: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related

Justin LaPointe is an audio engineer, music producer, mixing engineer, and the owner of Barnhouse Sound on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada! In our chat, Justin talks about his journey in audio; from interning at a large facility to building a destination recording studio. He goes deep on creating an environment that fosters creativity, capturing live bands, and getting great drum sounds. We also chat about mixing, mastering, staying inspired, not being afraid to reach out to artists you love, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Justin at https://www.barnhousesoundproductions.com/You can follow Justin on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/barnhousesound/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking ***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tYou can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here: "Banquets" by Fast Hatchet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5VwjKLn6Q&ab_channel=FastHatchet-TopicReferences:Electric City Sound - http://electriccitysound.com/Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magicGlyn Johns - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glyn_JohnsAKG 451B - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/C451B--akg-c-451-b-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphoneSoundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Pearl Jam a repris jeudi dernier le titre des Beatles "Her Majesty" en hommage à Elizabeth II. Du côté des Sex Pistols, voici les réactions de John Lydon, Glen Matlock et Steve Jones. Et toujours concernant la reine d'Angleterre, plusieurs anecdotes refont surface, dont celle où cette dernière aurait préféré regarder sa série Twin Peaks à la place d'un concert de Paul McCartney pour son anniversaire. Aerosmith, de retour sur scène après la pandémie et la cure de désintox du chanteur Steven Tyler, a pu célébrer comme il se doit son demi-siècle d'existence ce 8 septembre dans sa ville natale de Boston au Fenway Park. Wolfgang Van Halen a posté une vidéo où on le voit, en 2015, jouer le célèbre titre "Eruption" à la guitare. Chris Shiflett, guitariste des Foo Fighters, vient de partager un titre solo intitulé ‘'Born and Raised''. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30.

Vance Powell is an American six-time Grammy Award winning record producer, engineer and mixer. His credits include Phish, Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, Deadly Apples, Seasick Steve, Black Prairie, The Revivalists, Tinariwen, JEFF the Brotherhood, Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes, and Martina McBride, among many others. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Working with Jack White and Chris Stapleton How his live sound experience influences his work in the studio The importance of “making decisions” while tracking Why he doesn't edit his tracks Should you record with a click track? Imposter syndrome: How to learn from it Why doing “shootouts” is a bad idea Reverb vs delay: When it's better to use one vs the other Using saturation:  How to dial it in Where to use it His go-to pedals for saturation How using tape can give your drums a bigger sound Mixing Snare: How to make your snares sound more like a note vs a quick hit His go-to compression settings How to use a transient designer How to get the right tuning How to create ambience through mic positioning To learn more about Vance Powell, visit: http://www.sputniksound.com/vance/ To learn more tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don't miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

My guest today is Vance Powell, a multi Grammy award-winning producer, engineer and mixer, and owner of Sputnik Sound in Nashville with Mitch Dane. Vance's credits credits includes Chris Stapleton, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, and Wolfmother to name just a few. Vance is a repeat guest on the podcast and you can hear his origin story on episode RSR002, and great mixing tips on Episodes RSR171 and RSR293. Vance recently did a studio makeover at Sputnik Sound installing a Dolby Atmos surround sound system for mixing into the future of immersive audio. So we will talk all about Atmos and of course, we have a bunch of great questions from you Rockstars in our Facebook group which you can join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/recordingstudiorockstars Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: http://MixMasterBundle.com THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy Use code ROCKSTAR to get 10% https://samplyaudio.com Use code RSR20 to get 20% off for the first 3 months https://www.Spectra1964.com http://MacSales.com/Rockstars http://iZotope.com/Rockstars use code ROCK10 for 10% off http://www.thetoyboxstudio.com http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com Hear guests discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aFDgLgTsWaFId0n4YSX75?si=2c7ed0d577084882 If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/360

Six-time Grammy award winning producer, engineer and mixer Vance Powell joins Rhett to talk about the world of making records, his approach to producing, and how he's chosen his projects over a 40-year career. Vance shares a few war stories, explains what he means when he says “get your 10,000 hours in”, and why he would tell his 21-year old self to be more musical. Vance studied electrical engineering in Missouri and started his career as a front-of-house engineer. In 2002, he moved to Nashville and became studio manager and chief engineer at the legendary Black Bird studios. In 2006, he co-founded Sputnik studios along with Grammy-winning engineer Mitch Dane. Powell has won 6 Grammy awards working with rock artists such as The Raconteurs, Kings of Leon, Jack White, Pearl Jam, The White Stripes, The Dead Weather and more. He produced the OLD 97's Twelfth, released in 2020.Wheels Off is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and produced by Rhett Miller. Co-produced by Kirsten Cluthe in partnership with Nick Ruffini (Revoice Media). Editing by Matt Dwyer. Production Assistance by Matt Bavuso. Music by OLD 97's. Episode artwork by Katherine Boils. Show logo by Tim Skirven. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also ask Alexa to play it. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes. Revisit previous episodes of Wheels Off with Rosanne Cash, Rob Thomas, Will Forte, Lydia Loveless, Allison Moorer, Ted Leo, Paul F. Tompkins, Jen Kirkman, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark Abrams is a record producer, mixing engineer, and the content manager for pureMix! Mark is based out of Columbus, OH, USA! In our conversation, Mark tells his story - studying audio and getting an internship only to find his way back to his parents' basement. He talks about how a masterclass with Vance Powell changed the game for him and enabled him to make more intentional decisions as a producer. That class introduced him to the world of learning from the best engineers in the business, and eventually doing all the work he does with pureMix. He goes deep on his approach to producing with intent, setting the soundstage in a mix, and how he implements systems and automation to cut his workload in half! Check it out!You can learn more about Mark at https://www.markabramsmixing.com/You can follow Mark on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/mark_abrams_audio/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsSave 50% off your first 3 months of Easy Funnels at - https://easyfunnels.io/secret-sonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here -"Westend" by Buggie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxftkCiXOBo&ab_channel=Buggie***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferences:Vaughan Music Studios - https://vaughanmusicstudios.com/record/pureMix - https://www.puremix.net/Pensado's Place - https://www.pensadosplace.tv/Andrew Scheps - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_SchepsVance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magicFab Dupont - https://www.fabulousfab.com/Zapier - https://zapier.com/Soundflow video with Mark and Andrew Scheps - https://youtu.be/PTbt1cmYzsIBrauer Motion - https://www.waves.com/plugins/brauer-motion#presenting-brauer-motion-spherical-auto-pannerCory Wong Victor Wooten interview - https://youtu.be/UkAowtHSEMA?t=1261Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Brian Bender is a music producer, mixer, composer, and sound designer based out of LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Brian shares his journey; coming up in NYC and working with the likes of Philip Glass and Russ Elevado, going freelance, and eventually making his way to LA. He goes deep on his mindsets when capturing bass, mixing, and working with artists and composers. He talks about working with Nate Smith, Dave Holland, and Kris Bowers. We also chat about the importance of timing (in performance, programming, and compression), fostering relationships, psychoacoustic, leaning into your own creative voice, and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about Brian at https://www.rainbowblonderecords.com/collective/brianYou can follow Brian on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/bdbender/***Thanks to our sponsors!***Save 20% off your first year of Filepass at - https://filepass.com/secretsonicsClick here to listen to "Thanks for Thinking" - https://www.carlbahner.com/thanks-for-thinking You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment here - "I Am a Man (Intro)" by Ben Williams - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZoLijWq3rs&ab_channel=BenWilliams-Topic***Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - discord.gg/UP97b72W6tReferencesStrong Songs interview - https://strongsongspodcast.com/episode/the-producers-philosophy-with-brian-benderDavid Baker - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Baker_(composer)Russ Elevado - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_ElevadoRainbow Blonde Records - https://www.rainbowblonderecords.com/Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magicDave Holland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_HollandNate Smith - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Smith_(musician)Brian's Desk - https://umproject.com/The-Motherbrain-1Nicholas Di Lorenzo - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/17/secret-sonics-117-nicholas-di-lorenzo-pushing-boundaries-beyond-masteringCC Custom Drums - https://www.candcdrumsusa.com/Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the podcast theme music!Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

My guest today is Mike Fahey an engineer, mixer, and producer from the great state of Maine. Michael went to college for mechanical engineering at the University Of Maine before switching over to an audio engineering degree at The New England School Of Communications (NESCOM). My first instrument was the trumpet in my elementary school band and he picked up the guitar at 11.  In 2012, He landed an internship at Sputnik Sound after Vance Powell came to speak at NESCOM earlier that year about mixing for The Raconteurs' Consolers of the Lonely. He moved to Nashville that fall and after two months of interning was hired by Mitch Dane to be his assistant engineer. During that time, Sputnik moved to a new building in Berry Hill where he helped with construction for 7 months renovating the studio. In late 2014 Vance hired Michael as his assistant engineer and he has been with him ever since. In May 2020 Mike started his own studio, Starbird Sound and has been able to spend time on his production projects while working full time at Sputnik. Thanks so much to Vance Powell and Mitch Dane for making our introduction. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: http://MixMasterBundle.com THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy Use code ROCKSTAR to get 10% https://samplyaudio.com Use code RSR20 to get 20% off for the first 3 months https://carltatzdesign.com/Mixroom-Mentor https://www.Spectra1964.com http://MacSales.com/Rockstars http://iZotope.com/Rockstars use code ROCK10 for 10% off http://www.thetoyboxstudio.com http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com Hear guests discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Sn7Ecv3rA4uWVuLATO66J?si=b18d09489df140ef If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/340

My guest today is Enrico Berto an engineer, producer, and musician from Northern Italy. I am very lucky to receive a lot of wonderful emails and messages from our listeners, aka you Rockstars. Here is what I received from Enrico. “Hello Lij, Few weeks ago I discovered your podcast and ever since I've been an avid consumer of it! I love the way you make your guests feel cause they open up in a way I rarely saw on other shows. Beside the great nerdy tips they seem to be willing to share deeper stuff - ex I now know what's Vance Powell monthly break even or that huge mixers still suffer from "impostor syndrome" - and this is very inspiring and precious. I've been in the music industry as a session player, then a mixer/producer for nearly 20 years and as covid hit I was having a major momentum that got slowed down quite a bit. Listening to your podcast is a great source of inspiration and it's giving me the power to keep my head down and carry on with the grind. I thank you so much for it! I have a vast love for music in all its genres. If I really had to pinpoint some they would be Classic Rock, Alternative Rock and HipHop. I make music because of a deep, almost spiritual, connection to it. Making music is my passion and my call. I decided to turn it into my profession so my whole life could revolve around it.  I went to the University to study foreign languages and literature but later attended the Musician Institute in Los Angeles and a couple of Robert Fripp's Guitar Craft seminars. And then decided to give the music a serious go so I started hustling. I played in bands, composed jingles for TV, taught guitar, recorded and mixed bands on a crappy laptop out of mouldy rehearsal spaces …you name it! I was eager to get more so I pushed further by moving to London and studying sound engineering at the SAE Institute. I then began session playing, touring, producing and engineering full time, all of it bouncing between UK and Italy. In 2008 I founded Mushroom Studio: a little production heaven hidden on the mountains of northern Italy where other artists and I could cozy up and create.” I'm always grateful to receive emails like this, and listening to Enrico‘s work I discovered that it was fantastic! And so nothing brings me greater joy than to help showcase members of our own community at Recording Studio Rockstars.  Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: http://MixMasterBundle.com THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy Use code ROCKSTAR to get 10% https://samplyaudio.com Use code RSR20 to get 20% off for the first 3 months https://carltatzdesign.com/Mixroom-Mentor https://www.Spectra1964.com http://MacSales.com/Rockstars http://iZotope.com/Rockstars use code ROCK10 for 10% off http://www.thetoyboxstudio.com http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com Hear guests discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3hXsJvZHlwDgfISd057ZeA?si=612c396661a04fdd If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/338

In this episode, we discuss how systems improve your creativity with stories about some of our favorite producers like Sylvia Massey and Vance Powell, and even an ice cream shop owner. Hear how D-Verb made it onto a recent legendary hit and how leaving time to shoot pianos and throw guitars off of cliffs can ease the creative process. Links: Audeze LCD-X Headphones The pureMix Blackbird Studio Tour Vance Powell Mixing Chris Stapleton on pureMix Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Follow us on Instagram: @chris_graham @mark_abrams_audio

Eric Lee is an American Singer-Songwriter. Raised in South Florida, Lee grew up with eclectic tastes in music. With wide-ranging influences- from Dwight Yoakam, Bob Dylan, The Eagles, and Dolly Parton. He emotes a unique voice in country music, creating vocally driven songs with heart and soul. His debut single, “Same Dirt Road,” was released in November 2020 and quickly garnered 5 million streams online, it hit number 38 on the Music Row Radio chart and obtained a strong international presence. He's also had success as a producer and co-writer, licensing music for TV, Film, and Ads. In 2018, he produced and co-wrote the song, “Stronger Than I've Even Been,” performed by Kaleena Zanders which was featured in Toyota's segment during the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics that year. His upcoming debut album, “For Who You Are,” was self-produced and mixed by six-time Grammy winner, Vance Powell and mastered by Grammy Winning Engineer, Pete Lyman.

Definitely one of the coolest guys in the record business, and one of the nicest!

Omer Karni is an acoustician and studio designer/builder. He is the owner of Omer K Acoustic Design based out of Tel Aviv, Israel! In this episode, Omer shared his story - from audio engineer to acoustic designer. He shares how he built his business, how he learned about acoustics by trial and error, his approach to treating a room so that mixes translate, working for companies such as Waves Audio and so much more! Check it out! You can find out more about Omer and his work on Social Media IG - https://www.instagram.com/omer.k.acoustics/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/omerkacousticsSubscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-downloadJoin the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonicsIf you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallickReferencesRoom Modes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Room_modes#:~:text=Room%20modes%20are%20the%20collection,dimensions%20or%20a%20divisor%20thereof.Sam Moses - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-035-sam-mosesElisa Pangsaeng - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/7/secret-sonics-083-elisa-pangsaeng-allowing-music-to-inspire-audioFocal Clear - https://amzn.to/3vWyGqgWaves Audio - https://www.waves.com/Barefoot Micromain 27 - https://barefootsound.com/micromain27/Tannoy Gold - https://www.tannoy.com/product.html?modelCode=P0C2CKali Audio - https://www.kaliaudio.com/Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magicThanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***Follow along via social media here:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPodInstagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome! Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

Today we have on Singer-Songwriter and producer Eric Lee. #ericleemusic #okonbros #countrymusic www.okonbros.com | @OkonBros Eric Lee is an American Singer-Songwriter and producer. He emotes a unique voice in country music, creating vocally driven songs with heart and soul. His upcoming debut album, “For Who You Are” was self-produced and mixed by six-time Grammy winner Vance Powell & Mastered by Grammy winning engineer, Pete Lyman. Search Eric Lee and the song Same Dirt Road on Spotify and Apple music. @Eric Lee https://open.spotify.com/album/7G5txdJagKy3TQy5NAnFk3 Two bros (Eric Okon & Michael Okon) chatting and interviewing interesting people about The Secrets of the Universe, The Law of Attraction, Mysticism, Brohood, Gambling, Movies, TV, Pop Culture, Archangels, Magick, Good Food, Travel, Business, Health, Writing, Family and Mediumship. Find/Follow Eric Okon https://twitter.com/iamericokon https://www.instagram.com/iamericokon Eric Okon LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericokon Follow/Follow Michael Okon https://twitter.com/iammichaelokon https://www.instagram.com/iammichaelokon Michael Okon LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-okon-b02b60162 Michaels self-help books - https://www.samuelsbooks.com Michaels fiction books - https://www.michaelokon.com Our global car service: BLS - https://www.blsco.com

I am totally psyched to welcome today’s guest. He is a Grammy award-winning mixer, and owner of the beautiful (and newly relocated) Sputnik Sound.  He has a long discography of accomplished records including artists like Keb Mo, Jars Of Clay, Jack White and 3rd Man Records, Buddy Guy, Kings Of Leon, Danger Mouse, Sturgill Simpson and some well known local artists: Moon Taxi, Bobby Bare Jr, and Jeff The Brotherhood (who lives right down the street from me in fact). Our guest originally hails from the town of Joplin MO which most people mistake as being named after the Ragtime Pianist Scott Joplin, but was in fact named after its founder the Reverend Joplin.  And other than being mentioned in Bobby Troup’s legendary song “Route 66”, the town of Joplin MO, which gained notoriety for mining Zinc, may owe its biggest musical credit to our guest on today’s show.  I met him back in 2002 when he became the head engineer for the incredible Blackbird Studios, right here in the city of Berry Hill a part of Nashville often referred to as the new music row with over 20 recording studios in a 3 mile radius.  I am honoured to be here at Sputnik Sound for this episode of Recording Studio Rockstars. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: http://MixMasterBundle.com THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! https://www.SoundPorter.com Get your free mastering demo. https://JZmic.com Use coupon ROCKSTARS to get 20% off The Pop Filter https://www.Spectra1964.com http://MacSales.com/Rockstars http://iZotope.com/Rockstars use code ROCK10 for 10% off https://www.Adam-Audio.com/Education https://www.APIaudio.com http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com Hear guests discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2eFssqoA3h4k2SzXLAsSws?si=XOLcGxADQk6x3aZMaByr3Q If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/293

Vance Powell is a 6-time Grammy-winning record producer and audio/mixing engineer based out of Sputnik Sound in Nashville, TN, USA! In this episode, Vance shared his journey; from working front of house to producing and mixing Grammy-winning records for artists such as Jars of Clay, The Raconteurs, Jack White, Chris Stapleton, and many many more. We got deep on his approach to mixing and why analog gear still matters. Check it out!You can find out more about Vance at http://www.sputniksound.com/vance/You can find Vance on Social MediaIG - https://www.instagram.com/vancalot/You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here:"Blacklist" by Carina Frantzen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t89YLccowFo&ab_channel=CarinaFrantzenSubscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-downloadJoin the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonicsIf you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallickReferencesMatt Boudreau - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/14/secret-sonics-084-matt-boudreau-sustaining-a-life-in-audioJars of Clay - The 11th Hour - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eleventh_Hour_(Jars_of_Clay_album)Lou Whitney - https://tapeop.com/interviews/98/lou-whitney/Blackbird Studio - https://www.blackbirdstudio.com/John McBride - https://www.blackbirdstudio.com/about-usMitch Dane - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_DaneJacquire King - https://www.jacquireking.com/Richard Dodd - http://richarddodd.com/Jack White - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_WhiteThe Raconteurs - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_RaconteursIcky Thump - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OjTspCqvk8&ab_channel=TheWhiteStripesJoe Chicarelli - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_ChiccarelliRome - Jack White and Dangermouse - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome_(Danger_Mouse_and_Daniele_Luppi_album)Would You Fight For My Love? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQOnbp_DspY&ab_channel=JackWhiteVEVOSea of Cowards - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_of_CowardsI’m Shakin’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkcGuZHPbKk&ab_channel=JackWhiteVEVOSouth Park Guitar Hero - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zb629CHOxE&ab_channel=SouthParkClipsDiarrhea Planet - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnb9cnsA6V4&ab_channel=KEXPBrandi - Carlile - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandi_CarlileDave Cobb - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_CobbPhish - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PhishTrey Anastasio - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trey_AnastasioThe Barn - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Barn_(recording_studio)#:~:text=The%20Barn%20is%20a%20recording,Green%20Mountains%20near%20Burlington%2C%20Vermont.&text=Phish%20has%20used%20the%20Barn,exception%20of%20Joy%20(2009).Ghosts of the Forest - https://trey.com/projects/ghosts-of-the-forest/Chris Stapleton - "Cold" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq15HXc6pmw&ab_channel=ChrisStapletonVEVORick Barnes - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/5/10/secret-sonics-045-rick-barnesPete Lyman - https://www.infrasonicsound.com/peteChris Athens - https://chrisathensmasters.com/Gavin Lursssen - https://lurssenmastering.com/Carina Frantzen - https://www.carinafrantzen.com/David Beck Bass - https://www.davidbeckdavidbeck.com/Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly. Consider rating and reviewing our show on Apple Podcasts and sharing this or any of your favorite episodes with a friend or two.Thank you to Zvi Rodan, Mendy Portnoy, and Yakir Hyman for contributing to the new podcast theme music!You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co***If you want the show to continue to improve, feel free to fill out a listener survey here: https://forms.gle/BWKmS4YmESYid5rh8 ***Follow along via social media here:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPodInstagram: www.instagram.com/secretsonics/Feel free to email me at secretsonics@gmail.com with any questions and feedback you might have. I'm open to learning about what topics you'd like to hear about and which people you'd like to hear from. In pursuit of making this podcast truly helpful to anybody looking to improve at music production, all suggestions are truly welcome! Have a great week, stay safe, and dig in!-Ben

On this episode, Shane and Michael talk to the amazing Vance Powell! Vance is a 6-time Grammy winner and such a cool freaking dude! He's definitely got some fantastic stories. You are really going to enjoy this one! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themapspodcast/support

This week, we bring you an interview with Kevin McKeown of Black Pistol Fire.Kevin and his future bandmate Eric Owen met in Canada in elementary school, and took a slightly winding road to Austin, Texas, where they’d eventually form Black Pistol Fire. Before that, Kevin had a lot of ups and downs in music, while holding down a full time job in Toronto. Kevin and RJ discuss the challenges and opportunities of having a rock duo, the evolution of their sound, and their upcoming album, Hope in Hell, which was produced by Vance Powell. After the interview, you’ll Kevin play Level, Hope In Hell and Don’t Be Cruel. Videos of these and all Past, Present, Future, Live! performances are on our show page and the Osiris Media Youtube Channel. And here's a Spotify playlist of songs inspired by this episode. If you like what you hear, please give us a review on Apple Podcasts. Past, Present, Future, Live! is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by RJ Bee. Executive Producers are Adam Caplan and Kirsten Cluthe. Production, Editing, Mixing, and original theme music by Brad Stratton. Show logo by Liz Bee Art & Design. To discover more podcasts that help you connect more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe & Mike talk with 6x Grammy winning producer/engineer Vance Powell! Topics include: Gear, gear, gear… Recording and mixing Chris Stapleton's 4x Platinum Grammy award winning album, “Traveler”.  Working with Jack White on various records, mixing workflow, opinion on about mixing in the box, tape machines, upgrading his SSL, his studio Sputnik Sound + More! "From The West Barn" is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe West & Mike Shimshack shot at The West Barn in Nashville, TN. It's available anywhere podcasts are available. West/Shimshack are both music industry veterans that have seen the peaks and valleys of the business over the past 30 years. Their careers have been punctuated with Grammy wins, hit songs, platinum records, tens of millions of units sold and more than their share of failure.  Tune into "From The West Barn" for their take on the lifestyle and engaging conversations with some of the industries most interesting people! Nothing is off the table ~ FTWB   FROM THE WEST BARN --} Website: http://fromthewestbarn.com iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-west-barn-with-joe-west-mike-shimshack/id1505829573 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1POtkbPLqZGL3U85nrRaue?si=sJHpJbzYT7a9hmc9-AjsyQ    VANCE POWELL ---}  Management: https://globalpositioningservices.net/vance-powell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vance.powell Instagram: @vancalot PureMix: https://www.puremix.net/mentors/vance-powell.html   MIKE SHIMSHACK ---}  Instagram: @shackjonz    JOE WEST ---}  Website: https://joe-west.com  School: https://www.apprenticeacademy.net  Instagram: @west_joe  Facebook: https://facebook.com/westjoe    SPONSORS ---}  HERCULES STANDS:  http://herculesstands.com/us/  SLINGSTUDIO:  https://www.myslingstudio.com/  APPRENTICE ACADEMY:  http://www.apprenticeacademy.net    FROM THE WEST BARN copyright 2020

Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s reveals what he feels is the biggest silver lining of being at home, as well as the challenges and triumphs of performing 100 shows in the past six months. From working with GRAMMY®-winning producer Vance Powell on their latest album Twelfth; to writing a song for Pam Beesly of The Office, Rhett continues to write and perform despite writer’s block and a global pandemic. Stay tuned for insights into Ziggy the family dog, unbelievable spoon tricks, and memories from 1999, or was that 1989?!Presented by Craft Recordings, Gone in 30 Minutes is a podcast and video series limited to a 25-minute remote interview, ending with a 5-minute Lightning Round of inventive questions, often leading to delightfully surprising answers. Featuring guests from around the world and throughout the Concord family, industry veteran and GRAMMY®-nominated host Tom DeSavia, leads guests through a casual conversation about what they’re up to right now. You never know what’s in store for you next!#gonein30mins #CraftRecordings #RhettMiller #Old97s

4x Grammy-winning producer, engineer and mixer Vance Powell has worked with a wide range of artists and bands including Chris Stapleton, Buddy Guy and Phish. For vinyl collectors, he's arguably most known for being a consistent studio go-to for Jack White, not only being involved with proper studio releases from Jack and his various projects (The Dead Weather, The Raconteurs) but Vance is behind the boards of most every Live At Third Man Records LP, where bands record short sets in front of a couple hundred fans, direct-to-acetate. On this episode, Vance points to his favorite Third Man sessions he's recorded (including some Radiohead demos), how Chris Stapleton's famous cover of "Tennessee Whiskey" almost didn't happen, and why Vance's own barbecue kept him from his dream of recording U2. Visit sputniksound.com for more info on Vance's work, and follow him on Instagram and Twitter @vancalot. 

#48: This week on the pod I'm talking to one half of Toronto based duo, Moscow Apartment, the lovely Brighid Fry. Moscow Apartment hit the music scene with a bang and have just released their second EP, Better Daughter. I had a great time talking with Brighid about her partnership with Pascale, demanding a violin, and balancing her music with highschool. Great chat!Find Moscow Apartment online:https://www.moscowapartment.ca/https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IwSOO9bV4ZwvpnNk9f6lN https://www.instagram.com/moscowapt/Moscow Apartment bio: Moscow Apartment create lush, folk imbued indie rock that is interwoven with the timeless and perceptive writing of singer-songwriters Brighid Fry and Pascale Padilla. The harmonious teenage duo released their sophomore EP, Better Daughter (Hidden Pony Records) on July 10th, 2020. The EP presents an evolution of their sound from acoustic beginnings to the freedom they now enjoy playing live in a full band, which is translated in Better Daughter’s layered arrangements.2017 marked the release of Moscow Apartment’s acclaimed self-titled debut EP that turned industry heads and won them a Toronto Independent Music Award and a Canadian Folk Music Award. The following year they clinched a Canadian Songwriting Contest prize and won Slaight Music’s ‘It’s Your Shot’ songwriting contest and its $100,000 grand prize in artist development. Fry and Padilla have spent the intervening years touring and developing their skills as producers and writers, receiving guidance from the likes of Broken Social Scene’s Kevin Drew and Grammy-winner Chin Injeti.The duo produced Better Daughter in collaboration with Grammy winner Vance Powell (who produced Two Timer) and long time collaborator Guillermo Subauste, who assisted in bringing a poetic and multilayered collection of songs to life. Tackling subjects which range from internalized misogyny to the complicated nature of adolescence, the new E.P continues to bring electric crunch to indie folk.Music for the podcast today was created by Matt Large: https://open.spotify.com/artist/107WzwlsOTR6Nxnw2kPHd3

We've had a lot of new podcasts come out recently. Today I want to tell you about one of those, and tell you about a few other things happening in the music world. Genesis and Phish Connections on Beyond the Pond. This week Brian and Dave released part 1 of their exploration of the connections between Genesis and Phish. They're joined by HF Pod co-host and Osiris production wizard Matt Dwyer and Tom Marshall to discuss the history of Genesis and their lasting impact on the origins of Phish across two episodes. In Part I, they start to outline the connection between Genesis and Phish, with lots of music from both bands.Trey and The Roots on Jimmy Fallon. If you missed this, you must check it out. Last night, Trey played “I Never Needed You Like This Before” on The Tonight Show, and he was the first musician to perform in-studio since the pandemic began. The energy was clear in that room, and Jimmy Fallon said as much at the end, about how much he missed live music. Marcus King Series Raises $80K for MusiCares. From JamBase, Marcus King announced that his livestream series, Four Of A Kind, and accompanying auction raised $80,000 for MusiCares. King worked with Spotify's COVID-19 Music Relief project for the charity event and Spotify matched proceeds donated through the fund. The series took place between July 13 and August 3, and featured tons of guests. Really cool that Marcus was able to raise that much for a good cause.New Single from Old 97s. From JamBase, the Old 97's shared “Bottle Rocket Baby,” the latest single off their upcoming album, Twelfth. ATO Records will release the group's appropriately titled 12th album on August 21. They worked with Vance Powell on this. For a deep conversation with him, check out Under the Scales. And if you're an Old 97s fan, please check out my conversation with Rhett Miller on Past, Present, Future, Live! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have a bunch of new interviews to tell you about, plus an exclusive live track from Allman Betts Band.Allen Stone on Eric Krasno Plus One. On this new episode of Plus One, Eric talks with soul singer and bandleader Allen Stone. Allen is the son of a preacher, and describes how singing in church from the age of 3 built his musical chops for years before he was exposed to “secular” music. He and Eric touch on Stevie Wonder's influence, and they also talk about fatherhood, the lifelong search for contentment with the touring life, and what they tell up and coming artists when they're asked for advice.Allman Betts Band on Past, Present, Future, Live! On this new episode I got to talk to Devon Allman and Duane Betts of the Allman Betts Band about family history, musical chemistry, and their new record "Bless Your Heart" which comes out on August 28th. They have a really cool story as the children of famous musicians who met more than 30 years ago, and then came back together in 2017 to form this band. The music is great, and you'll hear a track from them at the end of this intro. As always, they play some exclusive tracks for us. Those are all available on our YouTube page. Sam Altman on Touchdowns All Day! Jon is back talking with original Disco Biscuits drummer Sam Altman. They talk about their early days playing together, the formation of the band, some tour stories, and lots more. Vance Powell on Under the Scales. This week, Tom speaks to the multiple grammy-winning producer, engineer and mixer responsible for so much of the great music we all listen to, Vance Powell. Recently having completed co-production of Sigma Oasis, he tells us how he got here and about some of the other fantastic artists who rely upon him to create their own signature sound. He also has worked with artists like Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Sturgill Simpson and many others. And don't forget to become a Reefer and join Under the Scales Premium! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom speaks to the multiple grammy-winning producer, engineer and mixer responsible for so much of the great music we all listen to, Vance Powell. Recently having completed co-production of Sigma Oasis, he tells us how he got here and about some of the other fantastic artists who rely upon him to create their own signature sound.Audio Engineer: Jesse Lauter @jesselauterAudio Engineer: Matt Dwyer @mdphunkPhotography: Rene Huemer @rene_huemer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This in-depth conversation with multi-Grammy award-winning engineer and producer Vance Powell is one not to miss, as his credits include Phish, Chris Stapleton, and Jack White. Tatiana Z visits Sputnik Sound, Powell's bordello-esque studio in Berryhill, TN.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For over 25 years, Texas native Rhett Miller has fronted the Old 97's, recognized as one of the most acclaimed staples within Americana or alt-country music. Still, he's found plenty of time over that span to step out on his own: Hosting the podcast Wheels Off, writing children's books and recording seven solo records containing collaborations with Jon Brion, Aimee Mann, R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, longtime session drummer Jim Keltner and members of the Decemberists. Recorded at Vance Powell's renowned Sputnik Sound in Nashville (as the Old 97's began work on their 12th proper album), Rhett muses on his early fascinations with Joan Jett, the Kingston Trio and ZZ Top, pumping quarters into the vinyl jukeboxes of his local diner, how patterns in genre fiction influence his solo albums and what Wheels Off has taught him about the creative process. Visit old97s.com and rhettmiller.com for tour dates, music, social media and more. Plus, subscribe to Wheels Off however you get podcasts.

My guest today is Hamish Benjamin a Recording Engineer and Producer from England, as well as the host of a new very cool podcast called 'Somewhere Sound' where he interviews great producers and engineers. Hamish is also the youngest guest to be on Recording Studio Rockstars at the tender age of 21. He started his podcast less than a year ago yet he already has a whos who list of incredible guests including Mark Howard, Larry Crane. Joe Chiccarelli, Steve Albini, Butch Vig, Vance Powell, and Eric Valentine to start.   As an engineer himself, he runs a portable recording studio business also called 'Somewhere Studios' recording mainly from a hall in the south east of England. He specialises in recording bands live, playing together in one room, fusing traditional recording techniques with the benefits of modern digital recording.  So I am excited to talk to Hamish today about what he has learned from his luminary podcast guests and from starting a studio business himself. And maybe even remembering what it was like to be 21 again. :-) Thanks to our sponsors! WhisperRoom: https://whisperroom.com Get 10% off the 4x4 or 4x6 booths now when you mention Recording Studio Rockstars: http://whisperroom.com Eventide: https://www.eventideaudio.com OWC - Other World Computing: https://www.OWC.com RSR Academy: http://RSRockstars.com/Academy Want to learn more about mixing? Get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com Hear more on Youtube If you love the podcast, then please Leave a review on iTunes here CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/221

Vance Powell is an old friend to Working Class Audio. His first appearance was on episode #007 almost 5 years ago. Vance is a 6 time Grammy Award-winning record producer, engineer, and mixer and has worked with Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, and Martina McBride, among many others. I join Vance at his studio in Nashville, Sputnik Sound for the second interview. We are also joined in the room by mastering badass, Chris Athens (Blink 182, Drake, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj ). In this episode we discuss,Respecting your past.Business managersNot working from home.Jumping through hoops.Sedentary life. Taxes.The Stray CatsFame.Grammys. Cleaning up dog shit. Links and Show Notes:The first Vance Powell interview: https://bit.ly/2mdbYeXSputnik Sound: http://www.sputniksound.com/Mastering Engineer Chris Athens: http://chrisathensmasters.com/Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFwWorking Class Audio Journal: https://amzn.to/2GN67TPConnect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/Credits:Guest: Vance PowellHost: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauAdditional Music: The License Lab

Jerimaya Grabher is the co-founder and owner of Global Positioning Services. A management company with an impressive rooster such as Vance Powell, Greg Fidelman, Ryan Hewitt, Joe Chiccarelli and many others.In this episode, you can get some valuable insight as to how one of the best management companies out there operates and the work they do for engineers and producers.In this interview, we spoke about:* How Jerimaya got started in the music industry and why he became a manager* How he approached networking and how he built relationships in the music industry* The downside of networking events and what is a more direct and a better way of going about it* How he negotiates his client's rates and budgets* The impact from the decline of CD sales* How he finds work for his clients and how he nurture existing relationships* Why label executives, A&R and artist management plays a big role in finding work* The benefits of having early conversations with artists management* How producers or engineers can get a manager and what managers can help you with* Why you shouldn’t confuse management with employment opportunitiesMake sure to follow GPS’s InstagramDownload your free guide, 3 Tested Ways To Increase Your Client Base

Working Class Audio #215 with NAMM 2019!!!    NAMM 2019 was fantastic as usual. Always so much to see. This episode is a little different compared to the others. Many WCA alumni come back for interviews including Vance Powell, Chris Selim and Lij Shaw and Alex Oana makes his debut explaining how his new venture Audio Test Kitchen works.    About this Interview:   I hang out with Vance Powell as he tells me about his recent projects with The Stray Cats and Trey Anastasio. Alex Oana tells me all about Audio Test Kitchen and we wrap up with a semi-drunken ambush interview with Chris Selim and Lij Shaw at our AIRBNB. Enjoy! -Matt    ________________________________    Show Notes and Links WCA Patreon Subscriptions: http://www.patreon.com/workingclassaudioVance’s Site: http://www.sputniksound.com/vance/Audio Test Kitchen: https://audiotestkitchen.squarespace.com/Recording Studio Rockstars: https://recordingstudiorockstars.com/Chris Selim’s Cubase Course: https://mixdownacademy.thinkific.com/?ref=98cf4bAudio-Technica: https://www.audio-technica.com/world_map/UA Promo: https://www.uaudio.com/uad-accelerator-promoAEA R88: https://www.aearibbonmics.com/products/r88/Audio Life on Gearslutz: https://www.gearslutz.com/board/audio-life/WCA on Youtube: https://goo.gl/g5nsWG

Visit our new Podcast/Audio portal at http://dittytvradio.com for 24/7 audio music entertainment and our complete catalog of on demand podcasts. Audio Engineer Vance Powell talks about his approach to producing and engineering music for some of the biggest names in the Americana genre.

My guest today is Vance Powell, a six-time Grammy award winning producer, engineer and mixer, whose impressive list of credits includes Chris Stapleton, Elle King, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Wolfmother, Seasick Steve, Black Prairie, Tinariwen, and Jeff The Brotherhood, among many others. Powell recently won two Grammy awards in 2018 for mixing and engineering Chris Stapleton's From A Room: Volume 1 (Best Country Album), and mixing and engineering various songs on CeCe Winans' Let Them Fall In Love ('Best Gospel Album'). He was also nominated for mixing Robert Randolph & The Family Band's Got Soul ('Best Contemporary Blues Album'). Today we are going to dive right into the topic of producing, recording, and mixing. And I’ll ask some questions about recent productions for Vance over at his private studio Sputnik Sound which he shares with Mitch Dane. Download: Vance Powell's Free Pro Tools UAD Mixing Template Thanks to our sponsors! Sonarworks: https://www.sonarworks.com/ OWC - Other World Computing: https://www.OWC.com Hear more on Youtube If you love the podcast then please Leave a review on iTunes here Want to learn more about mixing? Get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/171

In this episode we are joined by Tim Sult of Clutch, and we recap Thunder Underground Fest 2018. First up, we talk about the show featuring fantastic sets Sevendust, Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown and Clutch at Cain's Ballroom, followed by our talk with Tim Sult. Tim talks about touring with Sevendust and Tyler Bryant, Book of Bad Decisions, working with Vance Powell, lineup longevity, JP Gaster, Dan Maines, set lists, Duane Allman of Allman Brothers Band, George Carlin, and more! We then pay homage to The OFFICIAL Oli Herbert Page of All That Remains, and follow that with our recap of the first ever Thunder Underground Fest. We talk about every band that played at Venue Shrine this past weekend. Jason goes gaga over The Normandys, Trent bows to the feet of Locust Grove, a look into Jason’s return to the stage with the reunited Zen Hipster, and we both dole out praise for Arkhon, From Parts Unknown, Solidify, Murderous Mary, SIGN of LIES, DRYVR, Wood N Bone, SEVERMIND, Machine in the Mountain, Sprout the Anti-Hero, CJ and Dale from GRIND, Fist of Rage, host Steve Ray and a shout out to Less Than Human. The show featured collaborations, area musicians showing support, and an all around great time. Thank you to Travesty Davis / Scar Struck Entertainment, Mark Stevenson / TLP Entertainment, Donnie Rich / Venue Shrine, The Bachelor's Table, Rock Rage Radio / Banging with MizBehavin, Porch Talk with Chris & Laura, Jimmy Fuson / Fuson Photography, Shea Higgerson Photos, Egotastic FunTime, Marriage On The Rocks, and everyone that came out for their support. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #clutch #sevendust #allkillernofiller New Ocean Media John Connolly Music Page Tim Sult This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow the Streets Gone Wild page to get updates on upcoming shows from KIX, LA Guns, Junkyard, Saxon and more! Become a Thunder Underground #patron on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunderunderground Listen to us every Monday night at 7pm CST on 102.7 WSNR, and stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

Mark Radulich, Jesse Starcher, and Robert Cooper discuss and review the latest album from Maryland rock band, Clutch, entitled Book of Bad Decisions. Book of Bad Decisions is the band's 12th full-length release and was produced by Vance Powell.

Welcome to Episode #03 of the Manic Metal Show! Prepare yourself for some Pure Rock Fury as we catch up with Jean-Paul Gaster from the band CLUTCH. Clutch have just released their new album Book Of Bad Decisions & it's yet another absolutely brilliant rock record. We get right into Clutch's songwriting process, working with acclaimed producer Vance Powell, go over the genesis of a bunch of classic Clutch tunes & J.P even tells me about the time the band were held up at gun point after a show. Holy sheet!

"I think it happens naturally," measured Neil Fallon, vocalist for Clutch, when pressed on the variation within the rock genre that permeates through the bands' music. "Life's too short to not wanna try and learn new things while you're here. Sometimes when writing a record we'll say okay, we've got five or six straight ahead, up-tempo rock numbers, maybe we should try writing a song that's a slower tempo or in a minor key or even some finger picking bass stuff that we sometimes do. Sometimes Jean-Paul (drums) says we don't have any songs in this time signature and we will think about that but for the most part we kind of follow our guts and not overthink it too terribly."Listen to the full interview to hear Neil's thoughts on the upcoming Clutch album 'Book of Bad Decisions', the unusual choice of using a producer in Vance Powell that is better known for country music, the bands formula when it comes to writing, a step back into the early days of the band and how they broke into the music industry, the difficulties faced with coming up with fresh material the more you release, how Clutch have changed musically over their illustrious career and more.Book of Bad Decisions is released September 7 via Weathermaker Music.

Mitch talked about song writing, producing Americana, and recording acoustic instruments for fantastic sounds! My guest today is Mitch Dane, a Grammy winning engineer, and producer with over 25 years of making great records with singer songwriters, roots rock, bluegrass/ Americana, and Alt Country artists. He shares an incredible studio with Vance Powell called Sputnik Sound in Berry Hill TN that makes you feel immediately at home, and creative. Notable artists Mitch has worked with include, Jars of Clay, Humming House, Kenny Foster, Sonia Leigh, and The Young Fables to name a few. Thanks to our sponsors! Roswell Pro Audio: https://RoswellProAudio.com Tegeler Audio Manufaktur: https://www.tegeler-audio-manufaktur.de/ Hear more from Andrew Scheps:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8duk0gDlarQ&list=PLbJhbD1bWQsyjCgFez9ZuCVpgU_yctoY9 If you love the podcast then please Leave a review on iTunes here Want to learn more about mixing? Get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/140

          NEWS The album is now being called by other names, and hip hop leads the way Guitar players and demographics are changing before our very eyes GUEST Producer/engineer Vance Powell

          NEWS The album is now being called by other names, and hip hop leads the way Guitar players and demographics are changing before our very eyes GUEST Producer/engineer Vance Powell The post Episode #166 – Engineer Vance Powell, The New Album, And Guitar Demograpics appeared first on Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle Podcast.

Too often people assume that those of us in the field of music recording had a distinct idea of what we wanted to do when we started. The truth is almost always that it's a wild and unpredictable path we end up on. Vance Powell is a perfect example. His work has earned him three Grammy awards (Jars of Clay, Buddy Guy, and The Raconteurs). Along the way he's recorded with a wide variety of artists, including Keb' Mo', Martina McBride, The Secret Machines, Karen Elson and of course Jack White. Larry Crane ran around Nashville on a crazy tour with Vance for 11 hours one day and, near the end, they sat down to chat. Disclaimer: This audio recording was not originally tracked with the intent of using for a podcast. It was recorded solely for transcription for our print interview (see issue #82). Please forgive any balance issues, background sounds, and lack of clarity. Sponsored by Bock http://bockaudio.com

From his early beginnings working with Tammy Wynette, to Jack White, to Chris Stapleton, Vance Powell has been in the center of the Nashville music scene for decades. The four-time Grammy winning engineer, mixer, and producer, Vance joined us as our special guest at this year's SXSW Podcast Festival. Hear about the making of "Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton and how a minor mistake made it's way to a multi-platinum hit.  

Working Class Audio Session #110 NAMM Power Chat!!! I took a trip from NORCAL to SOCAL to hit NAMM 2017. As I arrived I decided to put together a show based on "Power Chats/Talks". 20 minute or so quick chats with friends about certain topics. Ben Lindell from Puremix, Sean McLaughlin, Andy Freeman, Gary Boss of Audio-Technica and Vance Powell joined me. Enjoy!  

My guest today is Matt Boudreau, a producer, recording, mixing, and mastering engineer from San Francisco. Matt is also the host of a fantastic podcast, Working Class Audio where he interviews many top studio professionals. He has worked with a great number of artists in the studio including: Steve Earl, Matchbox 20, Shawn Colvin, The Shins, Death Cab for Cutie, Tori Amos, Florence + The Machine, Thomas Dolby, The Jayhawks, Ziggy Marley, Civil Wars, Sarah Bareilles, and George Thorogood to name a few.  Matt's podcast Working Class Audio includes great episodes with stellar guests like: Dave Fridmann, Niko Bolas, Al Schmitt, Brian McTear, Jim Scott, Larry Crane, F Reid Shippen, Eric Valentine, Kim Rosen, Warren Huart, Joe Barresi, Michael Beinhorn, Sylvia Massey, and Vance Powell. And those are just some of the past guests. Though we’ve only just met, I am psyched to have my “brother from another podcast” on the show today. Get full show notes at RecordingStudioRockstars.com Get over two hours of FREE Mix Training, Multitracks, and eBook at... MixMasterBundle.com  

RSR EP002 - Vance Powell Recordingstudiorockstars.com Text RSROCKSTARS to 33-444 and get free content delivered to your email! Get FREE mix training videos, eBook and multi tracks MixMasterBundle.com   Intro: Vance Powell is a Grammy award winning producer, engineer and mixer from Joplin, MO. who’s impressive list of credits include Keb’ Mo’, Jars of Clay, Jack White (Third Man Records), Buddy Guy, Kings Of Leon, Sturgill Simpson, and local Nashville artists such as Jeff The Brotherhood, Moon Taxi and Bobby Bare Jr. He made his start in live sound, touring with local Missouri bands as a front-of-house engineer and in 2002 John McBride asked him to run Blackbird Studio. Vance is now also co-owner of Sputnik Sound.   Early Life: Vance was introduced to electronics early in his childhood, as his grandfather was an electrical engineer and miner. He later attended electronic school while in high school. This helped him to land a job as a second audio engineer in a local studio – Massey Studios – in Missouri where he worked for $5/hour learning and teaching himself the arts of mixing, and other tools of the trade like tape duplication (i.e. mastering). This marked the beginning of his successful career as an audio mix engineer.   Reference Monitors: Auratone Monitors are speakers designed to listen to mono mixes. Yamaha NS10’s later became the replacement for Auratone reference monitors.   “…I use NS10s (Yamaha) because they sound cool… and they will translate well in any situation.” –Vance Powell “It’s all about your reference… It doesn’t matter what your speakers are,” says Powell. “I have definitely made changes to a mix based on a mono iPhone speaker. When asked how one is able to hear the bass on a mono iPhone speaker he says simply “turn the bass off and then back on.”   Jam Session: Q: What is the best advice you have for someone just starting out? A: You have to be fearless to make it in this business. If you are a person who is afraid of change, or afraid of failing, or afraid of losing your house… you’re normal, but if you are afraid and act upon it because you are afraid, you’re not going to last.   Q: What was a time where you feel you hit a real point of failure or a time you felt like giving up that turned out to be a valuable learning experience for you. A: A year after I moved to Nashville, I did my first session and I had no idea what these people were wanting or doing. In some ways that was an interesting failure but I’ve been very lucky in that I don’t have anything I can really point out and say, “that was a disaster.”   Q: I definitely know you for working with a lot of artists that like to push the boundaries and really get to the heart of what makes something great. You want to tell us a little bit about that? A: Obviously, I’ve spent 8 years working with Jack white and that’s been an incredibly eye-opening thing because he’s pretty amazing. He’s probably the most talented person I’ve ever been around. He’s one my favorite drummers…ever. He’s my favorite keyboard player, pianist and organist. He’s the easiest artist I’ve ever had to get a guitar sound for. It doesn’t matter what amp he plays, it doesn’t matter what guitar, it doesn’t matter how old the strings are it doesn’t matter what microphone you put in front of it, it sounds just like him. It’s all in his hands. He’s an amazing vocalist.   Q: What is a tip about the process of recording that you learned while working with artists like Jack White? A: Learn to be fast. I think anybody learning this business should do live sound. Live sound teaches you a bunch of things. You have to put a mix together in a very short period of time. You don’t have all day. You have one song to put a killer 48-channel mix together; otherwise you’re going to lose people.   Q: If you were dropped into a strange city and you were going to start out in recording or live sound, what advice would you have for someone who’s willing to take on that challenge? A: If you want to record, the first thing you need to do is purchase some way to record such as a laptop and an interface or port-a-studio. Then go find a band that you are willing to do what ever it takes to help them out. That means cart their gear around, do live sound for them, or record demos in your basement. Get yourself 4 good microphones. You can pretty much record a band with 4 or 5 good microphones. Don’t let the technology get in the way of creativity. I have a rule for my own productions and that is: my entire record has to fit inside 32 tracks. Don’t be afraid to make a decision; that’s the number one thing I’d say to anyone first starting out.   Websites:   Twitter - @Vancalot Sputniksound.com Credits - Allmusic.com   So if you have any questions or suggestions for the show please email me lij@recordingstudiorockstars.com   Also you can check out more at recordingstudiorockstars.com to follow the blog or watch the free videos. If you dig the show and find it helpful I would be honored if you would leave a rating and review in iTunes. You can tap through right on your phone from the podcast search page or go to recordingstudiorockstars.com/review for easy instructions.   And if you want to get on the email list for free content full of videos, tips, studio tricks, and special offers just text RSROCKSTARS to 33-444 from your phone (super easy and I promise you won’t get spammed!)   Cheers! Lij  

After the usual bits and news from around the industry, including an audio clip in which Randy Bachman definitively proves what the infamous opening chord is to The Beatles' “A Hard Day’s Night,” we kick off the interviews with The Road Heavy’s Ryan Blake, who joins Andrew on the phone from Nashville where the band is currently recording. Also, we have the last of our Canadian Music Week interviews, this one with Luke Austin of the Toronto-based Luke Austin Band. Luke discusses recording in Nashville with producer Vance Powell, visiting Third Man Records, touring on a train made famous by the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin in the film Festival Express, and more. Lastly, we have Mercedes Arn-Horn of Courage My Love. The band has been up to a lot since being on the cover of Canadian Musician magazine a couple years ago. They’ve just re-issue their EP “Becoming” and are hard at work writing and recording their next album. Our Canadian Spotlight Song of the Week is “Joey Ramone” by Montreal’s The Magic Man.

Vance Powell, who has worked with Jack White, Red Fang, and Buddy Guy, is featured on Session #007. Vance is outspoken and takes a no-bullshit approach to not only his work but this interview. We talk technique including specifics of his analog workflow, business, including managers plus a bit of criticism of the old guard of the music industry. I love talking with Vance. I always learn something new from him and am proud to call him my friend. Enjoy! Vance on Twitter: https://twitter.com/vancalot Vance’s studio with engineer Mitch Dane: http://www.sputniksound.com/index.html Subscribe on  Apple Podcasts--> https://apple.co/33NkCkh  Google Podcasts--> https://bit.ly/2qpdlJ3  Spotify--> https://spoti.fi/337UfWx More Info--> https://lnkd.in/gqhWuNW