Steve Maggiora - What's Going On

A song I produced for Lindsey Halstead. This is the first version; I'm unsure whether there's something I can do to thicken the entrance to the second verse.

Lindsey Halstead - You Are (January Draft)

Nashville mixing legend Billy Decker is here to provide insight into what it takes to mix #1 singles consistently and at a breakneck pace. 

Pouring over your mix for hours on end in order to get that snare hit at 2:47 into that song just right? You could do that. You’ll probably end up doing it with 100 other things before you finish that mix though. Billy Decker is here to talk about a better way to work. We’re not sure if all the producers in Nashville have it down to this much of a science, but Billy certainly has some amazing ideas that you need to pay attention to.

“You find a good balance, and all of a sudden you’re happier. You get better at engineering because you keep that passion for it, and all of a sudden the money starts rolling in.” - Billy Decker


THIS WEEK, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
- Why you should learn to get great results fast
- The value of templates
- What it’s like to work as a mixer in Nashville
- The importance of customer service
- Incorporating elements from multiple genres
- Chris Lord Alge’s opinion of L2
- How to price your mixes
- Moving to where the work is
- Using “Top Of Mind” strategy to grow your studio
- Staged compression
- And much, much more

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Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast Season 1

EP80 | Billy Decker

On this episode of the podcast, Jens Bogren joins us to discuss his experiences as a producer, from working with bands (Opeth, Katatonia, etc) to his practices for finding the right gear/sound for a mix when working on a project.

Get the chance to listen to a highly revered producer discuss some of his tricks of the trade.  Check out what Jens has to say about go to microphones for capturing heavy vocals in different situations. You will understand why Bogren implements up to four SM57’s, amongst a handful of other mics to capture his tone.

“Run! Work really hard, and dump your girlfriend!” - Jens Bogren

THIS WEEK, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
- Working hard and frequently at becoming a better producer
- Acquiring the right gear/workflow to minimize steps required to get a good sound
- Using early pro bono work that sounds great for starting your portfolio
- Jens’ technique for mixing snare drums
- Where Bogren searches for nerdy audio information
- And much, much more

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EP29 | Jens Bogren

Jacob Hansen has a list a mile long of stellar productions. Volbeat, Epica, Amaranthe, Aborted, the list goes on and on, so, needless to say, we’re stoked to have him here to talk shop.

Alright studio nerds, this one’s for you. Jacob Hansen’s technical genius is on full display in this episode. From drums to vocals, the better your production practices are, the easier it will be to create a slamming mix. We’ve got techniques and insights here that cover the entire spectrum of modern heavy music production. 

“Vocals are what will make the difference on whether or not the record is a success or failure..so to not treat them like gold is kind of dumb.” - Eyal Levi

ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
- How to maintain your drive while grinding it out in the studio
- Knowing when to contribute to songwriting vs. when to let a band do their thing
- The secrets to Jacob’s amazing vocal results
- Getting technically sound drum recordings
- Tips for producing female vocals
- When to hire in studio help
- Incorporating orchestral elements into productions
- And much, much more

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EP101 | Jacob Hansen

N[ ]SHOW - Bis Der Hausfrieden Bricht

Gib mir mein Manko zurück
Gib mir mein Manko zurück
Ich und mein Manko, wir sind noch nicht quitt
Und jetzt gib mir mein Manko zurück

Mein Gott man, merkst du denn nicht?
Miss Messalina und ich 
haben im Garten verbotene Früchte gepflückt
Und jetzt gib mir mein Manko zurück

Goldene Zeiten in Sicht
Von heute an wartet auf mich 
Mango-Sorbet bis der Hausfrieden bricht
Und jetzt gib mir mein Manko zurück

Ich werde in die Wüste geschickt
Doch in deinen strafenden Blick
Mischt sich Neid auf einen unvergesslichen Trip
Du bleibst hier und mein Manko kommt mit

Auf dass man dem Schutzkleid entwischt
Haben wir uns nachts im Gebüsch
Vorm Nacktbaden Laub auf die Schultern gedrückt
Und jetzt gib mir mein Manko zurück

Entgegen jeder Kritik
Trage ich dich wie Schmuck ums Genick
Mein Manko, aus dir dreht man mir keinen Strick
Und jetzt gib mir mein Manko zurück

Ist auch im Manko-Distrikt
Der Boden mit Minen gespickt
Und reißt's meine Ferse beim Fehltritt in Stück
Will ich dennoch mein Manko zurück


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Bis Der Hausfrieden Bricht

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Guitars and Programming: Alan Sacha Laskow
Bass: Brent Stutsky
Vocals (Main): Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster

Recorded, Produced, Mixed and Mastered: Alan Sacha Laskow at Perfect Filth Productions
Additional Production and Engineering: Robert Kukla

Music: Alan Sacha Laskow
Lyrics and Vocals: Jerrod Maxwell-Lyster

Lend me your ear quickly
I have a thought
One of those lightbulbs flickering
On and off, wires crossed
Assemble the thugs
Treat them
Give them the world
Hate is a burden of the saddened man
They’re all in the room, now gas ‘em out

Chorus:
Envision the sign
Your fears are non-existent
Moments alive
It’s how forever pushes on
Envision the prize
We’re beggars impersonating soldiers and more
Affording things, we can’t afford

The genesis high feeds them
Appealing as all hell
Completing what we are, and what we’re for
We are the game, and we are the sport
Forget what they said, resent the point
Focus, blind
The blood on their hands will never dry
They’re all in the room now gas it

Steve Maggiora - What's Going On

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