drummer

Secret Sonics 099 - Joe Montague - Going Deep on the "Ringo" Sound

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Joe Montague is a drummer and self-proclaimed Ringo fanatic who specializes in 60's style drum recordings. Joe is also the host of "That 60's Recording Podcast" and is based out of Northern England, UK! In this episode, Joe shared his story - from playing in bands and Beatlemania tribute shows to recording drums from his own studio for artists around the world. We go deep on his approach to acoustic treatment and mic placement, how he communicates with the artists he works with and so much more. Check it out!

You can find out more about Joe at https://www.allyouneedisdrums.com/

You can find Joe's podcast at https://that60srecordingpodcast.podbean.com/

You can find Joe on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/allyouneedisdrums/

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Stay Home" by Chinofeldy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBgpgjCIby8&ab_channel=ChinoFeldy


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References

Waynes World drum shop scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qi3JERmk9E&ab_channel=Movieclips
Bob Armstrong - https://www.therhythmstudio.co.uk/news-posts/rs-archive-bob-armstrong-drumming-tips#:~:text=Bob%20Armstrong%20is%20the%20UK's,Mooney%20and%20many%20more...
Ringo Starr - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringo_Starr
Beatlemania - https://ukbeatlemania.com/about-us
Alex Sterling - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/2/21/secret-sonics-085-alex-sterling-building-a-home-for-music-in-nyc
Isolated Drums - https://www.allyouneedisdrums.com/isolated-drums-archive
Reslo RB 1 - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/101119954106533510/
Geoff Emerick’s Book - https://amzn.to/3uIkKPn
D19 mic - https://vintageking.com/akg-d19-c-dynamic-microphone-94823-vintagev
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Waves Abbey Road Plugins - https://www.waves.com/bundles/abbey-road-collection#legendary-analog-sound-abbey-road-collection
Sgt Peppers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sgt._Pepper%27s_Lonely_Hearts_Club_Band
Abbey Road - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey_Road
That 60’s Recording Podcast - https://that60srecordingpodcast.podbean.com/
Ken Scott - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Scott
Malcolm Toft - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Toft
John Kurlander - https://www.johnkurlander.com/
Sean Mercer - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/5/23/secret-sonics-098-sean-mercer-finding-magic-in-the-details
Joe Kane - https://www.hofner.com/news/news/view/label/Joe%20Kane%20-%20Them%20Beatles%20-%20Dr%20Cosmo%27s%20Tape%20Lab/
Aaron Sterling - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Sterling
Wilco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilco

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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

Secret Sonics 098 - Sean Mercer - Finding Magic in the Details

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Sean Mercer is a music producer, musician, and audio/mixing engineer based out of Baltimore, MD, USA! In this episode, Sean shared his story - how he transitioned from playing in local bands to recording and producing their music as well for a host of other artists spanning many genres. We go deep on his approach to producing and mixing, particularly his approach to drums. We also talk about his work with songwriter Jackson Dean, communication with artists, and how to generously educate them about the production process and so much more! Check it out!

You can find out more about Sean at https://www.seanmerceraudio.com/

You can find Sean on Social Media

IG - https://www.instagram.com/sacred_bacon/

You can listen to the song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in its entirety here: "Golden Calf" by Yo No Say - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdU4B22YAyo&ab_channel=MagicMirrorMusic


Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download
Join the Secret Sonics Facebook community here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsonics
If you'd like to help support Secret Sonics, you can do so by visiting https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benwallick


References

Mat Leffler-Schulman - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/3/14/secret-sonics-088-mat-leffler-schulman-building-a-life-around-music-and-audio
Jackson Dean - https://www.instagram.com/thejacksondean/?hl=en
Jackson Dean National Anthem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecdW0RY9nBM&ab_channel=JacksonDean
Jeff Waters - https://www.instagram.com/jeffinbmore/?hl=en
Music at Emmanuel - Live Church recordings - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgtOhNpd90gnb0UL7Vz5iwaj4tu07gsH0
Line Audio Mics - http://www.lineaudio.se/
Weiss Maximizer - https://www.softube.com/mm-1
EV 635A Microphone - https://products.electrovoice.com/na/en/635a/
Fabfilter Saturn - https://www.fabfilter.com/products/saturn-2-multiband-distortion-saturation-plug-in
Soundtoys - https://www.soundtoys.com/
Space Echo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_RE-201

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

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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

Secret Sonics 067 - Darryl "Lil Man" Howell

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Darryl "Lil Man" Howell is a music producer and drummer based out of Chicago, IL, USA! 

You can find Darryl on Social Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlemarmusic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darrylhowellmusic

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=daryl+howell

You can listen to the song "Movin' On" by Jonathan McReynolds that we discussed in its entirety here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fKmTfYz6_4

As I mentioned in a previous episode, I've started a Whatsapp group community. If you're interested in joining, please email me at Secretsonics@gmail.com Please include your phone # and tell me a bit about what you do production-wise.

References

Andy Shoemaker: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/7/26/secret-sonics-056-andy-shoemaker
Avant (singer): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avant_(singer)
Omar Edwards: https://www.yamahaentertainmentgroup.com/all-access/item/138-omar-edwards-behind-the-keys-with-jay-z
Nicki Minaj: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicki_Minaj
Freddie Gibbs and the Alchemist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfredo_(album)
Andrae' Crouch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andra%C3%A9_Crouch
Big Magic: https://amzn.to/36RgCUD
Aaron Sledge - Timeless 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDzJTbrQh3Q&ab_channel=HaronKaisa
Jonathan Mcreynolds: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_McReynolds
Thad the Bass Player: https://www.instagram.com/tjmusic21/?hl=en
Doe Jones - Brighter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykEUTNoFhaA&ab_channel=DOEMUSICVEVO
Rob Chiarelli: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Chiarelli
Logic: https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/
Sylenth1: https://www.lennardigital.com/sylenth1/
Omnisphere: https://www.spectrasonics.net/products/omnisphere/
Splice: https://splice.com/
Jesse Miller: https://www.instagram.com/jesseraymiller1/?hl=en
Sufjan Stevens: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sufjan_Stevens
The Social Dilemma: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Social_Dilemma
Maxwell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell_(musician)
Camila Cabello: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camila_Cabello

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 ***

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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