Secret Sonics 179 - Luke Fiadino - Heavy Approaches to Composition

Luke Fiadino is a music producer, mixing engineer, and composer based out of Philadelphia, PA, USA! In our conversation Luke and I go deep on the following:

Getting work in metal
Writing with artists
Composing guitar parts
Lessons from Alan Shacklock
Programming Drums
Producing vocals
Templates and routing
Avoiding the solo button
How metal is moving online
Writing regularly and putting in the reps
Writing things that make you laugh
Getting management

And so much more!

You can learn more about Luke at https://www.statesidemgmt.com/luke-fiadino

You can follow Luke on Social Media

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

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References:

Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artists
Alan Shacklock - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Shacklock
Getgood Drums - https://www.getgooddrums.com/
Cape Kong - https://www.instagram.com/capekong_official/
Sam Pura - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/10/30/secret-sonics-164-sam-pura-launching-bands-with-impactful-records
Alex Crescioni - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2022/8/14/secret-sonics-156-alex-crescioni-bringing-heavy-records-to-life

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Thanks to Gavi Kutliroff for helping edit this episode!

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 121 - Casey Cavaliere - The Scope of the Record Process

Casey Cavaliere is a music producer, audio engineer, guitarist and songwriter currently based out of Atlanta, GA, USA! In our chat, Casey shares his journey; from guitarist in the band The Wonder Years to producing for other artists, helping with artist development, and podcasting. We chat about working with Joe Chiccarelli, remote production methods, collaboration, as well as going deep on his approach to guitar production for records, bringing out the emotion of a mix, and so much more! Check it out!

You can learn more about Casey at http://www.caseycavaliere.com/

You can follow Casey on Social Media
IG - https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/

***As I mentioned in this episode, Carl Bahner is giving away his Spotify algorithm course to listeners of the show. Go to https://www.carlbahner.com/coaching to learn more***


The song we discussed in the "Sauce" segment isn't out yet but you can follow the artist Vanity Draft here - https://www.instagram.com/vanitydraft_/

Join the Secret Sonics Discord community here(!) - https://discord.gg/7menEBGeYk

Subscribe to the podcast and get my free guidebook "Music Production Essentials" here - https://mpe-ebook.benwallick.com/free-download

References

The Wonder Years - https://www.thewonderyearsband.com/
The Record Process - https://www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess
Carl Bahner - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/10/10/secret-sonics-116-carl-bahner-serving-and-nurturing-artists
Spinal Tap - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Spinal_Tap
Popstar w/ Andy Samberg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popstar:_Never_Stop_Never_Stopping
Working With Podcast - https://carlpullein.podbean.com/
Joe Chiccarelli - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Chiccarelli
Frank Zappa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Zappa
Vance Powell - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/4/11/secret-sonics-092-vance-powell-capturing-the-magic
Steve Evetts - https://www.instagram.com/steveevetts/
Listento - https://audiomovers.com/wp/
Lucas Gienow - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/10/4/secret-sonics-066-lucas-gienow
Marshall Jubilee (silver) - https://marshall.com/marshall-amps/products/amps/vintage-reissues/2555x
Fender Supersonic - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SupSon22BD--fender-super-sonic-22-22-watt-1x12-inch-tube-combo-amp-blonde
STL Tones - https://www.stltones.com/
Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com/
Finneas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finneas_O%27Connell
Jesse Ray Ernster - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/8/29/secret-sonics-110-jesse-ray-ernster-going-all-in-on-his-dreams
Darrick Atwater - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/7/25/secret-sonics-105-darrick-atwater-going-deep-on-sound-design
True Level Studio - https://www.truelevelstudio.com/

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-Ben

Secret Sonics 062 - Mike Trubetskov

Mike Trubetskov is s a music producer, mixing engineer, guitarist, and artist focused on heavy music and based out of Melbourne, Australia! 

You can find out more about Mike at https://eolstudios.com/

You can find Mike on Social Media

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikhail.trubetskov

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC_egJnNKgruVQBsURcdUQ

You can listen to the song "Anxiety" by The Overcoming Project that we dissected in its entirety here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYchSVTYVxk&ab_channel=EOLStudios

As I mentioned in the 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

Nicholas Di Lorenzo: https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/6/28/secret-sonics-052-nicholas-di-lorenzo

All is Violent (post-metal record we mentioned): https://allisviolent.bandcamp.com/album/cartographers-of-human-purpose-2

Guitar Pro (for preproduction): https://www.guitar-pro.com/en/index.php

Axe FX: https://www.fractalaudio.com/iii/

Custom Audio Amplifier: http://www.customaudioelectronics.com/products?view=product&prod_id=prod15

Reactive Load Box: https://www.suhr.com/electronics/tone-tools/suhr-reactive-load/

NadIR (IR amp freeware plugin): https://vst4free.com/plugin/1790/

https://www.ownhammer.com/store/

Ownhammer impulses: https://www.ownhammer.com/store/UAD Ampeg b15: https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/guitar-bass/ampeg-b15n.html
Fabfilter Pro-MB: https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in
Teamviewer: https://www.teamviewer.com/en/
Metal For Hire: https://metalforhire.com/
Silver Bullet - Louder Than Liftoff: https://store.louderthanliftoff.com/products/silver-bullet-drbills-stereo-tone-amp
Decapitator: https://www.soundtoys.com/product/decapitator/
Rupert Neve - 5043: https://rupertneve.com/products/portico-5043/
Never 33609 compressor: https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/compressors-limiters/neve-33609.html
API 2500 compressor: https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/compressors-limiters/api-2500-bus-compressor.html
Kenny Gioia mixing courses: https://www.groove3.com/
The Attack and Release Show: https://attackandreleaseshow.fireside.fm/72
The concept of the Go-Giver: https://amzn.to/3bwvHv5

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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 036 - Ryan Liatsis

Ryan Liatsis is a guitarist, audio engineer and music producer based out of Pomona, NY, USA.

You can follow Ryan on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.liatsis/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanliatsismusic
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RyanLiatsis

References
ShwizZ - https://www.shwizz.com/
Studio website - https://www.somethingelectric.com/studio
Steve Khan (guitar mentor) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Khan
Kung Fu Band - https://www.kungfumusic.com/
CAD guitar amp mic - https://amzn.to/2Ivo6zq
Eric Johnson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Johnson_(guitarist,_born_1954)
Meir Levine - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/21603696
Howard Feibush - https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18875425

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.
You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
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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 and dig in!

-Ben

Secret Sonics 019 - Aryeh Kunstler

Thanks for listening to this episode of Secret Sonics! I hope you enjoyed this episode :) Look out for new episodes weekly.

Aryeh Kunstler is a guitarist, music producer, and mixing engineer based out on NY. 
Find out more about Aryeh here: https://www.aryehkunstler.com/
You can find Aryeh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aryehkunstler/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AryehKunstlermusic/
His upcoming single: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/aryehkunstler/up-like-a-lion

Some of Aryeh's influences:
Death Cab for Cutie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUB-DDOgg0Q
Blue Fringe: https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-awakening/537256800

Shoutouts:
Taylor Larson (produced Aryeh's upcoming release) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Larson
Mike Kalajian (Aryeh's mastering engineer) - https://www.rogueplanetmastering.com/mike-kalajian-1
EZMix (Aryeh uses their guitar FX for recordings) - https://www.toontrack.com/product/ezmix-2/
SSL Fusion (outboard gear) - https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FusionSSL--solid-state-logic-fusion

You can find out more about Secret Sonics and subscribe on your favorite podcast app by visiting www.secretsonics.co

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/SecretSonicsPod
Instagram: 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 and dig in!

-Ben