Music Production Podcast

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#304: Some Good Evil Vinyl Listening Party Jan 16, 2023

Show notes

This is the Some Good Evil Vinyl Listening Party!

Some Good Evil is my 3-piece rock band. I play guitar and sing. Alex Oliveira sings background vocals and plays bass. Chris P. Cauley plays drums and sings background vocals.

In this episode, the band gets together at Chris' house to listen to our newly arrived vinyl records. We discuss some of the stories behind the songs, the writing process, and the creative and philosophical approaches we took as a band to complete the album.

You'll hear each track from our new album, recorded directly from the vinyl record!

Enjoy,

Brian

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Show Notes:

Some Good Evil album - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/somegoodevil/some-good-evil
Chris P. Cauley BandCamp - https://chrispcauley.bandcamp.com/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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Brian Funk

#303: Chiptune Music with Brendan Becker aka Inverse Phase Jan 11, 2023

Show notes

Brendan Becker is a chiptune musician and video game composer. He produces music using a variety of vintage video game systems under the name Inverse Phase. Brendan runs the Bloop Museum in Maryland, USA, where classic video game consoles and vintage electronics are on display and ready for interaction.

Brendan shared his deep knowledge of classic video game sound chips as well as how he creates music with them. He details how such systems and chips produce sound with minimal computing power. Brendan explains the drastic limitations and challenges of creating chiptune music.

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Show Notes:

Inverse Phase - https://www.inversephase.com/
Bloop Museum - https://www.patreon.com/bloopmuseum
Pretty Eight Machine - https://inversephase.bandcamp.com/album/pretty-eight-machine-se
Shake Bit - https://inversephase.bandcamp.com/album/shakebit
Inverse Phase Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inversephase/?hl=en
BloopMuseum Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloopmuseum/?hl=en
Inverse Phase on Mastadon - https://hackers.town/@inversephase
Bloop Museum on Mastadon - https://oldbytes.space/@bloopmuseum
Plogue Plug-ins - https://www.plogue.com/
Brendan Becker photo by Marjerie Becker - chiptography.com
Saga Synth iOS App - https://audiokitpro.com/sagasynth/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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Brian Funk

#302: Jason Donnelly aka DJ Puzzle; Soundtrack Loops Co-Founder Jan 05, 2023

Show notes

Jason Donnelly, aka DJ Puzzle, is a musician and sound designer, as well as co-founder of Soundtrack Loops. Soundtrack Loops provides producers with royalty-free samples and loops. Jason and Soundtrack Loops create sounds for many of the industry's biggest companies including Acid, Roland, Antares, and more. In January 2023, Jason and Soundtrack Loops co-founder Matt Yost are launching their first plug-in, Double Scoop, under the brand Array Sounds. Jason's music has been placed in many films, television shows, and video games.

Jason and I had a great conversation about his background and work. We discussed how it's important to maintain a future-focused mindset to prepare for unexpected technological developments. Jason shared many valuable insights from his years working in a variety of branches of the music industry.

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Show Notes:

Soundtrack Loops - https://soundtrackloops.com/
DJ Puzzle - http://www.djpuzzle.com/biography.html
Jason's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/djpuzzle/
Array Sounds Double Scoop - https://sonicstate.com/news/2022/10/30/synthplex-2022-array-sounds-double-scoop-preview/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

Thank you for listening.

Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.

Brian Funk

#301: Don't Lose Twice; 3 Book Recommendations; Jamuary 2023 Dec 31, 2022

Show notes

It's time for Jamuary 2023! Jamuary is a challenge to make and share a piece of music each day during January. The point isn't to create masterpieces, it is simply to show up and do some work.

In this episode, I share some thoughts that have helped me throughout the years during Jamuary. You'll hear about 3 books that have inspired me and helped me be more productive this year. I'll also explain my personal Jamuary motto: Don't Lose Twice.

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Show Notes:

Nate aka Siqn's Bandcamp - https://subnoiseky.bandcamp.com/
A Journey Inward by Brian Funk - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/brianfunk/a-journey-inward
Atomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3GvZmFQ
Someday is Today - https://amzn.to/3WBRfNT
Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants To Be - https://amzn.to/3WAHZt3
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

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Brian Funk

#300 - The 5-Minute Music Producer and 3 Lessons Dec 29, 2022

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I wrote a book!

The 5-Minute Music Producer contains 365 music-making activities to help you improve your songwriting and music production.

If you've ever had a lack of inspiration or struggled with writer's block, this book will help you develop techniques and workflows to power through!

5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book

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Show Notes:

5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

Thank you for listening.

Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.

Brian Funk

#299: Composing for Film with Troll Composer Johannes Ringen Dec 21, 2022

Show notes

Johannes Ringen is a film composer and music producer from Norway. He has worked on a variety of feature films including Avengers: Age of Ultron, Fate of the Furious, and Furious 7. His latest work was for the wildly successful Netflix film, Troll.

Johannes and I spoke about his work in film composition. We discovered plenty of similarities between film composition and other forms of music-making, including playing in rock bands. Johannes shared wisdom about how he approaches a project, works with large teams, and uses deadlines to get his work finished.

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Show Notes:

Johannes Ringen - http://johannesringen.com/
Johannes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johannesringen/?hl=en
Strymon Big Sky - https://www.strymon.net/product/bigsky-plugin/
Cinematic Studio Series - https://cinematicstudioseries.com/
Piano Book - https://www.pianobook.co.uk/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

Thank you for listening.

Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.

Brian Funk

#298: Songwriting and Production Retreat with Matt Jones Dec 13, 2022

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Matt Jones is a musician, producer, and songwriter. I got to know Matt while he was taking my Ableton Live Sampling class at Berklee Online. Late this summer, he organized and participated in the Monterey Songwriting and Production Retreat. Several musicians of various backgrounds (and strangers to each other) gathered at his home to write and produce music together. In this episode, I speak with Matt about the songwriting retreat, how he helped foster a creative spirit, and the lessons he learned along the way.

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Show Notes:

Bo Burnham Inside - https://www.netflix.com/title/81289483
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

Thank you for listening.

Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.

Brian Funk

#297: Tune Shed Podcast Hosts Blake Murray and Marty Gray Dec 04, 2022

Show notes

Blake Murray and Marty Gray host the Tune Shed Podcast. Their show covers similar ground to this show, music making, creativity, philosophy, theory, and gear. Blake and Marty are childhood friends that have reconnected over their discussions about music.

Blake and Marty came on the show to talk about their work on the podcast. We had a great conversation about the challenges of making music and how we've found ways to overcome them. They share their musical backgrounds and how they've learned from each other and their guests.

This is part one of a two-part series. The other half can be found on the Tune Shed Podcast. In that episode, I breakdown one of my band, Some Good Evil's tracks "Being with You." Head over to the Tune Shed Podcast to hear the second half!

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Show Notes:

Tune Shed Podcast - https://anchor.fm/thetuneshedpodcast/
Brian Funk on Tune Shed Podcast - https://anchor.fm/thetuneshedpodcast/episodes/Brian-Funk-e1rkkv8/a-a8vja0j
DX-7 Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2014/04/29/yamaha-dx7-digi-struments-ableton-live-pack
LoFi FX Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/lofifx
Guitar Feedback Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/guitar-feedback
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Casio CZ-1 Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/casio
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

Thank you for listening.

Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.

Brian Funk

#296: Embracing Vintage Workflows with Julian Fulco Perron Nov 28, 2022

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Julian Fulco Perron is a musician and filmmaker from Denver, Colorado. His music and art harken back to the late 60s and early 70s psychedelic rock. Julian goes to great lengths to capture the feeling of the era by using many of the same tools of the time. He films his videos on Super 8 and experiments with various mediums to achieve a sound full of character and unique charm.

Julian and I spoke about the challenges presented by using vintage workflows and how those obstacles have enhanced his creativity. Julian explains his process for creating his work and how the adventurous spirit of artists such as The Beatles and The Beach Boys influences how he produces his art.

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Show Notes:

Julian Fulco Perron Official Site - https://www.julianfulcoperron.com/
In My Garden by Julian Fulco Perron - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/julianfulcoperron/in-my-garden
"Lost at Sea" Painted Film Video - https://youtu.be/hrqAqlzdF0I
"Not So Fast" Video (Filmed on Super 8) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpZj5lgocwk
Julian's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/julianfulcoperron/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Casio CZ-1 Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/casio
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

Thank you for listening.

Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.

Brian Funk

#295: Learning Music with Melodics CEO Sam Gribben Nov 22, 2022

Show notes

Sam Gribben is the CEO of Melodics, a music education platform helping users master electronic drums, MIDI keyboards, and pad controllers. Melodics has just released a new feature called Songs which allows users to learn by playing popular songs.

Sam and I spoke about the development and evolution of Melodics, and how they've managed to maintain a useful and intuitive educational experience over the years. Sam shared wisdom about education and how we best learn.

Melodics is offering listeners of this podcast some free bonus content, including 30 lessons for keys, pads, or drums: MUSICPODCAST-MELODICS

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Show Notes:

Melodics (use code MUSICPODCAST-MELODICS for free content) - https://melodics.com/
Sam's First Appearance on Music Production Podcast #42 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2017/12/5/42-sam-gribben-melodics-founder-and-ceo
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Casio CZ-1 Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/casio
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

Thank you for listening.

Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.

Brian Funk

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