Music Production Podcast

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#294: Sound Designing Weird Al with Mike Gallagher and Anthony Vanchure Nov 15, 2022

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Mike Gallagher and Anthony Vanchure are, respectively, the sound designer and supervising sound editor for the new bio pic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. The duo have worked together on many projects, including Netflix's Song Exploder and Amazon's Lucy and Desi. Both have been nominated for Emmy awards.

Mike and Anthony spoke about their work on the Weird Al biopic. They went into great detail about how sound can be used to tell a story and set a mood. We discussed the choices they made to support the film's tone and how feedback from the directors and Weird Al himself helped guide their work.

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Show Notes:

Stream Weird: The Al Yankovic Story - https://www.roku.com/
Song Exploder on Netflix - https://songexploder.net/netflix
Song Exploder Podcast - https://songexploder.net/
In Depth Sound Design YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/IndepthSoundDesign/videos
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Casio CZ-1 Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/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

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Brian Funk

#293: Simplicity Inspires Creativity with Greg Meads of The Low End Nov 08, 2022

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Greg Meadows is an acoustic singer-songwriter who plays music as The Low End. He started the project to escape the frustration of complicated computer-based setups and overly processed music. Greg wanted to embrace performance and humanity in his recordings, so he turned to his trusty Tascam 4-track tape recorder. His music emphasizes emotion and performance over production and perfection.

I learned about Greg's work while watching his video about a Tascam mixer. I was blown away by his music and spent the rest of the night devouring everything he has created. Greg and I spoke about his work and the philosophy behind it. He spoke about how reducing his setup helped him learn the subtleties of recording and production.

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Show Notes:

The Low End - https://thelowendmusic.com/
The Low End SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/a_meadows_thelowend
Greg's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/4Ever4Track
Multi-Track DAW app - https://www.harmonicdog.com/
Bobby Owsinski's Music 3.0 - https://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-music-clubs-global-music-vault-and-publisher-sean-omalley-on-my-latest-podcast/
One Reason Why Cassettes Are So Great - https://thelowendmusic.com/home/blog/6960107/one-reason-why-cassettes-are-so-great
Sunrise Pickups - https://www.sunrisepickups.com/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Baby Baby Grand Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/baby-baby-grand-ableton-live-pack
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

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Brian Funk

#292: 7 Continent Collaboration w/ Single Sonic Seven Nov 02, 2022

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Single Sonic Seven is an album created in collaboration with musicians on all seven continents. The two year-long project's roots are found in quarantine-era Berlin, while its final path was deeply shaped by a personal connection to the war in Ukraine. I spoke with Single Sonic Seven producer Ethan Miska about the project. Ethan shared some wisdom and insight about collaborating with so many people on a single project. We even spoke about how his new hobby of making his own peanut butter made him a better producer and how a little (but not too much) chaos can help our creativity.

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Show Notes:

Single Sonic Seven - https://www.singlesonicseven.org/
Single Sonic Seven on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/singlesonicseven
Single Sonic Seven on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/singlesonicseven
Blunderbuss - https://www.therealblunderbuss.com/
Helping to Leave - https://helpingtoleave.org/en
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

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Brian Funk

#291: Should You Upgrade to Mac OS Ventura? Oct 29, 2022

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When our computer operating systems get updated there's the promise of new features that will improve our workflow and make our lives a little easier. But should we update our music-making computers with the new OS?

Not right away!

In this episode of the Music Production Podcast, I discuss a few practical reasons you don't want to update right away and some more philosophical reasons why waiting is a good idea. When new things come out, it can wreak havoc on our mindset, which could jeopardize our ability to make music. I have a few thoughts on how we can protect ourselves from potentially dangerous ways of thinking!

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Show Notes:

Sweetwater Compatibility Guide - https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/macos-13-ventura-compatibility-guide/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Baby Baby Grand Piano Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/baby-baby-grand-ableton-live-pack
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

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Brian Funk

#290: Collaborating and Live Performance with Bottler Oct 25, 2022

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Bottler is Brooklyn-based electronic duo of best friends, Pat Butler and Phil Shore. Their music is designed to capture the playfulness of kids making music in their garage. Bottler released their first album, Journey Work, on infine in May.

Pat, Phil, and I had a great conversation about collaborating and live performance. The duo shared how they were able to maintain a lifelong partnership, as well as how they adapt their music to stage.

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Show Notes:

Bottler Website - https://www.bottlermusic.com/
Bottler Bandcamp - https://bottler.bandcamp.com/
Journey Work - https://bottler.bandcamp.com/album/journey-work
Bottler Live at the Ninth Ward - https://youtu.be/NkgZzaQ5NSQ
infine Music - https://infine-music.com/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Baby Baby Grand Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/baby-baby-grand-ableton-live-pack
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

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Brian Funk

#289: Building Apps and Learning Synthesis with Nick Culbertson Oct 18, 2022

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Nick Culbertson is a musician and app developer who runs Moby Pixel, a mobile app creation studio. He designs game and music apps for iOS, and also produces a wide range of educational and entertaining YouTube videos. He has just released Overdrive Synth for iOS, which combines classic synthesizers with guitar overdrive and distortion pedals.

Nick goes in depth about his app development process. His new app, Overdrive Synth, combines his experience as guitarist, budding synthesist, and app developer. We had a great conversation about his work and how building interesting sounds helps us create music with personality and character.

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Show Notes:

Moby Pixel - http://www.mobypixel.com/
Overdrive Synth - http://www.mobypixel.com/overdrivesynth
Nick's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/mobypixel/featured
Jeff Cooper on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/jeff-cooper
Matthew Fecher on the Music Production Podcast - https://www.brianfunk.com/blog/2018/6/30/66-matthew-fecher
VHS Synth iOS App - https://audiokitpro.com/vhssynth/
VHS Bundle Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.gumroad.com/l/vhsbundle
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Baby Baby Grand Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/baby-baby-grand-ableton-live-pack
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

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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

#288: Trusting Your Intuition with Cobaine Ivory Oct 12, 2022

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Cobaine Ivory is a multi-instrumentalist and Grammy-Nominated producer. He has worked with Dr. Dre, H.E.R., and Anderson Paak. Cobaine has composed music for Disney, SONY Pictures, and Ubisoft. Cobaine and I spoke in depth about his work and overall creative philosophies.

It was a lot of fun talking with Cobaine, I really appreciate his values and beliefs. How he lives his life informs how he makes music. Cobaine has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and I learned a lot talking with him!

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Show Notes:

Cobaine's Web Site - https://www.brandedsoundaudio.com/cobaineivory
Cobaine's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cobaineivory/
"Composing Samples & Loops": https://brandedsoundaudioclasses.as.me/schedule.php
Songs produced by Cobaine Ivory: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xF37Dq1nlT5EOuy7i7tRF?nd=1&si=2hVxBJM7QeWRnCz22Uk2jg
Soundpacks and Samples: https://www.brandedsoundaudio.com/soundpacks
Songs You Can Recognize in 5 Seconds or Less - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5-seconds-or-less
Elizabeth Gilbert TED Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
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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Brian Funk

#287: The Thing Preventing You From Making Music Oct 05, 2022

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It's pretty simple. Life is distracting enough. You don't need help getting pulled out of the moment. Turn off your notifications. Get more done.

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Show Notes:

My Website - https://brianfunk.com
5 Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/blog/5minute
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!

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

Brian Funk

#286: Songwriting, Creative Process, and Ear Health with Doug Hoyer Sep 29, 2022

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Doug Hoyer is a Canadian singer/songwriter who has garnered 1 million Spotify streams and licensed music for television. Doug's work has received critical acclaim and he works by day as a hearing aid practitioner.

I had a great conversation with Doug about his work and techniques for writing and completing music. Doug shared a ton of insights and strategies he regularly uses. He showcased his homemade telephone microphone during the show, and I may have asked him a few too many questions about ear care and hearing health.

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Show Notes:

Doug's Site - https://www.doughoyer.com/
Doug's Album Getting Older - https://doughoyer.bandcamp.com/album/getting-older
"Meet Me in the Pale Moonlight" by Doug Hoyer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN7NLKWol9I
The Magnetic Fields - http://www.houseoftomorrow.com/
Shawn Nicholas Savage - https://seannicholassavage.bandcamp.com/
Beverly Glenn-Copeland - https://beverlyglenncopeland.com/
Music Production Podcast #151: What is Your Listener Doing and 13 Musical Emotions - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/2/6/what-is-your-listener-doing-and-13-musical-emotions-music-production-podcast-151
MandoBass Free Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2014/9/12/mandobass-free-ableton-live-pack-109
A Journey Inward by Brian Funk - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2020/3/11/my-new-ep-a-journey-inward-is-now-available
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
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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Brian Funk

#285: Telling Your Artist Story with Laura Ferreiro Sep 22, 2022

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Laura Ferreiro is a writer, storytelling coach, and brand strategist. She has written for Rolling Stone, LA Times, Yahoo, and more, interviewing some of music's biggest names. Laura runs Story Harmony where she helps artists craft their stories to form emotional connections with their fans.

Laura and I spoke about the importance of creating a clear message of identity for our audiences. She shared tips and techniques that can help musicians craft bios and make important decisions about image and branding.

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