Music Production Podcast

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#274: Writing Songs with Strangers and Ed Sheeran - Kal Lavelle Jul 14, 2022

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Kal Lavelle is a singer/songwriter based out of Dublin and London. She is signed with Sony on a writing/publishing deal, and has a writing credit on Ed Sheeran's number 1, multi-platinum single "Shivers."

Kal and I had a great conversation about her songwriting process. She explained how she interacts with her collaborators to find inspiration. Kal's passion and enthusiasm for songwriting come through clearly in our conversation, and I learned a lot talking with her.

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Show Notes:

Kal's Site - http://www.kallavelle.com
International Busking Day - https://wembleypark.com/international-busking-day-wembley-park/
Ed Sheeran "Shivers" - https://youtu.be/Il0S8BoucSA
Spoon River Anthology - https://amzn.to/3o3lpdi

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Dream Organ Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/dream-organ
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
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Brian Funk

#273: Programming Synths and Chewing Gum with Francis Preve Jul 11, 2022

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Francis Preve is a sound designer, journalist, and educator. He teaches synthesis and sound design at Austin Community College. Francis is one of the most in-demand synthesizer programmers in the world. He makes factory presets for companies like Roland, Sequential, Korg, and Ableton, just to name a few. His company, Symplesound, provides some of the finest sound libraries available. Francis' latest work is a collaboration of Serum presets with sound designer Tom Wolfe.

For our third conversation on the podcast, Francis and I covered quite a range of topics, including his many projects during the pandemic, memories of Dave Smith, and why you shouldn't listen to your tracks until they are finished. As usual, it was an honor to speak with Francis and learn from one of the masters of the field.

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Show Notes:

Francis' Site - https://www.francispreve.com
Symplesound - https://www.symplesound.com
Tonepaper Ambient Album - http://tonepaper.com
Tom Wolfe - Francis Preve Collaboration - http://synthvault.net
Francis' Serum Preset Collections - https://xferrecords.com/preset_packs/manufacturers/francis-preve
Watch + Learn Tutorials - https://www.francispreve.com/blog/2020/5/22/watchlearn-index-1-20200522
Microtonal w/Richard James - https://warp.net/editorial/richard-d-james-speaks-to-tatsuya-takahashi
Ableton Micro Tuner Pack - https://www.ableton.com/en/packs/microtuner/
Broken Synths with Brian Eno - https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2012/02/20/brian-eno-and-his-broken-yamaha-dx7-synths/
Calvin and Hobbes "Chewing" Magazine - https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbes/1992/05/05
Freshen-up Gum - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5sGX8VM22E
The Go-Giver - https://amzn.to/3AAxM7R
The War of Art - https://amzn.to/3OVz6GY
Vinyl Williams - https://vinylwilliams.com
Francis on MPP #38 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2017/10/30/38-francis-preve-sound-designer-educator
Francis on MPP #98 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2019/1/29/98-francis-preve-2-sound-design-synthesis-vanlife

Brian Funk Links:

My Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Dream Organ Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/dream-organ
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
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-Brian Funk

#272: Instant Mastering Chain with Martin Stimming Jul 04, 2022

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Martin Stimming is a musician and electronic music producer from Germany, known for bringing his original sound to house music. He recently partnered with DOCtron to create the IMC or "Instant Mastering Chain." The IMC is a small, powerful analog box used for high-end mastering, especially for live performance.

This is the second time I've had the pleasure to speak with Martin. He shared the process of creating and marketing the DOCtron IMC. Martin has a lot of great insight about instrument and interface design. He also let us into the gear he is currently using in his live performances.

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Show Notes:

Stimming Official Site - https://stimming.org
DOCtron Instant Mastering Chain - https://instantmasteringchain.com
Stimming's DOCtron IMC Demo - https://youtu.be/vygmqfLLNv0
Stimming's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stimming_official/
Stimming's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/MStimming
Martin's First Appearance on the Music Production Podcast #228 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/stimming

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
Intro Music Made with Dream Organ Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/dream-organ
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
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Brian Funk

#271: Algorithmic and Generative Music with Canton Becker Jun 26, 2022

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Canton Becker is a musician, programmer, and web designer. Recently he has turned his focus to algorithmic and generative music. His site, Pi Songs, used the number pi to create a musical piece 114 years long. Canton has been pushing the limits of technology and creativity for decades. He was a fundamental part of the Res Rocket Surfer project, which enabled for real time musical collaboration in the early days of the internet.

Canton spoke to me about algorithmic music and how he created Pi Songs in collaboration with visual artist Jeffrey Ventrella. His thoughts on the future of music and technology was both inspiring and a bit frightening! Canton gave a fascinating demonstration of his how his algorithmic music making works in real time.

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Show Notes:

Pi Songs - https://pisongs.com
Earth Music "Brian's Song" - https://pisongs.com/earth/?position=30389804
Res Rocket Surfer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpzHQR-skEQ
SampleSwap - https://sampleswap.org
Canton's Web Site - https://cantonbecker.com
Preview of "Acid" - https://vimeo.com/717696534
This Person Doesn't Exist - https://thispersondoesnotexist.com
Next Chord App - https://nextchord.app
Bill Wurtz - https://billwurtz.com
The Musician's Dice - https://musiciansdice.com

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
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 Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
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Brian Funk

#270: Collaboration vs. Isolation with Jesse Mac Cormack Jun 17, 2022

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Jesse Mac Cormack is a musician and producer who just released his new album, SOLO, on Secret City Records. Mac Cormack summons a sonic world that's razor-edged and intimate, influenced by the textured electronics of James Blake, Little Dragon, Caribou, and SUUNS.

Jesse and I spoke about how he created his album in isolation during the pandemic with limited gear and equipment. We explored how these limitations helped his creativity, and contrasted that with his return to collaboration with others.

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Show Notes:

Jesse's Site - https://www.jessemaccormack.com
New Album SOLO - https://found.ee/JMC-SOLO
Jesse's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessemaccormack/
Jesse's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2po9yLJNuWLA1t7h6zqhTw/
Daniel Lanois on NPR - https://www.npr.org/2021/03/17/978200605/daniel-lanois-is-more-than-just-a-legendary-producer
RC-20 Retro Color Plug-in - https://www.xlnaudio.com/products/addictive_fx/effect/rc-20_retro_color

Brian Funk Links:

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
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Brian Funk

#269: Immersive Audio with Matt Wallace and Will Kennedy Jun 09, 2022

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Matt Wallace and Will Kennedy are Grammy-winning producers who have worked with the biggest names in music, including Faith No More, U2, Sheryl Crow, and more. Recently, they launched their new immersive music-ready studio, Studio Delux Immersive. Matt and Will specialize in Dolby Atmos, Sony 360RA, and Spatial Audio, and have already created immersive mixes for Jason Mraz, Faith No More, The B-52s, and Kid Rock.

Matt and Will spoke to me about their experiences mixing in these new 3D audio formats, and the challenges they present. They spoke in detail about their latest immersive project, Faith No More's The Real Thing, which is scheduled for release on June 17, 2022. Will and Matt also touched on some of the aspects that make them such a great collaborative team.

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Show Notes:

Studio Delux Immersive - https://www.instagram.com/studiodeluximmersive/
Matt Wallace - http://mcdman.com/wallace
Will Kennedy - http://willkennedyproducer.com
Will's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wkproducer/
"Love Shack" ATMOS Mix on Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-shack/983850956?i=983850963
Envelop 3D Mixing Tools for Ableton Live - https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/free-tools-live-unlock-3d-spatial-audio-vr-ar/
Bill Small on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/bill-small
What Is Immersive Audio and How Does it Work - https://www.sonarworks.com/blog/learn/immersive-audio

Brian Funk Links:

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
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Brian Funk

#268: Finding Your Creative Path with Kevin Khordmaster Allen Jun 04, 2022

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Kevin Allen, aka Khordmaster, is a music producer, classically trained pianist, and YouTuber. He runs the Khordmaster Keys Podcast, where he and guests discuss music-making, technology, and lifestyle design.

Kevin and I had a great conversation on a variety of topics from carving your own artistic path to the role social media plays in aiding and detracting from our missions. Kevin shared wisdom from his experience as an artist and how his unique background has led him to where he is now.

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Show Notes:

Khordmaster Site - https://khordmaster.com
Khordmaster Keys Podcast - https://anchor.fm/khordmaster
KMATS - https://kevintutoring.com/
Kevin's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/Khordmaster
Kevin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/khordmaster/
Koala Sampler - https://www.koalasampler.com
Ian Martin - https://artistianmartin.com/index.html
Mark Rebillet - https://www.youtube.com/marcrebillet
Glasys - https://glasysmusic.com
Henny tha Bizness on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/henny-kennard

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
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 Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
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Brian Funk

#267: Play It Like You Mean It - Emile Pandolfi May 28, 2022

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Emile Pandolfi is a professional pianist and entertainer with over 40 years of performance experience. One of the top-selling pianists in the music industry, he has sold over 4.5 million albums, garnered more than 750 million streams online, and performed hundreds of concerts worldwide for thousands of fans. Although serious about his playing, Emile is never serious about himself and believes that every moment at the piano should be one of joy.

Emile stopped by to talk about his new book, Play It Like You Mean It, which helps musicians apply their techniques to reach listeners on an emotional level. We had a great discussion about creating an emotional impact with music and how to embrace your own unique character in your music.

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Show Notes:

Emile's Site - https://www.emilepandolfi.com
Play it Like You Mean it by Emile Pandolfi - https://www.emilepandolfi.com/emile-pandolfi-play-it-like-you-mean-it
Emile's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5BcEbeQq5n2fz8HbhI9CWU?si=PqpctqEUQAae3D4YoHPFEQ
Emile on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/emilepandolfi/videos
Emile's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emilepandolfi/
Fine Art and Fine Piano - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_X4QNTqxK4
Oscar Peterson C Blues Jam - https://youtu.be/NTJhHn-TuDY

Brian Funk Links:

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
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Brian Funk

#266: Realizing Your Creative Dreams with Jeff Leisawitz May 24, 2022

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Jeff Leisawitz is an award-winning musician/producer, college songwriting professor, life coach, and author of the book Not F*ing Around. Jeff is dedicated to helping artists get their creative dreams off the ground.

I had a great talk with Jeff about the creative process and overcoming the fear of sharing our creative works with the world. Jeff shared some excellent stories and techniques that have helped his clients and students reach their artistic potential.

This episode is sponsored by LALAL.AI: https://www.lalal.ai/?fp_ref=brian

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Show Notes:

Jeff's Site - https://jeffleisawitz.com
Not F*ing Around - https://jeffleisawitz.com/nfa/
Jeff's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYewSq3WO-mEy3JwcOuHedQ
Jeff's Music - Electron Love Theory - https://electron-love-theory.com

Brian Funk Links:

Website - https://brianfunk.com
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

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Brian Funk

#265: GPU Audio - Next Level Audio Processing May 18, 2022

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GPU Audio is a Digital Sound Processing platform that unlocks a standard Graphics Processing Unit to handle audio production with next-gen performance capabilities. GPU Audio dramatically enhances performance by offloading processing from a computer's CPU to its GPU.

I spoke with Jonathan and Sasha of GPU Audio as they shared the potential of GPU Audio. We spoke about the capabilities of their new system and how it could revolutionize the way we make music.

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