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Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice.
Hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau.
The Working Class Audio Podcast - Navigating the World of Recording with a working class perspective.
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WCA #496 with Don Zientara - Historical Significance, Studio Relocation, Curated Gear Choices, Surfing, and Staying Young, and Back to the Basement Where It All Started
My guest today is the return of producer/engineer/mixer Don Zientara. Don has been highly influential in the D.C. hardcore music scene for over 30 years for his work with iconic punk and rock bands, including Fugazi, Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Jawbox, and The Evens. His contributions have been pivotal in shaping the sound of many Dischord Records artists.
In this episode, we discuss
Studio Relocation
New Basement Setup
Historical Recordings
Studio Gear Changes
Analog to Digital Shift
Compact Studio Space
Recording Challenges and Success
Microphone Selection Strategy
Digital Console Benefits
Outboard Gear Preferences
Lower Overhead Costs
Promotion and Clientele
Reflection on Studio History
Neighborhood and Noise Management
Surfing and Staying Young
Selective Project Choices
Client Reactions
Control and Live Room Setup
Communication in Studio
Evolution of Punk Scene
Consistent Studio Rates
Historical Significance
Industry Perception
Matt's Rant: Beginning the Journey
Links and Show Notes
Don on WCA #106
Don Zientara's Biography: Wikipedia
Inner Ear Studio: Inner Ear Studio Official Website
Rights of Spring: Rights of Spring - Wikipedia
Credits
Guest: Don Zientara
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
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WCA #495 with Elliot Vaughan - City of Black Sabbath, Music In the House, Mission Impossible Night, and Persistent Learning
My guest today is Bristol, UK-based producer and mixer Elliot Vaughan, who has worked on projects by Frank Turner, Jason Ringenberg, Spunge, Ugly Kid Joe, Sonic Boom 6, The Wildhearts, Masca, and Hectares. Elliot is also an MPG Awards 2024 Breakthrough Producer Of The Year Nominee.
In this episode, we discuss
Bristol
Miles to Kilometers Conversion
City of Black Sabbath
Birmingham Heavy Metal Roots
Born Near John Bonham
Mom's Bank to Nurse Career
Dad's Ever-Changing Jobs
Peacefully Divorced Parents
Music In the House
Piano Practice
Hated Old Piano Teacher
Drum Lessons to Escape Math
Parents' Divorce Silver Lining
Drums vs Piano
Early Band Touring Adventures
Recording Studio Misfit
Mission Impossible Night
Pro Tools Learning Struggles
Band Tour Realization Moment
Day Job at Museum
Begging for Studio Time
Faked Experience for Bands
Building Reputation
Persistent Learning
Matt's Rant: Change of Heart
Links and Show Notes
Elliots site
Credits
Guest: Elliot Vaughan
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
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WCA #494 with Aaron C Schroeder - Battle of the Bands, Palm Pilot Payment, Recording a Scene, and The Return to Physical Goods
My guest today is Producer/Engineer Aaron C Schroeder, who has worked on projects for Willie Nelson, Hotegaia, Hallows, Arden Leas, Sharkie, Coasthouse Materials, and Hollow Earth Radio.
In this episode, we discuss
Texas Upbringing
Roller Blading & Silverchair
Battle of the Bands
Early Recording Experiments
Recording School
Studio Watchdog
Recording Willie Nelson
Palm Pilot Payment
Recording at Home
Mell Dettmer
Moving to Seattle
Working In a Gay Porn Store
Recording a Scene
Landlord Challenges
Recording in A Former Strip Club
Running a Basement Studio
The Fugazi Ethos
Don Zientara
Diversification of Audio
Podcasting Gigs
The Return to Physical Goods
Patreon Page
Audio for Film
Business Manager Role
Chuck Vanderbilt
Matt's Rant: Not Missing Out on Life
Links and Show Notes
Jacob Sciba on WCA #263
Steve Chadie on WCA #245 / #487
Alan Evans on WCA #133 /#328
The Altec Bird Cage
Aaron's Patreon
Aaron's Site
Credits
Guest: Aaron C Schroeder
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
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WCA #493 with William Garrett - Stereo Under the Stairs, Tossing X-Rays, After Hours Recording, Producing for Spotify, Hugging Smokey Robinson, and Burt Bacharach's Jacket
My guest today is Producer, Engineer & Mixer William Garrett. William has worked with a LARGE amount of people! That's includes Esperanza Spalding, Grouplove, John Legend, The Head and the Heart, Migos, Zara Larsson, The Shins, Max Richter, Sting, Ed Sheeran, Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, TLC, Arcade Fire, Miley Cyrus, Norah Jones, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez, The National, Greta Van Fleet, St. Vincent, Iron & Wine, Luke Combs, Jack White, The Raconteurs, Cyndi Lauper, John Cale, Conor Oberst, New Kids On The Block, Michael Monroe, Jennifer Lopez, John Waite, Slayer, Brandi Carlile, Def Leppard, Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Shawn Mendes, Mac Miller, Elton John, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Bublé, Jon Batiste, Vampire Weekend, Carly Rae Jepsen, Alicia Keys, The Lumineers, Alanis Morissette, Black Pumas, James Blake, Finneas, Arlo Parks, Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne, Samara Joy, Molly Tuttle, and Margot Price........to name a few!
In this episode, we discuss
Winston Salem, North Carolina
Tobacco Leaves
A Great Childhood
Stereo Under the Stairs
Early Musical Influences
Wipeout!
Playing Coffee Houses
Tossing X-Rays
Sound on Sound Recording
Boarding School in Maine
The World of Jingles
Nashville Sessions
Political Science and Economics
Berklee College of Music
Networking
Working as a Janitor
Driving Cabs on the Side
Burt Bacharach's Jacket
Tape Copy Guy
Alpha Media Records
After Hours Recording
House Sound Guy
Recording band Demos
The Norah Jones Story
Changing Technology
Presence and Perseverance
Jolly Automatic
Slayer
The Black Crowes
Rick Ruben
Ed Stasium
George Drakoulius
Hugging Smokey Robinson
Producing Artists for Spotify
Getting Laid Off
Going back to Freelance
Being Grateful
Matt's Rant: Going the Extra Mile
Links and Show Notes
William on Linkedin
William on Instagram
William's Linktree
Credits
Guest: William Garrett
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
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WCA #492 with Toby Campen - Mastering Mindset, Switching Lanes, Keeping Rates Up, Human Interaction, and Taking Care of Yourself
My guest today is Mastering Engineer Toby Campen, based in Brighton, UK, who has worked with Black Pines, Everyday Saints, The Endearing, Young Empress, Thorisson, Bekimachine, Rodney Cromwell, Daniel Hugh, Gemma Cullingford, The Droppers Neck, and Pixelstorm.
In this episode, we discuss
Growing up in Essex
Recording His Band
Crappy College Studio
Liner Note Reading
Recording Local Bands
Book Heavy Recording Classes
Archiving
Mixing for Film and TV
Mastering Mindset
Switching Lanes
Setting Up a Business
Going Part Time
Help From Wierd Jungle
Inspiration from Justin Perkins
Inspiration from Glenn Schick
Early Mistakes
Keeping Rates Up
Travis Ference
AI Considerations
Getting Clients
The Tube
Human Interaction
Social Media Messaging
Audio Minimalism
Taking Care of Yourself
Standup/Sit Down
Production Expert
Matt's Rant: Net 30 and Beyond
Links and Show Notes
TobyCampen.com
Credits
Guest: Toby Campen
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
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WCA #491 with Bruno Barcella - Brothers Influence, Attraction of Tape, Laundry Room Recording, Importance of Family, and Music in Sarnico, Italy
My guest today is Producer/ Recording and Mixing Engineer Bruno Barcella, based in Sarnico, Italy, who has worked with The Peawees, Bee Bee Sea, Faz Waltz, The Manges, Dahlmanns, Kurt Baker, Gluts, The Apers, Freez, and Zatopeks.
In this episode, we discuss
Sarnico, Italy
Brothers Influence
American Music
Playing Drums
Recording in Middle School
Punk Rock Bands
The Attraction of Tape
Sense of Community
Vasco Rossi
60's Girl Groups
Power Pop
Laundry Room Recording
Becoming a Studio Partner
Mixing at Home
Big Tree Studio
Live Sound
The Weird Jungle Influence
Trading Sticks for Faders
Importance of Family
Grumpy Live Sound People
Rates
Steve Albini
Matt's Rant: Reflecting on Steve Albini
Links and Show Notes
Steve Albini on WCA
MX80 Sound (mentioned in Rant)
Bruno's Site
Bruno's Collective
https://wildhoneyrecords.bandcamp.com/
Big Tree Studio
Weird Jungle
Credits
Guest: Bruno Barcella
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith
Kundenrezensionen
Matt earns a Grammy for this podcast!
So so valuable! Matt should be awarded a Grammy for what he has done for our industry!
how does he do it ?
Matt Boudreau is a self-employed professional audio engineer and producer. One of the themes in his a-many interviews with other pros, from up-and-coming to legends, is : it's tough to make a living of it. Still, there's a new episode most every week. For that alone he deserves kudos. Plus, the non-bulls%&t, no-fancy atmosphere.
Not too instructional (there's tons of how-to on youtube and other podcasts aiming at that), rather tales and experiences from real life careers in audio. Noteworthy and entertaining.
Sidenote: I wish some of the phone interviews are ok soundwise, but on some of the episodes where the guests are being interviewed via skype, the sound isn't better but sometimes worse! Careful when listening on earbuds. We got to watch our ears, you know.