54 min

Always Be...Respecting Your Audience (with special guest: Dallas Taylor‪)‬ Gig Gab - The Working Musicians' Podcast

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You’re in for a treat as Dave Hamilton sits down with Dallas Taylor, the maestro behind Twenty Thousand Hertz and Defacto Sound, exploring the intricate stories behind the world’s most iconic sounds. As they dive deep, Dallas shares his philosophy on respecting the audience, weaving in his journey of building an episode and the artistry involved in blending sound with narrative. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, including insights from a special 20kHz episode where Dallas reveals his chops as a trumpet player and reflects on the essence of overcoming obstacles.

The conversation doesn’t stop there; Dallas and Dave take you on a sonic adventure from the halls of SXSW, discussing the Resynator movie and Nick Cave’s upcoming “Wild God” album, to the technical trenches of recording with Ludacris and micing up celebrities. It’s a deep dive into the convergence of art and commerce, unraveling the difference between a JOB and a JOY, and finding fulfillment in your craft. Whether you’re behind the mic, the mixer, or just a lover of sound, this episode is a masterclass in pursuing passion with purpose. Remember, no matter where you are or what you’re doing, “Always Be Performing.”





00:00:00 Gig Gab 422 – Monday, March 25th, 2024



March 19th: International Waffle Day

Special Guest: Dallas Taylor from Twenty Thousand Hertz and Defacto Sound





00:01:12 The stories behind the world’s most interesting and recognizable sounds

00:04:04 Respecting the Audience



SoundDesk





00:10:26 Building a 20kHz episode



ChatGPT

Buy Back Your Time

Loom for Video Training





00:19:35 Dallas, The Trumpet Player. 20kHz Episode 150: Breathe



The Obstacle Is The Way





00:28:42 SXSW: Resynator movie

00:37:00 SXSW: Nick Cave “Wild God” Album Listening Party @ Central Presbyterian Church

00:42:39 Recording a podcast with Ludacris

00:45:35 Micing up Celebrities

00:47:29 Blending Art and Commerce



The difference between a JOB and a JOY





00:51:05 Playing Piano for The Joy of It

00:52:31 Gig Gab 422 Outtro



Contact Dallas Taylor

Twenty Thousand Hertz

Defacto Sound

Contact Gig Gab!



feedback@giggabpodcast.com

Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List

You’re in for a treat as Dave Hamilton sits down with Dallas Taylor, the maestro behind Twenty Thousand Hertz and Defacto Sound, exploring the intricate stories behind the world’s most iconic sounds. As they dive deep, Dallas shares his philosophy on respecting the audience, weaving in his journey of building an episode and the artistry involved in blending sound with narrative. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, including insights from a special 20kHz episode where Dallas reveals his chops as a trumpet player and reflects on the essence of overcoming obstacles.

The conversation doesn’t stop there; Dallas and Dave take you on a sonic adventure from the halls of SXSW, discussing the Resynator movie and Nick Cave’s upcoming “Wild God” album, to the technical trenches of recording with Ludacris and micing up celebrities. It’s a deep dive into the convergence of art and commerce, unraveling the difference between a JOB and a JOY, and finding fulfillment in your craft. Whether you’re behind the mic, the mixer, or just a lover of sound, this episode is a masterclass in pursuing passion with purpose. Remember, no matter where you are or what you’re doing, “Always Be Performing.”





00:00:00 Gig Gab 422 – Monday, March 25th, 2024



March 19th: International Waffle Day

Special Guest: Dallas Taylor from Twenty Thousand Hertz and Defacto Sound





00:01:12 The stories behind the world’s most interesting and recognizable sounds

00:04:04 Respecting the Audience



SoundDesk





00:10:26 Building a 20kHz episode



ChatGPT

Buy Back Your Time

Loom for Video Training





00:19:35 Dallas, The Trumpet Player. 20kHz Episode 150: Breathe



The Obstacle Is The Way





00:28:42 SXSW: Resynator movie

00:37:00 SXSW: Nick Cave “Wild God” Album Listening Party @ Central Presbyterian Church

00:42:39 Recording a podcast with Ludacris

00:45:35 Micing up Celebrities

00:47:29 Blending Art and Commerce



The difference between a JOB and a JOY





00:51:05 Playing Piano for The Joy of It

00:52:31 Gig Gab 422 Outtro



Contact Dallas Taylor

Twenty Thousand Hertz

Defacto Sound

Contact Gig Gab!



feedback@giggabpodcast.com

Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List

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