Producer Says What?

Pier Giacalone
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A discussion of music production with studio owner and veteran producer/engineer Pier Giacalone

  1. 12/15/2022

    EP 13 Vocal Production

    I saw a video of Billie Eilish And Finneas showing that she had "comped" 87 vocal takes for one song. So this is me discussing not only how fans perceive vocal production but also how artists can sometimes make an enemy out of what are really useful tools.

    EP 13 Vocal Production

  2. 10/31/2022

    Ep 12 Studio Update

    It's been a while since our last episode and a LOT has happened. Pier catches up on the studio's location move and more. If you're enjoying this content please leave us a 5 star on Apple Podcasts to help the show reach more listeners.

    Ep 12 Studio Update

  3. 02/18/2022

    Mixing Heaven: SSL UC1 + API BOX

    Pier talks about the new hybrid mixing system that uses the SSL UC1 Plug-in Controller with the API BOX analog console, and the path that lead to these choices.

    Mixing Heaven: SSL UC1 + API BOX

  4. 02/15/2022

    FLEA F47 Impedance Tuning

    Pier discussing working with the FLEA F47 tube microphone, specifically working with a unique passive DI from Audioscape that allows continuously variable load adjustment, has a killer transformer - and most importantly has a microphone input!

    FLEA F47 Impedance Tuning

  5. 10/05/2021

    Ep. 9 New Mics!

    Pier discusses the new microphones just added at Hopetown and gets a little philosophical about the "finishing" art.

    Ep. 9 New Mics!

  6. 07/04/2021

    Ep 8 Voice Leading

    Pier discusses voice-leading in composition and the dynamic between producer and composer in the studio.

    Ep 8 Voice Leading

  7. 05/08/2021

    Studio Update May 2021

    It's been a while since we've checked in with a new episode so this one is just news about what's been happening at/with the studio! We've already been having a great year including a video shoot with Pop icon Zayn (One Direction)!

    Studio Update May 2021

  8. 12/24/2020

    Ep 6. Artists vs Players

    Pier shares his thoughts on the negotiation/collaboration between artists and the musicians they hire for recording.

    Ep 6. Artists vs Players
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A discussion of music production with studio owner and veteran producer/engineer Pier Giacalone

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  • Creator
    Pier Giacalone
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©2019 Hopetown Sound. All Rights Reserved
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