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Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast Eyal Levi
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Wanna level up your recording skills? You came to the right place! Join Eyal Levi as he sits down each week with the best producers in the business to talk shop. You’ll get information, inspiration and most of all actionable insights from every episode. And when you’re ready to hit the books, head over to https://urm.academy to get your learn on!
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SCOTT ATKINS (CRADLE OF FILTH, SYLOSIS, ANDY JAMES)
Scott Atikins is a producer best known for his work with Cradle Of Filth and Sylosis.
Chapters:
00:02:17 - Starting a Career In Mobile Recording
00:04:30 - Support and Mentorship in the Music Industry
00:11:30 - Balancing Workload and Work-life Balance
00:15:49 - Managing Band Expectations
00:18:08 - The Importance of Structuring Your Day
00:22:41 - The Challenges of Recording in the Studio
00:29:24 - Providing Fresh Perspective on Songwriting
00:38:34 - Challenges of a Geographically-dispersed Band
00:43:11 - The Challenges of Starting a Studio in LA
00:49:49 - The Signature Sound of Cradle of Filth
00:56:29 - Overcoming the Need for Routine
01:01:02 - The Gift of Genuine Talent
01:03:09 - Encouraging the Type of Person Who Pursues Music
01:07:29 - Josh Middleton's Success in Architects And Sylosis
NAIL THE MIX is an online mixing school created by Joey Sturgis, Joel Wanasek and Eyal Levi - the guys who produced bands like TDWP, Chelsea Grin, Blessthefall, Machine Head, Monuments, Miss May I, Of Mice & Men, Reflections, Born Of Osiris, Asking Alexandria and dozens more of this generation's best metal bands.
Every month, NAIL THE MIX members get exclusive access to the REAL MULTI-TRACK SESSIONS from a REAL ALBUM, and a 6-8 hour live streaming class from the producer who mixed it. These are the actual sessions by bands like Gojira, Meshuggah, Periphery, Opeth, Fall Out Boy, Bring Me The Horizon, A Day To Remember and more - and NTM is the only place in the world you'll get access to them! -
CODY MATTHEW JOHNSON (Online Hate, Video Game Music, and Metal)
Cody Matthew Johnson is an award-winning composer and the CEO of Emperia Group.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Cody Matthew Johnson: Metal Musician to Game Audio Composer and CEO
00:07:15 - Forging Your Path in Music
00:20:42 - The Crucial Role of Passion and Identity in Creative Work
00:31:12 - Metal's Impact on Gaming Culture
00:38:35 - Managing Hate in the Digital Sphere
01:06:10 - Understanding Video Gaming's Immersive Soundscapes
01:09:19 - Crafting Vibes and Atmosphere With Sound Design
01:26:14 - Building a Company and Supporting Its Talent
01:32:47 - The Current State of the Music Industry
01:36:08 - Balancing Defensive and Offensive Strategies
NAIL THE MIX is an online mixing school created by Joey Sturgis, Joel Wanasek and Eyal Levi - the guys who produced bands like TDWP, Chelsea Grin, Blessthefall, Machine Head, Monuments, Miss May I, Of Mice & Men, Reflections, Born Of Osiris, Asking Alexandria and dozens more of this generation's best metal bands.
Every month, NAIL THE MIX members get exclusive access to the REAL MULTI-TRACK SESSIONS from a REAL ALBUM, and a 6-8 hour live streaming class from the producer who mixed it. These are the actual sessions by bands like Gojira, Meshuggah, Periphery, Opeth, Fall Out Boy, Bring Me The Horizon, A Day To Remember and more - and NTM is the only place in the world you'll get access to them!
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EP 398 | TANK THE TECH: The dirty truth about touring, disaster management, and how to land a career in music
Tank The Tech is a guitar, bass, drum tech, tour manager, and successful YouTuber best known for laying out the cold, hard truth about how the touring and music industry works.
Chapters:00:00:00 - Welcome to the Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast00:02:24 - The Truth About the Touring Industry00:05:13 - Why the Music Industry isn't for Everyone00:07:41 - The Importance of Humanizing Artists00:10:27 - The Rising Costs of Touring Expenses00:18:12 - Fond Memories of Van Touring00:23:32 - Trailer Troubles and Midnight Emergencies00:36:43 - The Importance of Planning for the Future in the Music Industry00:44:01 - Representing the Artist00:46:45 - Finding Your Zen in Instrument Work00:54:35 - The Importance of Learning Various Skills on the Road00:59:53 - The Unsung Heroes of the Concert Tour01:05:03 - Recognition as the "YouTube Guy" during work01:07:26 - The Need for Qualified People in the Music Industry
NAIL THE MIX is an online mixing school created by Joey Sturgis, Joel Wanasek and Eyal Levi - the guys who produced bands like TDWP, Chelsea Grin, Blessthefall, Machine Head, Monuments, Miss May I, Of Mice & Men, Reflections, Born Of Osiris, Asking Alexandria and dozens more of this generation's best metal bands.
Every month, NAIL THE MIX members get exclusive access to the REAL MULTI-TRACK SESSIONS from a REAL ALBUM, and a 6-8 hour live streaming class from the producer who mixed it. These are the actual sessions by bands like Gojira, Meshuggah, Periphery, Opeth, Fall Out Boy, Bring Me The Horizon, A Day To Remember and more - and NTM is the only place in the world you'll get access to them!
http://nailthemix.com/ -
EP 397 | THE ZENITH PASSAGE: Technical Brutal Death Metal Vs Brutal Technical Death Metal
Justin Mckinney and Derek Rydquist from The Zenith Passage join us to discuss everything you've ever wanted to know about producing top tier tech death.
Chapters:
00:06:43 - The Evolution of Music Technology and its Impact on Bands
00:10:07 - Enhancing Songs with Vocal Patterns
00:16:31 - Making Tech Death Accessible
00:19:55 - The Death Metal Voice & Sacrificing Lyrics for Performance
00:26:15 - Refining the Recording Process
00:29:05 - The Challenges of Tracking and Evaluating Performance
00:35:32 - Constructed Guitar Tracking
00:38:38 - Using Guitar Pro for Writing Music
00:45:24 - Achieving a Mechanical Sound while Remaining Human
00:48:35 - Ensuring Strong and Accurate Vocals
00:51:46 - Triggering Drum Samples
00:54:56 - Layering and Mixing Techniques
01:01:35 - The Explosive Finale
01:04:46 - Finding the Balance in Mixing
01:07:41 - The Magic of Working with Dave Otero
01:23:48 - Overcoming Performance Anxiety
01:35:43 - Sharing and Tagging on Social Media
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⁃ Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
⁃ One-on-one feedback
⁃ Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
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EP 396 | Jens Bogren and Ihsahn
Jens Bogren is a producer/mixer who is known for his work with bands such as Opeth, Dimmu Borgir, Amon Amarth, and Arch Enemy. He also owns Bogren Digital and Fascination Street Studios. Ihsahn is the vocalist and guitarist in Emperor.
Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
One-on-one feedback
Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
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Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
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EP 395 | David Packouz
David Packouz is the CEO and founder of Singular Sound and the creator of BeatBuddy.
Check out Singular Sound.
Want to level up your audio game? Sign up for URM.
When you sign up, you'll get access to:
Insanely detailed audio production tutorials
One-on-one feedback
Multi-track sessions from some of the biggest names in rock and metal
Be sure to follow URM on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.
Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!
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Customer Reviews
Music producers take note!
I started listening a couple months back and to be honest, I’m kicking myself for not listening to this sooner. The amount of insight on what goes on behind the mix, whether it be workflow, clients, mindset or gear (which is less important than you think haha), is like a speed lane for aspiring mixer/recording engineers. If you are part fo nail the mix, this is the perfect compliment to the education you are getting on that platform. And even if your not, STILL LISTEN! The information in here is golden! I have already implement a ton of things i have learnt from this podcast into my day-to-day and it has very rewarding.
Too much fluff
If you’re listening to this podcast to become better at making music you’re going to have to sit through a lot of uninteresting personal information about where X producer went to school or who Y engineer’s favourite middle school teacher was. Way better podcasts out there that are actually on recording and producing. Or better yet just sign up to the URM academy and skip all this shinfo
The URM Podcast Gave Me Hope
I am a LONG TIME listener to the URM podcast because I’ve listening ever since the first year of the podcast. Like many people will tell you, the information in this podcast is absolutely fantastic but for me it’s much deeper than just that.
URM means a great deal to me personally because it got through a very dark period in my life. I spent every waking hour I could on music simply because I loved it but I had no idea how I could ever make music a real career. Especially when I was stuck in an academic graduate program I hated and was told it was impossible and discouraged by family from an early age.
Listening to this podcast and realizing that these professionals felt EXACTLY the same way I do about music and that many of them did transition from other careers gave me hope that I could do the same. For that, I’m forever grateful because I’m finally on my music career path.
Also if you love the podcast, please get a URM subscription! I joined last time and it’s changed my life so much for the better. Thank you so much URM!