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Recording Drums With Blair Sinta

Recording Drums With Blair Sinta

By Blair Sinta

Conversations with drummers who record and engineer home studios. Becoming engineers, methods of recording and careers.
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Recording Drums With Blair SintaAug 28, 2021

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Brody Simpson - Owner/Engineer/Producer/Drummer @studiounderground
Oct 08, 202101:26:00
Mario Calire - The Wallflowers, Ozomatli, Lyle Workman
Oct 01, 202101:08:01
Aaron Steele - Jose James, Hayley Williams, Portugal The Man
Sep 24, 202101:21:50
Adam Christgau - Sia, Tegan & Sara, Troye Sivan
Sep 16, 202101:00:03
Jake Reed - Seth MacFarlane, Bill Cunliffe, Larry Goldings
Aug 28, 202101:06:37
Dan Bailey of Father John Misty

Dan Bailey of Father John Misty

Dan Bailey is the touring and recording drummer and musical director for Father John Misty. He's also recorded for film and TV such as "Handmaid"s Tale" and "The Hunger Games". Dan is a busy educator of drum recording on Instagram through his sound explorations.

https://www.instagram.com/drichardbailey/

Aug 21, 202101:00:58
Matt Musty of Train, Grace Potter, Keith Urban

Matt Musty of Train, Grace Potter, Keith Urban

Matt Musty is the touring and recording drummer for Train. He also toured and recorded for Grace Potter and worked extensively with producer/engineer Eric Valentine.   Matt tells of his experiments of having to dive into recording during COVID lockdown in his small apartment space and the challenges of his rehearsal space for recording.

Aug 14, 202145:40
Jason McGerr of Death Cab For Cutie

Jason McGerr of Death Cab For Cutie

Jason is best known for his stellar drumming and creativity with the band Death Cab For Cutie.  Jason tells us of his adventures of running a commercial studio vs. his home studio, his amazing set up and how he communicates with engineers, producers and students.

https://www.instagram.com/jasonmcgerr/?hl=en

Aug 05, 202101:11:50
Matt Starr - Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters), Christopher Cross, Lisa Loeb

Matt Starr - Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters), Christopher Cross, Lisa Loeb

Matt Star is a staple in the LA music scene.  He has worked with artists and producers such as Chris Shiflett (from the Foo Fighters), Christopher Cross, Lisa Loeb (with whom he recorded a grammy winning album in 2018), Deana Carter, Glen Ballard, Alphonso Johnson, Lucy Hale, Rita Wilson, Classic Albums Live, Kiki Ebsen, Kevyn Lettau, Lily Wilson, Sara Lovell and Inbar Starr.

www.therealmattstar.com

Jul 29, 202101:02:22
Dylan Wissing - Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Drake

Dylan Wissing - Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Drake

Dylan Wissing goes deep in sound exploration in his NJ studio.  He's recorded for some of R&B's biggest names and also educates drummers on recording through is courses on "Creating The Sound".

http://dylanwissing.com/

Jul 17, 202101:34:43
Brendan Buckley -Shakira, Perry Farrell, Damien Rice

Brendan Buckley -Shakira, Perry Farrell, Damien Rice

Brendan Buckley has played drums for Shakira for over 20 years.  He started his recording journey while at the University of Miami exploring sounds in his rental house and his roommates.  Some of those early recordings made it on to major label releases.  Brendan now records from his back house in Los Angeles for artists worldwide.  He tells us all about his early gear, learning process and what works for him now.

http://brendanbuckley.com/


Jun 04, 202101:01:36
Justin Glascoe - Andrew Bird, Christina Perri, Avril Lavigne, Blake Mills

Justin Glascoe - Andrew Bird, Christina Perri, Avril Lavigne, Blake Mills

Justin spends time between LA and Nashville.  He concentrates on drumming and producing.  He has very creative studio environment for sounds and textures.  Justin is a songwriter's drummer with a great feel and an ear for the song.   Justin takes us through his gear and his route to becoming a well rounded musician and sonic landscaper.

https://www.justinglasco.com/

Jun 04, 202101:05:40
Curt Bisquera - SIR ELTON JOHN, MICK JAGGER, TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

Curt Bisquera - SIR ELTON JOHN, MICK JAGGER, TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

Curt is the drummer on some legendary recordings by Tom Petty, Seal, Bonnie Raitt and Mick Jagger to name a few.  Curt is in a unique position having worked in the "classic" session era and transitioning to home recording.  He shares fantastic insights of "old school" knowledge and his cutting edge home set up.

http://www.curtbisquera.com/

Jun 04, 202101:23:03
Gunnar Olsen - BIG DATA, MOTHER FEATHER, PUSCIFER, THE EXIT, MIIKE SNOW

Gunnar Olsen - BIG DATA, MOTHER FEATHER, PUSCIFER, THE EXIT, MIIKE SNOW

Gunnar is a heavy hitting studio drummer from Brooklyn.   His unique style has gotten him work with Bruce Springsteen, Pusifer, Miiike Snow, Miley Cyrus and many more.  Gunnar shares a studio and knows how to dial up unique and experimental tones quickly on the days he's booked.

https://www.gunnarolsen.net/

Jun 04, 202101:46:10