We find a sound and we’re like, ‘Wow, that’s nothing like what we want’ and we just screw it up until it sounds like something neat.” – Chris Greely
What happens on stage is only a fraction of what it takes to have great services at church. Without skilled, smart, and worshipful people running production, everything is a mess.
That’s why I wanted to bring Chris Greely on the podcast. Chris works for Bethel Music as a producer, live sound engineer, and mixer, working with a stellar team of guys like Gabriel Wilson, Bobby Strand, Garrett Viggers, Daniel Mackenzie, & Michael Pope. He has worked on the albums Without Words, We Will Not Be Shaken, You Make Me Brave, Have it All, the upcoming live album, and many others.
In this chat we talk about the ins and outs of church sound, producing albums, video games, how to get a great mix, gear, and more. Be sure to share this with your production team!
Enjoy!
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