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Harmonious WorldPianist James Pearson: celebrating 100 years of Oscar PetersonWelcome to the latest episode of Harmonious World, in which I interview musicians about how their music helps make the world more harmonious.This episode features a conversation with pianist James Pearson about his work to help celebrate the centenary of the birth of Oscar Peterson. James's live shows are extraordinary and I highly recommend you track down one of his appearances, whether in his guise as house pianist at London's iconic Ronnie Scott's or elsewhere. Thanks to James for allowing me to use extracts from Remembering Oscar Peterson alongside our conversation.Get i...
2025-08-0126 min
The Refrigeration Mentor PodcastEpisode 130: Decoding CO2 (R744) Phase Diagrams w/ James Seabrook & Parham Eslami Nejad Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Watch Video Here: https://youtu.be/c9VdHd2pSAQ In this episode, we chat with James Seabrook and Parham Eslami Nejad where they dive into the fascinating world of CO2 phase diagrams, pressure-temperature charts, and the critical point. Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind these essential concepts and explore how they impact refrigeration processes. Understanding CO2 Phase Diagrams: James and Parham start the episode by explaining the significance...
2023-07-2440 min
Monster Riff PresentsAn Interview With James Seabrook of Two Bodies of Water Productions: On Starting His Own Studio, Advice for Bands Trying to Stretch A Dollar, And Whether Rock Is DeadThis episode of the Monster Riff Presents podcast features James Seabrook, the owner of Two Bodies of Water Productions and the reason the podcast sound quality has gotten so much better since our first episode!
James explains how he started his studio, offers advice to musicians trying to make the most of every dollar while recording, and gives his take on an old (and important) question: Is Rock dead?
2022-05-2548 min
Bottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 136 - Let's Talk At Joey's PlaceIn this extended cut, our heroes move to Joey's place and add a new permanent member to the gang. Welcome Kyle to the fray. To celebrate, our heroes talk for too long... They are sorry. But at least THEY had fun. :)
2020-06-041h 59Bottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 135 - March 24, 2020In this first episode after a long break, our heroes talk being away, Sylvia Massey, and recording failures. Welcome back to the world.
2020-05-1454 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 134 - Break the FutureIn this pre-broken episode, our heroes talk youtube mixing contests, political podcasts, and a new line of Golden Age Projects gear. James disagrees with clients, Joey plans for his new studio, and this will be the last episode for a little while… See you in the future.
Mix Contest Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAWQCXJYH98
2018-08-2959 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 133 - Deep CutsIn this limited episode, our heroes talk the future of mixing consoles, mixing volumes vs clipping, and monitoring. Joey cuts deep into his finger, James gets angered by digital remasters, and they contemplate expensive headphones.
2018-08-2259 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 132 - Compound Digital TapeIn this oddly counted episode, our heroes talk compound meters, old digital tapes, and weighted keys. Joey talks about his recent Folk Fest experience, James never finishes personal projects he starts, and hands don't always work.
2018-08-1559 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 131 - 3 Years AgoIn this milestone, our heroes celebrate their 3 year anniversary by mostly ignoring it. James continues his mastering woes, Joey has a nervous breakdown, and they relish in the silent pauses.
2018-08-0859 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 130 - Master of ComplaintsIn this soft episode, our heroes talk control surfaces, editing songs for playlists, and updates to software. James complains about mastering troubles, Joey complains about Pro Tools being unreliable, and James complains about software updates.
2018-08-0159 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 129 - Software Circus MetalIn this gymnastic episode, our heroes are joined by mix engineer Roland Rodas (www.cavernofechoes.com) for conversations about onine marketing, mixing music you don't enjoy, and spending money on software. James talks about a value to analog gear, Joey is attending an event far far away, and they need to stop for coffee early in their routine.
2018-07-2559 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 128 - "Unfortunately, We Have Clients to Please"In this pre-approved episode, our heroes talk about when to send a client that first mix version, Softube's Console 1, and an ideal music/arts space. James wants to experiment on people, Joey considers someone else's advice, and the peanut gallery interrups early.
2018-07-1859 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 127 - "Who the Hell is Making That Much Money?"In this overpriced episode, our heroes talk EQ in context, price structures for audio work, and a big orange arts space. Joey has a new idea for his future studio, James sponsors some live recordings, and the power plant is free.
2018-07-1159 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 126 - "We're Not Lawyers"In this contemplative episode, our heroes talk about new gear, gear clones, and price drops. Joey complains about overcharging for boutique gear, James explores Canadian gear builders, and someone is REALLY arrogant.
2018-07-0459 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 125 - "I Personally Never Gave a Shit"In this careful episode, our heroes talk management models, heavy guitars, and resonator ukeleles. Joey talks about smelling guitars, James hates on ganjos, and they muze about cheap gear hate.
2018-06-2759 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 124 - R.E.S.P.C.Shit!In this disrespectful episode, our heroes trash talk the new Jayoncé single, complain about "Rap Names," discuss the networking in music. James visits a classic local studio, Joey praises the power of the distributor, and they revisit the "Stem" vs "Multitrack" issue.
2018-06-2059 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 123 - Dungeon GarbageIn this subterranean episode, our heroes talk about audio for Twitch, Net Neutrality, and loudness metering. Joey wants to patch in processors for YouTube, James reads podcast reviews, and they talk about modern musical garbage
2018-06-1359 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 122 - "I Should Never Argue With People"In this metallic episode, our heroes are joined by Roland Rodas (cavernofechoes.com) to talk mix issues, guitars playing out of tune, and pocketing instruments. James argues with everybody, Joey complains about pop records, and they discuss album continuity.
2018-06-0600 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 121 - Graphic WeddingIn this carved up episode, our heroes talk system installs, music charts, and amateur audio engineers. James screams about graphic equalizers, Joey argues back with "people are stupid," the recording is halted midway by computer issues... ReBooT!!!
2018-05-3059 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 120 - Parallel MasterIn this alternate episode, our heroes talk templates, mix tricks, and prallel processing. James shares mundane happinesses, Joey explains why 300 tracks are necessary, and Pepper the Puppy snuggles a sleeping chauffeur.
2018-05-2300 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 119 - "When You Don't Zero"In this picturesque episode, our heroes don't zero, the underdeliver, and they fail to describe the scene. James describes the "Live in Studio" radio broadcast setup, Joey networks with electro-pop, and they are unimpressed with the colour grey.
2018-05-1659 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 118 - Mediocre Finger BuisnessIn this touchy episode, our heroes are joined by Engineer Roland Rodas (www.cavernofechoes.com) to talk mastering for vynil, new studio toys, and crappy monitoring alternatives. Joey lectures on what bankruptcy actually is, James debates mediocre guitar players, and they all look rather unimpressed.
2018-05-0959 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 117 - "If You Need Me to Fill Time"In this slow cooked episode, our heroes talk popular software, forum drama, and metadata. Joey struggles to wake up, James gets a legal issue backwards, and they share a mind blowing reaction. Also, Mary Lee fails to contribute her book learning...
2018-05-0259 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 116 - Drum PlacementIn this poorly postured episode, our heroes talk drum tuning, changing drums, and chains around voices. James talks tube gear, Joey plans to spend more money, and they disagree over stories they didn't plan to tell.
2018-04-2559 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 115 - Joseph SparklesIn this shiny episode, our hosts are joined by Glen to talk shipping woes, satisfying results, and prepared musicians. James blows up some headphones, Joey glistens in the studio lights, and Glen interrupts everybody.
2018-04-1859 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 114 - Signal InterruptedIn this fractured episode, our heroes are interrupted for noises, phone calls, and a snorring puppy. Joey talks about raising the couch, James learns to "Say No," and they patch together a plan for the bay.
2018-04-1159 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 113 - Sum-Thing BetterIn this normal episode, our heroes talk studio rumours, inept communication, and plugin sales. James attacks, Joey avoids, and they geek out over patchbays & normaling...
2018-04-0459 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 112 - Hateful ConversationIn this indiscriminate episode, our heroes studio construction, de-couple studio structures, and other studios in the hometown. Joey rejects ridiculous suggestions, James is horrendously disappointed by a client, and Recording Studio Rockstars’ Lij Shaw is in trouble!
2018-03-2859 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 111 - Tired of the Big KnobIn this orderly episode, our heroes talk coffee, expensive investments, companies no longer in business, and Canadian made products. Joey spends money, James gets righteous, and they discuss mixing tips from the road.
2018-03-2159 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 110 - Speaker FuseIn this reflective episode, our heroes talk diffusion, treatment choices, and crossover points. Joey does an impression of James, James visits another studio in town, and they look at things on their computer screens. GREAT Radio!
2018-03-1459 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 109 - Locker GamesIn this fresh episode, our heroes talk recapturing the vibe of old mixes, a hate of SSL hype, and record label horrors. Joey talks about a new gig opportunity, James makes funny noises, and they talk through what Joey needs for his new studio.
2018-03-0759 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 108 - Studio in a BoxIn this self contained episode, our heroes talk about a new obsession, financing vs saving, and buying gear for the future. James is a poacher, Joey banks on the future, and Glen Allan wanders in to talk about moving cities. Also, Pepper the studio puppy makes a lot of noise.
2018-02-2859 min
Career PodEp 04b | Two Bodies of Water Productions | James SeabrookThis week we continue our conversation with James Seabrook about some of the challenges of owning your own recording studio. If you didn't manage to catch the first part of the interview never fear, all you need to do is go one episode back and find episode 4a. We also get to chat about his band Despite the Blindness and podcast Bottom Shelf Recording Talk.
To get in touch with James you can find more information at
http://www.twobodiesofwater.com/
And for a podcast all things Audio Geekery!
http://jamesseabrook.ca/
https://bottomshelfrecordingtalk.podbean.com/
Any suggestions for future s...
2018-02-2620 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 107 - Six Grand?!?!In this expensive episode, our heroes discuss midi controllers, digital software, and expensive digital hardware. Joey gets indignant over prices, James tries to convince Joey to spend lots of money, and they debate the lack of productivity from developers.
2018-02-2159 min
Career PodEp 04a | Two Bodies of Water Productions | James SeabrookDream jobs, we all have them but how many people out there actually take the leap and pursue them? When we think of these careers it's often the romanticized version that first pops into our head. Think of a musician, what's the first thing that comes to mind? For me it's always working weekends, unpredictable schedule, sacrifice and hard work...I know, Debbie Downer right?
This week we delve into the music industry with our guest James Seabrook, owner operator of Two Bodies of Water Productions. We chat about the not so linear path he took before owning his recording...
2018-02-1922 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 106 - "Damn! This Shit is Cheap."In this post-bitch episode, our heroes talk Hip-Hop in China, "On-Set" movie sound, and interns. James complains about musicians who can't hold their high, Joey grumbles about "working" on his day off, a special guest walks in unknowingly.
2018-02-1459 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 105 - The Bitch RapIn this well wrapped episode, our heroes dive in to the horrors of the HipHop scene and discuss etiquette around the studio. Joey talks about investing, James is stolen from, and a stoner gets ousted.
2018-02-0759 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 104 - The Greg MarketIn this treat of an episode, our heroes are joined by Greg Goa, CEO of Market Sound and local music producer, to talk radio jingles, producing electronic music, and his new personal studio. Greg discusses his perspective on gear vs being a songwriter, how leaving his day job allowed him more time to pursue music, and how age should be catching up to him.
Find more information about Greg Goa at the following locations:
Webistes:
marketsound.ca (wedding DJ services)
capitalimaging.ca (music branding)
kemotreats.com (electro/hiphop artists)...
2018-01-3159 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 103 - Die Studio, DieIn this published episode, our heroes talk Wall Street, Recording Studio Futures, and instruments that are a challenge to learn. James is thankful for home studios, Joey is disapointed at Xmas, and a couple of pictures get farmed out into the world.
2018-01-2459 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 102 - Grass is GreenerIn this well mowed episode, our heroes talk owning a studio vs freelancing, morning coffee routines, and band drama. Joey plans out his future business, James cries over debt, and they talk business futures... or something like that.
2018-01-1759 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 101 - Millennial DictionaryIn this post milestone episode, our heroes discuss new gear from Warm Audio, user reviews, and learning mastering before learning to mix. James brings up the "Millenial Dictionary," Joey laments clones not being clones, and hip hoppers remain vague as ever!
2018-01-1059 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 100 - Resolute GuitarsIn this centential episode, our heroes talk websites, guitars, and songwriting tagedies. James laments a reamp problem, Joey feeds a future fight, Martin vs Taylor comparison to a $300 guitar.
2018-01-0359 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 99 - It's Just Not TrueIn this truthless episode, our festive heroes contemplate the new year with quick hitting discussion points that may or not be valid in the studio. Roland Rodas joins to contribute to the confusion, James is worried by cheap parts that won't last as long as expensive parts that don't last, and Joey is bitter about internet arguments but likes Kenny Gioia's online asshole personality... Oh, and have a happy new year!
2017-12-2759 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 98 - "Made the Drummer Cry"In this genius episode, our heroes trash hip hop culture, lametn lack of hard drive space, and contemplate low-ballers. James complains about clients with a lack of work ethic, Joey refuses to work on movies, and Roland Rodas (of Cavern of Echoes Audio) pipes in about crying drummers, after our half-wit heroes stole his office.
2017-12-2059 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 97 - Producing InterruptionsIn this 3-legged episode, our heroes are joined by mastering engineer Glen Allan to talk about mastering gear, studio roles, and meeting expectations. James is frustrated by inadequacy, Joey doesn't want to overeducate clients, and Glen throws peanuts into the conversation.
2017-12-1359 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 96 - Physically NeutralIn this colluded episode, our heroes talk net neutrality, physical music platforms, and musicians who can't play to a metronome. Joey is worked up over companies that abuse their markets, James compares American & Canadian prices, and old musician fails in the studio.
2017-12-0659 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 95 - "Your Tone Sucks"In this plugged in episode, our heroes talk DSP, frowny-face EQ curves, and good deals on plugins. Joey complains about overused presets, James laments a wasted recording session, and an EP is saved by hardware.
2017-11-2959 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 94 - Not an Ideal BreakfastIn this wholesome breakfast, our heroes talk about a local venue threatened by indecency, 12 days of advertisements, and crazy warranties. James moves speakers, Joey talks about the crazy xmas season, and they throw gear from the back of a truck on the highway!
2017-11-2259 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 93 - Automated PolkaIn this danceable episode, our heroes talk drunk polka bands, automated mixing technology, and small town music venues. James laments new problems with the studio, Joey is irrate over picky musicians, and they discuss options for recording phone interviews for the podcast. At some point the puppy interrupts the conersation.
2017-11-1559 min
Bottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 92 - Unflattering ExperienceIn this rehashed episode, our heroes talk about losing touch with clients, microphone shootouts, and selling ambiance. James reconfigures microphones, Joey talks unflattering cubes, and the overheated pair discuss the problems with pocketing. Experience the freshness of these new experiences.
2017-11-0859 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 91 - Cast the Roach to the RoseIn this chewable episode, our chilling heroes celebrate the 40th birthday of Joey Roach with the return of Mary Lee for conversations about radio dying, podcast sound quality, and how "Clerks II" got the LOTR summary correct. Mary Lee eats as sandwich, Joey rants about stupid people using digital gear, and James has no topics to lead the conversation with.
2017-11-0159 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 90 - Hopped up on V-I-HippiesIn this blazing episode, our heroes are joined by Val Engstrom to talk about the trials and tribulations of working with "rappers." Joey expresses his boredom of talking about rappers, James insults a disability, and they recount the story of how BSRT began. There's also a conversation about international thievery.
2017-10-2559 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 89 - Selling Creative ArgumentsIn this attended episode, our heroes are rejoined to talk World War II alternate realities, revisions in Mastering, and people who complain about cheap gear. James talks about selling studio gear, Joey throws mics on the floor, and they discuss the crankiness levels of "Joey Before Coffee."
2017-10-1859 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 88 - Solo Coffee DrinkerIn this lonely episode, our heroes are divided and solitary. Joey waits helpless, miles away from the studio, and guests fail to show up to keep James from mumbling incoherently for hours... well, one hour, anyway. James talks about podcast networks, local radio, and the new space at the studio, before helplessley grasping for topics to rant about... And a little bit of gear talk...
2017-10-1159 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 87 - New Sweet SpotIn this reluctant episode, our heroes are testing the new podcast studio at Two Bodies of Water Productions... and then the computer breaks. Restarted, they talk about learning through MIDI, bad breath, and Tom Petty dying. Joey talks about a 70's cartoon, James talks about taco volume, and they debate diffusion. What phase are we in? Need more coffee and less ranting... or more ranting. Depends on your flavour.
2017-10-0459 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 86 - Transform the Angry SpaceIn this robotic episode, our heroes talk Transformers, angry clients, and rehearsal spaces. James gets schooled by a retiree, Joey talks about favoritism, and they discuss MIDI instruments and cient tracks. Certainly there will be some classic ambiance.
2017-09-2759 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 85 - Artificial Creative ControlIn this doppleganged episode, our heroes talk room acoustic differences, artificial intelligence, and songwriters who cling to their creatively controlled CRAP!! Joey Complains about how cold the studio, James is baffled by a confused patron, and an alternate reality Joey is discussed. This is NOT a trendy episode. Artists, OPEN YOUR DAMN MINDS!!!
2017-09-2059 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 84 - Ware the Mind GamesIn this underacted episode, our heroes talk video game studios, the importance of sound design in the gaming process, and Joey's music store debt. James talks about breaking gutiars, Joey rants about over-priced equipment, and they dable on guitar pedals. Too many topics to ramble through.
2017-09-1359 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 83 - Monitor the UnlistedIn this pre-licked episode, our heroes continue their list of "found" recording tips. They debate listening volumes, monitor selections, and where musicians should listen to their mixes. Joey deals with his old man issues, and James slurps through coffee with slurred commentary. Lots of puppy love in this one, folks. Also, this was the last episode of the year with Mary Lee, as she returns to college for the winter.
2017-09-0659 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 82 - Plug In The ListIn this connected episode, our heroes explore DAW plugins, computer limtations, and how musicians should prepare for a recording session. James spreads false info about fancy toys, Joey talks about shaming in class, and they discuss the value of console upgrades. And there's a list. At least a partial list. Not enough time for an entire list. Not the way these two stay on topic.
2017-08-3059 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 81 - The New RobotIn this assembled episode, our heroes talk computers, assembly problems, and how to save money on purple shockmounts. Joey argues why pop filters don't filter out useable high frequencies, James encourages Joey to work with tape, and they scan through other studio websites. Artificial lack or intelligence is evident, throughout.
2017-08-2359 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 80 - Chain the Master DynamicsIn this responsive episode, our heroes are joined by Glen Allen to talk dynamic EQs, mastering chains, and living where you work. Glen talks about possibly building a new studio, Joey explains his favorite plugin bundle, and James talks, a lot. Glen shouts out to "Young Medicine" twice... forgetting he did it already.
2017-08-1659 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 79 - Expensive Parallel MoppingIn this specialized episode, our heroes talk about why cheap keeps up with expensive, how specializations can help a career, and the "Blue Screen of Death." Joey Talks about charging more for projects he doesn't want to work on, James talks about his new magazine subscription, and they both try to sell Joey's guitar. No mops were harmed in the recording of this episode... though they were certainly missed.
2017-08-0959 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 78 - Start The PodcastIn this false starting episode, our heroes are joined by Katrina Griffiths (co-host of @veritypodcast & @xanister on Twitter) to talk about her new podcast, Start The Music! (@startmusicpod) where she dives into where music begins, BEFORE the rest of us hear it. James steers the conversation into the idea of "hate" in art, Joey insists on "taking the money," and they come to the conclusion that censorship is tricky. Of note, Mary Lee piped up afterwards with a warning about the legal ramifications of the line where art crosses into hate... but it was after the group was cut off...
2017-08-0259 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 77 - New Jazz Career GoalsIn this freshly oriented episode, our heroes are joined by Jazz Matthews of Dog Rump Creek Music to talk about what happens AFTER the recording studio. Lessons learned, measuring success, and the division of roles are discussed, while James rants politics, Joey comments on social structure, and the group entertain their audience of Mary, Taelor, and Pepper the pup. Also, don't forget the cliffhanger...
2017-07-2659 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 76 - Dynamic MonotonyIn this monolithich episode, out heroes talk song dynamics, mixing in mono, and reference mixes. Joey dismisses the value of checking your mono, James tries desperately to disengage Joey's monotony, and they together only complete have of the planned episode but still manage to talk forever...
2017-07-1959 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 75 - Screaming Baby Sound EffectsIn this wailing episode, our screaming heroes talk renting pro audio gear, using the studio as a daycare, and field recording. Joey complains about lazy co-workers, James whines about musical chaos, and they plan a future of sound effects recording. There's also a snoring puppy on Joey's lap, keeping it warm.
2017-07-1259 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 74 - 45 Messages LaterIn this impotent episode, our heroes talk disapointing fireworks, lazy emails, and language bariers. Joey complains about only having 14 hours every day to rest and relax, James takes on an interesting studio challenge, Mary Lee peanut galleries over her wonky kneecap.
2017-07-0559 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 73 - "Crappy Filing System that is my Brain"In this misfiled episode, our heroes lazily regurgitate potential falsehoods of headphone electronics, discuss loudness vs volume, and ponder of how to identify a mediocre song. Joey is slowly going deaf, James has a poor memory, and Mary Lee is sleeping in the corner. What else was I supposed to remember...?
2017-06-2859 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 72 - Un-Ban the Naked GunIn this revealing episode, our hero James is joined by Cody Blakely (The Nielsens & Unban Jace) for a conversation about his recording experience at Vancouver studio, Rain City Recorders. We talk microphones, recording processes, time lines, and mixing 15 songs in 2 days. Joey walks in with 20 minutes to go, and they continue the gear geekery to the last minute. 12 minutes turn into 49, for certain!
The Nielsens
http://facebook.com/thenielsens780
Unban Jace
http://facebook.com/unbanjace
2017-06-2159 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 71 - Mouth Noise Makes US CrazyIn this contentious episode, our heroes debate the merit of De-Essers vs manual editing, tackle the value of cosmetics in relation to price, and contemplate the relevance of analog equipment. Joey talks business to a class of audio students, James talks about bass player problems, and a human being sleeps on Joey's lap.
2017-06-1459 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 70 - "Let's Go Back To My Place"In this "Plan B" of an episode, our heroes talk ignorant customers, cowardly managers, and Joey's favourite compressors. James' considers walking through an analog mix he recently did, Joey refuses to sing a song, and Mary Lee peanut gallery's the event. Plus, Pepper the studio puppy turns 1 years old.
2017-06-0759 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 69 - "We're Boring People"In this labourous episode, our not quite conscious hosts are joined by Garret James of Renders Music (https://www.rendersmusic.com) to talk about the new industry porject, "Alberta Music Cities," (http://albertamusiccities.ca). James faces a difficult but unnecessary decision, Joey does some research about compressors, and they talk about an analog mixing project that's about to begin.
2017-05-3159 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 68 - Push the Sick Down BeatIn this deep episode, our heroes talk Behringer synths, digital consoles and sickening trends in hip hop. Joey talks DAW templates, James talks arrogant musicians, and they both marvel at odd time signatures.
2017-05-2459 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 67 - Stem the Variable TideIn this mis-informed episode, our heroes talk stem mastering, transformer step-downs, a love of Portico preamps. Joey talks about building gear to save money, James has a new obsession, and they talk about an interesting use for a ribbon mic. There's also the potential for a story told with completely inaccurate information.
2017-05-1759 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 66 - "Much Smarter Than Me"In this data driven episode, our heroes are surprised last minute by the chaotic mastering engineer, Glen Allen of Paradox Mastering. Together, they engage on a debate over MP3 conversion issues, mastering standards, data compression issues, and what radio does to broadcast audio. Joey and James each catch each other with incorrect information, and Glen chimes in sporadically. Oh, and cheap flashlights!
2017-05-1059 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 65 - "Most People Trust Me"In this dreadfully late and unprepared episode, our heroes talk gear and the uses of gear and what gear hasn't yet been used for. James shares stories of hiding booze in coffee cups, Joey complains about the homeless and how he wants gear to be cheaper, and they discuss the merits of REALLY unmatched overheads on drums. The episode ends with a discussion about more gear Joey wants. Sorry for being late everyone!
2017-05-0459 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 64 - Delirious EndingIn this delirious episode, our heroes welcome back Joey to his rightful place of silence in the corner! Joining the podcast is producer, songwriter, director, Byron J Ellis. Byron shares stories of teenage bands, recording with Devin Townsend, losing his voice when it matters, writing/directing/producing his own film, and rediscovering his creative voice.
To Contact Byron, email him here...
BeByronJay@gmail.com
2017-04-2659 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 63 - Honest ReplacementsIn this replacement episode, our angry hero, Joey, is missing. James is joined by Garret James of Renders Music and Glen Allan of Paradox Mastering to alleviate the pressure of a solo show. The ensemble cast grazes through business taxes, author mothers, and honesty in music. Garret talks live tracking, Glen talks about mixing consoles in other studios, and James struggles to stay on target. Find everything about Garret James below.
www.rendersmusic.com
www.facebook.com/garretjamesmusic
https://itunes.apple.com/album/monkey-love-ep/id1071360151
2017-04-1959 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 62 - Hands off the BrainIn this foggy episode, our heroes talk synthesizers, brain fog, and world war three. James muses about why he doesn't buy more local music, Joey explaina how he's becoming a junior tech, and some droning happens by random accident. Meanwhile, Pepper the puppy naps on Joey's lap almost the entire episode.
2017-04-1259 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 61 - I Can Destroy the SpreadsheetIn this universal episode, our heroes are joined "on time" by Glen Allan for a challenged episode of universal destruction, pricing strategies, and students. James' forgets stories he wanted to tell, Joey talks about emails he gets involving forensic audio, and Glen is constantly reminded to STAY ON TARGET! Oh, and the guys geek out on a spreadsheet.
2017-04-0559 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 60 - 12 over 10?In this uselessly revised episode, our heroic coffee drinkers talk DAW revisions, clones of clones of revisions, electronic updates, the blue vs purple strip, and death by tube voltage. Also, a mystery guest shows up with 10 minutes to go...
2017-03-2959 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 59 - You're a Certified What?In this delightful episode, our heroic lads chase rediculous testimonies of false information, stammer through stupifying simplifications of presumtuous principles, and divulge into diversive diatribes. They also talk a little about confusing emails, James gets a little heated about someone who's clearly wrong, and Joey tries to make sense of the mess.
2017-03-2259 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 58 - Attack & ForgetIn this darling episode, our heroes attack Radar Studio, 421's, and online bloggers/YouTubers. James complains about students and tempo maps, Joey dismisses attack and release controls on compressors, and coffee is too far away to help with their focus. This episode wanders… it really really really wanders.
2017-03-1559 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 57 - Shut The Fuck Up About Your Hundred & Fifty BucksIn this wordy episode, our champions of the english language engage over the Canadian Mob Family, the lack of clear answers in dealing with customers, and the general shiftiness of all rapper-kind.
2017-03-0859 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 56 - "I'm Just Not Sure"In this vaguely random episode, our zeroes talk retail inventory, shamonic drumming, and a little analog mixing. Joey solves James' coffee problem, and James chicken's out of driving dangrous vehicles. Neither are sure what the point of showing up today was... Perhaps it was the insurance.
2017-03-0159 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 55 - Interruptus EncoreIn this divded epiode, James forces Joey into conversations inspired by the "Buy America" rhetoric, and Joey is not very interested in the conversation. Fortunately, the podcast is interrupted, yet again, so the topic shifts to Native Instruments, Joey's expense account at his workplace, and James' new plan for a digital mixing workflow that Joey destroys...
2017-02-2259 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 54 - Duck & CoverIn this deceptively clever episode, our hosts are not joined by their guest, and therefore have to "wing" their conversation. The gents plunge into the depths of audio plugins, dodge through a history lesson, and James blindly retells the story of the flying scissors. Joey shoots his way through the history of a microphone series, and the show pauses for a flyby.
2017-02-1559 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 53 - Bad BargainIn this negotiable episode, our heroes walk awkwardly through conversations about singers who don't listen to their bands, musicians who over value their products, and Joey's 3 note song. James is confused by Joey's math, Joey is surprised by a Nashville studio price, and they wander through a few ways to communicate prices to clients. As per usual, nothing is solved in this hour.
2017-02-0859 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 52 - Don't Get PhysicalIn this off target episode, our heroes are joined by Recording Connections' student and self proclaimed vigilante, Valerie, for conversations about bitchiness, record stores, gear nuttery, and career changes. James rants about bands not caring about the right things, and Joey insists physical products are a waste of time! Oh, and the boys forget to interview the guest...
Follow Valerie on Twitter
@djtravelabacus
2017-02-0159 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 51 - Happy Birthday 'Till Next TimeIn this surgical episode, our heroes talk about the tech setup of the podcast, Joey talks about the deadline he has to meet, and his new keyboard/toy/debt. James talks about how buss crmpression saved a live broadcast and the duo wander from buss compression to digital consoles to Joey's disatisfaction with prices. A gripping, anethetized, episode!
2017-01-2559 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 50 - Uncelebrated GlitchesThe 50th Episode!!! Who would have thought these two fools would have this much to talk about?!?! Our heroes renew their vows to talk more recording and start well then digress into chatting about hair and how hungover Jeoy is. James trashes Bono and the two discuss the merits of early Peter Gabriel and interesting delay tricks in mixing. YAY! Finally some recording Talk!
2017-01-1859 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 49 - Frequently FrozenIn this chilling episode, our hosts slowly defrost into conversations about hardward vs software and losing clients. Joey pokes holes in James' thought process, coffee is spilled, and various hand motions are use to enhance the radio broadcast experience.
2017-01-1159 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 48 - Wagering ResolutionsIn this freshly scented episode, our decaf half half heroes ease into the first episode of 2017 with the tech troubles of big stars, how bad some trends are in country music, and James cleverly manipulates Joey into wagering one of his microphones...
Joey's Resolution!!! - Joey will release a song by Valentine's Day
2017-01-0459 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 47 - Unorthodox DecisionsIn this post-apocolypse disaster season (aka shopping season), our heroes wander through the holiday season fallout, exchange ideas about gear management, and software purges. Have a safe and grumpy holidays.
2016-12-2859 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 46 - Popularity ContestIn this "2 days late" episode, our heroes explore the concept of the battle of the bands, how it should run, and how it unfortunately does. Inevitably, a tangent happens at the start and never really recovers.
2016-12-2259 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 45 - Depends on the TangentIn this deadbeat episode, our heroes travel down a series of music scene tangents and half complete stories. Joey acts the sober co-host to keep our Guest, Tom B., producer and frontman of Tomb and the Dead Language, on story and James rambles in many directions. Par for the course, the guys didn't even really start the conversation they wanted to have...
Tomb and the Dead Language
Twitter: @tombandthedl @tombthemusician
Website: https://www.facebook.com/TOMBTHEMUSICIAN/
Music Video: https://youtu.be/D_JZAYMmeSE
2016-12-1459 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 44 - 3 Sides to the RedneckIn this anger filled episodic rant, our heroes discuss lyric writing styles, local bands doing things that are either cool or upsettng, and how metal-heads are like rednecks. Joey starts a conversation about hairstyles (again), and James does his best "angry old man" impression about how "music just isn't what it used to be."
2016-12-0759 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 38 - Pre Conceived SparrowIn this episode, we're joined by singer/songwriter, world traveller, and music therapist, Tiffany Sparrow. She breaks down our pre conceived notions of what music therapy is, and just barely scrapes the surface on some of the more exciting (i.e. nerdy) details of music therapy in a hospital setting. Brains be rattled, or soothed… also, Joey commits to stabbing James once an episode.
Tiffany Sparrow
http://www.sparrowgrace.com
Twitter :@sparrow_grace
eMail: sparrowbemusic@gmail.com
2016-10-2659 minBottom Shelf Recording TalkEpisode 37 - Get's a Bad RapIn this brazen episode, our heroes wander aimlessly without a guest talking about why Joey won't work with Rappers, James' bad luck with deposits, and the "rental department."
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