Ask a music scene micro celebrity

[calaverasgrandes]

Ever feel any responsibility for the current popularity of ribbons esp the coles 4038? I had never heard of coles anywhere until I read an interview with you in Mix or EQ or some other rag. Now even sweetwater caries them, and som guitar centers!

[damntang]

Hi Steve,

Can you remember what gear kurt Cobain used when recording In Utero, I'm particularly interested in his pedals.

Cheers,

D.T.

[MikeyPatriot]

Steve, are you still checking this thread? How do you feel about being the catalyst of the 4th more replied to thread in BBV4L?

Also, does this exchange between my friend and I represent your view of the White Sox right now?

Friend (4:27:26 PM): Sox have bases loaded 0 outs. What're the odds they score more than 1 run?
Friend (4:27:38 PM): A.J up.,
Mikey Patriot (4:29:25 PM): They'll score one run when AJ hits into a DP
Friend (4:28:55 PM): hahaha
Friend (4:28:57 PM): BINGO
Friend (4:29:26 PM): JD up with a guy on third...
Friend (4:29:29 PM): 2 Outs.
Mikey Patriot (4:30:11 PM): Wait, are you serious?
Friend (4:29:36 PM): You nailed it.

[dodongo]

i guess it's over [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[Archmart]

Hey Hey!

Thank you 2+2 devotees for your patience with us civilians. I haven't played a really good game of poker in decades. Reading through this thread has me asking myself why.

Steve,

It's always a pleasure to hear your thoughts, opinions, etc. and especially so given your gift of straight-talk and clear, concise observation and thinking. Your sense of humor doesn't hurt either. (After reading this thread I've had to utilize both Private Dancer and my previous solution, the Hawaii Five-O theme to get the Clapper jingle out of my head.)

A few questions...

1) You mentioned seeing the Detholz! perform. What are your thoughts on their live show(s) and do you think the element of "Shtick" in their shows and persona should be maintained, emphasized, or diminished?

2) If you've heard their records, in terms of songs more-so than production, do you find their recent turn toward introspection a positive direction for them? Do you find their latest, "Cast Out Devils" to be a better album than "Who are the Detholz?"? Are they growing in the best direction for them?

3) If I understand your position on Analog vs. Digital recording, the single most important factor is the long term viability of the recorded media. Given the simple workflow advantages (although debatable) and affordability (and thus accessibility for the bands), do you think there's a possible solution to be found in a system that would make backing up to analog tape more automatic, convenient, and user friendly, allowing people to work the way most want to work but leaving them a sort of insurance policy for the future or their media?

Thanks,
Archmart

[electrical]

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What is the best stuff you've worked on that's practically never been heard?

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please read the whole thread
already asked and answered
UTFSF

[electrical]

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Great thread. What do you think of Brian Deck and other Chicago area producers?

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Brian worked at Idful
helped a lot of bands rock out
seemed like a good guy

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What all should a band have down and prepared before they enter the studio?

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Please know your music
before you try to record
skip backing vocals

[Gonso]

I knew I recognized the name. God bless you for this:








This is one of the best records ever

Actually, how was she to work with

[electrical]

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I was talking to the band Yourcodenameis:milo recently about their "All Roads To Fault" album that you produced and they told me that you were "very confused" by their sound!

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No British band is
capable of confusing
anyone on earth

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I think they're one hell of an underrated band that continue to push boundaries.

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True, a fine band of
lads but "boundaries?" My god
are you a writer?

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Also, out of the two Mono albums, which one's your favourite - "Walking Cloud" or "You Are There"? On a side note, the song "Lost Snow" is perfect.

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All Mono albums
are outstanding in kind
I cannot choose one

[electrical]

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Steve,

Is there any sonic advantage at all in mixing down/mastering a digital recording to tape as the last stage in the process? Here in NYC many high end mastering shops reccomend this to "warm up" the recording. Is this 100% [censored]?

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It sounds different
impossible to predict
if you will prefer

mostly marketing
to distinguish otherwise
identical hacks