In The Studio - Hosted by Brad Sundberg

After watching Michael Jackson's "Ghosts" together last week, I found myself thinking about the film even more. In particular, what might have happened if the director of Michael's "The Way You Make Me Feel" music video had been brought in to direct "Ghosts"? In this episode, I share some thoughts on the direction, pacing, and overall production of "Ghosts", and explore how a different creative vi...

I’m back from my events in Stockholm and Warsaw and wanted to share a quick recap of how amazing they were, along with what’s coming up next In The Studio! Michael loved these two cities, and after visiting them myself, it’s easy to see why. Grab a beverage and enjoy hanging out in the studio with me! ⭐ ITSWMJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj 🎟️ Upcoming In The Studio With MJ...

It's time for another battle to determine the best-sounding version of "Ben"! We have the original vinyl, the "Michael" movie vinyl, and Qobuz streaming! The backstory of the song "Ben" is quite interesting and we will dive into that and more on this week's podcast! Enjoy! ⭐ ITSWMJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj 🎟️ Upcoming In The Studio With MJ Events: https://inthestudiow...

I first met Sergiu Gherman at an In The Studio With MJ event in Los Angeles a few years ago. As our friendship has grown over the years, I’ve wanted to sit down with him and hear his full story. We finally had the chance to do just that recently in LA, and I’m excited to share our conversation with you. Sergiu’s journey from Romania to becoming a Grammy-winning producer is a remarkable story of ta...

From Bubbles the Chimp to Stevie Nicks starting her sessions at midnight, there are a lot of questions people have about what really goes on in the studio. In this episode, I’m answering some of the questions I get asked the most, along with a few stories from my years in the studio. Welcome to Studio FAQ! ⭐ ITSWMJ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj 🎟️ Upcoming In The Studio Wi...

You may not know the name Brick Price, but if you are a fan of "Captain EO," "Moonwalker", "Star Trek", or countless other productions, you have likely seen his work. Brick is a miniature and special effects artist whose career has taken him behind the scenes of some remarkable film and television productions. His work with Michael Jackson included creating miniatures, special set pieces, and visu...

During the making of Dangerous, Michael loved hearing our mixes the way fans would—blasting from a car radio. So I built an FM transmitter that let us broadcast from the studio to the parking lot, turning our cars into a private listening room for the music. I'm breaking it all down in this week's podcast, enjoy! 🚀 Captain EO Studio Hangout September 12th: https://vimeo.com/event/6171743 ⭐ ITSWM...

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Every year around Michael’s birthday, I like to take a moment to celebrate the music, the memories, and the incredible legacy he left behind. This year, I was struck once again by just how strong that legacy remains. Michael continues to reach millions of listeners around the world, topping Spotify’s legacy charts and introducing new generations to his music. I can't wait to celebrate Michael's bi...

In this episode, I break down one of my personal high-resolution audio and CD playback systems, including the components I selected, how they connect, and why they work together. Over the years, I’ve worked with and owned a wide variety of power amps, speakers, receivers, mixers, preamps, and studio monitoring equipment, but this particular system is focused on achieving accurate, punchy, professi...

A conversation with an old friend is always fun, especially when that old friend is Michael Jackson's musical director, Brad Buxer. Brad pops into my events every now and then, so I thought it would be fun to dig deep into what it was like to tour with Michael and be part of one of the biggest productions in music history. I'm very well versed in working with Michael in the studio, on video shoots...

It's time for another battle to determine the best-sounding version of "HIStory"! We have vinyl, Spotify, and CD, but this time I'm bringing a new fighter into the ring: Qobuz. Of course, these results are purely my opinion, and I welcome your thoughts in the comments. It made for a fun and slightly ear-opening battle! Thanks for tuning in! ITSWMJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestud...

For most people, Tony Black is known for his incredible work as a Grammy Award-winning producer with artists like Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, and many of the biggest names in New York hip hop and R&B. But for me, Tony and I go back to our days working together on Michael Jackson's "HIStory" album. In this episode, we reminisce about our time with Michael before diving into Tony's remarkable career and...

Michael Jackson's Neverland Valley Ranch had a lot of hidden technology to help make it the remarkable place that it was, including many concert-grade sound systems in the amusement park. I had the privilege of building these sound systems, so in this week's episode I break down some of the unique ways I accomplished this. I hope you enjoy and I hope to see you for the full Virtual Tour Of Neverla...

A few weeks ago Brad Buxer and I talked about how fun it would be to watch the "Michael" movie together, so while we were in Berlin we made it happen! This was Brad Buxer's first time watching the movie, so right after it ended we had a conversation debriefing and hearing his thoughts with a live audience! Thank you to Marcos Cabotá for filming this interview and to SAE Institute Berlin for hostin...

This week, I'm putting "Dirty Diana" to the test in another Vinyl Battle! How does Spotify compare to CD and the original Bad vinyl? Join me as we explore the trade-off between convenience and quality in today's music world. Enjoy hanging out with me in the studio! Give Kids The World: https://www.gktw.org/ ITSWMJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthestudiowithmj Upcoming events: https://...

June 25th is one of those days when I always remember exactly where I was when I heard the news of Michael's passing in 2009. In this episode, I do a bit of reminiscing about the many amazing things that happened as a result of my friendship with Michael. I make it a point not to dwell on the sadness of loss, but rather to celebrate the incredible talent he shared with the world.   And the irony t...

I had a great conversation with acclaimed recording engineer John Van Nest about the heartbreaking reason he was brought in during the final weeks of production on Off the Wall. He first told me this story a few years ago, and I've wanted to share it with you ever since. This episode is dedicated to Steve Conger, who should have been there to see this incredible album through to its completion. Th...

"Chicago" was never released as a single - but thanks to TikTok and the Michael biopic, it's debuting on the Hot 100 for the very first time, alongside a slew of MJ classics charting around the world! The movie, the music, the excitement... and the grumblers. Join me In The Studio to recap the week!" Give Kids The World: https://www.gktw.org/ ITSWMJ Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/cw/inthest...

Bradx2 is back! I had a great convo with my close friend Brad Buxer discussing our work with Michael Jackson and the song "Heal The World." Brad really is like a brother to me as we spent so many years working together, I had a great time catching up with him! We will be reuniting in person in just a few weeks in Berlin for one of my "In The The Studio With MJ" weekends at SAE Institute! We will s...

Music on a train? Sure, I can do that. A mobile entertainment system to travel with Michael Jackson on tour? Easy enough. A voice-controlled system that matches the music and lighting to your mood? Let’s give it a go. I’ve built some unique music systems for entertainment legends, and I thought it might be fun to share a few stories. Plus, we’ll recap the box office numbers for the Michael movie a...

Seth Riggs is a rock star behind the rock stars. He worked as a vocal coach for everyone from Ray Charles to Barbra Streisand to Stevie Wonder, but of course, his decades of work and friendship with Michael Jackson are what he is best known for. Seth and his lovely wife, Margareta, continue to work together as vocal coaches to this day. They were kind enough to have a conversation with me, reflect...

One of my favorite photos of Michael and me is the one where we’re playing Jenga in the studio. It was a true candid moment of us just having fun between sessions. There were countless of these moments, but only few caught on film. Because of a certain "Twister" scene in the “Michael” movie, I wanted to share this story and let everyone know just how much fun we all had together in the studio — as...

The "Michael" movie has officially been out for a week and seeing you guys show up and drive those box office numbers despite the critics has been incredible to witness. Michael's fans are truly like no other! In this week's episode I did another Vinyl Battle, this time comparing "Don't Stop 'Til You get Enough" and "Bad" from the “Michael: Songs From The Motion Picture” album and the original "Of...

Everyone in the MJ Community is talking about the Michael movie - it's finally out! My buddy Jared Bradshaw and I saw an early access screening together and immediately went to my podcast room to record our initial thoughts, we had a lot to discuss! I hope you'll enjoy our conversation and let us know your thoughts as well. Enjoy! Upcoming events: www.inthestudiowithmj.com Follow Jared's YouTube c...