that Recording podcast

A unique and insightful conversation between four generations of broadcast engineers who worked for the BBC from the late 1960s up until the present day.    Episode sponsored by Make Noise Pro Audio https://makenoiseproaudio.co.uk/   Click below to open a Spotify playlist featuring some of the music from our guests. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39vz6t8dhQYe6b1g1S2dFJ?si=c2af54607abd4302   If...

That 60s Recording Podcast host Joe Montague sits down with Andy Pickering to discuss the story behind and the making of this brand new album from The Hootenanny out on 2nd September, comprised of unheard songs from Dave Clark 5 songwriter and previous podcast guest Ron Ryan.  Order the gatefold CD or 12" vinyl here (worldwide shipping): https://thehootenanny.bandcamp.com/album/plays-the-songs-of-...

Michael Rault is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He has released multiple albums and EPs with various indie labels, and his upcoming album was recorded at none other than the iconic Daptone studios, where Michael worked with renowned Daptones producer Wayne Gordon. In this episode, we talk about taking risks, his eclectic 60s and 70s musical influences and dive in...

Michael Rault is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He has released multiple albums and EPs with various indie labels, and his upcoming album was recorded at none other than the iconic Daptone studios, where Michael worked with renowned Daptones producer Wayne Gordon. In this episode, we talk about taking risks, his eclectic 60s and 70s musical influences and dive in...

While a lot of people celebrated the jubilee last week, we also celebrated a milestone here at That 60s HQ. Last week, we officially hit 100 weeks of 'Isolated Drums' newsletters, which means there are 100 songs with full drums stems available for free on the website! In this episode, I'm talking about what my Isolated Drums newsletters are all about and how they came to be. I also talk about how...

This is a bonus episode which brings us out of theory and into recording reality! This bonus episode marks the 8th and final instalment (for real this time) in a series of lectures delivered by the great Ted Fletcher over the years. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man behind the Alice Mixing Manufacturing Co, Joemeek Audio and TFPRO. He also worked with J...

This episode is the 7th and final instalment of a series of lectures written by Ted Fletcher. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man behind the Alice Mixing Manufacturing Co, Joemeek Audio and TFPRO. He also worked with Joe Meek through the 60s and ran the KPM studio on Denmark St, so it's safe to say he knows his stuff! This in-depth and highly technical le...

This episode is the 6th instalment in a series of lectures written by Ted Fletcher. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man behind the Alice Mixing Manufacturing Co, Joemeek Audio and TFPRO. He also worked with Joe Meek through the 60s and ran the KPM studio on Denmark St, so it's safe to say he knows his stuff! This in-depth and highly technical lecture seri...

This episode is the 5th instalment in a series of lectures written by Ted Fletcher. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man behind the Alice Mixing Manufacturing Co, Joemeek Audio and TFPRO. He also worked with Joe Meek through the 60s and ran the KPM studio on Denmark St, so it's safe to say he knows his stuff! This in-depth and highly technical lecture seri...

In this fourth instalment of the lecture series, Ted gives us an in-depth look (pun intended) at spatial sound!   This episode is part of a series of lectures written by Ted Fletcher. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man behind the Alice Mixing Manufacturing Co, Joemeek Audio and TFPRO. He also worked with Joe Meek through the 60s and ran the KPM studio on...

Ryan Poole is a producer and drummer from Nashville and his studio is located on the legendary Music Row in Nashville. He is also vocalist and producer for the beach-boys inspired indie rock band Nite Tides. In this episode, we talk about his studio apprenticeship at a major studio with access to a lot of gear and then getting his own place and not having the luxury of a ton of gear getting a grea...

Ryan Poole is a producer and drummer from Nashville and his studio is located on the legendary Music Row in Nashville. He is also vocalist and producer for the beach-boys inspired indie rock band Nite Tides. In this episode, we talk about his studio apprenticeship at a major studio with access to a lot of gear and then getting his own place and not having the luxury of a ton of gear getting a grea...

This third instalment of the Ted Fletcher Lecture Series is a transcript of a January 2006 lecture delivered by Ted at the City Of Westminster College in London. Ted takes an in-depth look at natural sound, distortions, compression and images.  This episode is part of a new series of lectures written by Ted Fletcher. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man be...

In this second instalment of the Ted Fletcher Lecture Series, we'll be taking a deep dive into some important elements of recording in the real world. Ted talks about a number of topics including hearing and the perception of sound, the quality of recordings, distortion, how compression fools the brain to help things sit in the mix and the use of monitoring in the recording process. Enjoy! This ep...

This episode is the first in a new series of lectures written by Ted Fletcher. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man behind the Alice Mixing Manufacturing Co, Joemeek Audio and TFPRO. He also worked with Joe Meek through the 60s and ran the KPM studio on Denmark St, so it's safe to say he knows his stuff! This lecture series will be in-depth, highly technic...

John Carter is one of those people who has lived an incredible musical life. In this episode, he talks about getting his first publishing deal, working with Jimmy Page, Clem Cattini, Carter-Lewis and The Southerners, The Ivy League & The Flower Pot Men, his daily life working as a session vocalist on Denmark St., how he wrote number one hits in both the UK and the US, his writing process, and form...

John Carter is one of those people who has lived an incredible musical life. In this episode, he talks about getting his first publishing deal, working with Jimmy Page, Clem Cattini, Carter-Lewis and The Southerners, The Ivy League & The Flower Pot Men, his daily life working as a session vocalist on Denmark St., how he wrote number one hits in both the UK and the US, his writing process, and form...

Ted Fletcher is an audio engineer who founded the Alice Soundtech company which built analogue mixers and other audio equipment for broadcasters and radio stations. He also worked as a session vocalist for legendary producer Joe Meek! In this episode, we talk about how he got started in the audio engineering industry, setting up Alice, building the notorious 828 mixer and the re-launching of the A...

Ted Fletcher is an audio engineer who founded the Alice Soundtech company which built analogue mixers and other audio equipment for broadcasters and radio stations. He also worked as a session vocalist for legendary producer Joe Meek! In this episode, we talk about how he got started in the audio engineering industry, setting up Alice, building the notorious 828 mixer and the re-launching of the A...

"Julie McLarnon is a recording engineer and record producer, known for working solely to analogue tape. Founder of Analogue Catalogue Studio she has recorded albums for artists including The Vaselines, Jeffrey Lewis, Lankum, King Creosote, Brigid Mae Power, Barbarossa, Yorkston/Thorne/Khan, The Shivers and Alasdair Roberts." In this episode, we talk about her studio in Ireland, and all-things anal...

"Julie McLarnon is a recording engineer and record producer, known for working solely to analogue tape. Founder of Analogue Catalogue Studio she has recorded albums for artists including The Vaselines, Jeffrey Lewis, Lankum, King Creosote, Brigid Mae Power, Barbarossa, Yorkston/Thorne/Khan, The Shivers and Alasdair Roberts." In this episode, we talk about her studio in Ireland, and all-things anal...

Ed Deegan is the founder of Gizzard Recording, which is an analogue studio based in the East End of London. Ed first gained experience at the renowned Toe Rag Studios early on and has been recording for over 20 years. In this episode, we talk all about his studio and his attitudes towards recording, and how this is done without a computer in sight! I mean, besides backing up of course...  Click be...

Ed Deegan is the founder of Gizzard Recording, which is an analogue studio based in the East End of London. Ed first gained experience at the renowned Toe Rag Studios early on and has been recording for over 20 years. In this episode, we talk all about his studio and his attitudes towards recording, and how this is done without a computer in sight! I mean, besides backing up of course...  Click be...

Andy has created a character called Norman Havelock, who was a forgotten 60s songwriter (not really, Andy made him up!) and Andy has written and recorded a concept album based on what Norman might have written if he were around today. He's used some of the UK's best sessions musicians and recorded all the basic tracks in an 8hr session, no rehearsal, just like it should be. It's orchestral 60s pop...

Andy has created a character called Norman Havelock, who was a forgotten 60s songwriter (not really, Andy made him up!) and Andy has written and recorded a concept album based on what Norman might have written if he were around today. He's used some of the UK's best sessions musicians and recorded all the basic tracks in an 8hr session, no rehearsal, just like it should be. It's orchestral 60s pop...