Posts tagged with "Michael Gallant"
RYAN TEDDER
RYAN TEDDER
Rock star, songwriter, hit producer—he does it all and makes it look easy
By Michael Gallant
To call Ryan Tedder a master of musical trades is an understatement—the Grammy-winning wiz is an international rock-star-songwriter-producer phenom. Tedder’s most visible gig is as frontman of OneRepublic, but pull away the curtain and his superstar production and songwriting credits are revealed. He’s helmed landmark albums and penned...
LIVE MICS
LIVE MICS
Selecting the right microphone for your stage show is crucial to a sound performance
“The microphone is the core of everything,” says veteran front-of-house engineer Andy Meyer. “If you don’t have your source properly miked, what good is a $2 million PA or a state-of-the-art mixing console? If the mics are terrible, a great performance doesn’t mean a thing.”
It’s a challenge nearly all musicians face, from coffeehouse singer-songwriters...
GEAR – MIX EMOTIONS
Getting the right mix involves technology,
practice and careful listening
Everything’s in place—the songs have been written, the studio has been booked, the musicians are playing perfectly. You’re well on your way to making a masterpiece.
But even if you lay down the greatest tracks ever recorded, it’s entirely possible to screw it up at the last minute. The right mix can make or break even the most brilliantly recorded projects.
Many...
GEAR – VOICE OF EXPERIENCE
Getting a great vocal take involves both technical and personal skills
“THAT’S A LITTLE OFF-PITCH.” “STAND up straight.” “Don’t cut the phrase here, try it there.” “Remember to breathe!” It actually takes a lot of coaching, encouragement and collaboration to make the most of one’s “natural” instrument. To better understand working with singers in the studio, we consulted Raz Kennedy, who has recorded backing vocals for...