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The Speakers Are A Lens with Ben Rice (The National, Norah Jones, Joan Osborne)
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- The Speakers Are A Lens with Ben Rice (The National, Norah Jones, Joan Osborne)
- description
- Ben Rice is at the heart of the Brooklyn music scene, making records at his studio, Degraw Sound in Gowanus, since 2012. He’s since worked with legends like Valerie June, The National, Joan Osborne, The Candles, and Northern Soul greats The Flirtations, earning him an Americana Producer of the Year nom along the way. What I love about Ben is that nothing about him is in a rush. This is a very chill podcast episode. I literally felt my blood pressure fall as we recorded this. That’s part of the magic here!
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- 2026-04-21
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- listenUrl
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/The-Speakers-Are-A-Lens-with-Ben-Rice-The-National--Norah-Jones--Joan-Osborne-e3i4ojb
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KklRMjsqgU
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- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-speakers-are-a-lens-with-ben-rice-the/id1567355195?i=1000762532283&uo=4
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- https://open.spotify.com/episode/690Db0UCZzrUTwSs1qo7XK
- youtubeUrl
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAlWuZXmq3U
- topicsDiscussed
- Music production
- Mixing
- New York
- Analog
- DAWs
- Collaboration
- Plugins
- AI
- The music business
- Speakers as a lens (NS10s and listening)
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- **Ben Rice** has run **Degraw Sound** in Gowanus, Brooklyn since 2012, making records with **The National**, **Norah Jones**, and **Joan Osborne**, among others, and picking up an Americana Producer of the Year nomination along the way. The episode itself runs at his pace: unhurried, no rush anywhere in it. We talk about the producers who shaped how he works, especially **Gus Van Gogh**, whose patience became the model for his own nurturing approach, and about how creating a comfortable, trusting space is most of the job before a single fader moves. Ben describes the producer-artist relationship as one where the artist hands over real trust, since it's their one shot at the record, and why staying as present as you're asking the band to be matters more than any plugin chain. We close on crate-digging for the buried gem in a take, and on why, plugins or real instruments, it comes down to commitment either way.
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- Ben introduces himself and his studio
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- 130
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- Ben shares insights about his studio experience and his journey in the Brooklyn music scene.
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- Nurturing role of a producer
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- 275
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- Ben discusses how his experiences with different producers shape his nurturing approach to production.
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- The value of communication
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- 364
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- Exploring how the producer creates a comfortable space for artists to express themselves.
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- Trust in the producer-artist relationship
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- 517
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- Ben emphasizes the significance of trust when artists come into the studio to realize their visions.
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- The balance between presence and pacing
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- 1024
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- A discussion on maintaining the pace of production while allowing creative moments to flourish.
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- Crate digging for magic moments
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- 2783
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- Ben describes the thrill of finding buried gems in a recording session.
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- Emotional impact of music production
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- 1345
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- The importance of emotional clarity and communication in the creation of meaningful music.
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- Final thoughts on why Ben loves music
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- 3342
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- Ben shares personal anecdotes about how music has been a lifelong companion for him.
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- There’s one producer I worked with early on, Gus Van Gogh, who was so nurturing and took the time to be there for us... that was a positive experience that shaped my approach to production.
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- As a producer now, it's about creating a space where the whole band can share ideas and feel comfortable to show up.
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- When an artist chooses to work with you as a producer, they put so much trust and faith in you... it's their one shot to make this record.
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- Music has been a companion for me for my whole life... it leads to so many meaningful experiences and every day reveals something new.
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- 3344
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- You've got to be as present as what you’re asking them to be.
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- 594
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- It's all about making a commitment, whether you're working with plugins or real instruments.
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- 2450
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- What is Ben Rice known for in music production?
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- Ben Rice is known for his work with various legendary artists and his unique approach to nurturing the creative process in the studio.
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- How does Ben Rice enhance the recording experience for artists?
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- Ben focuses on creating a comfortable and trusting environment that allows artists to express themselves and realize their musical visions.
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- What can I learn from Ben Rice about music production?
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- Listeners can gain insights into the emotional journey of producing music, the importance of collaboration, and the balance between creativity and efficiency.
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