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How Mixing Is Like Baking

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How Mixing Is Like Baking
description
Happy New Year! Let's dig into mixing experimental pop music, the uncanny valley, why mono mixing is overrated, and musical goals for 2024.
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2024-01-02
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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/How-Mixing-Is-Like-Baking-e2dq526
appleUrl
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-mixing-is-like-baking/id1567355195?i=1000640318654&uo=4
spotifyUrl
https://open.spotify.com/episode/12L6SAwSruHVpw1raLZ6x8
topicsDiscussed
  • Mixing
  • AI
  • Creativity
  • experimental pop
  • musical goals for 2024
  • creative confidence
hostNote
In this episode, I dive deep into the art of mixing music, likening it to a culinary craft. By utilizing food metaphors, I clarify the complexities of balancing sound elements in mixing and shares my unique approach that blends artistic intuition with technical expertise. As we step into 2024, I call for a creative revolution—encouraging artists and engineers alike to push boundaries and redefine what music can feel like. This is a clarion call for passionate musicians to approach their craft with confidence, as I unpack the nuances of mixing techniques and technology that can elevate a composition beyond the usual.
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    Introduction and Gratitude
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    I express his gratitude for the listeners and introduces the core topic of mixing music.
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    Mixing as Cooking
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    I discuss my love for mixing and uses food metaphors to explain my approach.
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    The Uncanny Valley
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    90
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    I introduce the concept of the uncanny valley in music mixing.
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    Balance in Mixing
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    136
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    Dissecting the balance between extremes in the mixing process.
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    Modern Mixing Techniques
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    226
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    I reflect on the evolution of mixing over the past five years.
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    AI Tools in Mixing
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    273
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    I explore using AI-driven tools like Gulfos in modern mixing.
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    Character Over Perfection
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    501
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    I advocat for using mixing tools to enhance, not sanitize, character.
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    Mixing Engineer's Role
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    865
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    I emphasize the creative role of a mixing engineer beyond technical execution.
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    New Year's Resolutions in Music
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    947
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    I share my musical aspirations and resolutions for 2024.
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    Conclusion and Future Music Releases
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    1038
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    Wrapping up the episode with insights on upcoming music and engagement.
excerptQuotes
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    Happy New Year! It is Scoobert Doobert for Love Music More. First of all, I just wanted to say how grateful I am to be able to make this podcast and have people actually listen to it.
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    So today I want to talk more about one of my favorite subjects, a growing love that is called mixing.
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    You kind of have this weird uncanny valley that can happen so easily. And it's a really fun challenge as a mixing engineer.
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    It's about knowing when to apply those things, like really high heat, take it really far or to do nothing at all.
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    One of my favorite things is being in the modern era, you know, back in like you honestly even five years ago, mono mixing was a much, much bigger deal.
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    I've been doing that with some of these other AI-based tools, like Gulfos.
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    I want to take your idea and I pumped it up, I made it really loud, made it hit really hard and took some compromises.
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    Don't make music that AI can make. Don't mix like AI can mix. Don't master like AI can master.
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faq
  • question
    Who hosts Love Music More?
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    I is the host of the Love Music More podcast and a mixing engineer with a passion for experimental pop music.
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    What are the mixing techniques discussed in this episode?
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    I discuss various mixing techniques including balancing sound elements, the uncanny valley in music, and the use of AI tools.
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    How do I use food metaphors in mixing?
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    I compar the mixing process to cooking, emphasizing the need for creativity and balance in combining different elements to create a finished piece.
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