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Making BIG Records with Phillip Broussard Jr. (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Eminem, Muse, Slipknot, Rick Rubin, etc...)

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Making BIG Records with Phillip Broussard Jr. (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Eminem, Muse, Slipknot, Rick Rubin, etc...)
description
As a bedroom producer, I have a lot of questions, and Phil has the experience to dig deep! We cover pre-session prep, getting the most out of the performance, phase correction, tape, mixing, and more in this special episode of the pod.
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date
2023-05-16
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listenUrl
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Making-BIG-Records-with-Phillip-Broussard-Jr--Red-Hot-Chili-Peppers--Adele--Eminem--Muse--Slipknot--Rick-Rubin--etc-e244pb6
appleUrl
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-big-records-with-phillip-broussard-jr-red-hot/id1567355195?i=1000613236181&uo=4
spotifyUrl
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3skGOCE0juHL9cFV5bFi0p
youtubeUrl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtWt750Ifmc
topicsDiscussed
  • Analog
  • Drums
  • Mixing
  • Microphones
  • Live recording techniques
  • Microphone placement
  • Working with big artists
  • Tape vs. digital recording
  • Session preparation strategies
  • Troubleshooting in the studio
  • Choosing the right drum sounds
  • Collaborating with artists and producers
hostNote
**Phillip Broussard Jr.** has engineered and produced for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele, Eminem, Muse, Slipknot, and Rick Rubin sessions: and the through-line across all of it is live capture: setting up the band so they can actually communicate with each other, running the room so the performance has somewhere to go. We cover the full production chain: pre-session prep (the day before matters as much as the day of), how he decides on drum sounds with the mix already in mind, when tape adds something digital doesn't, phase correction approaches, and what capturing authentic performances actually requires technically. It's a session-room conversation from someone who has done this at the highest level.
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    The importance of a live recording approach
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    Phillip discusses the necessity of capturing live elements in the studio, emphasizing how a live band setup influences the overall sound.
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    Setting up for a recording session
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    175
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    He elaborates on the preparation process, including how they arrange the band for optimal communication and performance.
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    Deciding on drum sounds
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    895
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    Phillip explains his philosophy on auditioning different drum sounds based on the song's needs and the band's requirements.
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    The balance between recording quality and creativity
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    1293
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    He highlights the importance of balancing technical aspects with allowing creativity to flow freely during sessions.
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    Using parallel processing in mixing
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    2730
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    Discussion on how Phillip employs parallel processing techniques to achieve a desirable mix while retaining flexibility.
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    The emotional impact of performances
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    3618
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    Phillip emphasizes the significance of capturing genuine emotional performances over technical perfection.
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    Once we figure out what that will be, then we'll go in...
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    115
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    Typically, the day before, start setting up. We'll go out with a...
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    178
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    It's like Christmas lights; one bulb goes out and just blows up...
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    417
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    Typically, I would always recommend to go to the source first...
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    At the end of the day, I think it always is about the service of the music...
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faq
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    What recording techniques does Phillip Broussard Jr. use?
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    Phillip uses live recording techniques, careful microphone placement, and prepares the studio environment to capture authentic performances.
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    How does Phillip Broussard Jr. choose drum sounds for a recording?
    answer
    He chooses drum sounds based on the needs of the song and collaborates with the drummer to find the best fit.
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    What are Phillip's views on tape vs. digital recording?
    answer
    Phillip believes tape offers a unique handling of transients and harmonics that can enhance musicality and emotional impact.
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