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WCA #420 with Hugh Padgham Part 2- Approach to Production, Gearbox Records, The Analog Sound, The Excess of the '80s, and Not Cutting Corners

WCA #420 with Hugh Padgham Part 2- Approach to Production, Gearbox Records, The Analog Sound, The Excess of the '80s, and Not Cutting Corners

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WCA #420 with Hugh Padgham Part 2- Approach to Production, Gearbox Records, The Analog Sound, The Excess of the '80s, and Not Cutting Corners

FromWorking Class Audio

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Length:
86 minutes
Released:
Jan 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

My guest is Grammy Winning Producer Hugh Padgham who has worked with Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Genesis, The Police, XTC, and David Bowie. He's also well known for THE Gated Drum Sound on "In The Air Tonight." This is Part 2 of a 2-part interview.

In this episode, we discuss

Approach to Production

Steve Lillywhite

Trust in Management

Producer Differences

The Excess of the '80s

Comparing Eras of Recording

Superior Drummer

Budgets of Old

Mixing Workflow

Hugh's Jazz Label

Gearbox Records

The Analog Sound

Thelonious Monk

Buddy Rich

The Momentum of Recording

Digital Recorders

Recording Sting

The iPod's Effect

Home Studio Phase

PIL Metal Box

Not Cutting Corners

Finances for the Future

Divorce

Giving Back


Matt's Rant: Saying Yes
Links and Show Notes

Hugh's Site

Gearbox Records

Hugh's Drum Pack for Superior Drummer

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Credits

Guest: Hugh Padgham

Host: Matt Boudreau

Engineer: Matt Boudreau

Producer: Matt Boudreau

Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 

WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 

Announcer: Chuck Smith
Released:
Jan 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Peel back the glamour of the professional recording world. Guests from the world of audio for music, film, games, restoration, and more share their insights on how they made their journey, how they survive, their advice on the real things including wins, losses, working with other people, money, and career advice.  Hosted by audio engineer Matt Boudreau. The Working Class Audio Podcast - Navigating the World of Recording with a working class perspective.