Episode 398

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1st Aug 2022

WCA #398 with Dave Schiffman Part 1 - Tape Copies, Chicken and Egg Issues, Lessons from Rick Rubin, The Land of Yes, and Not Being Tall Enough To Record

My guest is Grammy Winning Producer/mixer and Engineer who has worked on projects for System of a Down, Audioslave, The Mars Volta, PUP Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Adele, Vampire Weekend, Cass Mccombs, Thrice, and Haim.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Giving Up Piano
  • Dad's Love of Big Band/Yacht Rock
  • Playing Trumpet
  • Marching Band
  • Not Being Tall Enough To Record
  • Following Credits on Albums
  • Making Tape Copies
  • Chicken and Egg Issues
  • Moving Up the Studio Ladder
  • Surviving on Tuna Fish Sandwiches
  • "Smoking Section" of Planes
  • Working at Ocean Way
  • Moving to LA from NY
  • Working with Rick Rubin
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Lessons from Rick Rubin
  • East Coast Honesty
  • The Land of Yes


Matt's Rant: Who are We Spending Time With?

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Credits

  • Guest: Dave Schiffman
  • Host: Matt Boudreau
  • Engineer: Matt Boudreau
  • Producer: Matt Boudreau
  • Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
  • WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
  • Announcer: Chuck Smith


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Working Class Audio
Navigating the World of Recording With a Working Class Perspective
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.
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