Conversations

#46 - Is This Thing On?

April 10, 2023 15:54 - 2 hours - 362 MB

Jon, Spider, Michael and Ruairi return to the dinner table at The Gift Shop Produced by Graham Cruser Edited & Mixed by Dylan Seals  www.verbell.ltd "Conversations Theme"  Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg  Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

#45 - A Roman Bath Story

June 28, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 219 MB

http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals  http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme"  Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg  Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

#45 - Eno's Pendulum

June 21, 2021 16:22 - 1 hour - 257 MB

Spider, Ruairi and Michael recap their workshop with Brain Hansen and ask "What are we in service of?" ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals  http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme"  Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg  Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

#44 - Eno's Pendulum

June 21, 2021 16:22 - 1 hour - 257 MB

Spider, Ruairi and Michael recap their workshop with Brain Hansen and ask "What are we in service of?" ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals  http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme"  Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg  Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

#43 - AMA - No Such Thing As Too Many Questions

June 15, 2021 04:54 - 2 hours - 342 MB

http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals  http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme"  Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg  Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

#42 - Workshop - The Magic Button Exercise

June 07, 2021 05:20 - 2 hours - 322 MB

Jon, Spider, Michael and Ruairi workshop Brian Hansen from Atlanta, GA https://www.briandanehansen.com ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme"  Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg  Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

#41 - The Hard Notes

May 31, 2021 04:21 - 2 hours - 288 MB

Dale Becker joins Jon, Spider and Ruairi at the table and Michael on the road. Some of what was discussed: - Artfully not doing your job - Coming up in a musical household - Loving the work too much - Avoiding stagnation and complacency - Pride in building a team - New rules of mastering ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geof...

#40 - It's Like Lord of the Flies at NAMM

May 24, 2021 06:32 - 1 hour - 223 MB

- Jon debriefs on his first recording session for years - J Cole's new record and work ethic - Is America in a toxic relationship with work? - A vision for a more fulfilling work life - Building the Conversations community and the plan for next few months ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: G...

#39 - The Goldilocks Zone

May 17, 2021 05:41 - 2 hours - 304 MB

With Michael on the road and Jon tied up in session Spider and Ruairi take stock. ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

#38 - Coming Up For Air

May 10, 2021 07:05 - 3 hours - 451 MB

In our first AMA episode the team answer questions from community members Anthony Puglisi, Eduardo (Edu Same), Edsel Holden, Will Reeves, Wavy.Maine, Jordan Velarde, Gerhard Westphalen, Jared Masters and Lorenz Hannerer. ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Dru...

#37 - Beethoven at the Bar

May 03, 2021 05:45 - 1 hour - 203 MB

http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

#36 - Pockets in the Cloud

April 26, 2021 05:22 - 2 hours - 328 MB

Some of what was discussed in this episode: A Portable Paradise - A poem by Roger Robinson A continuation of the discussion about the "nutritional" value of music, contrasting BROCKHAMPTON with Trio Mandili Art that acknowledges your feelings but enables self indulgence vs art that elevates and connects to something bigger - what can we make of the contrast between these two? How does music make us feel "seen" Does the music acknowledge a listeners state of mind or drive it? Spider sh...

#35 - Long On Substance, Short On Status

April 19, 2021 05:11 - 2 hours - 308 MB

Some of what was discussed in this episode: Shownotes to follow ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

#34 - Nobody Wants to Listen to Your Fear

April 12, 2021 04:40 - 2 hours - 347 MB

Some of what was discussed in this episode: Are the Conversations crew really "Some of the best Engineers in the world"? Charles Kenny on Twitter - "I just got vaccinated by a woman born in Vietnam, with a vaccine created by two Turkish refugees living in Germany and manufactured by a US company run by a Greek migrant. Thank you, world. Balaji Srinivasan on Time Ferriss A short exploration of incentives "Show me the incentives and I will show you the outcome" - Charlie Munger Spider sh...

#33 - Find Your Four

April 05, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 228 MB

Some of what was discussed in this episode: The team explore the meaning and implications of Michael’s impending roadtrip ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

#32 - Honestly, I'm Still on the Fence About Harmonicas

March 29, 2021 05:46 - 2 hours - 297 MB

Some of what was discussed in this episode: Michael on the book "People Skills" by Robert Bolton Anticipatory Hearing - hearing but you are listening in for the next thing, how art pulls you forward Hearing vs listening “I wish I had some way to make a bridge from man to man, but man is all we've got” “Language is an attempt to bridge consciousness” - Spider How to improve the bandwidth of communication Robert Sapolsky on language A discussion on how we can give permission to our co...

#31 - Getting Out of My Own Way To Get There

March 22, 2021 05:22 - 2 hours - 286 MB

Some of what was discussed in this episode: Recap of Episode #30 Jon on Physical Therapy "Deep listening" - Are younger people doing this? Are the records even made with it in mind? “Don’t solo things independently, solo things as groups” - assessing the interplay between sections and groups in a mix When you play music in a band, it is very akin to a conversation. The ear is moving from part to part. It is a conversation, and many people are good conversationalists. But when you ask s...

#30 - I Haven't Figured That Part Out Yet

March 15, 2021 05:11 - 2 hours - 316 MB

Some of what was discussed in this episode 30th episode milestone The state of the audio engineering in 2021 "A tidal wave of bullshit" Tony Maserati "Don’t Do this - why do you want to be a mixer?" Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak Silk Sonic Mix The total number of audio engineers grows, and the number of great engineers shrinks in proportion What does sense making look like? What is healthy skepticism? The proving ground of live performance An asynchronous and noisy world Billie Eilis...

#29 High Stakes, Good Faith, Sense Making

March 08, 2021 05:53 - 2 hours - 351 MB

Some of what we discussed in this episode: - Recapping our conversation with Ethan Gruska in episode #28  - How do we create the conditions for natural & productive conversation?  - Recapping Jon’s “Colors” riff on Live with Matt Rad  - How does culture impact our understanding of color? - Jon’s music school - Class One “Speaking Like An Artist”  - “Promote trait openness in the engineer, Artist relationship orientation 101" - Artists will invent new language to avoid capture...

#28 Ethan Gruska - The Gift Economy

March 01, 2021 05:47 - 1 hour - 209 MB

Artist, Songwriter and Producer Ethan Gruska joins the conversation. Some of what was discussed: - Are you paying attention to the kinds of problems you love to solve? The work that holds your attention even when it’s difficult? - If imposter syndrome is seemingly inevitable, how can we make it useful? - What’s your framework for determining whether it’s a money gig or something your creative heart is in? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www....

#27 Noah Snyder - Do a Good Job, Act Right, Go Home

February 22, 2021 08:12 - 1 hour - 244 MB

Film Score Mixer, Producer and Engineer Noah Snyder joins the conversation. Some of what was discussed: - What does it mean to be an ethical leader? - Do your collaborators really know you? If not why not? - How authentic is your social media presence? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: Geor...

#26 Greg Hayes - It Takes a Village

February 15, 2021 06:34 - 1 hour - 221 MB

Film Score Mixer Greg Hayes joins the conversation. Some of what was discussed: - But have you tried rapid iteration? - How dangerous is the solo button? - Does fixing flaws limit human connection? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reil...

#25 OjiVolta - Does It Make Noise?

February 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 212 MB

A conversation with Producer/songwriter duo OjiVolta. Some of what was discussed: - Are you as creative in business as you are in the studio? - Have you considered that everything you do in the studio is an opportunity to inspire? - Are you sacrificing connection for perfection? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, Ge...

#24 I'm Gonna Be a F*ckin' Fireman

February 01, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 237 MB

A conversation with Engineer/Mixer/Producer Cian Riordan. Some of what was discussed: - Are you living enough outside the studio to do interesting work inside the studio? - How easily are you moving between confidence and humility? - What is your practice for finding new inspiration? - How are you thinking about contrast in your work? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothe...

#24 Cian Riordan - I'm Gonna Be a F*ckin' Fireman

February 01, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 237 MB

A conversation with Engineer/Mixer/Producer Cian Riordan. Some of what was discussed: - Are you living enough outside the studio to do interesting work inside the studio? - How easily are you moving between confidence and humility? - What is your practice for finding new inspiration? - How are you thinking about contrast in your work? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothe...

#23 Bad Barbecue in a Texas Hotel Room

January 25, 2021 05:41 - 1 hour - 237 MB

Some of what was discussed: - Should you quit making records? If not, why not? - If a client doesn’t vibe with a bold creative choice, how do you know if it’s a good idea badly done or just a bad idea? - What to do about demoitis? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geof...

#22 It Is Until It Isn't

January 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 275 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - When is the learning actually happening? While working or at lunch? - When to apply the knowledge? - confidence, wisdom, new knowledge ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Pi...

#21 Ryan Lewis - Me From Another Angle

January 11, 2021 05:30 - 2 hours - 351 MB

A conversation with Ryan Lewis. Some of what was discussed: - Are you good at arguing with yourself? - What do you wish was different about pop writing sessions? - Do you know someone good at finding energy in sessions? Is it you? - What about your work intrigues you? https://www.3030project.org ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwist...

#21 Me From Another Angle

January 11, 2021 05:30 - 2 hours - 351 MB

A conversation with Ryan Lewis. Some of what was discussed: - Are you good at arguing with yourself? - What do you wish was different about pop writing sessions? - Do you know someone good at finding energy in sessions? Is it you? - What about your work intrigues you? https://www.3030project.org ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwist...

#20 The Best Plug-in for Heartbreak

January 04, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 344 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - Do you allow yourself to celebrate small victories? - Sometimes we don’t know what we need until someone shows up with it. Are you that “someone?” - In what area did you grow the most during the last year? And the least? - When was the last time you called your mom? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost...

#19 Try to Make One Dollar on the Internet

December 28, 2020 05:30 - 2 hours - 378 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - Are plugins doing what it looks like they’re doing? Can we trust our eyes? - Is a part-time passion project a better start than working full-time with music you hate? - Are you optimizing for more business or better work? ...... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Haz...

#18 Don’t Give up on the Salmon

December 21, 2020 05:30 - 2 hours - 402 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - Is L.A. worth it? - What does leadership mean to you? - What matters more, talent or practice? - Are you sleepwalking on Instagram? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg P...

#17 A Hole in the Canoe

December 14, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 293 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - When does commitment to authenticity become a problem? - What happens when the engineer really wants to be the producer? - What is your relationship to risk in the creative process? - If the stress of debt takes you out of the moment could better gear actually inhibit your career? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://...

#16 Changing Lanes (At a Time Like This)

December 07, 2020 05:30 - 2 hours - 297 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - Is trying to figure people out a waste of time? - What to do if someone close to you is holding you back? - Can it help to be suspicious of comfort? - If your differentiator can be ordered online, how valuable is it? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Compose...

#15 Channels of Influence

December 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 222 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - Is your studio giving you low self-esteem? - Is your client anxious or are you failing to lead? - Do you know that monitoring is a skill? - What’s the difference between anxiety and excitement? ..... http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwi...

#14 Can We Get Some Shimmer?

November 30, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 343 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - Are you saying no strategically or not at all? - Is pain a necessary part of growth? - How hard should you push your clients to grow? - Are you leaning into words and ideas that are uncomfortable? . . . . . http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ro...

#13 Man Down

November 30, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 282 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: - What good is time management if you’re not in control of your attention? - Is your calendaring practice work-first or life-first? - How do we know if we’re oversharing? - Can a graphic designer be a band member? . . . . . Some of what was referenced: My Take On Recording with Doug Fearn #28 Tony Maserati, Mix Engineer - link Lex Friedman Podcast #124 Stephen Wolfr...

#12 Change Your Mind

November 23, 2020 05:30 - 2 hours - 291 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: Is the conflict in your life the result of dysfunction or progress? Who sets your milestones? Is committing your career to one artist a catapult or a constraint? http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, G...

#11 Maligned on the Outcome

November 23, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 314 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: Are your clients’ mix notes making you a better mixer? Compared to artists and producers, how much cultural impact can engineers have? Can audio engineering make or break a hit? Should engineers have equity in every record they make? http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by ...

#10 Legacy

November 16, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 324 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty Some of what was discussed: How would you spend your time if money wasn't a concern or you only had 3 years to live? Do you have a pre-project research ritual? How useful are the influences you invite into your world? Is "legacy" an antiquated concept? http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com "Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazel...

#09 Making Peace with Ambition

November 16, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 288 MB

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty. Some of what was discussed: What is your primary aim? Do we let not having certain things hold us back unnecessarily? Is your grind ill-advised habit or serving a noble ambition? Are you wired for high volume work or deep engagement? Who are the people that help you make sense of the world? http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiop...

#08 The Great Unlearning

November 09, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 280 MB

Some of what we discussed: - How do your understand your role in the world? - Could it be quicker to try the idea than spend time describing it? - Does success automatically qualify someone to give advice? - What is the minimal effective dose? - Have you considered forgetting some of what you’ve learned? - What is the cost of discretion? - Does your client know what to expect when they work with you? http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudio...

#07 The Service - Artisan Continuum

November 09, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 315 MB

Some of what we discussed: - Is school the best way? - Does sharing your techniques and strategies diminish you or empower you? - Are you in touch with what really matters about your work? - Are you spending as much time on building your business as you are on building your rig? - Have you experienced the upper limits of what’s possible sonically? If not, when and how is it going to happen? - Are you taking enough risks? - How are you thinking about personal development vs mutu...

#06 The Audio Olympics

November 09, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 220 MB

Some of what we discussed: - How often are you in a flow state? - How much information is too much? - Have you thought about your engineering work as a performance? - Does your calendar constrain you or enable you? - Which comes first? The pro rate or the pro work? - Where are you on the Service Provider to Artisan continuum? - Are you thinking about assistants in a useful way? http://www.convos.at Produced by and Mixed Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

#05 Rick Rubin's Beard

November 09, 2020 05:00 - 2 hours - 375 MB

Some of what we discussed: - If everything is loud, is anything loud? - Are we measuring the right things? - How easily are you moving between the real and the imagined? - What was the client trying to do? What did they actually do? What’s possible that they were unaware of? How can we take their vision and further it without changing the spirit of it? - How effectively are you zooming in and out? http://www.convos.at Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

#04 What a sentence!

November 01, 2020 07:00 - 3 hours - 416 MB

Some of what we discussed: - How useful is the story you tell yourself? - What are your channels of influence? - What is your relationship with constraints? - Do you really need to "fix" that? http://www.convos.at Produced by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

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