Andrew Scheps Talks to Awesome People ATTAP - Ep 38 - Michael Brauer
Jul 26, 2021
Legendary music producer Michael Brauer joins Andrew Scheps for an epic chat. They discuss Brauer's experience living in France, his father's involvement in his life, and his love for playing drums. They delve into his early ventures into sound and recording, working on Sesame Street music, and his experiences with Luther Vandross and Aretha Franklin. They also explore the evolution of mixing records, Brauer's transition to producing, and the challenges of creating an organic sound. They touch on The Beatles' records, building connections with artists, the benefits of Transcendental Meditation, and the importance of addressing hearing loss in the profession.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Growing up in New York
02:59 • 4min
The Speaker's Father: An Industrial Designer's Legacy
06:59 • 2min
Growing Up in New York and Playing the Drums
09:03 • 14min
Early Ventures into Sound and Recording
23:01 • 14min
Searching for Funk in Chicago
36:53 • 15min
Talented Engineers and Fearlessness
51:48 • 24min
The Experience of Working on Sesame Street Music
01:15:40 • 20min
Luther Vandross and Aretha Franklin's Recording Sessions
01:36:01 • 24min
The Evolution of Mixing Records and the Birth of the Mixer Role
02:00:24 • 7min
From Mixing to Producing: A Journey of Transition
02:07:07 • 24min
Working with Sweet Pea Atkinson in a Detroit Studio
02:31:35 • 28min
Mixing the Fishbone Record and Collaborating with David Khan
02:59:27 • 5min
Enhancing a Sliding Guitar Hook and Overcoming Mixing Challenges
03:04:38 • 2min
The Energy of Greg and the Influence of Grunge
03:06:43 • 18min
Creating an Organic Sound
03:24:42 • 13min
Creating a Cohesive Atmosphere in Music
03:37:16 • 2min
The Uniqueness of The Beatles' Records and the Aggressive Sound of Revolver
03:39:45 • 3min
The Evolution of Mixing and Connecting with Artists
03:43:14 • 24min
The Genius of Guitar Percussion
04:07:07 • 10min
Q&A Segment Sponsored by the Wild Beer Company
04:16:59 • 2min
Casual conversation and beer tasting
04:18:30 • 2min
Banter, Desert Island Gear, and Plug-In Alliance Black Box
04:20:26 • 10min
Letting Go of Gear and Expressing Gratitude
04:30:50 • 24min
Using Multiple Instruments with Effects
04:54:37 • 11min
Transcendental Meditation and its Benefits
05:05:47 • 17min
Importance of Addressing Hearing Loss in the Profession
05:22:38 • 3min