WCA #473 with David Rideau- The Tracking Guy, The Wisdom of Jam and Lewis, Mentoring by Bruce Swedien, Staying in the Box, and Recording in Denmark
JAN 08, 2024
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My guest is a Grammy-winning mixer/engineer, David Rideau, who has worked with Janet Jackson, Marcus Miller, Earth Wind and Fire, George Benson, Juan Gabriel, and Boney James. 

In this episode, we discuss

The Louisiana Connection

Growing up In Phoenix

Audiophile Dad

Mom's Musical Family

ASU

Social/Psych

The Scully Tape Machine

Arizona State Fair

The US10 Freeway

Audio Workshops

West Lake Pro

The Car Wash Session

Mentoring by Bruce Swedien

80 hour Weeks

All About Relationships

The Wisdom of Jam and Lewis

Recording in Denmark

All Over The Map

Not Being Extravagant

Mixing at Home

Staying in the Box

ATMOS

Janet Jackson ATMOS Work

Stems vs Tracks

No Mobile Rigs



Matt's Rant: Examining the New Year 2024

Links and Show Notes

David's Site

Pablo Muniguia on WCA

Kevin Becka on WCA


Credits

Guest: David Rideau

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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