Dan Barracuda: Inside A Musician's Mind

Get inside the mind of an independent musician in today's world, through candid lens. Dan Barracuda is an emerging composer, guitarist, producer, and engineer from Boston, MA. Listen to the daily obstacles, breakthroughs, and creations from this music-making machine. Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support</a>

I made a song based off a Robert Frost poem

"Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

06-30
04:17

Lead Guitar: "Scarborough Fair" & "The Widow"

Be sure to check out the versions on YouTube as well!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

06-23
06:58

Playing bass

During the quarantine I picked up bass guitar, starting from scratch when it comes to picking with my fingers and SLAPPING. Here are some helpful resources if you're looking to do the same! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

06-16
11:38

Great to be back/NEW MUSIC

Back on the podcast after a few months! Lots to catch up on. Stay tuned for new music this summer! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

06-09
08:06

"Surface"

Original, Instrumental guitar loop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

12-12
04:35

Moving to NYC

Yes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

12-10
07:21

"Drifting", Meditation, Deep Dive November

New song out from Barracuda Sound & Thomas Erwin! As well as updates from my little meditation retreat this weekend --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

11-05
09:07

Paranoid (Acoustic)

Was also really feeling this Black Sabbath tune! I think this one's got some potential. I like the acoustic riff I messed around with it. Check it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

10-31
04:19

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" (Piano)

Been really feeling this song. Was trying to work through my own way of singing it during this recording - I think it gets better as it progresses.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

10-29
03:59

"Yesterday"

Yesterday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

10-22
02:32

The 4 Pillars of Collecting Your Royalties

Listen up! This is vital info on making sure you've got everything set up when you're ready to put your music online into streaming services. Pain in the ass but you gotta do it if you're pushing to get your music heard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

10-15
08:01

"Barracuda Sound"

Super excited about this new endeavor. This is my instrumental-music identity I'll be working on for Spotify. A new bank of music. Check it out. Feels like a breathe of fresh air --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

10-08
06:35

October Deep Dive out today!

Acoustic/Piano renditions of covers & originals, setting up your mixing session, more spirituality talk :D --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

10-01
08:18

Consider Hiring Personnel

Besides investing equipment and marketing, consider hiring PEOPLE to help you with the work you're doing. Here are some examples of things I've done in the past and currently doing now! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

09-26
03:53

Living Room Recordings: "There's A Woman Lost At Sea" & "What It's Like"

Made some full-length acoustic recordings. Here's an original and a cover from Everclear. I've been focused on 30-60 second snippets. Here's some more longer-form recordings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

09-24
11:51

Mesa Boogie Tone: "Black Magic Woman" & "Layla"

Check out these short snippets of me soloing some Santana and Clapton. Just a little bit of mixing goes a long way! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

09-19
05:24

The Power of NOW

This book by Eckhart Tolle is changing up my life! Definitely check it out. How does this connect back to music? Presence, clarity, depth, self-awareness, intuition. You know, all the good shit. LISTEN! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

09-17
06:33

I never do this but here's a potential new song

Considering putting this idea on my next NEXT album. The idea is about 2-3 years old but I worked on the lyrics this past weekend on 2 flights to and from ATLANTA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

09-10
07:22

Tool "Fear Inoculum" (Bummed Out) Review

Yeah :/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

09-03
08:41

September Deep Dive Coming Up!

Excited to send out my next email on Tuesday 9/4 - mixing tips, Spotify playlist tips, 4 new riffs, and a super inspiring poem 👌 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danbarracuda/support

08-29
02:56

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