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Helping Quincy Jones Create His Iconic Album Back On The Block

2024-11-2058:36

November 21, 1989 a remarkable album was released by Quincy Jones called Back on the Block. I had the absolute honor of working with Quincy on several projects, including Back on the Block where I was credited as a Technical Director. Quincy Jones was one of a kind and I will do the best I can to share a few memories and insights from this amazing record.

The Room Where Bad Happened - Part 2

2023-10-2656:35

Part 2 to our 36th birthday celebration of the Bad album! What it was like being there during the making of this iconic album.

The Room Where Bad Happened - Part 1

2023-09-0636:46

Happy 36th Birthday to the Bad album! Curious about what it was like in the room where it happened? Pour yourself a favorite beverage and let's dive into it.

My Favorite Studio

2021-05-1529:58

Occasionally someone asks what my favorite studio is. Unlike most questions like that I don't have to think twice or hesitate when giving the answer. Let me take you there and tell you a little bit about its history.

Random Facts, Memories, and Tidbits from the HIStory Album

2021-04-0842:09

My fact-finding team (me) is proud to present my very incomplete list of 10 facts, memories, and tidbits from my 16 months of working on Michael Jackson's HIStory project. I hope you'll enjoy!

Recollections of Working on Michael Jackson's Dangerous Album

2021-03-2459:19

Hear MichaelJackson's Dangerous like you never have before with my reflections on what it was like working on this landmark album.

Hanging Out With Matt Forger Part 2 - Captain EO

2021-03-1601:00:36

Part 2 of my interview with Matt Forger, and we really get into what it was like for him working on Captain EO, and his experiences all the way down to opening day of the film. Enjoy!

Hanging Out With Matt Forger Discussing Studio Life and Captain EO - Part 1

2021-03-1047:30

Matt Forger was there for Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory - but today we are going to talk about the iconic collaboration between Disney, George Lucas, and Michael Jackson. Part 1 of 2.

Inside the Recording of the Pocahontas Soundtrack with Brian Vibberts

2021-02-2401:10:58

This week we Go Just Around the Riverbend and dig into the amazing Pocahontas film score with my buddy Brian Vibberts, one of the project engineers!

Did Michael Jackson know a 251 from an SM-7?

2021-02-1835:44

Recording studios almost have a language all their own, and there is a learning curve to understanding why an engineer would want a U-47 feeding a 1073 followed by an 1176.

Inside the Making of Barry Manilow's 2AM Paradise Cafe - Feat. Michael Braunstein

2021-02-1001:01:38

In this week's podcast I can't wait to introduce you to an old friend and great engineer - Michael Braunstein! We discuss what Record Plant Studios was really like in the 70's (including the infamous jacuzzi), then dive into an amazing Barry Manilow album. "2 am Paradise Cafe". Come join us In The Studio...

Studio Etiquette On A Michael Jackson Recording Session

2021-02-0331:39

School is in session!! Many recording studios have a certain expected etiquette for dealing with musicians and singers. Would you know how to act on a Michael Jackson session?

Inside the Making of Stevie Nicks' Often Overlooked Third Album

2021-01-2645:41

In this week's podcast I want to take you inside the making of Stevie Nicks' third solo album "Rock A Little". It was the heyday of grand studios and 80's excess. Pour a cognac... come hang out in the studio for a little while!

Inside the Michael Jackson Christmas Song That Never Was

2021-01-1356:53

The MJ Christmas song that never was. Hear the story of how we recorded a Christmas song during the 1994 production of the HIStory album, and hear from two of the "kids" - Donna Vivino and Jeffrey Landman - who were there in the kids choir, and who remember meeting Santa Brad!

The Creation Of Neverland

2021-01-0601:04:48

The place formerly known as Neverland Valley Ranch sold last week, so I thought you might want to hear about how it all began, at least from my perspective. I was barely 25 years old when Michael asked me to start building music systems at his then-new ranch. And so it began...

Inside the Making of Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" with Brian Vibberts

2020-12-2301:23:29

Today's episode features my good friend Brian Vibberts! We discuss his work on the iconic Mariah Carey Christmas album and how Brian got to work on the recording. You also might find out what Mariah Carey's favorite studio snack food was at the time. Thank you for listening, and Merry Christmas!

Brad Sundberg Discusses Working With Bruce Swedien

2020-11-2601:07:46

I spent nearly a decade working with Bruce Swedien on projects for Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand - to name a few.

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