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Mixerman is a Los Angeles recording engineer who in the summer of 2002, on nothing more than a hunch, began to chronicle the daily events of his Major Label recording session with a bidding-war band, an infamous producer, and a limitless budget. And he did it in real-time—each night posting his entries on the Internet, withholding only the true identities of those he writes about. As Gina Arnold from Metro Newspapers reported at the time: "Mixerman is supposed to be writing about recording techniques, but somehow, through that prism, he has hit upon a gripping story. In this podcast, you will hear an audio dramatization of the story, as narrated by Mixerman, complete with music, foley, sound fx, and character performances by some of the most famous engineers and producers in the music business.
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The Daily Adventures of MixermanA recording engineer known only as "Mixerman" discusses his plan to surreptitiously post an online diary about his upcoming LA recording session with a Major Label bidding war band and an infamous producer. Madness abounds.This story was read by well over 150,000 music professionals at the time of its posting 20 years ago. It was published as a hard cover book by Hal Leonard in 2008. Then made an audiobook in 2012 complete with music, leitmotifs, sound fx...
Day 1 Uh Oh...

Day 1 Uh Oh...

2022-08-0224:33

Mixerman meets his assistant Lance, and attempts to pull tones with the drummer of the band, which proves to be a far more difficult task than usual. The producer calls in with some distressing information. Episode Credits:CharactersGeeves played by Aardvark (Ioan Harea, Byron)Lance played by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne, The Fixx)Producer played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)Drummer played by Kenny Gioia (Marcy Playground, Hall & Oates)LeitmotifsLance Leit...
Day 2  Dandy Day

Day 2 Dandy Day

2022-08-0220:08

Mixerman loses it when his drum mics are inexplicably torn down by the PA delivery man. He must once again pull tones with the drummer, who Mixerman has taken to calling Dumb Ass given his constant intellectually challenged act. Mixerman is hopeful that the Producer will make an appearance. Episode Credits:CharactersProducer played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)Mountain Man played by Wyn Davis (Great White, Dokken, Foreigner)Magnolia played by Candace Stewart (Manager of East...
With the Producer still absent, an insubordinate assistant, and a disinterested band, Mixerman decides he needs take control over his session. Mixerman also explains how some basic recording tools work. Episode Credits:CharactersProducer played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)MusicDumb Ass' atrocious drumming performed by Jon StuartGuitar part written and performed by Chase McGuckinBass part written and performed by Chase McGuckinNarrated by MixermanProduced by Aardvark and Mix...
Day 5 The Question

Day 5 The Question

2022-08-0213:47

After Mixerman musters up the courage to ask Willy Show a very important question, he takes a moment to explain his strategies for getting Lance to the session on time, and Dumb Ass to the session late. We get more background information on the band and their marked disdain for one another.Episode Credits: CharactersWilly Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)Dumb Ass played by Kenny Gioia (Marcy's Playground, Hall & Oates)Yore played by Dylan Dresdow (Usher, Black Ey...
Day 4 Paulie Yore

Day 4 Paulie Yore

2022-08-0212:59

The Producer provides Mixerman with a somewhat perplexing explanation as to why he hasn't shown up to their session yet. Mixerman provides us with some background information on the band. Episode Credits:LeitmotifsYore leitmotif by William WittmanNarrated by MixermanProduced by Aardvark and Mixerman
Are you enjoying the free podcast so far? Consider a donation ($10 recommended): paypal.me/esmixermanWilly Show finally makes an appearance to the session. As Willy and Mixerman proceed to seek a drum tone appropriate for the record, Willy makes a somewhat offhand derogatory remark, which causes Mixerman to unpack the dysfunctional nature of the band, and his relationship with them all.Episode Credits:CharactersWilly Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)Yore played by Dy...
In an effort to edit a usable drum take, Mixerman pulls out his trusty razor blade along with a variety of other tools to edit the analog tape. Dumb Ass gets in the way, as per usual. Mixerman decides to eat the chocolate muffin. Episode Credits:CharactersWilly Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)Yore played by Dylan Dresdow (Usher, Black Eyed Peas, Nas)Dumb Ass played by Kenny Gioia (Marcy Playground, Hall & Oates)LeitmotifsWilly Show leitmotif by Byron "The Alien,...
Day 8 A Fatty Day

Day 8 A Fatty Day

2022-08-1716:34

Willy, much to Mixerman's surprise, starts the day by sparking up a fatty. Jeremiah Weasel, the band's A&R rep sends Willy a message asking to visit the session. Mixerman decides to partake in the fatty, which provides him an instant attitude adjustment. Episode Credits:CharactersWilly Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)Yore played by Dylan Dresdow (Usher, Black Eyed Peas, Nas)LeitmotifsLance Leitmotif by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, The Fyxx)Willy Show leitmotif...
Mixerman woke up with his finger, which he had cut while editing tape, fully infected. He then managed to scald his sinuses, and followed that up with a sprained ankle. But none of his physical injuries were as painful as recording the bass player singing, who Mixerman has dubbed as Harmon Neenot. The band gets into an epic fight over their roles. Willy arbitrates.Episode Credits:CharactersHarmon Neenot played by Ron Saint Germain (U2, 311)Willy Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, ...
Day 10 The Albatross

Day 10 The Albatross

2022-08-1907:43

The epic fight from the previous day puts the session on hold for the weekend. Mixerman explains some of the outside pressures and tensions that the band was facing. He then talks about how his documentation of this session has proven to be nothing short of an exhausting obsession. Episode Credits:MusicMusic by Ioan Harea from his album Classic Gypsy, produced by Aardvark.1. Two Guitars2. CsardazNarrated by MixermanProduced by Aardvark (the best producer in the world) and Mixerman
Are you enjoying the free podcast so far? Consider a donation ($10 recommended): paypal.me/esmixermanAfter 3 days away to deal with a band rift, Mixerman, Willy, and the band return to their session. Despite Mixerman's reservations, Willy decides he wants to record the band all in one room, bleed and all.Episode Credits:LeitmotifsWilly Show leitmotif (abbreviated) by Byron "The Alien, the Rabbit, and the Monkey"MusicDumb Ass' atrocious drumming performed by Jon StuartGuitar part written and p...
Day 12 Girlfriend Day

Day 12 Girlfriend Day

2022-08-2315:30

Mixerman is alarmed by the presence of band girlfriends and seeks Willy's help to get them out of the control room. Episode Credits:CharactersWilly Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)Girlfriend #1 played by Juanita GrandeLeitmotifsYore leitmotif by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, The Fyxx)Fast Fingers McGuilicutty leitmotif by MixermanWilly Show leitmotif (abbreviated) by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne)Narrated by MixermanProduced by Aardvark (the best prod...
Day 13 What Up Dawg

Day 13 What Up Dawg

2022-08-2412:37

The number of girlfriends on Mixerman's session doubles, so as per usual he decides to hang a sign. Mixerman meets the new Radar editor (Fingaz), who turns out to be nothing like he imagined.Episode Credits:Characters"No Girls Allowed" sign announcer played by AardvarkFingaz played by Tim Gilles aka Slipperman (Taking Back Sunday, Thursday)LeitmotifsFingaz leitmotif by MixermanNarrated by MixermanProduced by Aardvark (the best producer in the world) and Mixerman
Day 14 Up All night

Day 14 Up All night

2022-08-2501:04

Mixerman submits an abbreviated report due to having pulled an all nighter. MusicBrahm's Lullaby by MixermanNarrated by MixermanProduced by Aardvark (the best producer in the world) and Mixerman
Mixerman finds himself in the midst of a verifiable Posse Brigade. The usual Posse Brigade sorts of things ensue.Episode Credits:CharactersWilly Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)Harmon Neenot played by Ron Saint Germain (U2, 311)Girlfriend #1 played by Juanita GrandeLeitmotifsDumb Ass leitmotif performed by Jon StuartYore Motif leitmotif by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, The Fyxx)Lance leitmotif by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, The Fyxx)Willy Show leitmotif by...
Are you enjoying the free podcast so far? Consider a donation ($10 recommended): paypal.me/esmixermanWilly bans girlfriends from the studio so that they can all concentrate on recording again. Mixerman talks about the differences between modern and classic, and discusses the loudness wars.Episode Credits:CharactersWilly Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)LeitmotifsMixerman leitmotif by Aardvark (Aardvark)Music Dumb Ass' atrocious drumming performed by Jon StuartGuitar ...
Day 17 Johnny be Good

Day 17 Johnny be Good

2022-08-3017:31

Mixerman introduces Johnny Enigma, the self-obsessed singer of the band, who brings in a vocal coach to help him with an unscheduled vocal session. Episode Credits:CharactersJohnny Enigma played by Julian Bunetta (Flo Rida, One Direction)Ascot played by Ed Cherney (Bette Midler, Spinal Tap)LeitmotifsWilly Show leitmotif by Byron "The Alien, the Rabbit, and the Monkey"Harmon Neenot leitmotif by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, The Fyxx)Music"Love Me Like I Love me" lyric by AardvarkNarrate...
Day 18 Rollin' Fatties

Day 18 Rollin' Fatties

2022-08-3111:54

Dumb Ass decides it's high time for him to record his percussion parts (in stereo) over a shuffle. Episode Credits:CharactersDumb Ass played by Kenny Gioia (Marcy Playground, Hall & Oates)Willy Show played by Ken Scott (The Beatles, David Bowie)LeitmotifsDumb Ass motif by MixermanFingaz motif by MixermanNarrated by MixermanProduced by Aardvark (the best producer in the world) and Mixerman
Willy discovers that one of their recorded tracks is in too high a key for Johnny to sing. Episode Credits:CharactersYore played by Dylan DresdowWilly Show played by Ken Scott (The Beatles, David Bowie)Dumb Ass played by Kenny Gioia (Marcy Playground, Hall & Oates)LeitmotifsYore leitmotif by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne)Dumb Ass leitmotif by MixermanChocolate Muffins leitmotif by MixermanWilly Show leitmotif by Byron "The Alien, the Rabbit, and the Monkey"Fingaz leitmotif b...
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