The Daily Adventures of Mixerman A 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, soun...
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: Characters Geeves 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) Leitmotif...
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: Characters Producer played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie) Mountain Man played by Wyn Davis (Great White, Dokken, Foreigner) Magnolia played by Candace Stewart (Manager...
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: Characters Producer played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie) Music Dumb Ass' atrocious drumming performed by Jon Stuart Guitar part written and performed by Chase McGuckin Bass part written and performed by Chase McGuckin Narrated by Mixerman Produced by A...
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: Characters Willy 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, ...
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: Leitmotifs Yore leitmotif by William Wittman Narrated by Mixerman Produced by Aardvark and Mixerman
Are you enjoying the free podcast so far? Consider a donation ($10 recommended): paypal.me/esmixerman Willy 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: Characters Willy Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie) Yore pla...
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: Characters Willy 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) Leitmotifs Willy Show leitmotif by Byron...
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: Characters Willy Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie) Yore played by Dylan Dresdow (Usher, Black Eyed Peas, Nas) Leitmotifs Lance Leitmotif by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, The Fyxx) Willy Sh...
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: Characters Harmon Neenot played by Ron Saint Germain (U2, 311) Willy Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Super...
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: Music Music by Ioan Harea from his album Classic Gypsy, produced by Aardvark. 1. Two Guitars 2. Csardaz Narrated by Mixerman Produced 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/esmixerman After 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: Leitmotifs Willy Show leitmotif (abbreviated) by Byron "The Alien, the Rabbit, and the Monkey" Music Dumb Ass' atrocious drumming performed by Jon Stuart Guitar part ...
Mixerman is alarmed by the presence of band girlfriends and seeks Willy's help to get them out of the control room. Episode Credits: Characters Willy Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie) Girlfriend #1 played by Juanita Grande Leitmotifs Yore leitmotif by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, The Fyxx) Fast Fingers McGuilicutty leitmotif by Mixerman Willy Show leitmotif (abbreviated) by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne) Narrated by Mixerman Produced by Aardvar...
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 Aardvark Fingaz played by Tim Gilles aka Slipperman (Taking Back Sunday, Thursday) Leitmotifs Fingaz leitmotif by Mixerman Narrated by Mixerman Produced by Aardvark (the best producer in the world) and Mixerman
Mixerman submits an abbreviated report due to having pulled an all nighter. Music Brahm's Lullaby by Mixerman Narrated by Mixerman Produced 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: Characters Willy Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie) Harmon Neenot played by Ron Saint Germain (U2, 311) Girlfriend #1 played by Juanita Grande Leitmotifs Dumb Ass leitmotif performed by Jon Stuart Yore Motif leitmotif by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, The Fyxx) Lance leitmotif by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, The Fyxx) Willy Sh...
Are you enjoying the free podcast so far? Consider a donation ($10 recommended): paypal.me/esmixerman Willy 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: Characters Willy Show played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie) Leitmotifs Mixerman leitmotif by Aardvark (Aardvark) Music Dumb Ass' atrocious drumming performed by J...
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: Characters Johnny Enigma played by Julian Bunetta (Flo Rida, One Direction) Ascot played by Ed Cherney (Bette Midler, Spinal Tap) Leitmotifs Willy 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...
Dumb Ass decides it's high time for him to record his percussion parts (in stereo) over a shuffle. Episode Credits: Characters Dumb Ass played by Kenny Gioia (Marcy Playground, Hall & Oates) Willy Show played by Ken Scott (The Beatles, David Bowie) Leitmotifs Dumb Ass motif by Mixerman Fingaz motif by Mixerman Narrated by Mixerman Produced 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: Characters Yore played by Dylan Dresdow Willy Show played by Ken Scott (The Beatles, David Bowie) Dumb Ass played by Kenny Gioia (Marcy Playground, Hall & Oates) Leitmotifs Yore leitmotif by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne) Dumb Ass leitmotif by Mixerman Chocolate Muffins leitmotif by Mixerman Willy Show leitmotif by Byron "The Alien, the Rabbit, and the Monkey" Fi...