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WCA #500 with Catherine Marks - From Architect to Producer, Fearlessness, Supportive Mentors, Managing Creative Conflicts, and Capturing the Immediacy of a Moment

WCA #500 with Catherine Marks - From Architect to Producer, Fearlessness, Supportive Mentors, Managing Creative Conflicts, and Capturing the Immediacy of a Moment

Update: 2024-07-15
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My guest today is Grammy-winning London-based producer and mixer Catherine Marks, who has worked on projects for boygenius, Wolf Alice, and The Mysterines.  


In this episode, we discuss


  • Upbringing in Australia

  • Early exposure to music through parents' record collection

  • Participation in a Yamaha piano course at an all-girls school

  • Development of interest in songwriting and record production

  • Studying architecture at the University of Melbourne

  • Taking a year out to work in Dublin

  • Introduction to Dublin's music

  • Immersion in live music and DJ nights in Dublin

  • Discovery of interest in music production and reverb

  • Transition from architecture degree to music production career

  • Learning about music production while working for Flood

  • Recording a song with Elastica, gaining Flood's attention

  • Fearlessness and willingness to take opportunities

  • Early advice from her father and

  • Support from the Dublin community

  • Early experiences in the studio,

  • Multitasking in various roles

  • Learning via observing, asking questions, and reading manuals

  • Development of skills and studio efficiency

  • Mentorship from Alan Moulder

  • Working with producers like Dmitry Tikovoy, Ben Hillier, and Flood

  • Importance of capturing the immediacy of a moment over technical perfection

  • Discipline to let go of awareness and move forward in projects

  • Managing creative conflicts and rising from unknown engineer to sought-after producer

  • Establishing connections with key individuals in the music industry

  • Importance of mutual understanding and communication in the recording process

  • Working with Alan Moulder and Flood, enhancing her career

  • Mutual respect and high expectations foster professional growth

  • Importance of enjoying projects and respecting colleagues

  • Prioritizing a balanced lifestyle over immediate success

  • Pressure to maintain career momentum and need for self-care to prevent burnout

  • Consistent commitment and passion for work

  • Experiences and reflections on winning a Grammy award

  • Highs and lows of industry recognition

  • Challenges of being away for extended periods during album work

  • Anticipation for future projects and collaborations


Matt's Rant: 500 Episodes and Pressing On

Links and Show Notes


Credits


  • Guest: Catherine Marks

  • 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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WCA #500 with Catherine Marks - From Architect to Producer, Fearlessness, Supportive Mentors, Managing Creative Conflicts, and Capturing the Immediacy of a Moment

WCA #500 with Catherine Marks - From Architect to Producer, Fearlessness, Supportive Mentors, Managing Creative Conflicts, and Capturing the Immediacy of a Moment

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