Paul; Butler is founding member and producer of psych rock band The Bees and has produced incredible albums for the likes of Devendra Banhart and Michael Kiwanuka. His sound and approach to production is incredibly unique and gets fantastic results! Episode sponsored by Make Noise Pro Audio https://makenoiseproaudio.co.uk/ Click below to open a Spo…

Kesmar is the project of Australian songwriter and producer Nathan Hawes who has fully embraced analogue recording for his new album 'Always Chasing Rainbows'. You can find more information here: https://www.instagram.com/iamkesmar https://open.spotify.com/artist/3KHK5h7PZYBEfcTsGfkfJW?si=8UDkGA2XR_aeoCWrP9Zyxw Episode sponsored by Make Noise Pro A…

Kesmar is the project of Australian songwriter and producer Nathan Hawes who has fully embraced analogue recording for his new album 'Always Chasing Rainbows'. You can find more information here: https://www.instagram.com/iamkesmar https://open.spotify.com/artist/3KHK5h7PZYBEfcTsGfkfJW?si=8UDkGA2XR_aeoCWrP9Zyxw Episode sponsored by Make Noise Pro A…

Fran Ashcroft is a producer, mix & mastering engineer from the North West of England. He's worked at studios all over the world at many major studios as well as writing his own music. Fran has just released a brand new book 'The Analogue Approach To Digital Recording' where he demonstrates how we can use an analogue mentality in a digital world. Pe…

Fran Ashcroft is a producer, mix & mastering engineer from the North West of England. He's worked at studios all over the world at many major studios as well as writing his own music. Fran has just released a brand new book 'The Analogue Approach To Digital Recording' where he demonstrates how we can use an analogue mentality in a digital world. Pe…

Make Noise Pro Audio are specialists in used pro audio equipment. Since 2015 they have been on an endless quest to supply all things modern, old, vintage & obscure. Everything from outboard, microphones, synthesisers, audio interfaces, drum machines, mixing consoles, studio monitors, amplifiers, cabling, furniture and everything in between. https:/…

unique and insightful conversation between four generations of broadcast engineers who worked for the BBC from the late 1960s up until the present day. Episode sponsored by Make Noise Pro Audio https://makenoiseproaudio.co.uk/ Click below to open a Spotify playlist featuring some of the music from our guests. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39vz6…

A unique and insightful conversation between four generations of broadcast engineers who worked for the BBC from the late 1960s up until the present day. Episode sponsored by Make Noise Pro Audio https://makenoiseproaudio.co.uk/ Click below to open a Spotify playlist featuring some of the music from our guests. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39v…

That 60s Recording Podcast host Joe Montague sits down with Andy Pickering to discuss the story behind and the making of this brand new album from The Hootenanny out on 2nd September, comprised of unheard songs from Dave Clark 5 songwriter and previous podcast guest Ron Ryan. Order the gatefold CD or 12" vinyl here (worldwide shipping): https://the…

Michael Rault is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He has released multiple albums and EPs with various indie labels, and his upcoming album was recorded at none other than the iconic Daptone studios, where Michael worked with renowned Daptones producer Wayne Gordon. In this episode, we talk about taking risks, his e…

Michael Rault is a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He has released multiple albums and EPs with various indie labels, and his upcoming album was recorded at none other than the iconic Daptone studios, where Michael worked with renowned Daptones producer Wayne Gordon. In this episode, we talk about taking risks, his e…

While a lot of people celebrated the jubilee last week, we also celebrated a milestone here at That 60s HQ. Last week, we officially hit 100 weeks of 'Isolated Drums' newsletters, which means there are 100 songs with full drums stems available for free on the website! In this episode, I'm talking about what my Isolated Drums newsletters are all abo…

This is a bonus episode which brings us out of theory and into recording reality! This bonus episode marks the 8th and final instalment (for real this time) in a series of lectures delivered by the great Ted Fletcher over the years. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man behind the Alice Mixing Manufacturing …

This episode is the 7th and final instalment of a series of lectures written by Ted Fletcher. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man behind the Alice Mixing Manufacturing Co, Joemeek Audio and TFPRO. He also worked with Joe Meek through the 60s and ran the KPM studio on Denmark St, so it's safe to say he know…

This episode is the 6th instalment in a series of lectures written by Ted Fletcher. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man behind the Alice Mixing Manufacturing Co, Joemeek Audio and TFPRO. He also worked with Joe Meek through the 60s and ran the KPM studio on Denmark St, so it's safe to say he knows his stuf…

This episode is the 5th instalment in a series of lectures written by Ted Fletcher. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man behind the Alice Mixing Manufacturing Co, Joemeek Audio and TFPRO. He also worked with Joe Meek through the 60s and ran the KPM studio on Denmark St, so it's safe to say he knows his stuf…

In this fourth instalment of the lecture series, Ted gives us an in-depth look (pun intended) at spatial sound! This episode is part of a series of lectures written by Ted Fletcher. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man behind the Alice Mixing Manufacturing Co, Joemeek Audio and TFPRO. He also worked with Jo…

Ryan Poole is a producer and drummer from Nashville and his studio is located on the legendary Music Row in Nashville. He is also vocalist and producer for the beach-boys inspired indie rock band Nite Tides. In this episode, we talk about his studio apprenticeship at a major studio with access to a lot of gear and then getting his own place and not…

Ryan Poole is a producer and drummer from Nashville and his studio is located on the legendary Music Row in Nashville. He is also vocalist and producer for the beach-boys inspired indie rock band Nite Tides. In this episode, we talk about his studio apprenticeship at a major studio with access to a lot of gear and then getting his own place and not…

This third instalment of the Ted Fletcher Lecture Series is a transcript of a January 2006 lecture delivered by Ted at the City Of Westminster College in London. Ted takes an in-depth look at natural sound, distortions, compression and images. This episode is part of a new series of lectures written by Ted Fletcher. You may remember Ted as a previo…

In this second instalment of the Ted Fletcher Lecture Series, we'll be taking a deep dive into some important elements of recording in the real world. Ted talks about a number of topics including hearing and the perception of sound, the quality of recordings, distortion, how compression fools the brain to help things sit in the mix and the use of m…

This episode is the first in a new series of lectures written by Ted Fletcher. You may remember Ted as a previous guest on this very podcast... He is the man behind the Alice Mixing Manufacturing Co, Joemeek Audio and TFPRO. He also worked with Joe Meek through the 60s and ran the KPM studio on Denmark St, so it's safe to say he knows his stuff! Th…

John Carter is one of those people who has lived an incredible musical life. In this episode, he talks about getting his first publishing deal, working with Jimmy Page, Clem Cattini, Carter-Lewis and The Southerners, The Ivy League & The Flower Pot Men, his daily life working as a session vocalist on Denmark St., how he wrote number one hits in bot…

John Carter is one of those people who has lived an incredible musical life. In this episode, he talks about getting his first publishing deal, working with Jimmy Page, Clem Cattini, Carter-Lewis and The Southerners, The Ivy League & The Flower Pot Men, his daily life working as a session vocalist on Denmark St., how he wrote number one hits in bot…

Ted Fletcher is an audio engineer who founded the Alice Soundtech company which built analogue mixers and other audio equipment for broadcasters and radio stations. He also worked as a session vocalist for legendary producer Joe Meek! In this episode, we talk about how he got started in the audio engineering industry, setting up Alice, building the…

Ted Fletcher is an audio engineer who founded the Alice Soundtech company which built analogue mixers and other audio equipment for broadcasters and radio stations. He also worked as a session vocalist for legendary producer Joe Meek! In this episode, we talk about how he got started in the audio engineering industry, setting up Alice, building the…

"Julie McLarnon is a recording engineer and record producer, known for working solely to analogue tape. Founder of Analogue Catalogue Studio she has recorded albums for artists including The Vaselines, Jeffrey Lewis, Lankum, King Creosote, Brigid Mae Power, Barbarossa, Yorkston/Thorne/Khan, The Shivers and Alasdair Roberts." In this episode, we tal…

"Julie McLarnon is a recording engineer and record producer, known for working solely to analogue tape. Founder of Analogue Catalogue Studio she has recorded albums for artists including The Vaselines, Jeffrey Lewis, Lankum, King Creosote, Brigid Mae Power, Barbarossa, Yorkston/Thorne/Khan, The Shivers and Alasdair Roberts." In this episode, we tal…

Ed Deegan is the founder of Gizzard Recording, which is an analogue studio based in the East End of London. Ed first gained experience at the renowned Toe Rag Studios early on and has been recording for over 20 years. In this episode, we talk all about his studio and his attitudes towards recording, and how this is done without a computer in sight!…

Ed Deegan is the founder of Gizzard Recording, which is an analogue studio based in the East End of London. Ed first gained experience at the renowned Toe Rag Studios early on and has been recording for over 20 years. In this episode, we talk all about his studio and his attitudes towards recording, and how this is done without a computer in sight!…

Andy has created a character called Norman Havelock, who was a forgotten 60s songwriter (not really, Andy made him up!) and Andy has written and recorded a concept album based on what Norman might have written if he were around today. He's used some of the UK's best sessions musicians and recorded all the basic tracks in an 8hr session, no rehearsa…

Andy has created a character called Norman Havelock, who was a forgotten 60s songwriter (not really, Andy made him up!) and Andy has written and recorded a concept album based on what Norman might have written if he were around today. He's used some of the UK's best sessions musicians and recorded all the basic tracks in an 8hr session, no rehearsa…

John Raham is a drummer, producer and also owns the legendary Afterlife Studios, formerly known as 'Mushroom Studios' and famed for its use by Diana Ross and The Supremes and Led Zeppelin. In this episode, we talk about how John manages the sound in this large studio space, his unique hybrid approach to recording to tape while simultaneously gettin…

John Raham is a drummer, producer and also owns the legendary Afterlife Studios, formerly known as 'Mushroom Studios' and famed for its use by Diana Ross and The Supremes and Led Zeppelin. In this episode, we talk about how John manages the sound in this large studio space, his unique hybrid approach to recording to tape while simultaneously gettin…

Clem Cattini is a legendary drummer who became a mainstay of the 60s session scene, performing on over 40 UK No.1 singles. Clem also played drums for 'The Tornados' who were the first British rock band to score a No.1 hit in America with 'Telstar'. In this episode, we talk about life in the 60s and what a typical day would look like as a session pl…

Clem Cattini is a legendary drummer who became a mainstay of the 60s session scene, performing on over 40 UK No.1 singles. Clem also played drums for 'The Tornados' who were the first British rock band to score a No.1 hit in America with 'Telstar'. In this episode, we talk about life in the 60s and what a typical day would look like as a session pl…

Alex Bennett is a recording engineer and producer based near Melbourne, Australia. In this episode, we talk about his 100% analogue recording studio, how he got started, his first tape machine and his approach to recording! If you would like to support the podcast by purchasing a wonderful enamel mug, you can do that here: https://www.allyouneedisd…

Alex Bennett is a recording engineer and producer based near Melbourne Australia. In this episode, we talk about his 100% analogue recording studio, how he got started, his first tape machine and his approach to recording! If you would like to support the podcast by purchasing a wonderful enamel mug, you can do that here: https://www.allyouneedisdr…

Joe Carra is a Grammy nominated analogue mastering engineer from Melbourne Australia. In this episode, we talk about his approach to mastering, his favourite pieces of gear and why analogue works better for him! If you would like to support the podcast by purchasing a wonderful enamel mug, you can do that here: https://www.allyouneedisdrums.com/sho…

Joe Carra is a Grammy nominated analogue mastering engineer from Melbourne Australia. In this episode, we talk about his approach to mastering, his favourite pieces of gear and why analogue works better for him! If you would like to support the podcast by purchasing a wonderful enamel mug, you can do that here: https://www.allyouneedisdrums.com/sho…

Nao Anzai is a Japanese music producer and mix engineer whose important motto is "not the gear but the ear". Nao plays a part in the burgeoning music scene in Melbourne, Australia, and his credits include some really great bands including 'The Teskey Brothers' and 'Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever' to name just a couple! In this episode, we talk abo…

Nao Anzai is a Japanese music producer and mix engineer whose important motto is "not the gear but the ear". Nao plays a part in the burgeoning music scene in Melbourne, Australia, and his credits include some really great bands including 'The Teskey Brothers' and 'Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever' to name just a couple! In this episode, we talk abo…

Colin Blunstone is the lead singer of the legendary band 'The Zombies' and an acclaimed solo artist in his own right. In this episode, we talk about what it was like recording 'She's Not There' in 1964 at Decca Studios, and what it was like recording 'Odessey And Oracle' in Abbey Road just as The Beatles finished recording 'Sgt. Pepper's...' in 196…

Part 2 of my conversation with Jason Kruppa and Ken Womack! Jason and Ken are authors of a new book that documents Harrison and Clapton's relationship culminating in the recording of both of their seminal albums 'All Things Must Pass' and 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs'. In this episode, we continue our chat about the book and how it details …

Part 1 of my conversation with Jason Kruppa and Ken Womack! Jason and Ken are authors of a new book that documents Harrison and Clapton's relationship culminating in the recording of both of their seminal albums 'All Things Must Pass' and 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs'. In this episode, we talk about the book and how it details the timeline …

Part 2 of my conversation with Liam Gough! Liam Gough is he drummer for renowned Australian band 'The Teskey Brothers'. In this episode, we talk about working with the producer Paul Butler, some lessons learned while recording drums to 4-track and we have a general drum recording geek-out! If you would like to support the podcast by purchasing a wo…

Part 1 of my conversation with Liam Gough! Liam Gough is he drummer for renowned Australian band 'The Teskey Brothers'. In this episode, we talk about working with the producer Paul Butler, some lessons learned while recording drums to 4-track and we have a general drum recording geek-out! If you would like to support the podcast by purchasing a wo…

Part 3 of my conversation with Ron Ryan! Ron Ryan is a songwriter who penned some very famous songs for the Dave Clark 5, including the hit 'Because', but was left without a credit for his work. In this episode, we continue to talk about life in music during the 60s, and briefly discuss his altercations with the notorious Dave Clark. If you would l…

Part 2 of my conversation with Ron Ryan! Ron Ryan is a songwriter who penned some very famous songs for the Dave Clark 5, including the hit 'Because', but was left without a credit for his work. In this episode, we continue to talk about life in music during the 60s, and briefly discuss his altercations with the notorious Dave Clark. If you would l…

Part 1 of my conversation with Ron Ryan! Ron Ryan is a songwriter who penned some very famous songs for the Dave Clark 5, including the hit 'Because', but was left without a credit for his work. In the next 3 episodes, we talk about life in music during the 60s, and briefly discuss his altercations with the notorious Dave Clark. If you would like t…