Getcha Some Productions Podcast Episode 88

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A podcast covering all things related to music production: from the first note to the last fan and everything in between. We create music and inspire others to do the same. Every episode is a live business meeting between me and Dan (me and Keith) as we build this media empire right before your very eyes/ears.

In this episode we discuss:

http://doceoperator.com

**Episode 88 - Interview with Raja on Music Production and the 'Stay Automatik' EP**

In this episode, Keith and Daniel welcome Raja, an old friend and electronic music producer. The trio dives into a fascinating conversation about Raja's musical journey, his creative process, and the inspiration behind the new EP "Stay Automatik" by his band, Doce Operator. Here’s what to expect:

1. **Background and Origins**: Learn about Raja's musical origins, from moving to the U.S. in 1985 to discovering a passion for piano and synthesis during college. He shares how working with modular synthesizers sparked his fascination with electronic music.

2. **Inspiration and Process**: Raja explains the intriguing concept behind the band's name "Doce Operator," which hints at the electronic music term "operator" and Portuguese influences. The discussion also explores the creative journey from the band's formation to the release of "Stay Automatik."

3. **EP and Production Insights**: Get an insider's look at the new EP, including the challenges Raja faced in self-producing, mixing, and mastering. Hear how he overcame obstacles and pushed creative boundaries, achieving a distinctive blend of funky, irreverent sounds.

4. **Album Artwork and Tech**: Discover how the album artwork was created using AI tools like MidJourney, and the importance of community in supporting creative projects. The episode also touches on the benefits of working with synthesizers and innovative software.

5. **Final Thoughts and Future Plans**: The episode wraps up with Raja sharing his hopes for the band's future and giving insights into upcoming projects. He also discusses the evolution of electronic music and the excitement of continuing his creative pursuits.

88 Show Notes Continued

In this episode, musicians Raja and Keith and Daniel dive deep into music production. They discuss their experiences with audio mixing and mastering, revealing the challenges and nuances that come with achieving a professional sound.

**Key Highlights:**

1. **The Art of Compression:**

- Raja explains how managing frequency clashes between vocals and synths using sidechain compression can create clarity without sacrificing quality.

- He emphasizes that compression controls dynamic range, but overuse can diminish the track's life and dynamics.

2. **Evolution of...

Getcha Some Productions Podcast Episode 87



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A podcast covering all things related to music production: from the first note to the last fan and everything in between. We create music and inspire others to do the same. Every episode is a live business meeting between me and Dan (me and Keith) as we build this media empire right before your very eyes/ears.

In this episode we discuss:

We’re back working on Social Media Automation on Hookle.

Should you wear shorts on a gig?

Should you get involved in a dispute between fans?

Facebook is a wasteland

Feel like it’s ok to let some posts hit every single day.

We discovered that there is a maximum timeframe to post before they exire

We’re cracking up because I’m having to scroll through my gallery of hysterical

We spend a bunch of time deciding how long to schedule posts for, which brands to post to and which sites.

Oh, it says Jollyship the Whiz-Bang on it. And Carl Thompson. Ok, everything is on there. Everything is fine.

Are you sending me emojis?

Can people see these emojis?

What side is my good side?

We had no plan when we started this video

Dan says, next podcast, let’s talk about musical journeys we’ve been on lately.

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Getcha Some Productions Podcast Episode 86

Artemy’s website: https://artemys.art

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Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app: http://www.getchasomeproductions.com/podcast

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Buy the Book Club Featured Book here: Unlocking Creativity by Michael Beinhorn https://amzn.to/3B9f458

A podcast covering all things related to music production: from the first note to the last fan and everything in between. We create music and inspire others to do the same. Every episode is a live business meeting between me and Dan (me and Keith) as we build this media empire right before your very eyes/ears.

In this episode we discuss:

Interview with Artemy Mukhin.

Born in Boston. Lived there for 5 years but moved to Pennsylvania. Lived outside of Philadelphia. Started learning piano around 6 or 7 years old. Started improvising a lot as a child. With the help of a great teacher, he stated writing down music and so was improvising and composing. He moved to NY when he was 11 years old. Started learning composition more seriously at that time.

He writes most of his music through improvisation. He improvises, records it and tries to find stuff he likes. He says that he can’t compose without the piano.

The connection for us is that Artemy goes to Bard College where Dan and I graduated from. He is currently a sophomore. He is in the conservatory which is a 5-year program.

He studies with Joan Tower. Dan comments that Joan was an inspiration for him in how she forced him to work with rhythmic subdivisions.

We discuss Artemy’s compositional process in more detail. He improvises until he finds something he likes. Then he manually types it into Sibelius. “It’s good to hear different things you can do which are hard to imagine on pen and paper.” “I’m used to using the computer as a compositional tool.”

He’s composed for many different types of orchestrations. Hasn’t done solo piano In a while. Recently did a string quartet composition. Did an ensemble with flute, clarinet, piano, cello. Orchestra. Solo pieces.

“Singing out loud helps you figure out intuitively what you think should be the next thing.”

“I think of the ensemble that I’m going to write for. I have hopefully people in mind to play it.” “I want to have people in mind to work with.”

When asked which composers he likes: Ravel, Debussy, Beethoven, Bach. Joan Tower. Philip Glass. John Adams. Julia Wolf. Missy Muzzoli.

“I love harmony. Good harmony in a simple pop song.”

“I like Disco.”

You can check out all of Artemy’s recordings on his website with links to soundcloud.

https://artemys.art

He took a class on film composition and he wants to pursue that in addition to composing for the concert...