10 Albums - The Soundtrack of Your Life

Josh is back and he's here to drop his #9pick!

We give an overview of BC's own Matthew Good - from his humble beginnings in Burnaby, BC to becoming an international success (with Matthew Good Band) before entering an arguably more successful 2nd phase of his career with a string of amazing solo records.

Josh picked 2007s 'Hospital Music'.

I love when there is the synchronicity that occurs when an album releases and seems to speak to you and what is going on in your life at the time. This is definitely the case with Josh and 'Hospital Music'. 

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Josh bio

An RN from North Vancouver, grew up on 90s grunge, leanings towards favouring Singer/Songwriter material, have been playing & performing music for over 20 years, visual artist, graphic novel/comic artist.

Josh brings his 10 best of the decade that was the 2010s, as well as some honourable mentions.

A well-rounded list with some great picks you may have never heard of!

Josh has returned to discuss his favourites from the 2010s decade - but before we get there we take time to discuss how Spotify and Apple Music (among other streaming services) have permanently changed the music experience for all of us.

Interesting episode!

As this phase of Sound Extractor winds down, Stew Kirkwood takes a time-out to reflect on the past 20 years...

This episode we discussed :

- What collaboration means to Stew

- dealing with band dramatics

- What is on the horizon in 2020

- What advice Stew has for indie bands and indie producers

- What is the legacy of Sound Extractor at this point

- What is the impact Stew wants to leave moving forward

BIO :

Stew Kirkwood is a musician's producer. He began recording his own songs at the age of 7 with a primitive multi-tracking technique he developed out of necessity to accommodate his sonic visions.

Today, he owns and operates one of the most successful studios in Western Canada, Sound Extractor Studios, and is in high demand as a producer and audio engineer. He has produced albums for over 200 artists, many of which have had mentionable success on radio charts, in film placements and in written and online press.

As a producer and a multi-instrumentalist, he has the vocabulary to speak to the artist and musicians in the language of their respective instruments. His encyclopedic knowledge of music and the recording arts both past and present, gives him a wealth of insight to draw upon. This expertise, combined with his tireless efforts in coaching the artists he works with to greater heights, has been key to his continued success.

Soundextractor.com

**music is from Stew Kirkwood's LP "Free to Fly on a String That's Tied"

(episode 50 in the series)

Stew Kirkwood is at the tippy-top of the list as far as Producers in Western Canada, dare I say the entire country!

As this phase of Sound Extractor winds down, Stew Kirkwood takes a time-out to reflect on the past 20 years...

This episode we discussed :

- Grant proposals

- Stew's 2007 LP "Free to Fly on a String That's Tied"

- Family life mixed with owning a business

- engineering Keith Urban, Justin Beiber and Shinedown and what in meant to Sound Extractor

- the 2010s Sonic Band of the Month showcases (many of which were produced by Stew)

- partners in business and the importance of being able to share and delegate

- how many projects at once?

BIO :

Stew Kirkwood is a musician's producer. He began recording his own songs at the age of 7 with a primitive multi-tracking technique he developed out of necessity to accommodate his sonic visions.

Today, he owns and operates one of the most successful studios in Western Canada, Sound Extractor Studios, and is in high demand as a producer and audio engineer. He has produced albums for over 200 artists, many of which have had mentionable success on radio charts, in film placements and in written and online press.

As a producer and a multi-instrumentalist, he has the vocabulary to speak to the artist and musicians in the language of their respective instruments. His encyclopedic knowledge of music and the recording arts both past and present, gives him a wealth of insight to draw upon. This expertise, combined with his tireless efforts in coaching the artists he works with to greater heights, has been key to his continued success.

Soundextractor.com

**music is from Stew Kirkwood's LP "Free to Fly on a String That's Tied"

Stew Kirkwood is the at the tippy-top of the list for Producers in Western Canada..I dare say in Canada entirely. 

As this phase of Sound Extractor winds down, Stew Kirkwood takes a time-out to reflect on the past 20 years...

This episode we discussed :

- The start of Stew's engineering days (grade 2!)

- his band 'Welcome' , who's rehearsal space gave birth to Sound Extractor

- how he expanded his business in the early 2000s

- when he "quit his day job"

- music industry changes and how they affected business

- his cover band 'Rotting Fruit'

- why indie bands still need CDs

BIO :

Stew Kirkwood is a musician's producer. He began recording his own songs at the age of 7 with a primitive multi-tracking technique he developed out of necessity to accommodate his sonic visions.

Today, he owns and operates one of the most successful studios in Western Canada, Sound Extractor Studios, and is in high demand as a producer and audio engineer. He has produced albums for over 200 artists, many of which have had mentionable success on radio charts, in film placements and in written and online press.

As a producer and a multi-instrumentalist, he has the vocabulary to speak to the artist and musicians in the language of their respective instruments. His encyclopedic knowledge of music and the recording arts both past and present, gives him a wealth of insight to draw upon. This expertise, combined with his tireless efforts in coaching the artists he works with to greater heights, has been key to his continued success.

Soundextractor.com

**music is from Stew Kirkwood's LP "Free to Fly on a String That's Tied"

At the time of posting this episode we are just HOURS away from 2020 !!...a new decade...

So instead of just a Year in Review - we went big and did the whole decade.

Join Matt, Darci, Glen and Todd as we attempt to compile a 10best for the 2010s!!

HAPPY New Years TO ALL!!

Todd is back for #5pick - where he discusses his process for narrowing down to Bright Eyes being his "sad white guy with an acoustic guitar" pick...as there is only room for one!

This 2005 release was ranked at number 50 on Rolling Stone list of "Top 100 Albums of the Decade"and at number 31 on NME's "Top 100 Greatest Albums of the Decade".

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Todd bio

Award-winning Todd Anstett has brought the world 'VRS - Be Kind, Rewatch'. He is also a meteorologist located in East Coast Canada. A slightly younger perspective on the show leanings to more of a modern rock presentation.

Foster the People make Todd's #10Albums list with their debut 2011 release 'Torches'.

This album had the Uber-catchy 'Helena Beat' and the controversial 'Pumped Up Kicks'. We discuss the subject matter of the latter, as well as why FtP songs are so catchy!! ..did you know the singer, Mark Foster, used to write radio and commercial jingles??

Torches received generally favorable reviews from critics and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album. The record peaked at number eight on the Billboard 200 in the US and number one on the ARIA Albums Chart in Australia. It has been certified platinum in Australia and the US, Philippines, and Canada.

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Todd bio

Award-winning Todd Anstett has brought the world 'VRS - Be Kind, Rewatch'. He is also a meteorologist located in East Coast Canada. A slightly younger perspective on the show leanings to more of a modern rock presentation.