Conversations

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli and Ruairi O'Flaherty

Some of what was discussed:

- Is trying to figure people out a waste of time?

- What to do if someone close to you is holding you back?

- Can it help to be suspicious of comfort?

- If your differentiator can be ordered online, how valuable is it?

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http://www.convos.at

Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

"Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli and Ruairi O'Flaherty

Some of what was discussed:

- Is your studio giving you low self-esteem?

- Is your client anxious or are you failing to lead?

- Do you know that monitoring is a skill?

- What’s the difference between anxiety and excitement?

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http://www.convos.at

Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

"Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli and Ruairi O'Flaherty

Some of what was discussed:

- Are you saying no strategically or not at all?

- Is pain a necessary part of growth?

- How hard should you push your clients to grow?

- Are you leaning into words and ideas that are uncomfortable?

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http://www.convos.at

Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

"Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli and Ruairi O'Flaherty

Some of what was discussed:

- What good is time management if you’re not in control of your attention?

- Is your calendaring practice work-first or life-first?

- How do we know if we’re oversharing?

- Can a graphic designer be a band member?

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Some of what was referenced:

My Take On Recording with Doug Fearn #28 Tony Maserati, Mix Engineer - link

Lex Friedman Podcast #124 Stephen Wolfram: Fundamental Theory of Physics, Life, and the Universe - link

Senna (2010) - link

Joe Rogan Experience #1545 W. Keith Campbell - link

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http://www.convos.at

Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

"Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty

Some of what was discussed:

Is the conflict in your life the result of dysfunction or progress?

Who sets your milestones?

Is committing your career to one artist a catapult or a constraint?

http://www.convos.at

Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

"Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg

Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty

Some of what was discussed:

Are your clients’ mix notes making you a better mixer?

Compared to artists and producers, how much cultural impact can engineers have?

Can audio engineering make or break a hit?

Should engineers have equity in every record they make?

http://www.convos.at

Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

"Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg

Piano: George Hazelrigg Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg Drums: John O’Reilly Jr. Mixed by Jon Castelli

How would you spend your time if money wasn't a concern or you only had 3 years to live? Do you have a pre-project research ritual? How useful are the influences you invite into your world? Is "legacy" an antiquated concept?

A conversation with "Spider" Ron Entwistle, Jon Castelli, Michael J. Morgan, and Ruairi O'Flaherty.

Some of what was discussed:

What is your primary aim?

Do we let not having certain things hold us back unnecessarily?

Is your grind ill-advised habit or serving a noble ambition?

Are you wired for high volume work or deep engagement?

Who are the people that help you make sense of the world?

http://www.convos.at

Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals

http://www.hdaudiopost.com

"Conversations Theme" Performed by Hazelrigg Brothers Composed by “Spider” Ron Entwistle, Geoff Hazelrigg, George Hazelrigg

Piano: George Hazelrigg

Bass: Geoff Hazelrigg

Drums: John O’Reilly Jr.

Mixed by Jon Castelli

Some of what we discussed:

- How do your understand your role in the world?

- Could it be quicker to try the idea than spend time describing it?

- Does success automatically qualify someone to give advice?

- What is the minimal effective dose?

- Have you considered forgetting some of what you’ve learned?

- What is the cost of discretion?

- Does your client know what to expect when they work with you?

http://www.convos.at

Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com

Some of what we discussed:

- Is school the best way?

- Does sharing your techniques and strategies diminish you or empower you?

- Are you in touch with what really matters about your work?

- Are you spending as much time on building your business as you are on building your rig?

- Have you experienced the upper limits of what’s possible sonically? If not, when and how is it going to happen?

- Are you taking enough risks?

- How are you thinking about personal development vs mutual development?

- Is the Audio Industry really incentivized to enable community?

- How do you think about adversity? Are you avoiding it, or using it to grow?

http://www.convos.at

Produced and Mixed by Dylan Seals http://www.hdaudiopost.com