Michael's Mixdown

Michael's Mixdown

By Michael NewtonArtsMusicPerforming ArtsMusic CommentaryMusic Interviews
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Michael's Mixdown episodes

  • Ep. 18 - Solo'd Bad Guy

    Hmm, what's this? Pop music?! That's right, this is no longer a show just about rock n' roll and heavy metal (and it was never really meant to be, it just took me this long to get to a pop song). In this episode, I break down Billie Eilish's Bad Guy from the album WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO. I discover there's many layers to this song, and tons of production work. This song has some of the biggest, fattest bass I've ever heard. It's no wonder that this song and this album cleaned house at the 2020 Grammys. So join me in some critical listening to Bad Guy!

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    25 min
  • Keyboardist Christian Pulkkinen: James LaBrie, Simulacrum, Eden's Curse

    In this episode, I sit down and have a wonderful chat with Christian Pulkkinen, a.k.a. Chrism, who is an insanely talented keyboardist and composer. He is involved with a multitude of bands including Simulacrum, Eden's Curse, James LaBrie, Adamantra, and True Cult Club! We talk about his latest release, Genesis by Simulacrum, and some behind the scenes about the equipment and software used to create that album, as well as his other projects, including the upcoming James LaBrie solo album! You can find his websites below, as well as links to where you can listen to his music!

    https://www.simulacrum.fi/ (Make sure to check out the Nothing Remains music video here!)


    https://www.chrism.vip/


    https://open.spotify.com/artist/359NzdW2t09A9nVYG0iBnz?si=f3KPJ2PHQkaVa2OCq4mXyA


    https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fkU8ZxHs1InP0ofHMmM8X?si=ebwzZWYUQMu6xrzPRnGqmw


    https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TNcLTyzJPIGfebyYkKzcd?si=2N7TLe5US2Os8CIwcMyqwQ


    https://open.spotify.com/artist/2cwD4dkBkH2jLh6yic3tb8?si=z_Y9og6YT36TPb7i8m-I3A

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Reel Foley Sound: A Discussion About Foley Recording and Sound Effects

    I got the chance to talk shop with the folks from Reel Foley Sound, Sanaa Kelley and Arno Stephanian! They are Foley recording artists, and that means that they provide sound effects for movies, television, and video games! Believe it or not, most of the sound effects in film and T.V. are actually not recorded on set with the actors, but are rather recorded later on a Foley sound stage, and added back in later! They explain all about what goes into their job, and their favorite props that make all the coolest sounds!


    You can find Reel Foley Sound here:

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelfoleysound?lang=en

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel_foley_sound/?hl=en

    IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0134085/

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    58 min
  • Key of Geebz: YouTube Reviews of PROG!

    Today, we're listening to music in the key of Geebz! Geebz comes from the YouTube channel "Key of Geebz" where he reacts to some of our favorite progressive rock and metal tracks! Geebz is a composer, and you'll find his videos titled "Old Composer REACTS," as well as referring to himself as the "De-Composer." He is a genuinely good guy and was a blast to talk to. But if that wasn't enough, he is also involved in charity work with children, especially those who are in hospitals battling various ailments. He takes dinosaur puppets and does ventriloquism for the kids to try to get them out of that world for a little bit. 

    You can find the link to his music reaction channel "Key of Geebz" here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ0zCC_pb_p5rH2PqWlzBEw

     And you can find his channel for the puppeteering here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxxBUVd_H4F1P8058qGWFoQ

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    1 hr 21 min
  • Animated YouTuber Josh JX
    This episode I am joined by a good friend of mine, Josh, who captains a YouTube channel called Josh JX. We discuss his background in radio and other voice performance, which ultimately lead to the creation of his YouTube channel. On his channel, he creates nostalgia videos about games and shows that we grew up with in the 1990's. There is an upcoming episode for Josh's channel that covers Pokemon Red and Blue, that yours truly played a small part on. Find Josh's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0_iEczDbSFA32JQxP5S2Rg

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    57 min
  • A Deep Dive Into The Electric Castle
    This episode breaks down the absolutely epic double album "Into The Electric Castle" by Ayreon. What a beast of a subject to tackle. This concept album features multiple characters and dozens of performers and instruments. It took about a month to record and edit the entire thing! And the best part? The creator of the album agreed to answer some of my questions for the show! So come check this out, it will be well worth your time!

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    1 hr 26 min
  • Voice Actress Colette Feehan on How Voice Actors Make Those Crazy Voices
    In this episode of Michael's Mixdown, I have remote guest Colette Feehan on the show to discuss her exciting research into linguistics and ultrasounds of the mouth and vocal tract of voice actors as they do child-like voices. She started posting on TikTok about her research and went viral overnight. We nerd out about voice actors, discuss cartoons, and we both do some character voices! This episode was a ton of fun, so join us and learn some things about how your voice works!

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    49 min
  • So You Want To Make a Podcast
    In this episode, I give some tips that I think will help you get started podcasting, or help improve your sound quality. I give some general advice, including what you should consider in your surroundings, gear, microphones, and editing software. Even if you only have your phone, I have some ideas on how to get better sound.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Better To Have Loved and Lost: Steve Robert
    This is a really special, emotional episode. Steve Robert (Roh-Berh) was a very close friend of mine, and one of the most caring and loving human beings this planet has ever seen. Steve passed away from brain cancer, but his influence lives on in his community, and in his friends and family. He was a really special person. He was involved in local community outreach programs and advocated for social justice, love, and equality. He was a musician, song writer, guitar and harmonica player, philosopher, psychologist, a friend, a husband, and somebody very special to me. This is our story. 

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    32 min
  • Explaining Audio Terms Pt.2
    This is the second audio terms episode, and this one is fairly short and sweet. In this episode, I talk about most of the same effects, like compression and delay, but this time I apply these effects to the electric guitar so that you might better understand how these effects are used in music. 

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    25 min

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Michael's Mixdown is a show about music, voice acting, audio production techniques, including behind the scenes and historical facts about famous and interesting songs and albums. Some episodes are…