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- EP 136 | TESSERACT: Getting hosed by gear, prog metal song structures, the Dolby Atmos debate (Acle Kahney)
Acle Kahney is the guitarist, writer, and producer for Tesseract.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:27 - Recording at Middle Farm with Peter Miles
00:04:57 - Working with a Producer
00:09:45 - Mastering and CD Delivery
00:12:04 - Challenges of Mixing Metal Music in Atmos
00:17:02 - Troubleshooting Gear Issues
00:24:01 - Mixing and Recording with AirPods
00:26:42 - The Pursuit of perfection in music production
00:29:04 - Experiment with EverTune
00:36:18 - The Writing Process
00:38:46 - The Pitfalls of Demo-itis
00:41:36 - Adding Flaws to the Recording
00:45:59 - The Process of Writing and Recording
00:50:42 - The Birth of an Idea and Collaborative Jamming
00:53:09 - The Complexity of Song Structures
01:02:37 - Relearning Songs and Guitar Tricks
01:05:06 - Live Sound and MIDI Programming
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1 hr 13 min - EP 135 | CARNIFEX: Rejection, Band Drama, and Creativity Enhancement (Cory Arford and Neil Teimann)
Cory Arford and Neal Teimann are the guitarists for Carnifex. Their new album, “Necromanteum” comes out October 6th, 2023.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:36 - The Same Problems at Every Level
00:08:06 - The Importance of Saying Yes
00:16:08 - Your personality matters
00:21:25 - The Flow of the Writing Process
00:24:05 - Using Writing Exercises to Stimulate Creativity
00:29:50 - Knowing When to Stop and Start Again
00:32:43 - Maintaining Momentum
00:43:26 - The Power of Collaborative Songwriting
00:49:25 - Avoiding Burnout and Embracing New Ideas
00:52:23 - Keeping your demos organized
01:03:30 - Incorporating new ideas and rearranging songs
01:06:24 - Knowing when to stand your ground
01:22:11 - Congrats on the Record Release
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1 hr 24 min - EP 134 | SYLOSIS (Josh Middleton): Razor tight guitar riffs, manifestation, the perils of mixing your band
Josh Middleton is a guitarist/producer best known for his band Sylosis and former band, Architects.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:25 - Manifestation and Serendipity in Career Paths
00:04:39 - Second Wind for Thrash Bands
00:07:15 - Becoming your own favorite band
00:11:49 - Writing Simple but Impactful Riffs
00:18:25 - Learning Arpeggios on Guitar
00:22:58 - Developing your Muscle Memory
00:25:29 - Strategic Approach to Guitar Practice
00:32:40 - The Importance of Recording Yourself
00:47:55 - The Changing Role of Producers in Music Production
00:50:20 - Maintaining Quality in Guitar Demos
00:52:43 - Layering Guitars and Ethereal Ambiance
00:56:55 - The Art of Improvisation
01:01:43 - Plugins that have a unique sound
01:03:54 - The Journey to Becoming a Professional Music Producer
01:06:43 - Mixing with your Eyes
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1 hr 12 min - EP 133 | CANNIBAL CORPSE: Head banging will kill you, throwing grenades at your band, COVID lockdowns (Rob Barrett)
Rob Barrett is a guitarist for the legendary Cannibal Corpse.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:59 - How Rob writes for Cannibal Corpse
00:06:46 - Burning out from touring
00:08:40 - Explosive creativity during quarantine
00:10:39 - Hitting the Ground Running
00:12:25 - Meeting crazy deadlines
00:14:15 - When to stop writing
00:15:58 - Violence Unimagined
00:17:52 - Rushed Song Endings and Settling for Less
00:19:34 - Misconceptions about mixing
00:22:47 - Dropping grenades
00:24:41 - Why hiring Erik Rutan made all the sense
00:26:31 - Staying true while evolving
00:28:20 - How Cannibal Corpse incorporated modern production
00:30:20 - Optimizing Efficiency in the Studio
00:37:34 - Metal will kill you
00:39:19 - Headbanging is terrible for you
00:44:19 - Why Behemoth are a behemoth
00:46:07 - Positive Energy and Friendship in the Music Industry
00:51:27 - Finding Inspiration Within the Band
00:53:03 - We all need friends
SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCASTLISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE:https://spoti.fi/3orTur3https://apple.co/3BROI9tFOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD:https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/WEBSITES:http://riffhardpodcast.comhttp://riffhard.com55 min - EP 132 | PERIPHERY: Trashing “Djent Is Not A Genre,” Video Game Addiction, And Playing With No PantsMisha Mansoor, Jake Bowen, and Mark Holcomb joined us to discuss why Periphery nuked their own album, how video game addiction is good, and the terror of playing huge shows naked.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:04:44 - Trust And Respect Among Band Members00:09:18 - Working with Spencer Sotelo On Vocals00:13:58 - Overcoming Challenges As A Team00:18:49 - The Mental Game Of Isolation And Writing00:24:01 - Writing For Others00:28:36 - The Benefits Of Loose Writing Sessions00:33:12 - Breaking Patterns And Trying Something New00:38:06 - Jake Bowen's Writing Process For Solos00:47:45 - Misha Mansoor's Experience Of Working With A Producer00:56:09 - Terrifying Stress Dreams And Nightmares00:59:44 - Mark Holcomb's Performance Anxiety01:03:35 - The Addictive Nature Of Video Games01:20:25 - The Importance Of Talent And Specialization01:25:05 - How To Make Sure Your Ideas Aren't Terrible01:39:56 - Streamlining The Writing Process01:44:40 - Importance Of Good Faith Creative Suggestions01:49:47 - How To Give And Receive Feedback01:54:18 - Burning Out On Your Own Album01:58:46 - Dialing Guitar Tones02:08:13 - Why You Should Invest In The Best Mix Possible02:12:48 - The Energy Of Raw Creativity02:17:20 - Nolly And Matt Halpern's Insane Drum SoundsSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCASTLISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE:https://spoti.fi/3orTur3https://apple.co/3BROI9tFOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD:https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/WEBSITES:http://riffhardpodcast.comhttp://riffhard.com2 hr 19 min
- Erik Rutan | Cannibal Corpse | Riffhard Podcast EP 131
Erik Rutan is a legendary guitarist and producer best known for his work with/in Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, and Hate Eternal.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to the Riffhard podcast with Erik Rutan
00:03:14 - Seeking Improvement in Guitar Playing and Life
00:06:40 - Prioritizing and Focusing on Career Goals
00:10:25 - The Ability to Adapt in Music Production
00:13:55 - Reflections on Patience and Character
00:17:08 - The Importance of Patience and Routine in Music
00:20:49 - The Importance of Stretching
00:24:10 - The Power of Mindset and Shutting Out the Noise
00:27:39 - The Importance of Yoga and Guitar Warm-Up
00:30:48 - Finding Inspiration in Music and Writing
00:34:13 - Wailing and Autopilot Playing
00:37:40 - Preparing Mentally for a Performance
00:41:08 - Overcoming Challenges and Finding Relaxation
00:44:15 - The Benefits of Meditation during COVID
00:47:27 - The Benefits of Meditation and Learning a Song
00:51:11 - Trey Azagthoth's importance
00:54:25 - Learning and Understanding Songs from Specific Bands
01:01:11 - Learning Guitar with Tab
01:04:29 - Finding Motivation for Learning Guitar
01:07:40 - Respecting the Legacy and Adapting to the another band's Sound
01:11:07 - The Legacy of Cannibal Corpse and the Dynamics of the Band
01:14:37 - Diving into Different Amps and Tones
01:18:01 - Capturing the Moment: Trying New Things in Music
01:21:33 - The Flow of Songwriting with Collaborators
01:24:54 - The Creative Process of Songwriting
01:28:15 - Expressing Comfortability Within Oneself
01:31:25 - Achieving Consistent Natural-Looking Kicks
01:34:48 - Tuning and capturing performances
01:38:20 - The Importance of Sound Alignment in Music production
01:41:40 - Be Yourself and Embrace Your DifferencesSUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:https://bit.ly/RIFFHARDPODCASTLISTEN ON SPOTIFY AND APPLE:https://spoti.fi/3orTur3https://apple.co/3BROI9tFOLLOW EYAL & RIFFHARD:https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/https://www.instagram.com/weriffhard/WEBSITES:http://riffhardpodcast.comhttp://riffhard.com1 hr 43 min - Stephen Taranto (The Helix Nebula)
Stephen Taranto is an innovative guitar virtuoso from Australia.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Stephen Taranto and his Guitar Skills
00:05:01 - Leaning into Your Strengths
00:10:06 - Deciding What to Focus On in Guitar Skills
00:15:02 - The Delusion of Talent and the Importance of Feedback
00:20:29 - Dealing with Risk and Perfectionism
00:25:15 - The Ups and Downs of Progress and Self-Perception
00:30:08 - Capturing Moments of Inspiration
00:35:11 - Allowing the Music to Flow Naturally
00:39:40 - The Challenges of Performing Live
00:44:31 - Embracing Imperfections in Performance
00:49:50 - The Live Experience vs Social Media Posts
00:54:35 - Alternate Picking Techniques and Hand Formation
00:59:10 - Learning Technique through Songs and Improvisation
01:03:39 - Targeting exact tempos and techniques
01:08:49 - The Mindset of a Guitar Player
01:14:02 - The Exciting Future of Music
Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.
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- Over 100 video tutorials with tabs
- A chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contest
- Livestream Q&As and other events
- Our private community
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1 hr 19 min - Keyan Houshmand (KEYAN)Keyan Houshmand is a guitarist who has made a name for himself with his in-depth YouTube and quick-fire Instagram and TikTok videos.Chapters:00:00:00 - The Modern Definition of Being a Musician00:04:10 - Finding the Right Balance in Guitar Playing00:07:59 - The Importance of Pickups in Guitar Tone00:11:56 - The Importance of How Playing Feels and Sounds00:15:39 - Recording Techniques and Achieving Rhythm00:23:52 - Recording vs Live Music Dynamics00:27:58 - Inspiring the Next Generation of Musicians00:32:00 - The Influence of the Internet on Music Production Techniques00:35:58 - The Importance of Filtering Information00:40:12 - Learning from Real Instruments and Programming Drums00:44:39 - The Vibe of Real Recordings and Programmed Drums00:48:27 - Finding the Time to Practice and Improve00:52:36 - The Fine Control in Guitar Playing00:56:19 - Developing Speed and Efficiency in Playing01:00:26 - The Mind-blowing Precision of Guitar Players01:04:26 - Finding Inspiration in Others' Mastery01:08:28 - The Power of Great Musicians01:12:22 - The Value of Outcome-oriented Practice01:16:30 - The Importance of Enjoyment in LearningWant to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.When you sign up, you'll get access to:Over 100 video tutorials with tabsA chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contestLivestream Q&As and other eventsOur private communityBe sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices1 hr 21 min
- Logan Young (Dal Av, Scarlet Rot)Logan Young is a musician, songwriter, and content creator who is known best for his guitar acrobatics on TikTok and Youtube. Logan's current projects are Dal Av and Scarlet Rot and he has worked with bands such as Reflections and I, the Breather.Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.When you sign up, you'll get access to:Over 100 video tutorials with tabsA chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contestLivestream Q&As and other eventsOur private communityBe sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices49 min
- Dan Sugarman (Ice Nine Kills)Dan Sugarman is a guitarist in Ice Nine Kills.Want to level up your guitar game? Check out Riffhard.When you sign up, you'll get access to:Over 100 video tutorials with tabsA chance to enter our monthly King Of The Riff contestLivestream Q&As and other eventsOur private communityBe sure to follow Riffhard on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Eyal Levi on Instagram.Like this show? Please leave us a 5-star review - even one sentence helps!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices1 hr
About The Riffhard Podcast
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The Riffhard Podcast, Eyal Levi goes in depth with the best guitarists in metal. These are the conversations you always wished you could hear with your guitar heroes.