WCA #420 with Hugh Padgham Part 2- Approach to Production, Gearbox Records, The Analog Sound, The Excess of the '80s, and Not Cutting Corners

Published: Jan. 2, 2023, 4 a.m.

My guest is Grammy Winning Producer Hugh Padgham who has worked with Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Genesis, The Police, XTC, and David Bowie. He's also well known for THE Gated Drum Sound on "In The Air Tonight." This is Part 2 of a 2-part interview.\n\nIn this episode, we discuss\n\nApproach to Production\n\nSteve Lillywhite\n\nTrust in Management\n\nProducer Differences\n\nThe Excess of the '80s\n\nComparing Eras of Recording\n\nSuperior Drummer\n\nBudgets of Old\n\nMixing Workflow\n\nHugh's Jazz Label\n\nGearbox Records\n\nThe Analog Sound\n\nThelonious Monk\n\nBuddy Rich\n\nThe Momentum of Recording\n\nDigital Recorders\n\nRecording Sting\n\nThe iPod's Effect\n\nHome Studio Phase\n\nPIL Metal Box\n\nNot Cutting Corners\n\nFinances for the Future\n\nDivorce\n\nGiving Back\n\n\nMatt's Rant: Saying Yes\nLinks and Show Notes\n\nHugh's Site\n\nGearbox Records\n\nHugh's Drum Pack for Superior Drummer\n\nPlease leave us a 5 Star Review!\n\n\nCredits\n\nGuest: Hugh Padgham\n\nHost: Matt Boudreau\n\nEngineer: Matt Boudreau\n\nProducer: Matt Boudreau\n\nEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau\xa0\n\nWCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell\xa0\n\nAnnouncer: Chuck Smith