Best Devin Townsend Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 74 - Robert Eggers / The Witch 38:29

8M ago38:29

38:29

Wouldst thou like to LIVE DELICIOUSLY? Wouldst thou like to experience a masterpiece of Type 2 art? Wouldst thou like to invest 4 Million Dollars in a first-time filmmaker and lead actress and make 40 Million Dollars back? In this episode, we’ll analyze Robert Eggers’s The Witch, a supernatural horror film from 2015 — and I’ll attempt to answer tho…

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Episode 9 - Ihsahn 2:09:47

9M ago2:09:47

2:09:47

Ihsahn is one of my favourite people in the scene. Empathetic, creative, fierce and brilliant. I’m proud to know him and grateful he was able to hang with me for this episode :) -Dev Listen to the podcast here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/Podcast This podcast is brought to you by InsideOutMusic. Listen to ‘Don’t Go Too Early’, the new single from…

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Max Cavalera (Soulfly) 56:47

10M ago56:47

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Episode 8 - Tomas Haake 1:08:17

12M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

This months podcast is with Tomas Haake. Meshuggah has always been and remains a fascinating collective, it was nice to have the opportunity to pick his brain a bit about their process - Dev Listen to the podcast here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/Podcast This podcast is brought to you by InsideOutMusic. Listen to 'Charismatic Leaders', the new al…

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Episode 7 - Jordan Rudess 1:06:06

1y ago1:06:06

1:06:06

For this episode, I was fortunate to talk to Jordan Rudess, whom I’ve become friendly with throughout our time together on tour. He’s a fantastic mind who has unique takes on some of the thoughts I’ve been bashing around. I hope you enjoy it :) Devin Listen to the podcast here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/Podcast This podcast is brought to you by…

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Episode 6 - Blindboy Boatclub 1:32:22

1y ago1:32:22

1:32:22

Episode 6 is with an artist named Blindboy out of Ireland who has created some of my favorite content over the past few years. From his band ‘The Rubberbandits’ to his numerous tv shows, podcast and books, he’s a great hang and unafraid to investigate the same sort of stuff I like to think about. To those wondering about the ads for Inside Out band…

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Episode 5 - Mike Keneally 1:00:27

1+ y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Mike Keneally is the guest for this episode. He’s been a very positive influence in my life and we’ve been working together for a few years now. His insights are both fearless and practical. Devin Listen to the podcast here: https://devin-townsend.lnk.to/Podcast This podcast is brought to you by InsideOutMusic. Listen to & order 'Insanium' by Whom …

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Episode 4 - Joe Satriani 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

41:15

For this months interview, I talked with guitarist Joe Satriani. Not only a commercially successful artist, but also a very effective teacher. His methodology seems deceptively simple yet clearly effective. Hes been a solid person and very down to earth throughout all our interactions and I appreciate his process. Please enjoy =) - Dev Listen to th…

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Episode 3 - Tosin Abasi 59:58

1+ y ago59:58

59:58

Hey all, for the third episode, (and second interview) of The Devin Townsend Podcast, I'm interviewing renowned guitarist Tosin Abasi about his creative process. I'm fascinated by what makes artists tick, and as I continue down the path of interviewing people (there's some great guests lined up) I really enjoy getting insights into the minds of peo…

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Episode 2 - Steve Vai 2:35:26

1+ y ago2:35:26

2:35:26

For the second episode, I am attempting the process of interviewing someone else about their process and seeing how they navigate the same stumbling blocks we all do. Steve Vai was the obvious guest based on our history and my relationship with him. If this works, I may attempt to interview other artists I know about this topic in hopes it can shed…

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Episode 1 - Synesthesia 35:09

1+ y ago35:09

35:09

The DTPodcast is intended as a real time counterpart to the making of one of my projects. In this inaugural episode, (prior to getting into the nuts and bolts of it all) I discuss the concept of Synesthesia (when your brain routes sensory information through multiple unrelated senses, causing you to experience more than one sense simultaneously) th…

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Episode 1 - Synesthesia Trailer 0:52

1+ y ago0:52

0:52

The DTPodcast is intended as a real time counterpart to the making of one of my projects. In this inaugural episode, (prior to getting into the nuts and bolts of it all) I discuss the concept of Synesthesia (when your brain routes sensory information through multiple unrelated senses, causing you to experience more than one sense simultaneously) th…

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073: Jon Schnepp As Jymuloxx Cortribbonz of Nickelodeon's "Real Gibbons" (Re-release) 53:28

1+ y ago53:28

53:28

Animation secrets revealed! Let's dive deep into a sweaty mind and body with this necessary re-release from 2011. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/car…

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072: The Long Kiss Goodnight + Creative Projects: How To Focus On And Complete Them 26:15

1+ y ago26:15

26:15

Here are two questions. Why did screenwriter Shane Black NOT work for 9 years after his film The Long Kiss Goodnight? And coincidentally, if you’ve got a Creative Project, how can you focus on and complete it? I’ll attempt to answer those questions in episode 72 of The Carl King Show. Understanding is useful, so here we go. Support this Show on Pat…

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071: Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City 31:30

1+ y ago31:30

31:30

Have you ever asked yourself the question: can you wake up if you don’t fall asleep? And what does that question REALLY mean? This week, we’ll attempt to find out by examining Asteroid City, the latest surreal Type 2 film from Wes Anderson. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.a…

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070: Adult Swim-Style Writing - How Not To Do It 49:38

2y ago49:38

49:38

Imagine being such a fan of Adult Swim, that you decide to make your own animated TV pilot. You hire writers, voice actors, and an animator — and you spend two years of your life and $12,000 on it. And when it’s finished, you realize: I have NO idea what I’m doing. Well, that happened to me in 2019, and it was called The Oracle of Outer Space. What…

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069: How Buddhism Makes Me Better Than Other People 35:35

2y ago35:35

35:35

It doesn't. I'm making a joke. I’m going to share some common ideas from the world of Eastern philosophy and Stoicism. And how they have helped me be NOT better than other people. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send M…

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Mark Heylmun (Suicide Silence) 1:55:05

2y ago1:55:05

1:55:05

Suicide Silence guitarist Mark Heylmun on psychedelics, Catholicism, the occult, creative hiatuses, the making of the band’s self-titled album with Ross Robinson, losing a close friend in high school, the death of frontman Mitch Lucker, the band's subsequent rebirth, the ego, and much more. Follow No-Prize From God, Ryan J. Downey, and check out Do…

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068: Am I Autistic Yet? (A Personal Episode) 43:43

2y ago43:43

43:43

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Am I Autistic Yet?” I’m about to, in This Week’s episode of The Carl King Show. Understanding is useful, so here we go. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https:/…

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Neon Blood Fire with Matias and Marcus of LAMORI 26:10

2y ago26:10

26:10

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Matias Juselius and Marcus Pellas of the band Lamori about their new album ‘Neon Blood Fire’ out now via Wormholedeath Records. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as what Matias and Marcus learned trying new things to get a heavier sound on their latest …

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067: The Lost Sir Millard Mulch Documentary (Chat With Chewbode Part 4) 40:51

2y ago40:51

40:51

It’s PART 4 of my Chat With Chewbode. Today we cover: The Lost Sir Millard Mulch Documentary, My Dabbling In Egomania, Advice Kevin Smith Gave Me, The Illusion of Fame, How I Think I Get Too Much Credit Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Chewbode is my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. If you haven’t listene…

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DEVIN TOWNSEND chats Lightwork and Dreamsonic Tour 2023: Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Animals As Leaders 26:50

2y ago26:50

26:50

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Devin Townsend about his new album 'Lightwork' out now via Century Media Records, as well as the Dreamsonic Tour 2023 with Dream Theater, Animals as Leaders, and Devin Townsend. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as what Devin learned working with produc…

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066: Chat With Chewbode: Part 3 (Let’s Destroy The Music Industry) 42:18

2y ago42:18

42:18

Very Good Friends of Carl King, we’ve got another AUDIO-ONLY episode. It’s PART 3 of my Chat With Chewbode, my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 or Part 2, go back to Episode 62, where we talk about becoming friends and growing up in the swamps of South Venice, Florida — and Episode 64, where we talk a…

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Death of Darkness with Jyrki 69 of THE 69 EYES 25:43

2y ago25:43

25:43

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Jyrki 69 of the band The 69 Eyes about their new album ‘Death of Darkness’ out now via Atomic Fire Records (Valila music House in Finland). During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as what Jyrki 69 has learned working with some new producers, releasing singles…

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065: If I Made A Mr. Bungle Documentary + How To Write Ugly Music 32:26

2y ago32:26

32:26

I think of Mr. Bungle as my favorite band. They’re unpredictable and can be hard to listen to. Sometimes I can’t tell if they’re joking or creating music that is complex and profound. So if I Made A Mr. Bungle Documentary, what would it be like? Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking We’ll explore that idea, followed by a mu…

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Desolation Years with Nik Serén of HONG FAUX 29:51

2y ago29:51

29:51

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Nik Serén of the band Hong Faux about their new album ‘Desolation Years’ out now via Golden Robot Records. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as what Roni learned working with their producer, Josh Shroeder. 'Desolation Years' was Produced by Hong Faux, M…

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064: Chat With Chewbode, Part 2 (How Education Failed Us) 36:57

2y ago36:57

36:57

It’s PART 2 of my Chat With Chewbode, my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, go back to Episode 62, where we talk about becoming friends and growing up in the swamps of South Venice, Florida. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking As a reminder, Chewbode has been involved in most…

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Screem Writers Guild with Mr. Lordi of LORDI 24:26

2y ago24:26

24:26

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Mr. Lordi of the band Lordi about their new album ‘Screem Writers Guild’ via Atomic Fire Records. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as having patience to see your goals and dreams through. Mr. Lordi talks about losing band members over the years, while …

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063: David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ + Essay: What Is Reality? 22:38

2y ago22:38

22:38

This Week’s Conceptual Thought Idea Of The Week Is: “Does reality actually exist? And if so, how should we be talking about it?” Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking Once we’ve figured out that whole reality thing, we’ll examine David Cronenberg’s EXISTENZ from 1999, in This Week’s Analytical Filmmaking Analysis of the Wee…

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Karl Sanders (Nile) 55:03

2y ago55:03

55:03

NILE frontman Karl Sanders talks ancient Egypt, his meditative and transcendental solo work, several of the books and ideas that shaped him, and more. "A lot of the [religious] options available to us are restrictive by nature," he explains. "I gravitated to the [ancient] Egyptians because you know what? When those guys did religion, they imagined …

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Introvert / Extrovert with Adam Gontier of SAINT ASONIA 23:36

2y ago23:36

23:36

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Adam Gontier of the band Saint Asonia about their new album ‘Introvert / Extrovert’. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as what working with other professional songwriters and musicians in your hometown, as well as in other cities. 'Introvert / Extrovert…

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062: Chatting With Chewbode: Part 1 (From The Swamp) 50:17

2y ago50:17

50:17

What the heck is a CHEWBODE? According to Urban Dictionary, it’s a style of bed and breakfast where you can actually EAT THE BED for breakfast. And in some countries it’s HOTDOG-flavored. But it’s also the name of my longest-term friend and creative collaborator. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In one way or another, …

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Cut Throat Culture with Roni MacRuairi of WORDS THAT BURN 26:28

2y ago26:28

26:28

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Roni MacRuairi of the band Words That Burn about their new album ‘Cut Throat Culture’. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as what Roni learned working with their producer, Josh Shroeder. 'Cut Throat Culture' was Produced, Mixed, Mastered by Josh Shroeder…

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Writing Catchy Hooks and Melodies with Liz Mauritz of GOLD STEPS 27:36

2y ago27:36

27:36

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Liz Mauritz of the band Gold Steps about their new EP ‘That Ain't It’ out now via Revival Recordings. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as how works on her songwriting skills, especially when it comes to writing catchy hooks and melodies. 'That Ain't It…

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061: Music Is Not A Visual Art + David Cronenberg’s Videodrome (1983) 24:27

2y ago24:27

24:27

This week, we explore the idea of VISUALS maybe being a bad thing. Support this Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King shares an essay: "Music Is Not A Visual Art" and then examines David Cronenberg’s Videodrome (1983) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id120…

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Seeing Yourself As A Professional Musician with Ryan Brooks of SLEEP IN MOTION 22:18

2y ago22:18

22:18

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Ryan Brooks of the band Sleep In Motion about their new EP ‘Separate’ out now. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as how Ryan sees himself as a professional musician, planning out the work 1-2 years in advance and constantly evolving his understanding of…

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Bill Fisher (Church Of The Cosmic Skull) 1:21:34

2y ago1:21:34

1:21:34

Church Of The Cosmic Skull founder Bill Fisher's seven-piece, vocal-harmony-and-Hammond-organ heavy, English prog/psych/rock outfit fashions itself as a spiritual organization dedicated to “The Seven Objects,” which includes instructions to “recognize the hallucinatory nature of reality,” “celebrate and uphold the freedom of art, science and though…

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060: Don’t Complain About Other People’s Music + David Cronenberg’s Scanners (1981) 32:02

2y ago32:02

32:02

Should I spend a lot of time complaining about other people’s music, instead of making my own? And what would happen if I start building a 3.5 million dollar house before the blueprints are done? Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King shares an essay: “Don’t Complain About Other People’s Music” …

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Never Let Anyone Tell You Who You Are with Ric Galvez of MALICE DIVINE 27:34

2y ago27:34

27:34

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Ric Galvez of the band Malice Divine about their new album ‘Everlasting Ascendancy’ out now. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as how Ric kept his mental fortitude while working on the project, and never letting anyone tell him who he is as a person. 'E…

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059: Bernard Herrmann’s “The Dragon” (1958) + Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023 Movie) 22:52

2y ago22:52

22:52

Do dragons ever TRADE or BARTER with other creatures for unique and rare FEDORAS? What kind of items or services might a dragon exchange for such headwear? Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Bernard Herrmann’s “The Dragon” (1958) + Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023 Movie…

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20 Years as A Band with The King of MÄRVEL 21:38

2y ago21:38

21:38

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with The King of the band Märvel about their new album ‘Double Decade’ out now via The Sign Records. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as what it's like to be an active band on the scene for 20 years. The two new songs on 'Double Decade' were mixed by Robert…

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058: Mike Patton’s Fantomas: Director’s Cut + Robert Eggers The Lighthouse (2019 Film) 33:26

2y ago33:26

33:26

Is Mike Patton God? And is Robert Pattinson's mustache the most MASCULINE thing you've ever seen? Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Mike Patton’s Fantomas: Director’s Cut (2001) + Robert Eggers The Lighthouse (2019 Film) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod…

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Sorrow On Midgard with Michael Priest of IDOLATROUS 19:41

2y ago19:41

19:41

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Michael Priest of the band Idolatrous about their new album ‘Sorrow On Midgard’ out now. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as not being afraid to make changes to songs, even months after they have been initially written. 'Sorrow On MidGard' was produced…

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057: The Green Knight (2021) + Riley Green “If It Wasn’t For Trucks” (2020) 42:13

2y ago42:13

42:13

Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines The Green Knight (2021) + Riley Green “If It Wasn’t For Trucks” (2020) Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkin…

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Blind Leading The Blind with Justin Brett and Simon 'Gid' Gardner of FOUND MISSING 21:00

2y ago21:00

21:00

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Justin Brett and Simon 'Gid' Gardner of the band Found Missing about their new album ‘Blind Leading The Blind’ out now. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as working with a producer who has experience getting into the charts, helping to make radio edits …

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Haela Ravenna Hunt-Hendrix (Liturgy) 1:06:54

2y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Haela Ravenna Hunt-Hendrix's band, Liturgy, is a platform for both fine art and theology, delivered in waves of transcendental black metal possessed by the spirit of classical music and the energetic urgency of punk and indie rock. An unapologetic Christian with a love of the Orthodox Church and a spiritual practice many believers would deem decide…

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056: Ali Wong in BEEF (2023) + Mike Keneally’s “Potato” (1997) 27:42

2y ago27:42

27:42

Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King examines Ali Wong in BEEF (2023) + Mike Keneally’s “Potato” (1997). Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-carl-king-podcast/id1202709564 Send Me A Tip! https://paypal.me/carlkingdom https://www.venmo.com/u/carlkingdom Subscri…

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Remember... You Must Die with Mark Haylmun of SUICIDE SILENCE 25:55

2y ago25:55

25:55

In this episode of The Rock Metal Podcast, we're chatting with Mark Haylmun of the band Suicide Silence about their new album ‘Remember... You Must Die’ out now. During our chat we touch on a lot of great tips for musicians, such as how to make songs as heavy as possible by having an incredible relationship with your producer. 'Remember... You Must…

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Hasan Oswald (Higher Love) 52:56

2y ago52:56

52:56

Hasan Oswald started his professional career as a cameraman for National Geographic’s film Hell on Earth: The Fall of Syria and the Rise of ISIS. His verité style caught the eye of award-winning filmmakers Nick Quested & Sebastian Junger (Restrepo). His directorial debut, Higher Love, about the opioid crisis in New Jersey, arrived in 2020. He's als…

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055: Travis Orbin (Complicated Metal Drummer) on Recording, Composing, and Touring 58:36

2y ago58:36

58:36

Support this Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carlking In this episode, Carl King talks to Travis Orbin, a complicated metal drummer. Topics include: 1 - Home recording workflow 2 - Abilities like audiation: does he have PERFECT PITCH?! 3 - Strangest place he has toured 4 - Working out on the road 5 - Specific musical inspirations: Lars …

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