John 'Spud' Murphy - Experimental Mix Engineer

John 'Spud' Murphy joins Kevin Paul to reflect on his path from cover bands to the studio, exploring how he combines live and digital workflows and uses multiple recordings of an instrument to craft his signature ambient, textured sound.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:42 - The Origin Of The Name 'Spud'

01:28 - From Cover Bands To Recording Originals

02:14 - Being Drawn To The Studio

03:34 - Combining Live And Studio Elements

06:14 - Recording False Lankum

10:57 - Creating A Comfortable Recording Environment

15:57 - Motivation And Collaboration

17:39 - Balancing Direction And Creative Space

20:15 - Techniques For Getting Atmospheric Textures