Sound vs Sanity - An Unpopular Opinion in Pro Audio

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  • Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
  • I know this isn't a mixing tip or new piece of gear but honestly I wish someone made a video like this for me when I was younger! Please feel free to share your experiences in the comments or on our free community Discord server.
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    0:00 - Intro
    0:35 - Unpopular opinion
    1:55 - Sleep
    3:20 - Eye Health
    4:38 - Stress and Anxiety
    6:05 - Tools and Advice
    9:30 - How to improve the sound of windows
    11:00 - FAQ and Disclaimers!
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  • @inthemix
    @inthemix  Месяц назад +20

    Thanks for watching, please do share your own thoughts in the comments!
    All my links: linktr.ee/inthemixlinks
    0:00 - Intro
    0:00 - Unpopular opinion
    1:55 - Sleep
    3:20 - Eye Health
    4:38 - Stress and Anxiety
    6:05 - Tools and Advice
    9:30 - How to improve the sound of windows
    11:00 - FAQ and Disclaimers!

    • @vinx5518
      @vinx5518 Месяц назад +1

      i'm thinking about these on yesterday. Its a useful video . its being 4years i subbed to this channel and they are all helpful. Congrats for 1 million.
      For some reason i want to hear your fully completed music.

    • @dainloth5505
      @dainloth5505 Месяц назад

      HELLO, MICHAEL;
      Please review the beyerdynamic dt 770 pro x limited edition headset.I use Beyerdynamic DT 770 headphones and I’m really curious what the difference is between them and x.

  • @benja303
    @benja303 Месяц назад +150

    i work in a dingy office with no natural light all day and then lock into my bedroom studio with the window covered up all evening. Thanks for this

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +26

      I hope some of the tools can help you. Especially the early morning light and maybe uncovering those windows in your studio.

    • @benja303
      @benja303 Месяц назад +10

      @@inthemix they will, i live in the caribbean so we have natural light available all year, I just never considered the importance of it tbh

    • @pedroj.varonavaronarecords3966
      @pedroj.varonavaronarecords3966 Месяц назад +4

      Nice video. I agree with you

    • @rcs2003
      @rcs2003 Месяц назад

      lol

    • @DarkTrapStudio
      @DarkTrapStudio Месяц назад +1

      @@benja303 Cool, where in the Carribean ?

  • @angvalpet774
    @angvalpet774 Месяц назад +115

    I am only 25 years old. I was ignoring so many important health practices in my life up until last October when I had a neurological event that quite frankly changed my life. Before that event I wasn't eating well, was constantly up late working on mixes, wasn't sleeping well, wasn't exercising or getting nearly enough sunlight either. I live at home with my family and even though we live in the same house I would barely speak to them or spend time with them because I was so engrossed in music as it was and still is my greatest passion. I was that guy that social media likes to glorify that would sacrifice everything for the grind and I nearly did. When the neurological event happened I lost hearing in my left ear, gained horrible loud multiple frequency ringing tinnitus in both ears as well as hyperacusis, had horrible balance, saw visual phenomena and more. Eventually I started losing weight, barely slept for more than an hour for an entire month, lost over 15 pounds because I couldn't eat from the anxiety and stress, I thought I was going to die. I went to more doctors in a 4 month period than my entire life. During this time my stepfather had sudden horrible pancreatic cancer and he was also a musician and we were in the middle of recording guitar for his own funeral service when this all went down. I was crying every single day and the entire situation from start to finish was a literal nightmare...I nearly contemplated taking my own life. It all happened so unbelievably fast, but when I connected the dots of how it all happened...I realized I wasn't really taking care of myself at all. I learned more lessons from October till now than I have my entire life. Taking care of yourself mentally and physically is enormously important, family and friends are everything, change is inevitable, variety is key. I spend much more time these days exercising, eating well, and doing hobbies instead of spending 12 hours a day JUST creating music. I still work on music passionately and I am still trying to achieve the same goals through it, however I am taking a much different path to get there. I am thankful to even have gotten my hearing back and am able to work on music in ANY capacity. I still have the tinnitus, hearing sensitivity, and other things that I thought would make it impossible to work on music, but now I try not to let them bother me anymore and focus on just living and being happy. I think in a few more months I'll even be bold enough to say that I wouldn't change what happened?!.....It made me a better man, a better son, a better brother, and a better friend. 🙂 I think this is might be the most important video you have ever made and I hope it spreads awareness to the musicians out there.

    • @kwhyland
      @kwhyland Месяц назад +10

      You’ve gained some real wisdom from those terrible experiences. Thank you for taking the time to express it so eloquently with your comment. Peace comes through balance; may it keep you well!

    • @angvalpet774
      @angvalpet774 Месяц назад +2

      @@kwhyland Indeed. Life is such a grandiose experience, it would be a shame to miss out on so many parts of it!

    • @MS7.7
      @MS7.7 Месяц назад +3

      This godamn hearing loss is happening to everyone I don't understand. I was absolutely shocked when I realized that I don't ever hear hihats in my right ear anymore. I blame the freaking shots we took and covid have ruined our brains and bodies. Everything changed since.

    • @noryokuu
      @noryokuu Месяц назад +2

      Bro ! Wow i enjoyed reading this because i can relate im also 25 making music and live with my family and i dont take care of myself at all. Im skinny and cant work because i have social axiety. I need to change my life somehow .or wait for an event to hit me . Fuckk

    • @SamiJumppanen
      @SamiJumppanen Месяц назад +1

      ​@@noryokuube selfish -> be healthy. Means, do things that are good for you. If social anxiety is affecting how you are going outdoors, might help thinking that going out is not the point, but you're going out BECAUSE you have to do this or that to get better. When everything goes well, anxiety diminishes as well. Just don't focus on the anxiety. Do things that are good for you, because you want to become better at what you really want to do.

  • @NanaYawAforo
    @NanaYawAforo Месяц назад +66

    You are totally correct in every way in this!!! Dogmatic rule making in audio engineering has lead to ignoring the health and mental well-being aspects of what we practice. An unhealthy person isn't making intuitive creative decisions anyways because they are so depleted in their mind and body. THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +8

      Thank you. I couldn't agree more!

  • @SynaMax
    @SynaMax Месяц назад +26

    Thank you so much for making this! Boards of Canada did an interview where they talk about a story while writing the track "Rue the Whirl", which features some birdsong they recorded through the studio window. They said, "What happened was that I was listening to the track, and, oddly, I could hear birds singing. Then I realized that the window was open in the studio, and since the birdsong went so well with the music, we recorded it to capture the feel of what we experienced listening with the window open."
    I used to think it was werid that there was a window in the studio but now, I realize without windows that beautiful sound wouldn't have been captured.

    • @garyloewenthal
      @garyloewenthal Месяц назад +1

      I have done the same thing in my home “studio” (which has two windows) - I heard a cardinal singing, and decided, “He gets to be in the song.”

  • @thetermanator5699
    @thetermanator5699 Месяц назад +12

    dude covers literally all his bases with the FAQ/Disclaimer. stomping on the haters before they had a chance

  • @CommunistLlama
    @CommunistLlama Месяц назад +19

    It's kinda tangential, but something about this that I first thought of when struggling with mental health and later applied to my creative work: Don't trust an idea you have after 10pm. Tiredness, darkness, any number of factors play into it, but I definitely trust morning thoughts and ideas a lot more than evening thoughts and ideas.

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +7

      I live by that rule. Anything negative doubt or worry that creeps into my mind in the evening cannot and should not be trusted!

    • @nienize
      @nienize 20 дней назад

      haha, I only create music at night when I'm depressed

  • @BeeSquared
    @BeeSquared Месяц назад +30

    I think this video creates some much needed pushback for the hustle culture surrounding music creatives in all areas of the process.
    How many days have you lost yourself in agonizing slogs of "grinding it out" only to fatigue your ears and not get you any further on your journey? Get out of your room and go outside. Forget about all your ideas of "wasting time" and let it go for a few minutes. Surrender. If I knew that giving myself a few minutes to clear it all out would lead much better decision making, I wouldn't have agonized so often over little things.
    I love these videos, Michael. You're doing everyone here well by making them

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +10

      I will happily lead the charge against that hustle culture mindset/process. I'm glad many of us are starting to figure this out and break the cycle earlier in life. Grinding out content is nothing to be proud of if it's at the expensed of other areas of life. Quality of friendships, relationships, health etc are far more important, unseen, metrics.

    • @BeeSquared
      @BeeSquared Месяц назад +2

      ​@@inthemix I genuinely believe a lot of the fear surrounding hustle culture stems from not knowing how much work is enough for a single day. People are bombarded with messages telling young creatives, "You just don't want it enough" and how somebody will take your place if you aren't always ahead of the curve. It's directly in opposition of the mindset that music is a collaborative process, and to see our contemporaries as collaborators instead of competition.
      Maybe this could make for another video topic to increase discussion and debate, but what have you found to be "enough" in your day to day life as an engineer? Always appreciate the time you've given to reply to your viewers. I love to see it!

  • @el3cvmusic994
    @el3cvmusic994 Месяц назад +34

    Personally I got two windows wall , one in front of me and another on my left side. I love to wake up in the morning when winter is there, see the snow falling down calmly, it make me very more productive then when I am in the dark 💯

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +17

      It doesn't get much better than watching the snow out side the window fall in winter. I swear it makes everything more quiet and peaceful but that might just be me?

    • @infinitystratos5292
      @infinitystratos5292 Месяц назад

      ​@@inthemix Yeah i feel the same way, i really like to go outside on my balcony to watch the snowflakes ❄❄❄ fall down slowly, its kind of magic and relaxation at the same time. Honestly, I think this is one of the most important videos you've ever made. It really helps you stay more productive and focused and healthier. Thank you ☺☺

  • @AudioUniversity
    @AudioUniversity Месяц назад +25

    Great video and message! I’ve noticed these effects as well. Thanks for this wholistic perspective.

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +4

      Thanks for the support. I'm not surprised that you noticed the effects too, you're very tuned in to your surroundings!

  • @arn3107
    @arn3107 Месяц назад +14

    thank you for this video
    lots of people, including me and my friends, neglect their physical and mental health to work on their projects
    but of course, this is counterintuitive. when you're stressed and influenced by negative emotions, or tired, it hinders your productivity and creativity.
    not to mention this is something that affects your life as a whole.
    so taking care of yourself is just as important as anything else in someone's music career!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +10

      That final sentence is so important: taking care of yourself is just as important as anything else in someone's music career!
      It's something I wish had connected with me earlier in life. Thanks for sharing your experiences with me.

    • @arn3107
      @arn3107 Месяц назад +5

      @@inthemix of course!
      i'm glad you think so, i wish it had connected with me earlier too, better late than never!
      have a great day!

  • @rsmittee
    @rsmittee Месяц назад +8

    I watched that Huberman labs video several months ago, and found it to be very helpful. Your video shines a light (pun intended) on a huge problem for creatives. As a drummer, I love playing, recording, and mixing drums, but I spend ALL of my time doing so in a windowless basement. Sometimes I find I dread going down there, no matter how badly I want to work on drum stuff. I'm not sure how I can improve my studio setting in the short run, but I'm definitely inspired to make some changes. Thank you for sharing your message.

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you. In the short term, maybe you could try working in your studio right after an outdoor activity/workout so that you already feel like you’ve made the most of the outdoors before settling down in the studio? It’s just an idea, you might have tried it already.

    • @theomnitorium7476
      @theomnitorium7476 Месяц назад +1

      Since you probably can't hammer a window into your basement, I would recommend putting a daylight lamp in there. They can make a huge difference.

  • @sligit
    @sligit Месяц назад +3

    I've been working from home for 20 years as a software developer. This all excellent advice, I really recommend everyone take this stuff seriously, it's really important for your mental and physical health.

  • @rawlethedoll
    @rawlethedoll Месяц назад +3

    I never thought I'd run into a video, which addresses the same issue I was facing about a month ago. What I was experiencing is exactly what you touched on in this video. I follow my intuition by situating myself across from a window where I can look out into the distance when my eyes start feeling tired. I immediately started seeing the results and improvement in my blurry vision I was experiencing. Great video!

  • @heinrichsmit2
    @heinrichsmit2 Месяц назад +8

    Another thing that makes me feel really good is keeping the windows open and breath real fresh air, preferably with two windows open where there's a breeze helps. Really great video, I'm glad that you are helping people realize the importance of health.

  • @manuellujan5625
    @manuellujan5625 Месяц назад +3

    Im currently having my studio built and having natural light was a must for me. Thanks for the supportive information.

  • @adamgranger5725
    @adamgranger5725 Месяц назад +11

    Wow, this could not have come at a better time. Coming from the IT industry and now working from home full time since COVID. After 3 years i am seeing the negative impact of a poor space to work in. As a budding music producer in my spare time I end up spending after hours and weekends in the same space, these tips are so applicable. The mental health consequences are very real and I am having to deal with this daily. Thank you Michael. Really excellent message.

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +2

      I'm sorry to hear that you suffering but I'm glad you're working to deal with it. I think a lot of people ended up in a similar situation since the lockdowns and restrictions and it's taken a while to realise the negative impacts. I hope you feel much better soon and take it easy on yourself.

    • @adamgranger5725
      @adamgranger5725 Месяц назад +1

      @@inthemix totally agree. As a bit of an introvert, not working in an office deprived me of the opportunity to get out the house and interact with people. Its taken me all this time to realise the impact on my mental health and that i have to make a far greater effort. Not to mention the toll it takes on our partners who share the same home/work space.

  • @stepsoflife
    @stepsoflife Месяц назад +7

    Great stuff! Thanks!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +4

      Thank you for your generosity.

  • @iam_aaa3025
    @iam_aaa3025 Месяц назад +2

    This is a great video that touches upon some very important points that are often overlooked or swept under the rug in the music community, so thank you for making this! The tips are quite helpful :)

  • @migats2160
    @migats2160 Месяц назад +2

    I can definitely confirm that. I have a room, but I also have my sunflex always closed. It defintely made me feel a bit depressed in my room. I just opened my sunflex and suddenly I feel a lot better.

  • @kvrpmusic2003
    @kvrpmusic2003 Месяц назад +2

    Im 20 & i came across ur channel almost 5 yrs ago.I must say that I love u😅😁❤️u helped me to improve a lot & personally i love u as a great human being! God bless you!

  • @themagicianofsound
    @themagicianofsound Месяц назад +5

    I love this topic! It's great that you're totally thinking outside the box compared to typical sound engineers, with this kind of subject matter in a video on your channel! I totally agree with what you're saying. I wouldn't be optimal if I worked for a long time without natural light. In fact, I want as much natural light as possible in every context of my life. Thanks for taking the time for these videos 😀

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +3

      Honestly I'm trying to make the sort of videos I wish existed when I was younger. I appreciate your support!

  • @tlawhon
    @tlawhon Месяц назад +3

    You are a blessing to us all! I work in a home office and a home studio, both with windows, but shades closed. That will now change. Thank you sir!

  • @MarcoMr117
    @MarcoMr117 Месяц назад +2

    What I experienced: I am that type of person who works until something is finished. No breaks, rarely outside, bad sleep schedule and so on. A few months ago I started developing a hearing disorder. Everything sounded panned slightly to the right. I checked on different new headphones and devices but the problem remained. Felt like becoming insane. That on top of the "normal" mental health problems, GG.
    So I had to take a longer break from making music and using headphones for such long periods of time. Luckily it went away after many weeks, but I can't tell if it had a physical or psychological origin.
    I realized how important breaks are.

  • @percussiveseer415
    @percussiveseer415 Месяц назад +2

    I appreciate that you took the time to relay that information to us, despite it not being about sound directly. In a way, maybe I and some others wouldn't really have come across that kind of advice by sticking to our echo chambers if it weren't for you introducing it. Thank you!

  • @helious_music
    @helious_music Месяц назад +1

    wow, this is the answer ive been looking for this past week-- exactly the answer i was looking for
    perfect timing, ty for making this video 🙏

  • @watersidelive
    @watersidelive Месяц назад

    Hey Michael, thanks so much for this - these videos are massively appreciated and I know a lot of people would like to see more of them. I'm also based in northern Scotland so can relate to your specific situation. The winters do make it very difficult to ensure your daily intake of natural light, but its crazy how quickly a lack of it can affect your mental/physical health. I've frequently felt dissociated, foggy, etc, leading me to be more withdrawn in my personal/social life. I think it's important to consider that a lot of people pursue their creativity on top of a day job, leading a lot of people to sort of 'lock in' in the evenings, either as an escape or to ensure they use their limited free time effectively. The issues you've raised are definitely common problems in creative spaces that aren't often acknowledged, so it's always reassuring when people with big audiences like yourself draw awareness. Looking forward to more videos like this!

  • @sambritt2672
    @sambritt2672 Месяц назад +2

    Very smart man you are for figuring out that light is the fundamental pillar of health! Not many understand how much artificial light is actually destroying our health. It’s great that someone in this space is covering this topic.
    Everyone should look into Jack Kruse’s work to fully understand how pivotal circadian biology is to our health.

  • @vs05577
    @vs05577 Месяц назад +3

    MICHAEL THANKS FOR EVERYTHING YOU SHARE HERE!!!! 💙💙

  • @andreashutahaean3470
    @andreashutahaean3470 29 дней назад +1

    This is one of the most underrated topics and I am sure you helped a lot of people by covering this topic! (including me)
    Keep up the good work

  • @Maxi21P
    @Maxi21P Месяц назад +1

    Probably one of the best videos you've ever made. Thank you!

  • @reimc4987
    @reimc4987 Месяц назад +3

    i love the fact that u go on this topic. About to turn 30, i just got the first alarming signals from my body. I wish i could understand all of this way younger.
    To all of my people working face to face with the screen, take care of your health

  • @sarinsahil
    @sarinsahil Месяц назад +2

    As a musician/producer/drummer I couldn't agree more. I have spent more time in the cave for 15-20 years to vouch for it. Thank you for the reminder. This may be the most important video in audio. I am happy to have those reflections from the windows than be inside a dungeon that makes me feel depressed. :)

  • @juliansvidal
    @juliansvidal Месяц назад +1

    I would have never expected a video like this from you. I really appreciate this kinda of content man. Great work😌

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +1

      It has been many years since I made a health-focussed video. I want to keep trying different video topics that interest me :)

  • @customjohnny
    @customjohnny Месяц назад

    Dude, THANK YOU so much for bringing this up!! This is not only important for us audio engineers, but for everyone! My best friend is the primary tracking engineer for the Tetragrammaton podcast, and so he travels wherever Rick goes. He learned from working with Rick, how important it is to get at least 15 minutes of uninterrupted sunlight outside, every day, if you can.
    -I myself have been to Rick’s studio, Shangri La in Malibu, multiple times, and the large windows throughout the place are a HUGE part in what I think makes it such a magical studio space. Especially when compared to the standard studio dungeons we’re all used to. 😜
    -On another note, I didn’t know you were from Scotland!! That’s awesome! Edinburgh is such a beautiful place, and I can’t wait to visit again this fall. Cheers mate!

  • @Hihi-uc6yh
    @Hihi-uc6yh Месяц назад +2

    Great stuff! I think natural daylight is essential to retaining my mental sanity, especially when producing for a long time. It's really one of the only "distractions" that are healthy and beneficial to creativity.

  • @user-hu6ey5ow7h
    @user-hu6ey5ow7h Месяц назад +1

    That’s great! I love your videos by the way!

  • @carlimonai
    @carlimonai 29 дней назад

    Thank you for making this video and informing us about something that is definitely overlooked. Will surely apply this to my work settings.

  • @kevinturvey8213
    @kevinturvey8213 Месяц назад +1

    yet more impressive advice - you're a very wise fella! i myself use a "bright light" in the winter afternoons/evenings when working and it seems to work wonders...

  • @marksr12
    @marksr12 Месяц назад

    Great video! I love the sunshine and the geart outdoors!!! I also love hanging out in my home studio. Thanks again for the great advice.

  • @ianriddle9502
    @ianriddle9502 Месяц назад +1

    Informative as ever Michael. As someone who did night shifts I can testify to what no light does to your body. Even if I started in daylight by 3or 4 in the morning working in artificial light I felt drained of energy. I was also a textile dyer so understand the need for working in a controlled light environment to match samples.

  • @bobsdock
    @bobsdock 27 дней назад +1

    Excellent video sir. This is the first time I've heard this argument and it has changed my mind completely. I've been needing a change and this will do nicely. Now I just need to sort out how I will do it...

  • @GhostECM
    @GhostECM Месяц назад

    Fantastic video, I remember Curbi used to produce in his studio with the window covered, and now he has a new studio with a giant window behind his desk and imo his music has never been better. Just a funny thing I noticed, love your channel

  • @Percevalko
    @Percevalko Месяц назад +1

    Thanks a lot for this video. Health affects everything and that includes audio work - more people need to know the things you mentioned in this video

  • @Tayajoh
    @Tayajoh Месяц назад

    Great advice!! Thank you for sharing! ❤🙏

  • @erickrincon7215
    @erickrincon7215 Месяц назад

    This video is insaneeee! Very cool content :) I like your direction 👍

  • @Js2k20
    @Js2k20 Месяц назад +1

    Love this! We have 2 big windows in our studio and it definitely makes things better when the light is out. Gunna try to take some these techniques to help with psychological side of engineering

  • @matthewmargetts8516
    @matthewmargetts8516 Месяц назад

    Thank you for making this video and videos like this in general. I totally agree about the benefits of natural light and your presentation of your opinion is compelling.

  • @benjibenj7
    @benjibenj7 Месяц назад

    Thank you for producing this very important video. How I'm doing (mentally, physically, emotionally) affects everything I do throughout the day

  • @oliii3381
    @oliii3381 Месяц назад

    i think it is very important to remember these things, that was a valuable video thank you!💙

  • @bryanjs99
    @bryanjs99 Месяц назад

    Great Video and advice! Thank you for sharing!

  • @Grid21
    @Grid21 Месяц назад +1

    As someone that enjoys researching and learning about good health, I enjoyed this video. In my little home office/studio space, I have a decently good Window and I also have Govee Light Strips that I can change colors and are on a schedule. For example, towards the evening, my Lights still change to a warm orange color which I've noticed helps feel ready for sleeping and relaxes me during the night and creates a less harsh environment for doing things. That's the short version of how I use. I love being by a window and being able to look outside, and I will get up from my desk and go outside riding around my Skateboard and when I come back, I feel mentally and emotionally better. Being a 24/7 caregiver, this kind of habit is really needed to help with my whole body health. Thanks for sharing this video and you're right, people are allowed to share they're own health experience. You don't really need to be a doctor to sure your own health advice because everyone's body is different and experience is the best medical advice I think. Good video!

  • @SaltSpirits
    @SaltSpirits Месяц назад +1

    when i picture my ideal studio, i don’t see walls lined with gear and acoustic panelling. i see the artist nothing,nowhere’s home studio in a large, open room with a massive window overlooking the vermont countryside. I’ve never seen a setup that inspires me as much as his does. It’s gorgeous.

  • @sugardude
    @sugardude 18 дней назад

    Extremely proud of you to upload a video like this. Even though uploading "out of topic" videos can negatively impact youtube algorithm, you anyways did it to help lot of people. I have heard about this before but I wasn't doing anything particular to take care of it. I realized things like 20-20-20 rules were what I needed so much; a specific practice you can easily implement. I will try to keep that in mind 24/7. Thank you for your sincere work, very much appreciated!

  • @pyanek
    @pyanek Месяц назад +1

    Thank you so much for this invaluable message.

  • @chaplinesque111
    @chaplinesque111 Месяц назад

    Thanks for this my friend! Completely agree and a nice reminder in order to rectify bad habits. Health and wellbeing above all. 👍

  • @stillcrystal
    @stillcrystal 26 дней назад

    Great topic, thanks for raising awareness about it :)

  • @PrincipalAudio
    @PrincipalAudio Месяц назад +3

    Natural light is so important. It gives us essential nutrients to build lots of different molecules for thousands of different molecular processes that are necessary for health. Without it, you can suffer from so many different conditions. There are people who suddenly suffer from psoriasis and are prescribed harmful drugs to block certain immune system functions. Totally the wrong approach, as it's usually (in a lot of cases that aren't genetic) caused by a lack of serum 25(OH)D (inactive vitamin D) causing an overactive immune response.
    I suffered from psoriasis and had to supplement with vitamin D3, K2, Mg, etc. It completely cured it, but made me realise I wasn't getting nearly enough sunlight. But yeah, there are SO many other things that sunlight is important for, not just serum vitamin D. This is just one factor that caused an issue in me.
    Thanks for the video. Very informative, and I hope many people take it on board. It shouldn't be a controversial opinion.

  • @Alex_Martz
    @Alex_Martz Месяц назад +4

    If I had a dollar for every person in the last 4 years that told me "you're not a doctor" regarding my opinion on the forced poison clot shots I'll be millionaire now, and all of us who didn't got injected with that garbage are healthier and alive than those that believed their politicians, so yes, you're right!

  • @zodiac909
    @zodiac909 Месяц назад

    Well done, thanks for touching on a topic very few producers bring up

  • @RitosM
    @RitosM Месяц назад +1

    💯I hate being in a room without windows and the nice warm glow on natural light just can't be beaten. Working in a closed space you also tend to lose track of time. Not to mention also, that studies have shown a link between time outside or exposure to natural light with the incidence of nearsightedness.

  • @themicbrim
    @themicbrim Месяц назад

    This is really good stuff. Thank you for the information.

  • @dm1943
    @dm1943 18 дней назад

    A great video for people to spend so much time at mixing and editing desks. I have a acoustically treated studio as well as a 1.5 sq meter vocal iso booth. I also have a giant glass door that looks out over a beautiful park. That view is kept me sane over the years especially during corona lockdowns. My solution for treatment when I have to do critical listening and mixing is 4 heavy moving pad blankets I hang over the door/glass. In the film industry these are also known as sound control blankets. All the while corner and ceiling bass traps are all in place at all times. When I’m doing critical video editing I have a full blackout curtain system. When I am doing tasks that do not require critical listening or color detail I let the sunshine in. Thank you for a very insightful video.

  • @FabianMazur
    @FabianMazur Месяц назад

    LOVE THIS VIDEO MAN! We need more people to talk about health as music professionals.

  • @IrenESorius
    @IrenESorius Месяц назад +1

    Thank you ever so much for the time and work it takes to share your knowledge,, 🌟🙏🌟
    Cheers from Sweden,, 🍻😋👍‍‍

  • @RobyMBeki
    @RobyMBeki Месяц назад

    Michael, I completely agree with you. Thank you very much for sharing this very thought through and important information. ❤

  • @jonirischx8925
    @jonirischx8925 Месяц назад +2

    Me, living in Finland, nodding along, and opening my curtains.
    The world outside: ETERNAL DARKNESS

  • @Thassodar
    @Thassodar Месяц назад +3

    I appreciate this take, and you and Venus Theory are two RUclips producers that I see broaching topics like this. I think it's sad you have to defend trying to help people, though.

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад

      It is a bit silly how this is considered such an unpopular opinion isn’t it?

  • @Aldoistaken
    @Aldoistaken Месяц назад

    Thanks for this ❤

  • @ecosimo
    @ecosimo Месяц назад

    Excellent video and important topic. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience. Brilliant.

  • @JDarkooJDarkoo
    @JDarkooJDarkoo 13 дней назад

    Thanks for making this, people need to hear this. I've never worked in a room without windows, but it was exactly for this reason. And it doesn't matter if you're a doctor or not.

  • @waltertill1388
    @waltertill1388 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for your video and sharing your expirience! - Here is mine: Since i have been running Studios for more than 30 years, i bulit 5 Studios and one of them had no windows - it was the biggest studio with 2 separate quite big recording rooms - i was there for about 2 years - BUT: the clients did not want to come, because they missed my daylight Studios, i for myself did not really want to spend much time there - after this two years i moved to the actual place and my studio is super small - but daylight! and i have a big garden! and since i moved there my secdule is really full and i love to be there - greeting from Austria - all the best to you - keep on producing and mixing!!!

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад

      This is such a valuable experience to share. I am glad to hear that you settled for a space that worked for you!

  • @mytchmacfarlane
    @mytchmacfarlane Месяц назад

    Excellent video, balance is key!

  • @3zzetcodm2
    @3zzetcodm2 Месяц назад

    I agree 100%
    Thanks for talking about this topic, it’s very important in my opinion ❤️

  • @albertorolon137
    @albertorolon137 Месяц назад

    Amazing info thanks 🙏🏼

  •  Месяц назад

    Thanks for this interesting topic video, almost never covered in music production.
    I feel really blessed to have a home studio with several windows, with a view on a garden wirh trees...

  • @iainmackenzieUK
    @iainmackenzieUK Месяц назад

    Definitely going to remove the 50cm padding from the bay window today and check out the impact on sound quality (And my mood :)
    Thank you for taking time to make this video - much appreciated.

  • @High-Tech-Geek
    @High-Tech-Geek Месяц назад

    Thanks for this!

  • @craiggybear1807
    @craiggybear1807 Месяц назад +3

    I'm also in Scotland mate - so yeah, no argument from me. lol. I got myself a couple of S.A.D. lights a few years ago. They really work well. I also keep fish and found myself with a spare 24 hour day time / night time changing light. Its a 10K light. and can do midnight , changing throughout the whole day using different Kelvin settings. 10K is middle of the day, 6700K is getting on in the afternoon and 3900K for evening etc. These have really helped me with doing years and years of Nightshift whilst living in Scotland. (oh, and it totally fools the fish too. lol) :)

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +1

      The fish light is probably a well kept secret. I bet they are cheaper than lights marketed for health too...
      Living in Scotland feels like a ticking time bomb of health issues if we don't take proper care of ourselves!

    • @craiggybear1807
      @craiggybear1807 Месяц назад

      @@inthemix They are about £350 - £400 they even have random Thunder and lightning storms programmed in. Incredible bit of tech. :)

  • @adityapandya5640
    @adityapandya5640 23 дня назад +1

    You a real good dude bro, thank you for the advice.

  • @walterwischmob2914
    @walterwischmob2914 Месяц назад +1

    What a valuable message.
    It doesn't just apply to music production ... How many offices of any kind could use these improvements?
    Good stuff, thank you :]

  • @yashjainbeats
    @yashjainbeats Месяц назад +1

    Thank you so much for speaking on this :)

  • @DJPastaYaY
    @DJPastaYaY Месяц назад +1

    I think this video covers a very important topic very well. If you're not healthy then it is very hard to be productive!

  • @davidwerntz8984
    @davidwerntz8984 Месяц назад +1

    Well said! I couldn't agree more with all of this.

  • @ShalzSparx
    @ShalzSparx Месяц назад

    thank you soo much for sharing this

  • @yosoysoloyo4024
    @yosoysoloyo4024 Месяц назад

    Well done, and very true. One comment, it seems to me musicians tend to want no noise at all when in fact music can have ambiance as part of its feel. As you mentioned, there are excellent noise reduction apps these days, so its better to feel good which will help you make great music. This is not a toss up. Regarding that last comment that you are not a doctor, I can tell you as a scientist and published author in Medical Hypotheses specifically on the function of melatonin, that what you have said about melatonin and the circadian rhythm is perfectly correct, to the best of current scientific knowledge. Big thumbs up!

  • @NathanRynkowski
    @NathanRynkowski 28 дней назад

    I live in Alaska in the interior, during our winters we have very little sunlight for months. It is definitely necessary to get sunlight and that Vitamin D, cabin fever is a thing and depression is high during the winter months. Using Happy lights getting exercise and perhaps a supplement can help a lot. Agree 100% on this.

  • @ThisMichaelBrown
    @ThisMichaelBrown Месяц назад

    My mix desk is always near a window in my home studio, I think sort of by instinct. I enjoy gazing at trees intermittently. Sound correction software (ARC) I think offsets any window influences. Thanks for the video!

  • @skeedotproduction8079
    @skeedotproduction8079 Месяц назад

    I UNDERSTAND REALLY thanks for the tip

  • @aksaofficial_prod7035
    @aksaofficial_prod7035 Месяц назад +1

    I really liked this video, thank you! I recently transformed my garage into a home studio and I'm looking to put in a sliding bay window for that natural light. One thing I would recommend, which worked out for me, is using a TV as a monitor. I'm not talking about anything too big, obviously, but I have a VIZIO M401i-A3 40-Inch TV, and it really saved my eyes. It's nice to have that extra space when working. Of course, I have a big desk, so the TV isn't too close to me either. Thanks again for all your videos! Cheers.

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад

      Do let us know if you eventually do get that window fitted and notice a difference when working in there. Getting the right size of monitor is important. I would also recommend seeing if there is a blue light filter mode that can be applied in the evening. My monitor has a mode that makes it a little easier on the eyes in the evening.

    • @LETTMusic
      @LETTMusic Месяц назад

      ​@@inthemix How come my comment suggesting people check out blue light filter apps for desktop and mobile was deleted/hidden?

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix  Месяц назад +2

      @@LETTMusic I wouldn’t know. I don’t delete any comments.

    • @LETTMusic
      @LETTMusic Месяц назад

      @@inthemix Appreciate the followup. RUclips has been pretty finicky with how it auto-filters some comments out, guess it suspected it as spam but I was trying to also recommend these apps for lessening eye strain and helping with sleep health.

  • @Hyper5nic
    @Hyper5nic 13 дней назад

    Thank you for pointing this out Michael! :-)
    There're also studies that mention the guts as the regulator of moods to the brain, and also, the importance of excercise and movement to aid the lymfonic system that drains waist materials from all over the body.
    It really is all connected. ;-)

  • @whitex4652
    @whitex4652 Месяц назад +1

    Very good. I knew all that since a long time. But it is so important to bring these problems to the surface to prevent them. Thank you.

  • @rumarey2
    @rumarey2 Месяц назад +4

    I work in a room with two 10/8 feet windows looking at tall trees and mountains. So no issues 😃

    • @djKIR
      @djKIR Месяц назад +1

      Now that's something beautiful, i think its also kind of inspirational.

    • @rumarey2
      @rumarey2 Месяц назад

      @@djKIR Tnx bro

  • @spellacy29
    @spellacy29 Месяц назад

    Very interesting. As most us us are (I assume) amateurs, any loss in room dynamics caused by a window is clearly outweighed by its benefits.
    Good video sir 👏

  • @HussainAbdi_
    @HussainAbdi_ Месяц назад

    this changed the direction of my day today in a positive direction!

  • @hugosantos1476
    @hugosantos1476 Месяц назад +1

    Good advice!

  • @gethiox
    @gethiox 16 дней назад

    Thnak you for your help, much appreciated.

  • @lionelestriga4272
    @lionelestriga4272 Месяц назад

    I have my home studio in a room with a small window. I always find myself staring at the horizon while I'm at the keyboards playing. Whenever I dream of having a new studio, I always imagine it with a great view of nature or city

  • @carymichaelayers6803
    @carymichaelayers6803 Месяц назад

    GOOD INFO! Go out side for a walk; helps clear 'echoes' out of your head of those mixes. When you come back, you will here more of what you are needing to fix, remove, and the like.

  • @T-BOUNCING
    @T-BOUNCING Месяц назад

    ❤❤You are a pro ..I always say that ..cause the brain needs that.. You never disappoints ! You're my first endorse engineer online only and I like your simplicity and knowledge.