Pensado's Place #80 - Mix Engineer Chris Lord-Alge

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2012
  • In the 80th episode of Pensado's Place, Dave and Herb are joined by multiple GRAMMY Award-winning Engineer, Producer, and Master Mix Engineer, Chris Lord-Alge! Just a short list of artists Chris has worked with include: U2, Snow Patrol, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews Band, Savage Garden, Green Day, Whitney Houston, Alanis Morissette, Bon Jovi, Faith Hill, Melissa Etheridge, Tim McGraw, Fleetwood Mac, Pink, Foo Fighters, Black Eyed Peas, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks, My Chemical Romance, Bad Religion, Nickelback, Daughtry, and many, many more...
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  • @devingrubbs
    @devingrubbs 3 года назад +24

    Wow, there’s a question from Colt Capperune in this episode. Fast forward 8 years and now he’s out here dropping gems on his own channel and making records in Nashville. I shouldn’t be surprised, though, Colt shouts out Pensado’s Place all the time! It’s cool to see the impact this show has had on upcoming producers.

  • @MrTommySullivan
    @MrTommySullivan 9 лет назад +82

    "No one is ever going to solo the vocal" - that is very very true, and boy does that philosophy save time.

    • @str8frmthacr8
      @str8frmthacr8 9 лет назад +7

      Exactly. I used to solo mix everything...together? sounded like SHIT! Lol. The guy who taught me laughed so hard when I played it all together. Talk about a kick in the nuts, lmao. Lesson learned.

    • @AboveEmAllProduction
      @AboveEmAllProduction 5 лет назад +1

      ever heard of remixing, acapellas

    • @holidaycomplex
      @holidaycomplex 4 года назад +2

      @@AboveEmAllProduction you don't mix the song for the remix

  • @AMB666
    @AMB666 5 лет назад +68

    Even his voice is saturated! Very analog.
    Just kidding I love him.

    • @jwes4588
      @jwes4588 4 года назад +9

      He got CLA Vocals surgically installed in his neck via microchip

    • @ludwigmack
      @ludwigmack 3 года назад

      whattt xD

    • @hasichabeatz
      @hasichabeatz 2 года назад

      i think we need NS1 here 15:34

  • @drinkinslim
    @drinkinslim 3 года назад +16

    Wow, this was so good, even 8 years later in 2020.

  • @RawUndergroundMusic
    @RawUndergroundMusic 6 лет назад +28

    Chris Lord-analogy

    • @calebwright6896
      @calebwright6896 5 лет назад

      hooly shit i been thinkin the same thing for a while!

  • @mazzoccotube
    @mazzoccotube 10 лет назад +31

    Pensado rocks! So down to earth. So sharing. Ego? Not. Thanks!

  • @paulpouwelsmcmillan
    @paulpouwelsmcmillan 3 года назад +3

    Pensado is such a humble and nice guy, such a pleasure in someone that is interviewing.

  • @aussie_philosopher8079
    @aussie_philosopher8079 Год назад +4

    I still think brother Tom Lord Alge has mixed the best mixed contemporary rock album of all time, Live: Throwing Copper! Absolutely superb in every way.

  • @kowboiirecords3117
    @kowboiirecords3117 8 лет назад +10

    CLA's lingo and references are amazing... I would LOVE to have a chat with him one day. He just spews usable wisdom using the vaguest off-the-cuff comments. Inspired!

  • @dx_armitage
    @dx_armitage 4 года назад +8

    The mix king of metaphors.

  • @MichaelMarucci
    @MichaelMarucci 3 года назад +17

    It's really cool to stumble upon this again 8 years after CLA originally answered my question (48:50).
    He was absolutely right, and I'm happy to say that I'm making a great living producing and mixing records of all kinds; death metal, electro swing, country, hip hop. I wouldn't have it any other way.

  • @Vinniemelodyssey
    @Vinniemelodyssey 9 лет назад +6

    Watching this video while doing a mix prep for CLA!! So exciting

  • @PendelSteven
    @PendelSteven 2 года назад +3

    37:48 Speaking of Rob Cavallo, he is probably the reason why I got interested in mixing / producing. Ever since I had two versions of Welcome to Paradise, 'cause I bought Kerplunk!, I was like: why does this version of the same song sound so different? So thanks Rob Cavallo.
    Later, still growing up, I was like: why do so little people like Nimrod. ? I actually love how it sounds, read the booklet, saw a name there: Chris Lord-Alge. Which I guess made me realise I care about how it sounds more as how "good"the album is. So thanks, CLA.

  • @TheSageCommander
    @TheSageCommander 9 лет назад +55

    40:56 You're welcome.

    • @574x9
      @574x9 7 лет назад +4

      Yep, that's exactly why I came back to the vid, thanks.

    • @ChuckBassSwag
      @ChuckBassSwag 6 лет назад +1

      Legend

  • @JesseNemitzPro
    @JesseNemitzPro 12 лет назад +1

    I do believe this RUclips channel is the single biggest collection of PRACTICAL modern musical/audio recording knowledge ever assembled by man.

  • @zbox98
    @zbox98 8 лет назад +19

    His voice and mannerisms remind me of Will Arnett

  • @eleckson
    @eleckson 10 лет назад +23

    I think he wants to kiss Pensado, he keeps puckering up. Lol

    • @subtractivemusic
      @subtractivemusic 9 лет назад +2

      Morgan_Fucking_Freeman I laughed so hard at this

  • @OUTSHADES
    @OUTSHADES 4 года назад +2

    Finally i saw CLA without the cap. Now I can die in peace

  • @floydisbest
    @floydisbest 10 лет назад +17

    I really love the tip to monitor and mix at low levels. I will admit it takes self control to hold back on inching up that knob! Maybe I'll adopt his policy, but modify it with, at the end of the day, crank it an you'll be extra proud of your mix!

    • @SkyFelixMusic
      @SkyFelixMusic 7 лет назад

      Matt Ten Clay Its a tip that a lot of young mixers/producers seem to not understand. It's way easier to get proper levels when your monitors are low. If you crank them, your perception of how far apart things are just becomes non existent.

    • @starchild7473
      @starchild7473 5 лет назад +1

      85 dBspl is the ideal level for monitoring.

  • @brians1025
    @brians1025 6 лет назад

    I’ve ‘joined’ in on this one a couple of times... I love it. Some real Sweet Gems if you know how to really listen to what these Pros are sharing here. Truly lucky to have the ability to learn, learn, learn... and all it costs is my time. Thanks, Bob C. (absent, but still in the room!), Dave, Herb, and of course CLA! 😎

  • @imconorirl
    @imconorirl 11 лет назад +3

    I love how humble Dave is

  • @redrubyermishow2729
    @redrubyermishow2729 6 лет назад

    Great Discussions Here, Dave is so generous with sharing his skills. Thanks!

  • @smirnovnice1
    @smirnovnice1 12 лет назад +2

    Dave, you the man. You have taught me so much and I went to school for this too

  • @chumbawumba797
    @chumbawumba797 12 лет назад

    Fantastic episode...thank you all so much for doing this.

  • @dimidjpm5269
    @dimidjpm5269 9 лет назад

    Dave, great interview - Chris is such a great producer, thanks for sharing

  • @RolandDeschain1
    @RolandDeschain1 Год назад +1

    CLA without his cap on!
    It's like Superman without his cape.

  • @Venomforyall
    @Venomforyall Год назад

    Such a great interview, gotta love Dave, so humble, open minded and always asking the right questions.

  • @MattCellittiMusicTutorials
    @MattCellittiMusicTutorials 12 лет назад

    Love you guys, thanks so much as usual...keep em comin!

  • @calebwright6896
    @calebwright6896 5 лет назад +2

    bro the compression ratio and attack batters box was next level.

  • @DJVictorTrevisan
    @DJVictorTrevisan 11 лет назад

    One of my favorite`s episode so far, learned so much from the interview !!

  • @forthesakeofmotion
    @forthesakeofmotion 11 лет назад

    So glad you produce PP Dave. Keep it up, fantastic to watch!

  • @joeyxl3456
    @joeyxl3456 8 лет назад

    This is thorougly enjoyable. Thanks to all involved.

  • @jaktheknife
    @jaktheknife 11 лет назад +3

    "the vocals are like that fin in the ocean" lol cool vid guys learned a lot thanks very much.

  • @Mattross52
    @Mattross52 12 лет назад +1

    "you guys wanna use your l1, l2, l3's to make the cd loud go ahead, i'm not doing that.. Let's do it. I'm game." Dude, balls. Fucking balls. This guy is a man.

  • @j.wolfman5221
    @j.wolfman5221 10 лет назад +6

    Love his attitude. "The material is there - Go!". A terrific point. Enough with messing around with this and that, just get on with it.

  • @RichRobinson
    @RichRobinson 12 лет назад

    Dave Pensado, you're the man!!! Thank you for making this happen!

  • @BenjaminSchippritt
    @BenjaminSchippritt 11 лет назад

    A thousand thanx for sharing such great information! Your show kicks ass and I really learn a lot!

  • @operasinger2126
    @operasinger2126 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks, guys! "No one is going to solo it!" lol.

  • @Ctouch09
    @Ctouch09 11 лет назад

    Hands Down One Of The Best Episodes!!!! Much Love & Respect To Dave, Herb, & CLA.

  • @newbiadk
    @newbiadk 11 лет назад

    once again a great show whit some great guys

  • @MonteMusicChannel
    @MonteMusicChannel 11 лет назад

    really good episode, thank you !

  • @dperry913MusicTracks
    @dperry913MusicTracks 12 лет назад

    This interview is a thing of beauty. :-)
    Thanks, guys!

  • @KernRamsdell
    @KernRamsdell 11 лет назад

    I learned so much from this great interview. Thanks Dave!!!!

  • @ONOLBS
    @ONOLBS 11 лет назад

    Thanks Dave & Herb....your videos have been awesome for me as I was always wanting to learn about audio engineering but financial difficulties never allowed me to. Now I work with at risk youth and always encourage clients to subscribe to your videos for the amazing inside info. We all love it and constantly share as a group on the latest PP advice. Keep it up & Thanks

  • @Spidouz
    @Spidouz 11 лет назад +1

    EMT 250, EMT 246, EMT 252, Sony DRE 2000, AMS, Yamaha Rev-1, Rev-5, Lexicon 224, Briscati M7... that's the ones he mentioned ;)

  • @pieterjansenvanrensburg5010
    @pieterjansenvanrensburg5010 7 лет назад +8

    CLA wave plugins fuck yeah

  • @111ent
    @111ent 12 лет назад

    Yippeee!!! This was AWESOME as always!!!
    "Thanks" Dave, Herb, Will and Crew!!!
    "Touch The World"

  • @kukulalibor
    @kukulalibor 12 лет назад

    I´ve waited for this show. Awesome.

  • @maximeetsebastien
    @maximeetsebastien 9 лет назад +1

    I loved when Dave told Chris: Don't be humble. I was like no risks at all :)

  • @jimgravesus
    @jimgravesus 11 лет назад

    Man, I love the 21st century. This information is invaluable for those of us who don't have big budgets and have to mix our own stuff. Thanks!

  • @blazeluminous5186
    @blazeluminous5186 9 лет назад +9

    CLA Vocal plugin is so useful. lol

  • @mickeymiguel2726
    @mickeymiguel2726 2 года назад +1

    Good show

  • @ArthurStone
    @ArthurStone 12 лет назад

    Respect, guys! Great interview with Chris...I really appreciate the insight and entertaining stories. Pensado's Place is developing as THE definitive resource and that puts Herb's vision for the show into context. True success requires hard work as well as great ideas and your commitment to the show is testament to that. Thank you : )

  • @thechannelitrollwith1645
    @thechannelitrollwith1645 3 года назад

    surprisingly the most concise and detailed answers I've heard from CLA. if leading with assumptions was a strategy, it worked wonders because CLA spent at least the first half hour being so candid trying to rein in topics that he couldn't go off on tangents.

  • @osx86touch
    @osx86touch 4 года назад +7

    51:40 Colt Capperrune! Crazy how he asked this years ago and now he's had huge success, including here on RUclips

  • @JakeAntelis
    @JakeAntelis 12 лет назад

    love this show and thanks for having cla on! @26 minutes on the mention of the big paramore drums the record that has that was produced and mixed by David Bendeth called riot..dave wasn't sure which record but im pretty sure he was referring to riot and the one cla did was the brand new eyes while it's great to it's not the one with the huge drums! rock on.

  • @nickirirs
    @nickirirs 12 лет назад +1

    Awesome CLA show and finally someone mentioned Rich Costey on this show!

  • @Archaic1Eye
    @Archaic1Eye 4 года назад

    Great work guys!

  • @JrumBeats
    @JrumBeats 12 лет назад +1

    CLA is a really cool dude, really enjoyed this interview.

  • @ModernMixing
    @ModernMixing 11 лет назад

    Another Amazing video from the PP team. I think every engineer can attribute atleast some of their knowledge to Dave!!

  • @williamwrenner
    @williamwrenner 10 лет назад +4

    best show ever

  • @3171jay
    @3171jay 12 лет назад

    Excellent Episode!!!!!! Vintage!!!! BookMarked..

  • @MegaMixking
    @MegaMixking 12 лет назад

    My fav so far. Bravo

  • @KaiserMoC
    @KaiserMoC 11 лет назад

    I love to listen and watch pro's talk. Thanx guys :-)

  • @TheConditionedHuman
    @TheConditionedHuman 7 лет назад

    This and 40's episode are my favorites!

  • @victornevares
    @victornevares 10 лет назад

    Fantastic!

  • @kowboiirecords3117
    @kowboiirecords3117 8 лет назад +7

    They are def On Something, lol.... another level of mixing. CLA is the most competitive person in the business.... remember when he bum rushed the Grammy stage for Green Day in 05-06'.... Classic. He was getting his and that was that! I admired him so much, as brash as it may have seemed to some, for his cavalier attitude.

    • @Guitarkid1991
      @Guitarkid1991 7 лет назад +1

      Best comment ever. I just watched that video cause of your comment and it made me laugh non stop lol.

  • @kozihoppy
    @kozihoppy 11 лет назад

    Amazing show!

  • @k6ification
    @k6ification 11 лет назад

    love this show!!!!!!!

  • @joema6550
    @joema6550 11 лет назад

    At 47:45 Dave does his awesome Arnold Horshack impression. I love your childlike enthusiasm Dave. I see that quality in a lot of top performers, which isn't a surprise really. You guys got where you did by hard work, but also by being totally into what you do and loving it each and every day. Thanks for all of the great info, as well as the laughs. You guys are awesome!

  • @jasonkiwah
    @jasonkiwah 11 лет назад

    Thank you Dave i have learned a lot,since i got in touch with pensado's place Jason Kiwah 3 in one studio Uganda

  • @Musicmonk84
    @Musicmonk84 11 лет назад +1

    Thank goodness I've been mixing at low monitor levels. Thank you Chris Lord-Alge for confirming that technique :D

  • @wafflestoast5228
    @wafflestoast5228 6 лет назад

    This is awesome.

  • @monsterjazzlicks
    @monsterjazzlicks 11 лет назад

    Yep, its all about the Drums and Guitars !! lol
    Those pointers were very helpful thanks.

  • @Wicktones
    @Wicktones 11 лет назад

    THX Chris!

  • @mariotelaro
    @mariotelaro 11 лет назад

    this is so good!

  • @st33Npuist
    @st33Npuist Год назад

    Love this old episodes more than the new one.

  • @monsterjazzlicks
    @monsterjazzlicks 11 лет назад

    Really appreciate that a lot dude. i will check those out. i am new to this scene so any advice is very helpful.

  • @nebstaism
    @nebstaism Год назад +1

    I wonder how many Ralph Lauren polos shirts herb owns ... it would have to be in the thousands by now 😂

  • @prodbyowls
    @prodbyowls 3 года назад

    Thank You!!

  • @JustinBousquetMusic
    @JustinBousquetMusic 11 лет назад +5

    Pensado just reminds me of Dr. Steve Brule. I can just feel how awkward CLA must feel.

  • @TheEvolversOfficial
    @TheEvolversOfficial 11 лет назад

    awesome show!

  • @th3gr81
    @th3gr81 3 года назад

    This inspired me, now I’m ready to work.

  • @kaystrings
    @kaystrings 11 лет назад

    I LOVE CHRIS LORD-ALGE'S MIX ANY DAY ANY TIME

  • @markjacksonmusic21
    @markjacksonmusic21 12 лет назад

    Brilliant Dave!!!

  • @CaptainVelveeta
    @CaptainVelveeta 9 месяцев назад

    This is on a sticky note in all caps on my mixer: "no one ever hears anything in solo"...so elementary yet so profound.

  • @nowyfolderzesponawesele225
    @nowyfolderzesponawesele225 11 лет назад +2

    Chris is of course a legend, great engineer - incredible sound. But in my opinion no one had a greater impact on contemporary music than Max Martin. Is any chance to bring him to the show?? Please!! :)

  • @MrConorLumsden
    @MrConorLumsden 3 года назад

    It's like Eeyore and Tigger having a conversation. Brill!

  • @NeologicStudios
    @NeologicStudios 12 лет назад +1

    right at 50 minutes: totally agree with CLA's answer to this question regarding cross-genre mix tips. Regardless of genre the question had to do with creating "energy" in the sonic signature of a mix and the key to that is drums, anything with vocals general rule of thumb is make sure they're heard. Bring the energy out of the drum and vocal tracks and that alone will greatly improve the mix.

  • @AmagrasMUSIC
    @AmagrasMUSIC 9 лет назад +1

    Two monsters together ... so different yet

  • @bryanfrombuffalo7685
    @bryanfrombuffalo7685 8 месяцев назад +1

    Paul stanley looks great

  • @BongasBongas
    @BongasBongas 12 лет назад

    This show is now just repeating itself

  • @TheShpmusic
    @TheShpmusic 6 лет назад

    I love C.L.A attitude and personality what brilliant engineer he is.

  • @buckshot320
    @buckshot320 7 лет назад +9

    I think he buried his face in some of Colombia's finest marching powder before the cameras started rolling

  • @PeterPan-lu7cw
    @PeterPan-lu7cw 8 месяцев назад

    Piece of gear is on fire 🔥 😂

  • @mickeymiguel2726
    @mickeymiguel2726 Год назад +1

    CLA is purely genius

  • @Anvillgroup
    @Anvillgroup 9 лет назад

    Chris Lord-Alge ! how did I miss this video

    • @BillBrolse
      @BillBrolse 8 лет назад

      +B Cypress You didn´t ;)

  • @monsterjazzlicks
    @monsterjazzlicks 11 лет назад

    Cheers man. i posted my question before i had got to this point in the interview.

  • @boosuff
    @boosuff 12 лет назад +1

    I like what Herb said @ 58:15 - 58:53

  • @joeyxl3456
    @joeyxl3456 7 лет назад

    Chris is great