Sylvia Massy: Unconventional Recording

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  • Master recording engineer Sylvia Massy shares secrets behind some of her infamous recording experiments, from piano demolitions to potato filters, and her new favorite tools. www.linkedin.com/learning/pat...
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  • @drummerjeroensimons
    @drummerjeroensimons 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    What a passion she shows us!!! A true artist with a creative/intelligent open mind...:) My deep respect for Sylvia!!

  • @jas_bataille
    @jas_bataille 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    "He had a shotgun"
    OK a shotgun mic
    "He started shooting the piano"
    Hold on

  • @andrewprowd1033
    @andrewprowd1033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sylvia Massy is a class act. Totally undersells herself in every interview. Amazing talent!

  • @peterbrandt7911
    @peterbrandt7911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    She got me at "I love gear" :)

  • @omnarco
    @omnarco 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sylvia Massy has made some of the best sounding records of all time, love her work sooo much, what a legend!!!

  • @erinateleven3477
    @erinateleven3477 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    admire her attitude towards recording, might have to adopt some o that. Also the comments about her not being economical - apparently she likes to use fairly budget mics. For example, she once recorded Billy Corgan and everyone in the session blind tested a variety of mics on his vocal ranging from mega expensive/hyped to a humble wee SM58 - the 58 won in that particular instance. So she's probably saving some money there towards her piano smashin fund...

  • @AudioReplica2023
    @AudioReplica2023 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    this woman is very inspirational...and I love her eyes. LOL

  • @christopher9000p
    @christopher9000p 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Got her book "Recording Unhinged" a couple of weeks ago. Loving it. Some awesome tips and stories in there.

  • @david_a_uno
    @david_a_uno 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sylvia Massey is so inspiring. Beyond the far side of the moon with creativity and talent.

  • @gordonmillsjr.1957
    @gordonmillsjr.1957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She’s awesome - she brings a very cool energy with her, something rare and genuinely unique. 👏👏👏

  • @sunset2345
    @sunset2345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the painted art. And everything else! This is a fantastic and motivating video. Thanks Sylvia!

  • @opinionatorX
    @opinionatorX 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sylvia is so inspiring. I say it all the time. While there is a basic standard in sound there really isn't any rules that dictate how we create. Having fun creating should be the goal. You have to experiment.

  • @toilettunes1
    @toilettunes1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    cant wait for Silvia massy plugins

    • @dannyd1224
      @dannyd1224 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha that could be cool

    • @joellouisfire
      @joellouisfire 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Waves Potato Filter haha

    • @Stevil935
      @Stevil935 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Mindaugas Kaminskas All I want to see is the Waves Army Man Compressor. I can get most any sound I want, but I have yet to hear a plugin that sounds like her compressor.

    • @CevAura
      @CevAura 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joellouisfire I cant stop laughing hahaha

    • @amackclassic6737
      @amackclassic6737 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joellouisfire I laughed so hard.

  • @videosuperhighway7655
    @videosuperhighway7655 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW MY hero. Very inspiring person and we need more people like her in the industry. She is the future of the industry, Very engaging speaker as well.

  • @MrMuppetbaby
    @MrMuppetbaby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sylvia is crazy! Crazy good!!! Love her free spirit and willingness to try it all. I play in a Country & Western dance band here in Las Vegas about as far from what she does with Tool and the rest as you can get but what she does and stands for transcends the musical style. Amazing. Come and produce us, we are ready. :)

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this! Studio itself as instrument! Love the eclectic nature!

  • @dandelcastillo8176
    @dandelcastillo8176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much fun and so inspirational. Can't stop watching these Sylvia Videos. OMG!!! I just realized I think I worked with her at Tower Records when I first moved to Hollywood!! I thought she looked familiar. Oh man now we have to work together.

  • @carolinerose8203
    @carolinerose8203 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    she seems like the MOST fun!! i would LOVE to make a record like this

  • @s90210h
    @s90210h 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so happy to find out about Sylvia! Thanks

  • @rennyzero9853
    @rennyzero9853 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool techniques with impressive catalog. Thank you Sylvia, Guitar Doors Record Label.

  • @maurogonzalez1990
    @maurogonzalez1990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way you think outside the box! Cheer to Sylvia!

  • @AndyMangele
    @AndyMangele หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just purchased the book "Recording Unhinged" - and immediately became a fan! ❤

  • @saintjabroni
    @saintjabroni 7 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    She has a great speaking voice. Anyone else?

    • @gryshakov
      @gryshakov 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nah... I personally suck.

    • @jeremiahfernandez9161
      @jeremiahfernandez9161 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      nope. not me

    • @DreErdna
      @DreErdna 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Saint Jabroni she does

    • @ronnieparfait
      @ronnieparfait 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saint Jabroni Yes..every time I talk I use my speaking voice.

  • @twilightbiscuit
    @twilightbiscuit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    his reacation is just priceless, almost an emotional rollercoaster 6:55

  • @inphanta
    @inphanta 6 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    It's a shame she never produced a Sonic Youth album. Their unconventional, experimental sound with her unconventional experimental approach would've been amazing.

    • @thenewyorkpauls
      @thenewyorkpauls 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      inphanta Yeah, the police would’ve be called 😂

    • @higbyprigby9648
      @higbyprigby9648 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or make an album on a $3k budget sans computer.
      Stanley Kubrick: Making a film is really just having the ability to buy stuff.
      Oh yeah, and all that world of knowledge ‘stuff’.
      NEBRASKA

    • @patkelly3966
      @patkelly3966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@higbyprigby9648 ???

    • @noname-ng6sj
      @noname-ng6sj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@higbyprigby9648 This comment is really really stupid. She's like, the person who's known for using the shittest stuff. She's made plenty of records spending less than $3k, because her bands play live.

  • @jeremythornton433
    @jeremythornton433 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd LOVE to work with her! Wow! Talk about inspirational!

  • @georgioskaratsoris7350
    @georgioskaratsoris7350 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the advices!

  • @d3a1990
    @d3a1990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She's awesome. This is inspiring.

  • @raylenewaye1663
    @raylenewaye1663 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    creative genius... love it!

  • @calvink991
    @calvink991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS IS GREAT. i JUST lOVE SYLIVIA AND HER OUT OF THE BOX THINKING! Whats life if you can't shoot a few pianos! Love it just love it!!!!!!

  • @jackmontreal1
    @jackmontreal1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, je suis tellement impressionné. Sylvia tu es géniale. I got 5 tapes recorders 1\4 in studer, otari, ampex mono and it's so fun to create with those; youre right.

  • @nogoogleplus
    @nogoogleplus 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was inspiring, thank you!

  • @seymourbeetle
    @seymourbeetle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't even know what records she's produced but she's one of my favorites solely because she paints during sessions

  • @kingloser4198
    @kingloser4198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This video.. IS.. NECESSARY!

  • @grindvolta7165
    @grindvolta7165 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want Sylvia to Produce our album. Love her unconventional style.

  • @karimRemi
    @karimRemi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sylvia massy is a Great producer recorder and mixer of music 🌹 I love her pro studio and her job , and she is a very pretty woman too ;)
    Analog song is amazing!

  • @mt2581
    @mt2581 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    outstanding!

  • @Filipmarinchev72
    @Filipmarinchev72 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Silvia Massy is amazing !!!

  • @CatoNoise
    @CatoNoise 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE her!

  • @Simonewhitesim-1music
    @Simonewhitesim-1music 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the Greats with a great sound..Also A Thumper Custom Kit Yeah!

  • @stepitupandgo67
    @stepitupandgo67 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's cool to be friends with one of the most powerful and creative women in the music industry!! She's just the best...

  • @shanehen
    @shanehen ปีที่แล้ว

    She’s my favorite producer! Get her book. It’s great.

  • @richardcler369
    @richardcler369 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    All these instructive videos have smiley smiley public relations people. OMG

  • @heyraf8684
    @heyraf8684 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!

  • @sKarredtoon
    @sKarredtoon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing person!

  • @JimmersThomas
    @JimmersThomas 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    She's the best, the absolute best

  • @garethde-witt6433
    @garethde-witt6433 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sylvia is just AWESOME FANTASTIC BRILLIANT!!! .

  • @madcona
    @madcona 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bloody fantastic

  • @abstral66
    @abstral66 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    we love you sylvia!!

  • @ryangunwitch-black
    @ryangunwitch-black 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Sylvia. She’s a genius. I would love to work with her.

  • @CjSaabRecords
    @CjSaabRecords 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    wao wao waooooo again its amazing

  • @1dnery
    @1dnery 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing lady!

  • @igalaviz
    @igalaviz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is So crazy, LOVE HER!

  • @ericjones4200
    @ericjones4200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could have experimented more when I was working in a studio but my clients always had limited budgets so I had very little time for that sort of thing.

  • @heinrichsmit2
    @heinrichsmit2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Sound that's in my ear's eye" :) ^_^

  • @AlbertoMartinezDelRio
    @AlbertoMartinezDelRio 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Sylvia

  • @CentaurusRelax314
    @CentaurusRelax314 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful spirit. I aspire only to be 'big enough' to work with her someday.

  • @mariaulfah2813
    @mariaulfah2813 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is briliant

  • @siyavash0007
    @siyavash0007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i like her passion for music. u can see it in her eyes. \\M//

  • @demodeiowa
    @demodeiowa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazingly inspirational

  • @foketesz
    @foketesz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Recording bass in a submarine. Go ahead and top that one!

    • @karatekraken
      @karatekraken 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'll record a drumset on ISS when I get the chance. When the recording is finished I'll record a special FX for the outro: Drumset being sucked out into space trough airlock...maybe the Drummer will join for dramatic effect...depends on his performance :P

    • @Eigenstates.
      @Eigenstates. 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pauline Oliveros recorded in a giant empty cistern. "Deep Listening". A musical treasure.

  • @maxmatson1578
    @maxmatson1578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I so! want her to talk about, or even briefly mentioned? her work with the band "Machines of Loving Grace"

  • @BlueBoySkt
    @BlueBoySkt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really want to work with this woman and learn everything she can bring us

  • @amdenis
    @amdenis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Niiiicccee! I am a computer science EE professional for decades, but I bow down to you!
    However, I think you really need some dynamite!

    • @amdenis
      @amdenis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Beard Guy101 - you are probably right. Maybe I shouldn’t have recommended the dynamite 🧨

  • @raymondkitchen6137
    @raymondkitchen6137 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The "Speaker-As-A-Microphone" trick was first used by The Beatles while recording the 'Paperback Writer'/'Rain' single. Geoff Emerick almost got fired for doing that!

    • @Evildandalo
      @Evildandalo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Raymond Kitchen it’s nice seeing the origin of the trick. Every time I see a producer in a video mention they act like they invented it

  • @jeffmarchant4312
    @jeffmarchant4312 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta have the silliness behind the madness of a Mad professor...The world will never get the mind of an Electronic engineer of the future. I still love the Pickle powered sound trickle !!!

  • @helloworldstudios412
    @helloworldstudios412 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's interesting because the piece she talks about, "Disgutipated" really isn't all that loud. What they did do was use those sounds as percussive elements which artistically brilliant and amazingly practical.

  • @stepitupandgo67
    @stepitupandgo67 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is a huge piece of music history IMO

  • @JulianFernandez
    @JulianFernandez 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    btw, don´t try the amp thing if you don´t know what you´re doing... You´re gonna fry you valve amp using it with no load.

    • @Phoebedumplings
      @Phoebedumplings 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shhe did say is was a solid state amp

  • @skmanga
    @skmanga 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a lady!
    very impressive

  • @cookingwitharabwes5459
    @cookingwitharabwes5459 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This lady is incredible

  • @kaybhee6
    @kaybhee6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    yup,,, very similar,,, great to meet u

  • @jimgrill
    @jimgrill 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sylvia Massy just made my list of “people I’d most like to party with someday”

  • @williammaus7606
    @williammaus7606 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just met you an subscribed..
    1 word sold me😉
    ANOLOG...
    An your passion for it..
    An the way you bring out the gadgets...
    My first video watching of you and all the gadgets around the tinker with to make all these neat sounds.
    Was always fascinating to me...
    You Lady Sylvia Rock!!!!👍🤘🤘🎸🎸😉😉
    PS. Are you the original inspiration behind Tools art??????😉😳😆😆

  • @robertvoigt1315
    @robertvoigt1315 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Musically relevant, aesthetically inspired, spiritually charged, joy infused, who-wouldn't-want-to-play there Studio!

  • @stepitupandgo67
    @stepitupandgo67 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    she's my hero...and friend...

  • @jazzjames
    @jazzjames 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love her.

  • @jas_bataille
    @jas_bataille 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whenever people talk microphones diagrams and things to do or not to do, I'm always kind of flabbergasted. Recording is pretty much only experimenting. My dad started recording during the mid-60's when the first Neumann came to French studios and they figured out how to use those new microphones at the time to record a certain tone of vocals that we later on called the "french touch". You had to figure ou everything. They only had plate reverbs and EQ, maybe compressor, but my dad never used one. The 24 tracks console he was using had to be custom-ordered by his boss because there wasn't a 24 tracks at the time... and if you plugged something the wrong way, it immediately fried on you. Oh and the noise floors were 10x higher than the most basic USB interface you could get...
    Today have all the tools in the world yet I find engineers to be so damn conservative. Refreshing to see this!

  • @johanneskulesza6841
    @johanneskulesza6841 ปีที่แล้ว

    So she literally recorded on a potato. Great video, gotta get her book now!

  • @williambotieff2728
    @williambotieff2728 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sylvia is freaking awesome

  • @jawneetest
    @jawneetest 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is so awesome...

  • @m.o.n.d.e.g.r.e.e.n
    @m.o.n.d.e.g.r.e.e.n 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    she's so greattttt

  • @DKStudiosful
    @DKStudiosful 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome.

  • @hdhuga6980
    @hdhuga6980 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow she's creative

  • @firubbi
    @firubbi 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sylvia rocks :)

  • @MrFrowdy
    @MrFrowdy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Genius Mam

  • @vexphoto
    @vexphoto 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    She’s a blast!

  • @Bunglespice
    @Bunglespice 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    She warms my heart.

  • @BassistBob81
    @BassistBob81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that the Razor Bladed amp speaker was from a Line 6. :D

  • @scottbaxendale323
    @scottbaxendale323 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love that you don’t use a conventional control room!

  • @veerchasm1
    @veerchasm1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an imagination, the true spirit of music

  • @tite93
    @tite93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She's the complete opposite of Steve Albini and I love it!

    • @nicholascowan1731
      @nicholascowan1731 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How so ?

    • @tite93
      @tite93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nicholascowan1731 Steve is more methodical in his approach (complete sound insulation, traditional recording techniques, fully analog recording process). Sylvia is more experimental and unconventional

  • @EvilSoundsEntertainment
    @EvilSoundsEntertainment 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So what plugins did you/she do with Waves after all?

  • @laurarobison2607
    @laurarobison2607 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE U SYLVIA #electro mom genius

  • @petefaders
    @petefaders 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I tried some of these things on my last session with some new clients. They're not coming back. I ended up eating the potatoes though...and I suppose that's what matters. Inspiration!

  • @Skiamakhos
    @Skiamakhos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'd love to see a collab with her & Andrew Huang. I feel like they have enough similarities in approach that they'd hit it off, but she could teach him so much about analogue stuff.

  • @riverwalktalesofterror8045
    @riverwalktalesofterror8045 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What plugins did she create with waves? Are they available?

  • @bodhimian
    @bodhimian 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    “I’m working with a company called waves” haha

  • @maanvfm
    @maanvfm 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh goodness...she paints so well

  • @3star2nr
    @3star2nr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how experimental she is