Show Notes
The second series of Productionwise kicks off with an exploration of the great work of Rich Costey. Rich has done it all over a career that has seen him work extensively as an engineer for Philip Glass and a mixer for Rick Rubin, but his production work has a strong flavour despite its diversity. His most high-profile collaborations are with the likes of Muse, Biffy Clyro, Jane’s Addiction and Death Cab for Cutie but, as you’ll see, Rich could really work with anyone and make an impression. In this episode, James and Graham talk poppy second albums, the pros and cons of being a safe pair of hands, transcending the sound of a band in a room, fantasy in music and the problem with cymbals.
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