#281: Capturing Life in Recordings with Peter Gregson

Peter Gregson is a renowned Composer, Cellist, and Deutsche Grammophon recording artist. His latest album, Patina, combines strings and analog electronic instruments in an effort to capture the humanity and life in each instrument for emotional impact. Peter composes for television, film, and games, including placements in the film Blackbird and HBO's The New Pope.

Peter and I spoke about his work as a composer and producer. We focused quite a bit on capturing life in recordings. Peter shared some interesting thoughts about the way microphone placement can bring out the "grit" in the cello, and how he uses techniques like this to give his music a "lived-in" feeling, not unlike a favorite pair of jeans.

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Show Notes:

• Peter's Official Site - https://petergregson.co.uk
• Patina - https://petergregson.ffm.to/patina.owe
• Piano Book - https://www.deutschegrammophon.com/en/catalogue/products/piano-book-peter-gregson-12782
• Dr. Bob Time Corrects Van Halen - https://youtu.be/p9rVKnEvAQ8
• Dr. Bob on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/bobby-huff
• Mom's Piano Free Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/2013/02/28/free-ableton-live-pack-73-moms-piano

Brian Funk Links:

• Website - https://brianfunk.com
• Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
• Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive
• Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
• Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
• Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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Brian Funk