Always Be…Respecting Your Audience — Gig Gab 422 (with special guest: Dallas Taylor)

You’re in for a treat as Dave Hamilton sits down with Dallas Taylor, the maestro behind Twenty Thousand Hertz and Defacto Sound, exploring the intricate stories behind the world’s most iconic sounds. As they dive deep, Dallas shares his philosophy on respecting the audience, weaving in his journey of building an episode and the artistry involved in blending sound with narrative. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, including insights from a special 20kHz episode where Dallas reveals his chops as a trumpet player and reflects on the essence of overcoming obstacles.

The conversation doesn’t stop there; Dallas and Dave take you on a sonic adventure from the halls of SXSW, discussing the Resynator movie and Nick Cave’s upcoming “Wild God” album, to the technical trenches of recording with Ludacris and micing up celebrities. It’s a deep dive into the convergence of art and commerce, unraveling the difference between a JOB and a JOY, and finding fulfillment in your craft. Whether you’re behind the mic, the mixer, or just a lover of sound, this episode is a masterclass in pursuing passion with purpose. Remember, no matter where you are or what you’re doing, “Always Be Performing.”

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 422 – Monday, March 25th, 2024
  • March 19th: International Waffle Day
  • Special Guest: Dallas Taylor from Twenty Thousand Hertz and Defacto Sound
• 00:01:12 The stories behind the world’s most interesting and recognizable sounds
• 00:04:04 Respecting the Audience
  • SoundDesk
• 00:10:26 Building a 20kHz episode
  • ChatGPT
  • Buy Back Your Time
  • Loom for Video Training
• 00:19:35 Dallas, The Trumpet Player. 20kHz Episode 150: Breathe
  • The Obstacle Is The Way
• 00:28:42 SXSW: Resynator movie
• 00:37:00 SXSW: Nick Cave “Wild God” Album Listening Party @ Central Presbyterian Church
• 00:42:39 Recording a podcast with Ludacris
• 00:45:35 Micing up Celebrities
• 00:47:29 Blending Art and Commerce
  • The difference between a JOB and a JOY
• 00:51:05 Playing Piano for The Joy of It
• 00:52:31 Gig Gab 422 Outtro
  • Contact Dallas Taylor
  • Twenty Thousand Hertz
  • Defacto Sound
  • Contact Gig Gab!
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