The production of Quarter is an amalgamation of Alfie’s thoughts around imperfection and authenticity. He was looking to transmit this collection of deeply meaningful songs in the most honest way possible. This is something I’m also very interested in, I’ve been researching authenticity and liveness as part of my MA, and have been trying to…
It’s been about a year since the first recording session for Good Old Days. It’s definitely been a long time in the making, but it hasn’t felt like a drawn-out process. When you’re producing the same tunes over such a long period of time it’s easy to start second guessing yourself, but having a clear…
This week I was very lucky to have a chat with Evan Martin, a producer based in Leeds, UK. Evan is a top-class producer (and guy!) and in this chat, we discuss everything from music production at uni to home studios and committing to the sound. We also have a chat about the new Alfie…
I had a chat with my good friend Josh Kime recently. He is the engineering brains behind the last three Alfie and the Avalon singles, and a powerhouse in music production and sound engineering. Toby: Hello Josh Kime; producer, sound engineer extraordinaire. Thank you so much for coming to chat with me today. Firstly, let’s…
Being a record producer isn’t just about creating music; it’s about mastery of communication and social cues, and how they influence the musical outcome of a song and the productivity of a recording session. This paper aims to explore the ways in which a record producer can use their interpersonal skills to influence the performance…