Episode 5 - Amy Sergeant: Hobby to Career

Marcus and Luke are joined by Grammy nominated producer GG (Madonna, Little Mix, Odeal, Masego), breaking down the vocal production on Maeve’s “Hyperbloom,” discussing how to disguise your Guinness as coffee, the benefits of networking sideways, and the constant risk of creating accidental ballads.

Marcus and Luke are joined by Producer, Engineer, Writer and MPGs Rising Star Amy Sergeant to discuss the challenges of trying to turn your hobby into your career, how to achieve a Flow State amongst the pressures of adult life, and why what you’re passionate about outside of the studio is just as important as what you do in it. We learn some serious scientific principles from extremely reliable sources and the scientists who do science, and our recording chain takes an unexpected twist..

Marcus and Luke are joined by Engineer and Producer Richie Kennedy (Interpol, Murder Capital, Celeste, The Libertines, Shame, Last Dinner Party) discussing how he best captures the artist’s performance, no matter their level of experience. The trio also discuss Richie’s unique way into the recording industry, hex-clad saucepans, recording a choir of taxi drivers, and how to run a session in a fighter jet testing facility. Guest: Richie Kennedy - (instagram: @richietique) Hosts: Marcus Locock, Luke Farnell Production: Alex Wylie, Chris Brown Videographer: Alex Wylie Recording Engineer & Mixer: Jamie McEvoy

Marcus and Luke are joined by Grammy Award Winning Mixer, Engineer and Producer Daniel Moyler (Olivia Dean, Dua Lipa, George Ezra, FKA Twigs), discussing his philosophies and approaches to recording and mixing, maintaining a genuine and unique sound in a world where music production tools are becoming more and more universal, and how important making good relationships are in the industry.  Also up for debate are the top music and food pairings, the worst travelling food on Uber Eats/Deliveroo, and why windows are the most important thing in a studio. Guest: Daniel Moyler - (instagram: @danielmoyler) Hosts: Marcus Locock, Luke Farnell Production: Alex Wylie, Chris Brown Videographer: Alex Wylie Recording Engineer & Mixer: Jamie McEvoy

Marcus and Luke welcome Jon Hucks to The Guestafield, discussing the creative use of distortion and deliberately messing with sounds via pedalboards, plugins and amps to create a sound that is unique to you. The trio test out a new coffee whilst discussing guitar pedal waiting lists, reminiscing about Pro Tools versions from their youth, hearing how Marcus made a fortune from the Uber Eats referral scheme, and sharing stories from their beginnings as assistants through to the present day as experienced engineers. Guest: Jon Hucks - (instagram: @jonhucks) Hosts: Marcus Locock, Luke Farnell Production: Alex Wylie, Chris Brown Videographer: Alex Wylie Recording Engineer: Kevin O'Reilly Mix Engineer: Sarah Dorgan

In this episode, Marcus and Luke discuss the four main mic polar patterns, investigating how you can use them both technically and creatively. They also put some key studio debates to bed. What’s the best tea to have in the studio? What’s the best button on an SSL? Who wins - Attack, Decay, Sustain or Release? Hosts: Marcus Locock, Luke Farnell Production: Alex Wylie, Chris Brown Videographer: Alex Wylie Recording Engineer & Mixer: Jamie McEvoy

Welcome to Another Take, where hosts Marcus and Luke take you through the creative journey and thought processes of professional engineers and producers, discussing how they creatively capture the hits of tomorrow. They’ll probably also chat some pure nonsense in the process. In each episode a special guest will grace the guest-a-field to discuss their favourite topic, a technique they particularly enjoy using, or something in the recording industry that’s close to their heart. Hold tight for demos, comparisons, shootouts, and most importantly a world where there are no right or wrong answers, just an appreciation for whatever sounds best in the moment.