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May 6, 2021 1 hr 11 min

Butch Walker

from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Greg Koch / Butch Walker

Butch is one of the most in-demand producers in the rock and pop music world, and he also happens to be one powerful beast of a guitarist and songwriter. Greg and Butch get down and dirty on producing, gear, LA vs Nashville, and many other gristly topics. Dig it! 3:59 - Butch’s thoughts on the evolution of music in regard to the internet - is it the Golden Age of music, or a something else entirely - from artist exposure, production royalties, and everything in between. 15:16- The idea of a “producer”, and how Butch has crafted a career around it 24:35 - Butch in the studio - his mindset, go-to-recipes, and the spirit of making records 28:07 - The vibe of a song, and how truly important it is to the song (maybe more so than all the technical stuff, lyricism, etc) 36:13 - Guitars, gear, mics, and more! 53:14 - NFTs, and the world of WTFs 59:16 - Butch’s life in Los Angeles, and his move to Nashville 65:49 - How Butch manages his schedule, finds musicians to work with, etc Total Length: 71:30 Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Butch is one of the most in-demand producers in the rock and pop music world, and he also happens to be one powerful beast of a guitarist and songwriter. Greg and Butch get down and dirty on producing, gear, LA vs Nashville, and many other gristly topics. Dig it! 3:59 - Butch’s thoughts on the evolution of music in regard to the internet - is it the Golden Age of music, or a something else entirely - from artist exposure, production royalties, and everything in between. 15:16- Th...

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  1. 3:59 Butch’s thoughts on the evolution of music in regard to the internet - is it the Golden Age of music, or a something else entirely - from artist exposure, produ…
  2. 15:16 The idea of a “producer”, and how Butch has crafted a career around it
  3. 24:35 Butch in the studio - his mindset, go-to-recipes, and the spirit of making records
  4. 28:07 The vibe of a song, and how truly important it is to the song (maybe more so than all the technical stuff, lyricism, etc)
  5. 36:13 Guitars, gear, mics, and more!
  6. 53:14 NFTs, and the world of WTFs
  7. 59:16 Butch’s life in Los Angeles, and his move to Nashville
  8. 1:05:49 How Butch manages his schedule, finds musicians to work with, etc

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