• Developing Artists For Record Deals - Joe Interviews Mike Shimshack! Pt #2
    Jun 22 2021

    Joe interviews Mike!

    Topics include: Britany Spears, Laura Bell, Just Dance sync, OTO (3 Billion + Streams), developing talent for record deals, writing hits + More!

    "From The West Barn" is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe West & Mike Shimshack shot at The West Barn in Nashville, TN. It's available anywhere podcasts are available. 

    West/Shimshack are both music industry veterans that have seen the peaks and valleys of the business over the past 30 years. Their careers have been punctuated with Grammy wins, hit songs, platinum records, tens of millions of units sold and more than their share of failure. 

    Tune into "From The West Barn" for their take on the lifestyle and engaging conversations with some of the industries most interesting people! Nothing is off the table ~ FTWB

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN --}

    Website: http://fromthewestbarn.com

    iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-west-barn-with-joe-west-mike-shimshack/id1505829573

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1POtkbPLqZGL3U85nrRaue?si=sJHpJbzYT7a9hmc9-AjsyQ

     

    MIKE SHIMSHACK ---} 

    Instagram: @shackjonz 

     

    JOE WEST ---} 

    Website: https://joe-west.com 

    School: https://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    Instagram: @west_joe 

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/westjoe 

     

    SPONSORS ---} 

    HERCULES STANDS: 

    http://herculesstands.com/us/ 

    SLINGSTUDIO: 

    https://www.myslingstudio.com/ 

    APPRENTICE ACADEMY: 

    http://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    RADIAL ENGINEERING—-}

    https://www.radialeng.com/

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN copyright 2021

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  • Developing Artists For Record Deals - Joe Interviews Mike Shimshack! Pt #1
    Jun 15 2021

    Joe interviews Mike!

    Topics include: Britany Spears, Laura Bell, Just Dance sync, OTO (3 Billion + Streams), developing talent for record deals, writing hits + More!

    "From The West Barn" is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe West & Mike Shimshack shot at The West Barn in Nashville, TN. It's available anywhere podcasts are available. 

    West/Shimshack are both music industry veterans that have seen the peaks and valleys of the business over the past 30 years. Their careers have been punctuated with Grammy wins, hit songs, platinum records, tens of millions of units sold and more than their share of failure. 

    Tune into "From The West Barn" for their take on the lifestyle and engaging conversations with some of the industries most interesting people! Nothing is off the table ~ FTWB

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN --}

    Website: http://fromthewestbarn.com

    iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-west-barn-with-joe-west-mike-shimshack/id1505829573

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1POtkbPLqZGL3U85nrRaue?si=sJHpJbzYT7a9hmc9-AjsyQ 

     

    MIKE SHIMSHACK ---} 

    Instagram: @shackjonz 

     

    JOE WEST ---} 

    Website: https://joe-west.com 

    School: https://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    Instagram: @west_joe 

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/westjoe 

     

    SPONSORS ---} 

    HERCULES STANDS: 

    http://herculesstands.com/us/ 

    SLINGSTUDIO: 

    https://www.myslingstudio.com/

    APPRENTICE ACADEMY: 

    http://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    RADIAL ENGINEERING—-}

    https://www.radialeng.com/

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN copyright 2021

     

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  • “Recording the Soundtrack of a Generation” 11 Best Engineered Album Grammy Nominations - Bill Schnee
    Jun 8 2021

    Joe & Mike talk with legend Bill Schnee!

    Topics include: 135 Gold/platinum, Grammy Winner, Emmy, Dove Award, 11 Grammy Nominations for Best Engineered Album. Producing/recording some of the most significant recordings in history, Working with notoriously difficult artist like Barbra Streisand and having only good things to say about them, Ringo, George, John & Paul, The Beatles reunion that almost happened, Carly Simon, Barbra Streisand, Ringo, Pablo Cruise, Huey Lewis, Chicago, Whitney Houston, Miles Davis, Dire Straights, All 4 Beatles, Steely Dan, Marvin Gaye, Boz Scaggs, Rod Stewart + More!

    "From The West Barn" is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe West & Mike Shimshack shot at The West Barn in Nashville, TN. It's available anywhere podcasts are available. 

    West/Shimshack are both music industry veterans that have seen the peaks and valleys of the business over the past 30 years. Their careers have been punctuated with Grammy wins, hit songs, platinum records, tens of millions of units sold and more than their share of failure. 

    Tune into "From The West Barn" for their take on the lifestyle and engaging conversations with some of the industries most interesting people! Nothing is off the table ~ FTWB

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN --}

    Website: http://fromthewestbarn.com

    iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-west-barn-with-joe-west-mike-shimshack/id1505829573

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1POtkbPLqZGL3U85nrRaue?si=sJHpJbzYT7a9hmc9-AjsyQ 

     

    Bill Schnee  ---} 

    Website: https://www.billschnee.com

    Get Bill's Book Here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1493056131/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_Q9ZXQ5291JED0Z88D2TH

     

    MIKE SHIMSHACK ---} 

    Instagram: @shackjonz 

     

    JOE WEST ---} 

    Website: https://joe-west.com 

    School: https://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    Instagram: @west_joe 

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/westjoe 

     

    SPONSORS ---} 

    HERCULES STANDS: 

    http://herculesstands.com/us/ 

    SLINGSTUDIO: 

    https://www.myslingstudio.com/ 

    APPRENTICE ACADEMY: 

    http://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    RADIAL ENGINEERING—-}

    https://www.radialeng.com/

    FROM THE WEST BARN copyright 2021

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  • From The West Barn Podcast Mike Interviews Joe West! Pt #2
    Jun 1 2021

    Mike goes for a deep dive into the backstory of co-host Joe West! Pt #2

    Topics include: Why getting what you want is always the best thing for your bigger plan, getting in and proving yourself, the joy of sharing the art style with new engineers, hit songs, hit records, Grammys + More

    "From The West Barn" is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe West & Mike Shimshack shot at The West Barn in Nashville, TN. It's available anywhere podcasts are available. 

    West/Shimshack are both music industry veterans that have seen the peaks and valleys of the business over the past 30 years. Their careers have been punctuated with Grammy wins, hit songs, platinum records, tens of millions of units sold and more than their share of failure. 

    Tune into "From The West Barn" for their take on the lifestyle and engaging conversations with some of the industries most interesting people! Nothing is off the table ~ FTWB

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN --}

    Website: http://fromthewestbarn.com

    iTunes:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-west-barn-with-joe-west-mike-shimshack/id1505829573

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1POtkbPLqZGL3U85nrRaue?si=sJHpJbzYT7a9hmc9-AjsyQ

     

    MIKE SHIMSHACK ---} 

    Instagram: @shackjonz 

     

    JOE WEST ---} 

    Website: https://joe-west.com 

    School: https://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    Instagram: @west_joe 

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/westjoe 

     

    SPONSORS ---} 

    HERCULES STANDS: 

    http://herculesstands.com/us/ 

    SLINGSTUDIO: 

    https://www.myslingstudio.com/

    APPRENTICE ACADEMY: 

    http://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    RADIAL ENGINEERING—-}

    https://www.radialeng.com/

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN copyright 2021

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  •  From The West Barn Podcast Mike Interviews Joe West! Pt#1
    May 25 2021

    Mike goes for a deep dive into the backstory of co-host Joe West!

    Topics include: Why getting what you want is always the best thing for your bigger plan, getting in and proving yourself, the joy of sharing the art style with new engineers, hit songs, hit records, Grammys + More!

    "From The West Barn" is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe West & Mike Shimshack shot at The West Barn in Nashville, TN. It's available anywhere podcasts are available. 

    West/Shimshack are both music industry veterans that have seen the peaks and valleys of the business over the past 30 years. Their careers have been punctuated with Grammy wins, hit songs, platinum records, tens of millions of units sold and more than their share of failure. 

    Tune into "From The West Barn" for their take on the lifestyle and engaging conversations with some of the industries most interesting people! Nothing is off the table ~ FTWB

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN --}

    Website: http://fromthewestbarn.com

    iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-west-barn-with-joe-west-mike-shimshack/id1505829573

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1POtkbPLqZGL3U85nrRaue?si=sJHpJbzYT7a9hmc9-AjsyQ 

     

    MIKE SHIMSHACK ---} 

    Instagram: @shackjonz 

     

    JOE WEST ---} 

    Website: https://joe-west.com 

    School: https://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    Instagram: @west_joe 

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/westjoe 

     

    SPONSORS ---} 

    HERCULES STANDS: 

    http://herculesstands.com/us/ 

    SLINGSTUDIO: 

    https://www.myslingstudio.com/ 

    APPRENTICE ACADEMY: 

    http://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    RADIAL ENGINEERING—-}

    https://www.radialeng.com/

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN copyright 2021

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  • From Runner 2 Assistant Engineer 2 First Engineer At Legendary East West Studios! - Candace Stewart!
    May 18 2021

    Joe & Mike talk with LA’s legendary East West Studios studio manager Candace Stewart!

    Topics include: 30 Years of studio management, Running one of LA’s biggest recording complexes, East West, a detailed accounting of how to go from studio runner to full fledged engineer! + More!

    "From The West Barn" is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe West & Mike Shimshack shot at The West Barn in Nashville, TN. It's available anywhere podcasts are available. 

    West/Shimshack are both music industry veterans that have seen the peaks and valleys of the business over the past 30 years. Their careers have been punctuated with Grammy wins, hit songs, platinum records, tens of millions of units sold and more than their share of failure. 

    Tune into "From The West Barn" for their take on the lifestyle and engaging conversations with some of the industries most interesting people! Nothing is off the table ~ FTWB

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN --}

    Website: http://fromthewestbarn.com

    iTunes:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-west-barn-with-joe-west-mike-shimshack/id1505829573

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1POtkbPLqZGL3U85nrRaue?si=sJHpJbzYT7a9hmc9-AjsyQ 

     

    CANDACE STEWART  ---} 

    Website: https://www.eastweststudios.com/

    SOS Studio Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYwe3DmffZ4

     

    MIKE SHIMSHACK ---} 

    Instagram: @shackjonz 

     

    JOE WEST ---} 

    Website: https://joe-west.com 

    School: https://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    Instagram: @west_joe 

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/westjoe 

     

    SPONSORS ---} 

    HERCULES STANDS: 

    http://herculesstands.com/us/ 

    SLINGSTUDIO: 

    https://www.myslingstudio.com/ 

    APPRENTICE ACADEMY: 

    http://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    RADIAL ENGINEERING—-}

    https://www.radialeng.com/

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN copyright 2021

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  • “Don’t Over Eq Or Compress” - Mastering Engineer Andy Vandette - Masterdisk, Engine Room Audio!!
    May 14 2021

    Joe & Mike talk with mastering engineer Andy Vandette

    Topics include: finding a mentor, not over eqing or compressing, listening to your clients to find the master they want, how loud should my master be, inter sample clipping, studying under Bob Ludwig, Tony Dawsey, Greg Fulginiti, Howie Weinberg and Greg Calbi  + More!

    "From The West Barn" is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe West & Mike Shimshack shot at The West Barn in Nashville, TN. It's available anywhere podcasts are available. 

    West/Shimshack are both music industry veterans that have seen the peaks and valleys of the business over the past 30 years. Their careers have been punctuated with Grammy wins, hit songs, platinum records, tens of millions of units sold and more than their share of failure. 

    Tune into "From The West Barn" for their take on the lifestyle and engaging conversations with some of the industries most interesting people! Nothing is off the table ~ FTWB

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN --}

    Website: http://fromthewestbarn.com

    iTunes:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-west-barn-with-joe-west-mike-shimshack/id1505829573

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1POtkbPLqZGL3U85nrRaue?si=sJHpJbzYT7a9hmc9-AjsyQ 

     

    ANDY VANDETTE  ---} 

    Website: http://www.andyvandette.com/

    FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyVanDetteMastering/

    Loudness Penalty: https://www.loudnesspenalty.com/

     

    MIKE SHIMSHACK ---} 

    Instagram: @shackjonz 

     

    JOE WEST ---} 

    Website: https://joe-west.com 

    School: https://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    Instagram: @west_joe 

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/westjoe 

     

    SPONSORS ---} 

    HERCULES STANDS: 

    http://herculesstands.com/us/ 

    SLINGSTUDIO: 

    https://www.myslingstudio.com/ 

    APPRENTICE ACADEMY: 

    http://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    RADIAL ENGINEERING—-}

    https://www.radialeng.com/

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN copyright 2021

     

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  • Inventor Of The Parametric EQ, Grammy Winner, World Class Engineer/Producer - George Massenburg!
    May 7 2021

    Joe & Mike talk with legend George Massenburg!

    Topics include: Remembering Al Schmitt, Critical listening, Sample rates, Bit depth, Surround/Immersive, Approach to starting a mix, EQ’ing an instrument for other things in you mix, Knowing all the tech but following the heart of a song! + More!

    "From The West Barn" is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe West & Mike Shimshack shot at The West Barn in Nashville, TN. It's available anywhere podcasts are available. 

    West/Shimshack are both music industry veterans that have seen the peaks and valleys of the business over the past 30 years. Their careers have been punctuated with Grammy wins, hit songs, platinum records, tens of millions of units sold and more than their share of failure. 

    Tune into "From The West Barn" for their take on the lifestyle and engaging conversations with some of the industries most interesting people! Nothing is off the table ~ FTWB

     

    Tribute To Al Schmitt George Reffered To During Podcast.

    Andrew Talks to Awesome People - Homage to Al Schmitt:

    https://youtu.be/RqnxQCGO1MU

     

    FROM THE WEST BARN --}

    Website: http://fromthewestbarn.com

    iTunes:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-west-barn-with-joe-west-mike-shimshack/id1505829573

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1POtkbPLqZGL3U85nrRaue?si=sJHpJbzYT7a9hmc9-AjsyQ

     

    MIKE SHIMSHACK ---} 

    Instagram: @shackjonz 

     

    JOE WEST ---} 

    Website: https://joe-west.com 

    School: https://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    Instagram: @west_joe 

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/westjoe 

     

    SPONSORS ---} 

    HERCULES STANDS: 

    http://herculesstands.com/us/ 

    SLINGSTUDIO: 

    https://www.myslingstudio.com/

    APPRENTICE ACADEMY: 

    http://www.apprenticeacademy.net 

    RADIAL ENGINEERING—-}

    https://www.radialeng.com/

    FROM THE WEST BARN copyright 2021

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    1 hr and 13 mins