Brian Mcternan Questionnaire

[Frank Giaramita]

I will be sending a business-based questionnaire to producer/engineer Brian Mcternan (Thrice, Hot Water Music, Moments In Grace), so if you'd like to submit a question for me to ask him, please leave it in the replies. This questionnaire is intended to inform those interested in the production side of music, and all questions will pertain to the business end and things of that nature.

[aminorthreat55]

Ask him if he still intends to use Matt Squire to work on albums with him. And ask him if he is still in love with Driving in Silence.

[Frank Giaramita]

Ask him if he still intends to use Matt Squire to work on albums with him. And ask him if he is still in love with Driving in Silence.

I'm not asking him questions directly associated with him at all... it's going to generalized questions intended to inform people interested in production, examples:

-"How invovled are producers in the song writing aspect of a band's music?"

-"What's the easiest way for young producers to pull some big time artists into their studio?"

etc...

[aminorthreat55]

I'm not asking him questions directly associated with him at all... it's going to generalized questions intended to inform people interested in production, examples:

-"How invovled are producers in the song writing aspect of a band's music?"

-"What's the easiest way for young producers to pull some big time artists into their studio?"

etc...
Yeah I know. I just throw random shit in there because, hell why not.

I'm a fan of the small talk. When I talk to bands/music people, I can't ask questions like that.

[Suprhatch614]

What are some common mistakes a band can make when they are trying to records a demo?

What makes a good/bad producer/engineer?

[psykosteve]

When deciding weather to record a band or not which is more important the succusse you believe it could have (lable, management and hype behind it) or how much you personally like the band and their music?

[suburbanblues]

ask how to make a cup of coffee

[finch425]

ask how to make a cup of coffee

if u are asked to produce for a band that u do not like musically, do u do it anyway?

ask how to make a cup of coffee

wow, that was really dumb.

[ahnmin]

What is the most effective and dynamic way to mic drums?

or

What advice would you give to a self-recording [and very poor] musician wanting to mic drums?

[MATT2KOOL]

I'm in college right now & want to get into the music industry as a producer/engineer or somethin similar.

what kind of advice can you give me ?

[aminorthreat55]

What is the most effective and dynamic way to mic drums?

or

What advice would you give to a self-recording [and very poor] musician wanting to mic drums?
Ask Chris, his username is Sabian. I mean yeah good question but he could probably answer it for you.

[jeremyfromva]

Frank for one of your future interviews you should interview someone who does the marketing side of the business

[aminorthreat55]

Frank for one of your future interviews you should interview someone who does the marketing side of the business
I agree.

[urowndisaster52]

Ask how much he makes a year

[Jared Kaufman]

Ask how much he makes a year
Wow...

I'm Tact, nice to meet you.

[i drive german]

I agree.


seconded

[christianP]

Would you recommend to somebody looking to become a musician and a part of the music industry in general to get experience in production and marketing, and if so what is the most important to get a background in? Also, what is the most typical problem with bands today that have excellent music and creativity but cannot break into the underground mainstream?

[jeremyfromva]

Wow...

I'm Tact, nice to meet you.

HAHA

[djUbilla]

Wow...

I'm Tact, nice to meet you.
Haha, genius.

[Suprhatch614]

Ask how much he makes a year

maybe a better way to put this would be something like how long did it take you to build enough of a name for yourself to be able to make this your full time job

[djUbilla]

Would you recommend to somebody looking to become a musician and a part of the music industry in general to get experience in production and marketing, and if so what is the most important to get a background in? Also, what is the most typical problem with bands today that have excellent music and creativity but cannot break into the underground mainstream?
Great question.

[Suprhatch614]

Haha, genius.


not that i didn't think that was relatively funny, but I think if a 5th grader knew the word tact they would have been able to formulate a comment equally "genius"

[Jared Kaufman]

not that i didn't think that was relatively funny, but I think if a 5th grader knew the word tact they would have been able to formulate a comment equally "genius"
Hey! What are you trying to say? :( Haha. Jk.

[NanoSR]

under what crudentials do you pick the bands you record?

[scenepointz]

In light of recent success of bands like Comeback Kid and Bane, given that your band was way better, would you ever consider a Battery reunion?

Would you recommend to somebody looking to become a musician and a part of the music industry in general to get experience in production and marketing, and if so what is the most important to get a background in? Also, what is the most typical problem with bands today that have excellent music and creativity but cannot break into the underground mainstream?

You should have as much marketing experience as possible. Forget production. The most typical problems for good bands with no success is no marketing knowledge/business sense.

[djUbilla]

not that i didn't think that was relatively funny, but I think if a 5th grader knew the word tact they would have been able to formulate a comment equally "genius"
Okay, maybe not genius.

But really funny.

And I'd say at least 7th grader.

[charlielikeYAY]

This is sort of similar to ahnmin's question, but I think you should ask him what kind of equipment he would reccomend for a home recording studio. Maybe he could break it down into three sections: One for those who have a limited budget and want to get the essentials and the most out of their money, one for those who want the best quality they can get and for whom money is not an issue, and one in the middle of those two, that way people would also be able to mix and match if they want to.

[Frank Giaramita]

Frank for one of your future interviews you should interview someone who does the marketing side of the business

I just did... Mike Cubillos at Earshot Media (www.earshotmedia.com). Ill be postign it VERY soon.

[beenbrokenx]

what is his definition of a producer?

how did he start out...what was his path (intern to engineer to producer...etc)?

what is his opinions on girls who want to get involved in producing and engineering?? *like me :)*


-jackie

[phoenixdown]

What does it take for someone to go from producing on the side to being able to do it full-time, and how long does it usually take?