#281: Capturing Life in Recordings with Peter Gregson

<p>Peter Gregson is a renowned Composer, Cellist, and Deutsche Grammophon recording artist. His latest album, <em>Patina</em>, combines strings and analog electronic instruments in an effort to capture the humanity and life in each instrument for emotional impact. Peter composes for television, film, and games, including placements in the film <em>Blackbird</em> and HBO's <em>The New Pope</em>.</p> <p>Peter and I spoke about his work as a composer and producer. We focused quite a bit on capturing life in recordings. Peter shared some interesting thoughts about the way microphone placement can bring out the "grit" in the cello, and how he uses techniques like this to give his music a "lived-in" feeling, not unlike a favorite pair of jeans.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen on</span> <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/music-production-podcast/id1212124420"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">iTunes</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">or</span> <a href= "http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/music-production-podcast?refid=stpr"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Stitcher</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">or</span> <a href= "https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ip424c7a3w32gzox6c2bnwexy3q"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Google Play</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">or</span> <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/2R5hFhExyUzbI7jD7eauck"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Spotify</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">; watch on</span> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk4jo7_Rx2-2mjUoTXTL4u0iUH5_XqBYi"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a></p> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Peter's Official Site - <a href= "https://petergregson.co.uk">https://petergregson.co.uk</a></li> <li><em>Patina</em> - <a href= "https://petergregson.ffm.to/patina.owe">https://petergregson.ffm.to/patina.owe</a></li> <li><em>Piano Book</em> - <a href= "https://www.deutschegrammophon.com/en/catalogue/products/piano-book-peter-gregson-12782"> https://www.deu