The Daily Adventures of Mixerman

The Supreme Negotiators

The Daily Adventures of MixermanA recording engineer known only as "Mixerman" discusses his plan to surreptitiously post an online diary about his upcoming LA recording session with a Major Label bidding war band and an infamous producer. Madness abounds.This story was read by well over 150,000  music professionals at the time of its posting 20 years ago. It was published as a hard cover book by Hal Leonard in 2008. Then made an audiobook in 2012 complete with music, leitmotifs, sound fx, foley, with an ensemble cast of the most famous producers and engineers on earth performing the character dialogue. And now I present to you the final audio version, with even more music, and more story enhancing sound. Next stop the television studio. Please note: In the first chapter, Mixerman can be heard typing as he writes. Worry not. This only occurs in this one particular episode. it's a wild ride. Just buckle up and enjoy it.  Enjoy!Episode Credits:Music by Ioan Harea from his album Classic Gypsy, produced by Aardvark.1. Por Una Cabeza2. Pony ExpressNarrated by MixermanProduced by Aardvark and Mixerman

Day 1 Uh Oh...

Mixerman meets his assistant Lance, and attempts to pull tones with the drummer of the band, which proves to be a far more difficult task than usual. The producer calls in with some distressing information. Episode Credits:CharactersGeeves played by Aardvark (Ioan Harea, Byron)Lance played by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne, The Fixx)Producer played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)Drummer played by Kenny Gioia (Marcy Playground, Hall & Oates)LeitmotifsLance Leitmotif by William Wittman (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne, The Fixx)Narrated by MixermanProduced by Aardvark and Mixerman

Day 2 Dandy Day

Mixerman loses it when his drum mics are inexplicably torn down by the PA delivery man. He must once again pull tones with the drummer, who Mixerman has taken to calling Dumb Ass given his constant intellectually challenged act. Mixerman is hopeful that the Producer will make an appearance. Episode Credits:CharactersProducer played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)Mountain Man played by Wyn Davis (Great White, Dokken, Foreigner)Magnolia played by Candace Stewart (Manager of East West Studios)MusicPA Drums performed by Jon StuartNarrated by MixermanProduced by Aardvark and Mixerman

Day 3 Operation Control

With the Producer still absent, an insubordinate assistant, and a disinterested band, Mixerman decides he needs take control over his session. Mixerman also explains how some basic recording tools work. Episode Credits:CharactersProducer played by Ken Scott (Beatles, Supertramp, David Bowie)MusicDumb Ass' atrocious drumming performed by Jon StuartGuitar part written and performed by Chase McGuckinBass part written and performed by Chase McGuckinNarrated by MixermanProduced by Aardvark and Mixerman

Day 4 Paulie Yore

The Producer provides Mixerman with a somewhat perplexing explanation as to why he hasn't shown up to their session yet. Mixerman provides us with some background information on the band. Episode Credits:LeitmotifsYore leitmotif by William WittmanNarrated by MixermanProduced by Aardvark and Mixerman