Why Andrew Stone Only Mixes For Himself
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How did you get your first job in audio?
Who hired you for your first tour?
The most shared article on your website is called Own It. In it, you describe a time in your life when you were working as an audio engineer and tour manager. You were in the middle of doing a bunch of shows and you were on a plane flight with the artist, your client. You guys were talking and you were explaining a problem you were dealing with and she said something to you that turned out to be a pivotal moment your life. Take us to that moment and describe what happened?
What are some of the biggest mistakes you see people making who are new to mixing a worship service?
What’s in your work bag?
What is one book that has been immensely helpful to you?
Notes
MxU events, podcast, video training library, coaching
Get On Tour
Church on the Move
Andrew’s audio analyzer: Smaart, Earthworks M30, USB Pre2
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck
Quotes
They said, Bus call is at midnight. I said, should I bring a sleeping bag?
That identity situation is so important, of still knowing who you are apart from that situation.
I sit at FOH and I mix for myself.
The benchmark in my head is the highest. No one else has one higher.
You can’t make everyone happy. Figure out how to please yourself.
I can’t please everyone, but that does’t mean they don’t have a point.
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In this episode of Sound Design Live I talk with Andrew Stone from MxU about the moment on tour that changed his whole identity. Plus, Andrew and I battle for the worst complaint ever. Spoiler alert, Andrew wins. I ask:
How did you get your first job in audio?
Who hired you for your first tour?
The most shared article on your website is called Own It. In it, you describe a time in your life when you were working as an audio engineer and tour manager. You were in the middle of doing a bunch of shows and you were on a plane flight with the artist, your client. You guys were talking and you were explaining a problem you were dealing with and she said something to you that turned out to be a pivotal moment your life. Take us to that moment and describe what happened?
What are some of the biggest mistakes you see people making who are new to mixing a worship service?
What’s in your work bag?
What is one book that has been immensely helpful to you?
[image error]You can’t make everyone happy. Figure out how to please yourself.
Notes
MxU events, podcast, video training library, coaching
Get On Tour
Church on the Move
Andrew’s audio analyzer: Smaart, Earthworks M30, USB Pre2
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck
Quotes
They said, Bus call is at midnight. I said, should I bring a sleeping bag?
That identity situation is so important, of still knowing who you are apart from that situation.
I sit at FOH and I mix for myself.
The benchmark in my head is the highest. No one else has one higher.
You can’t make everyone happy. Figure out how to please yourself.
I can’t please everyone, but that does’t mean they don’t have a point.
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