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Chris Fogel is a GRAMMY-winning recording engineer and mixer based in Los Angeles, California. He has had the pleasure of recording and mixing scores and soundtracks for over 170 major motion pictures and television shows, including the Oscar-winning score to Black Panther, as well as The Mandalorian, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Tropic Thunder, The Greatest Showman, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Superbad, and many others.
He has also worked with dozens of major recording artists, including Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake, U2, Childish Gambino, Nine Inch Nails, Sheryl Crow, Aerosmith, St. Vincent, Jose Gonzalez, and Robbie Robertson. Chris is a GRAMMY nominee as well as a Cinema Audio Society (CAS) nominee. He won each of these awards in 2019 and 2012 respectively.
Chris notably engineered and mixed much of Alanis Morissette’s smash hit record, Jagged Little Pill, alongside Francis Buckley. First released June 13, 1995, the album is celebrating its 25th birthday this year.
Jagged Little Pill was a #1 album in thirteen countries and sold over 33 million copies worldwide. Morissette became the first Canadian artist to achieve a double diamond certification.
Jagged Little Pill was also nominated for a staggering 9 GRAMMYs, winning 5. It won Album of the Year, making Morissette the youngest artist in history to achieve the honor at just 21 years old. She held the record until 2010, when Taylor Swift won this prize with Fearless at the age of 20.
This record was her worldwide debut, as her first two albums were only released in Canada. It was also a stylistic departure from her previous projects, due in part to her collaboration with legendary producer Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, Shakira).
The experimentation between herself and Ballard resulted in an alternative rock album influenced by post-grunge and pop rock, and features guitars, keyboards, drum machines, and harmonica. The lyrics touch upon all sorts of relatable themes of aggression and heartache, while Ballard lent a pop sensibility to Morissette’s angst.
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If you got something broken ill try to fix it
That SM7B really works well with your voice, Warren. I'm not usually crazy about them — aside from the gain issues, they just aren't flattering to a lot of people who think they are. But it's perfect for your voice. Lid for every pot!
Very cool! Thanks!
Isn't she a male to female transgender?
When I was about twelve and the album Jagged Little Pill came out on June the thirteenth 1995. And I became a number fan of Alanis.
Nice Quadraverb ref
What a wonderful interview, just amazing stories. I love hearing you guys talk about ADATs. I still have two and a BRC. I remember how wonderful it was to edit, and how 'fast' they would rewind and sync up. Thanks Warren, thank you Chris.
What a great conversation! I’m realising I really love this album, but I haven’t listened to it in years. Got to give it a few spins again! Thanks for the inspiration Warren!
I think the D4 is an Alesis percussion module.
I just listed to this project this week. An artist we're recording offered it as a reference. It feels a little thin at times but that stands to reason, because in that time, we were trying to figure out how to treat this new crazy digital format (ADAT). What a classic though. I love the detailed documentation and track sheets … what a great episode!
I had 3 ADAT LX20 machines back in the 90's. The main problem I encountered was issues with the mechanical components. Tape errors and sync issues mostly. To get around the issues and frustration with the mechanicals of the machines I purchased an RME 96/52 PCI card and only used the LX20's Lightpipe function.
Benmont is a true gem. So incredibly talented and such a sweet guy. If you haven't listened to his solo record from 2014, definitely check it out.
Again it is the song not the gear!!!
During the RHCP 'One hot minute' sessions. I'd say it would be safe to say that Flea and Dave were probably high or tired from partying. All the Chili's were during this era , it's well documented.
Man I can't help to think about sg pepper when someone says" it was 20 years ago today " even though you said 25 still it's like a trigger..
The fact that some of the lyrics in Ironic are not "ironic" is irony in itself, that's the point that was missed by the press at the time….
1:02 It was Carlos Vega.
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