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August 15, 2018

421 – [Daniel Glass Show]: Composing Drums for Television With Rich Tozzoli

In this episode, Daniel talks with guitarist, engineer and television composer Rich Tozzoli about their work recording music cues for various reality television series.

What’s covered in this session:

  • Rich’s early years as a pioneer in the world of digital recording, working as a Pro Tools engineer with artists like Emerson, Lake and Palmer and Al DiMeola.
  • How Rich transitioned into creating music for television shows.
  • Daniel and Rich discuss the intricacies and challenges involved in creating music for reality television.
  • Daniel and Rich focus on several specific music cues and discuss the process used to create them.

Resources/Links/People Mentioned:

  • Rich Tozzoli’s official website.
  • The Club House Studio, which has recently recorded premier artists ranging from Bob Weir (Grateful Dead) to Shawn Mendes to the Lumineers.
  • Watch Daniel record “Ginormous”  with Rich Tozzoli at the Clubhouse Studio in Rhinebeck, NY.
  • Watch Daniel record “Super Stink” with Rich Tozzoli at the Clubhouse Studio in Rhinebeck, NY.