Anthony J. Resta is a multi-platinum awarded record producer, musician, and composer based in LA, CA, USA! In our conversation, Anthony shares parts of his 3-decades long journey in music and many of the lessons he's learned, and the methods he uses to craft records. He goes deep on his approach to production, being direct with artists, sampling, creating his own tonal soundscapes, and alternative recording approaches that he uses regularly. We also chat about collaboration, longevity, contracts, continued learning and growth, and so much more! Check it out!
You can learn more about Anthony at https://onepagelink.com/producer/anthonyjresta
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IG - https://www.instagram.com/anthony.j.resta/
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You can listen to the songs we discussed in the "Sauce" segment in their entirety:
"The Noise (feat. Emp3)" by Ajax Ray O'vaque - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEbpukabMEI&ab_channel=AjaxRayO%27Vaque-Topic
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References
Duran Duran - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duran_Duran
Bob St. John - https://bobstjohn.com/
Ken Lewis - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2021/9/12/secret-sonics-112-ken-lewis-100-gold-records-and-beyond
Decco - https://www.benwallick.com/podcast-episodes/2020/4/21/secret-sonics-015-decco
Micro Synth - https://www.ehx.com/products/micro-synth/
Arturia - https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/v-collection/overviewp
Poly-M Moog - https://www.xils-lab.com/products/polym-p-160.html
Jacob Collier Logic Breakdown (e.g.) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naxu8D0xXVU&ab_channel=JacobCollier
Medazzaland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medazzaland
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