Music Production Podcast

Anthony Marinelli is a legendary composer, performer, and synthesist. He worked with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones on Thriller, James Brown, Kenny Loggins, Van Halen, and many more. He worked on the scores for over 90 original film score soundtracks including War Games, Stand by Me, and one of my favorites Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. He shares his knowledge on his YouTube channels and his in-depth courses Think Like a Synth and Bass DNA.
I spoke with Anthony about how he breaks down sounds for synthesis and visualizes his sounds in his imagination rather than in technical terms. Anthony spoke about getting his start working as a synthesizer player and programmer as a teenage, and what it was like working with legends Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones. 
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Links:
Anthony's Website - https://anthonymarinellimusic.com/
Think Like a Synth course - https://anthonymarinellimusic.com/products/think-like-a-synth
Bass DNA course - https://anthonymarinellimusic.com/collections/courses/products/bass-dna
Anthony's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@anthonymarinellimusic
Anthony on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthonymarinellimusic/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening. 
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk

Tim Atlas is a musician, producer, and Grammy-winning songwriter in Los Angeles. His new EP, Reverso, was recorded in his home studio and combines Indie and Psych rock with RnB and Soul. 
Tim spoke to me about the production of Reverso. We touched on songwriting, arranging, and collaboration. Tim shared how he likes to move fast and commit to his sounds by printing them with outboard gear and effects. We covered a lot of ground from practical techniques to philosophical approaches. 
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Links:
Reverso album by Tim Atlas - https://timatlas.ffm.to/reverso
"Reverso" Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhrC6PP8g9c
Tim Atlas Website - https://www.timatlas.co
Tim's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@timatlas
Tim's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timothyatlas/
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening. 
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk

Xylo Aria is a singer, producer, and entrepreneur. Xylo founded Music Production for Women to help empower and educate women music-makers. Her new album Dream will be released summer 2026.
I've been following Xylo's work for some time now and it was great to speak to her about her work. We discussed building community and the creation of her new album. Xylo has collected a lot of wisdom in her journey and shares it with us today. 
Music Production for Women is running SoundLab, a virtual event on July 14th and 21st, 2026 to help attendees unlock the skills of producing and mixing music. Sign up here: https://musicproductionforwomen.com/soundlab2026
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Links:
Xylo Aria - https://www.xyloaria.com
Music Production for Women - https://musicproductionforwomen.com
MPW Podcast - https://musicproductionforwomen.com/#section-2gUK_YLsXV
Free Intro to Music Production Class by MPW - https://musicproductionforwomen.com/music-production-masterclass-1535-155985
Xylo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xyloaria/
MPW on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/musicproductionforwomen
MPW on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/musicproductionforwomen
MPW on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@musicproductionforwomen
Xylo on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@XyloAria/videos
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening. 
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk

Sebastien Heintz makes electro-acoustic music under the name OVERSEA. His new album BEYOND is a modern ceremonial album made for transcendental experiences.
Sebastien and I spoke about his work as OVERSEA and how has been using music for meditation and healing. 
Sebastien explained how he uses Ableton Live as a live performance instrument. We also discussed finding the creative flow in activities such as surfing, meditation, and music-making.
Sebastien put together a download Ableton Live effects and sounds he used on the new album!
Get the OVERSEA BEYOND Free Ableton Live Instrument Pack here: https://brianfunk.gumroad.com/l/kvvvijh
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Links:
OVERSEA - https://www.h-music.ch/oversea
BEYOND by OVERSEA - https://www.intellijend.com/l/beyond
H-Music - https://www.h-music.ch
OVERSEA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oversea.music/
OVERSEA YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@overseamusic
OVERSEA Free Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.gumroad.com/l/kvvvijh
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 
5-Minute Music Producer book - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening. 
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!
And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs.
Brian Funk

Nick Culbertson is a musician and app developer who runs Moby Pixel, a mobile app creation studio. The Moby Pixel YouTube channel covers the latest in iOS music apps and his journey in his own app development. Nick just released Mighty Synth Sampler, a fully featured synth and sampler for iOS and Mac.
In Nick's return to the Music Production Podcast, we discuss his new Mighty Synth Sampler and the journey to create it. We get into how to avoid perfectionism by learning to enjoy the process. There's also a lot of talk about the creative workflow and avoiding burnout.
Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube
Links:
Moby Pixel - http://www.mobypixel.com/
Mighty Synth Sampler - http://www.mobypixel.com/mightysynthsampler
The Story Behind Mighty Synth Sampler - https://youtu.be/3kW4RovVoEY?si=KuCDjysv2btNOUdB
Nick's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/mobypixel/featured
Overdrive Synth - http://www.mobypixel.com/overdrivesynth
Koala Sampler - https://www.koalasampler.com
Dexed FM Synthesizer - https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/
Nick's 1st Appearance on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/nick-culbertson
Matthew Fecher on the Music Production Podcast - https://www.brianfunk.com/blog/2018/6/30/66-matthew-fecher
Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store
This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/
Thank you for listening. 
Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!