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2020

Vulture Interview on the hardest song I ever had to mix

If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being in the trenches of a recording studio check out the interview I did for Vulture about the hardest song I’ve ever had to mix. Lots of great stories from other…

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I recently discovered I was mentioned on the cover I recently discovered I was mentioned on the cover of my favorite childhood music magazine @electronicmusicianmag right before Covid hit. I can’t believe I never knew about it. I used to read this thing religiously so it’s a huge honor for me. Thank you @amandablackpanda for that major assist!
Here's a few of my favorite music gear buys in 202 Here's a few of my favorite music gear buys in 2022 that have kept me energized in the studio this year. I think it's important to surround yourself with things that inspire you creatively and these have definitely done that in spades for me. Always looking for any recommendations as well. 1. Mid Century Mic - Used and noticeably damaged mid century mic I bought off eBay. Felt the kindred spirit inside with this one. Welcome to the dysfunctional family little buddy. I've mainly been using this as a secondary mic when recording vocals. It gives off this Ramones distortion vibe that can be a nice layer underneath that adds character to any vocal. 2. Sure Wave Spring Reverb - If you're looking for some spring reverb that's got some big harry balls on it, look no more. This pedal sounds great on any guitar. If Big Foot and Stevie Ray Vaughn had a son, this would be it. 3. Roland Drumatix and Bass Line - I got these Roland's just for fun because I'm a 90's kid and it makes me nostalgic. They make for a great pairing combo as well. Full confession, I haven't exactly come up with anything mind blowing on either of them yet but it's fun as hell to mess with.
Photo dump of my first time in Chile. Thanks @mun Photo dump of my first time in Chile. Thanks @mundo.flavs for making this gringo loco feel like it was home
I didn’t even realize this compilation album cam I didn’t even realize this compilation album came out until yesterday. @kenlewisproducer and I worked on #3 “Ghost”. Love me some @kidcudi
“Lighting Crashes” by LIVE was one of my favor “Lighting Crashes” by LIVE was one of my favorite songs growing up as a kid in the 90’s. I remember always hearing it play in the backseat of my parents car and the intro instantly sucking me in like some haunted lullaby. It’s a song that inspired me to want to play the guitar and start this crazy musical journey I”m on so I’m unbelievably honored to be apart of this new version that @aviraaudio envisioned. It’s been a full circle moment for me and excited to see a new generation of listeners hear it. Special shoutouts to @tannerwilfong @itslenaleon @stephkarten and the vocal guru @kenlewisproducer “Lighting Crashes” out now!
notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the bac notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the background 😂
Covid can’t keep a good man down. Back on the mu Covid can’t keep a good man down. Back on the music grind…..Also still waiting on that @outkast reunion this year. Dream big dreams in 2022. 📸 @lazyboi_photography
The new @bigtimerush single is out! Grateful to be The new @bigtimerush single is out! Grateful to be a part of this with @kenlewisproducer. Big shout out to the incredibly talented and amazing human that is @nickfurlongmusic. Appreciate you bringing us in on this.
Just waiting on that origins story for my favorite Just waiting on that origins story for my favorite childhood villian Biff Tannen. #ibleedforBiff
Couldn’t be more proud of @iamtalk. The journey Couldn’t be more proud of @iamtalk. The journey was just as good as the destination. “Save me” out today. Produced by me and @kenlewisproducer (Katalyst) Guitars - @connorriddell Additional Piano master Jedi - @ryanbrahms
Deep thoughts in the studio today Deep thoughts in the studio today
“Don’t Hurt Me” by Des Rocs is one of my fav “Don’t Hurt Me” by Des Rocs is one of my favorite songs I’ve been apart of and is finally out today. If you can make it to the first chorus you’ll be rewarded with a ton of bricks straight to the face.
The same look I give when someone finishes my bag The same look I give when someone finishes my bag of salt and vinegar chips without any warning. Complete devastation
Honored to be included in the latest video episode Honored to be included in the latest video episode of “How They Made It” for working with @themarias. Thanks to @soundbettermusic and @spotifyforartists for putting this together. It’s a great behind the scenes look into how songs get across the finish line. Link in bio
Well worth the wait @jewelboxplatinum #jayz #magn Well worth the wait @jewelboxplatinum #jayz #magnacartaholygrail
“Heart Games” out now! @weareharlor Happy to “Heart Games” out now! @weareharlor Happy to make this with them and @kenlewisproducer. The beginning of something special with these two crazy kids
Studio quarantine Studio quarantine
My two secret weapons in the studio. Exhibit A My two secret weapons in the studio. Exhibit A
“Not Ready to Go” out now by @weareharlor .. p “Not Ready to Go” out now by @weareharlor .. produced by me and @kenlewisproducer (kataylst). One of my favorite songs I’ve been a part of this year. Pumped for their debut single to finally be out. Link in bio #rocnation
If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being in the trenches of a recording studio check out the interview I did for Vulture about the hardest song I’ve ever had to mix. Lots of great stories from other talented mix engineers in there as well including my production partner @kenlewisproducer Bathroom approved reading material. Link in bio
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Brent Kolatalo is a NYC based producer, mixer, and engineer who has worked on over 20 Gold and Platinum albums, 19 #1 albums and singles, and has worked on over 15 Grammy nominated records.

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I recently discovered I was mentioned on the cover I recently discovered I was mentioned on the cover of my favorite childhood music magazine @electronicmusicianmag right before Covid hit. I can’t believe I never knew about it. I used to read this thing religiously so it’s a huge honor for me. Thank you @amandablackpanda for that major assist!
Here's a few of my favorite music gear buys in 202 Here's a few of my favorite music gear buys in 2022 that have kept me energized in the studio this year. I think it's important to surround yourself with things that inspire you creatively and these have definitely done that in spades for me. Always looking for any recommendations as well. 1. Mid Century Mic - Used and noticeably damaged mid century mic I bought off eBay. Felt the kindred spirit inside with this one. Welcome to the dysfunctional family little buddy. I've mainly been using this as a secondary mic when recording vocals. It gives off this Ramones distortion vibe that can be a nice layer underneath that adds character to any vocal. 2. Sure Wave Spring Reverb - If you're looking for some spring reverb that's got some big harry balls on it, look no more. This pedal sounds great on any guitar. If Big Foot and Stevie Ray Vaughn had a son, this would be it. 3. Roland Drumatix and Bass Line - I got these Roland's just for fun because I'm a 90's kid and it makes me nostalgic. They make for a great pairing combo as well. Full confession, I haven't exactly come up with anything mind blowing on either of them yet but it's fun as hell to mess with.
Photo dump of my first time in Chile. Thanks @mun Photo dump of my first time in Chile. Thanks @mundo.flavs for making this gringo loco feel like it was home
I didn’t even realize this compilation album cam I didn’t even realize this compilation album came out until yesterday. @kenlewisproducer and I worked on #3 “Ghost”. Love me some @kidcudi
“Lighting Crashes” by LIVE was one of my favor “Lighting Crashes” by LIVE was one of my favorite songs growing up as a kid in the 90’s. I remember always hearing it play in the backseat of my parents car and the intro instantly sucking me in like some haunted lullaby. It’s a song that inspired me to want to play the guitar and start this crazy musical journey I”m on so I’m unbelievably honored to be apart of this new version that @aviraaudio envisioned. It’s been a full circle moment for me and excited to see a new generation of listeners hear it. Special shoutouts to @tannerwilfong @itslenaleon @stephkarten and the vocal guru @kenlewisproducer “Lighting Crashes” out now!
notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the bac notar444 got me cackling like a lunatic in the background 😂
Covid can’t keep a good man down. Back on the mu Covid can’t keep a good man down. Back on the music grind…..Also still waiting on that @outkast reunion this year. Dream big dreams in 2022. 📸 @lazyboi_photography
The new @bigtimerush single is out! Grateful to be The new @bigtimerush single is out! Grateful to be a part of this with @kenlewisproducer. Big shout out to the incredibly talented and amazing human that is @nickfurlongmusic. Appreciate you bringing us in on this.
Just waiting on that origins story for my favorite Just waiting on that origins story for my favorite childhood villian Biff Tannen. #ibleedforBiff
Couldn’t be more proud of @iamtalk. The journey Couldn’t be more proud of @iamtalk. The journey was just as good as the destination. “Save me” out today. Produced by me and @kenlewisproducer (Katalyst) Guitars - @connorriddell Additional Piano master Jedi - @ryanbrahms
Deep thoughts in the studio today Deep thoughts in the studio today
“Don’t Hurt Me” by Des Rocs is one of my fav “Don’t Hurt Me” by Des Rocs is one of my favorite songs I’ve been apart of and is finally out today. If you can make it to the first chorus you’ll be rewarded with a ton of bricks straight to the face.
The same look I give when someone finishes my bag The same look I give when someone finishes my bag of salt and vinegar chips without any warning. Complete devastation
Honored to be included in the latest video episode Honored to be included in the latest video episode of “How They Made It” for working with @themarias. Thanks to @soundbettermusic and @spotifyforartists for putting this together. It’s a great behind the scenes look into how songs get across the finish line. Link in bio
Well worth the wait @jewelboxplatinum #jayz #magn Well worth the wait @jewelboxplatinum #jayz #magnacartaholygrail
“Heart Games” out now! @weareharlor Happy to “Heart Games” out now! @weareharlor Happy to make this with them and @kenlewisproducer. The beginning of something special with these two crazy kids
Studio quarantine Studio quarantine
My two secret weapons in the studio. Exhibit A My two secret weapons in the studio. Exhibit A
“Not Ready to Go” out now by @weareharlor .. p “Not Ready to Go” out now by @weareharlor .. produced by me and @kenlewisproducer (kataylst). One of my favorite songs I’ve been a part of this year. Pumped for their debut single to finally be out. Link in bio #rocnation
If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being If you ever wanted to hear war stories from being in the trenches of a recording studio check out the interview I did for Vulture about the hardest song I’ve ever had to mix. Lots of great stories from other talented mix engineers in there as well including my production partner @kenlewisproducer Bathroom approved reading material. Link in bio
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