Mixing The Doobie Brothers - "Long Train Running" on an Analog SSL Console

[@AveragestCyclist]

Her: I bet he’s thinking about other girls Me: I wish that guy with the SSL and GoPro would make more videos

[@Robski18]

Hahaha 😁 thats really funny man 😋

[@magsmartinez5385]

lmaoooo you had me rolling... so true tho.

[@ckmoore101]

Thats silly. I love my wife..... but seriously Daniel, when is your next one coming out?!?

[@kingdroopie4118]

Im crying bro

[@djsilent01]

It’s like you spoke my life. 😂🤣😂

[@SonVoMekongDeltaBluesman]

What I love is that he hardly has to touch the EQ's because the source mics and initial recordings were so spot on, all he needs to work on are levels, panning, compression and basic effects (reverb, delay/echo).

[@kennethswain1753]

I am 58 year old long train running fan and your mix makes my soul fly. Thank you.

[@OtherMike5000]

Same.

[@bleesal]

A real Engineer, a real console, mixing real instruments played by real musicians. Outstanding example.

[@AceMyHigh]

The way its supposed to be! Nothing beats the skill of mixing analogue signals on analogue gear

[@gitarrero666]

@@AceMyHigh that`s true dude

[@vincentsmit8436]

@@AceMyHigh You obviously don't have experience in professional music production. The production, mixing, and mastering techniques now a days are very much more complex than analog mixing was back then. There are so much more factors (and channels) to be concerned about.

[@kp7285]

Imagine that......Wait what.

[@BigDaddyWes]

@@AceMyHigh What's it like being stuck in 1970?

[@SuperDenglish]

The Stereo Buss Pultec moment is always worth waiting for.

[@FlashGrover]

thats why Im here !!

[@Madrrrrrrrrrrr]

was waiting for him to lower the top snare.

[@lordclancharlie1325]

at what time in the video for me to get what you're talking about

[@emolatur]

@@lordclancharlie1325 10:00

[@jackdeidolci]

Seems like an Aphex aural exciter - booooom

[@AmagrasMUSIC]

The annotations!!!

[@MrAttilaRozgonyi]

Love the annotations! Please keep doing that in future vids. 👍👍👍

[@patrickroos]

Yeah!

[@musicfreak21]

Major yes !!

[@mvyper]

Nice seeing you here ! This looks like so much fun !

[@matiasgoinheix366]

Man, that's just god sent

[@djtrets]

This is what mixing should be like, very impressed with this Daniel. Preserving dynimcs not smashing music with compression or printing hot signals! There are many engineers who only get coloration from their fancy gear and don't know how to mix properly.

[@jim2lane]

This song has never sounded better - and I've probably listened to it a couple of hundred times over the last 45 years. 😊 What I like best is how bright this mix sounds. The original mix can seem a bit dull in places, especially in regards to all of the percussion tracks, many of which I didn't even know were there until now. Well done!

[@tradechartpatternslikethepros]

yes baby!!! 10

[@jackdeidolci]

absolutely agree for the brightness (y) crispy and sparkling but not too sharp!

[@ovnilab]

I wonder if the SSL console doesn't bring some of that brightness which is indicative to the SSL console, if my memory serves me right. Obviously all of which can be controlled (+ -) via EQ etc. I personally love the SSL 4000 radio-ready "sound".

[@gingerelvira6587]

That song Did get a Lot of play!

[@jim2lane]

@@ovnilab - most folks have heard this song off of the mix that is available off of the Doob's greatest hits. I've also listened to the original mix off of an original pressing of The Captain and Me. The original mix is almost as good as what you hear here, but not quite. But it was either the mix or the transfer process that dulled this song considerably on their greatest hits, which is sadly what most everyone has heard 😔

[@Sam-hf8nq]

I've heard this song so many times over the past four decades but never knew there were so many subtle overlays in the mix (clean/dirty guitars, organ, shaker etc.). Love how you brought them all together in this bright mix. Was interesting to see that you boosted so many frequencies but hardly cut any. I guess it's all about a sprinkle here and a sprinkle there make it come alive. Killer gear and killer engineering.

[@Hogman666]

It was recorded on 16 tracks. epic tune

[@Doodlebug1996]

Had to mix this song for a project in audio school. We had that exact SSL. I never wanted to leave the studio. Some wonderful memories sitting at that console.

[@-CrippledNinja-]

Your experience really shows it. Man, that track has never sounded that good. Two thumbs up! 👍👍

[@DanDuskin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pcallas66]

It blows my mind that the original recording is over 50 years old. It just sounds so good.

[@rainsinvelvet1234]

Adding the notes really brings this production to the next level! I’ve been able to follow along for the most part before, but man this really showcases what your doing, as your doing it! Really great job!

[@diaconus_ihor]

The best mixing lessons. Every video is like I'm in a master class. Thanks!

[@DanDuskin]

Great to hear!

[@mathewwallis2863]

This was the first video I've seen of yours, and I have to say, as a 57-year-old Producer/Engineer, with one of my favorite songs as a kid, this video was as exciting to watch as Jaws Was when I was 13 years old! I don't know how else to explain it. I could tell what you were doing every step of the way, Thinking NO NO NO or YES YES YES!!! WHAT a GREAT video! THANKS! *SUBSCRIBED*

[@NewBornNoise]

So much adrenaline!

[@heckingtorrr]

Your workflow should be a template for all students, simply efficient and translates so well into the box 😮😮😮

[@reallyniceaudio]

Makes the version on Spotify sound like it's coming from a telephone!

[@MaestrroMusician]

Try it on TIDAL :)

[@k1001001]

@@MaestrroMusician Depends on if they remixed/remastered it. You can upcode audio which won't change the sound at all, even at a higher sample rate and bit depth. I agree with Really Nice Audio though, his mix with the SSL puts a lot more life into it than the original version.

[@jonnifjader]

Hehe - right on brother...

[@robertcain3426]

Compared to the sound of the recordings at Daryl's Place, this sound is very low fidelity.

[@gravics]

Extraordinary musicianship. Now I know why I was obsessed with this song.

[@monmixer]

70's band, playing 70's music. Sounding like they did in the 70's. Imagine that. The lighting rig is the same way. Bunch of par cans and lekos for specials on the band. Simple and straight forward. Let the music do the talking.

[@philbillie]

Really nice work. Doesn't hurt that the tracks were recorded so well. Hats off to Donn Landee.

[@Phoebedumplings]

Phillip Milner ted templeman?

[@mrufino1]

Peter Butler Ted Templeman produced, donn landee engineered

[@danmcbmusic]

absolutely. And the song, the playing, the arrangement and the singing is absolutely top shelf as well of course. Inspiring stuff.

[@Paul-fg4py]

That's what I was thinking. The song was recorded on point to begin with. now you can remix and get some more clarity.

[@nexiotech]

Kick: ''boost 60hz'' me: Yes, a man of good sense

[@nexiotech]

Thanks for the heart! You should start someday an online class where you explain in detail everything you do when you're mixing. I could use some of your tips and experience.

[@MixChecks]

I like 50Hz. Does that make me a man of bad sense? :(

[@Worshipcaster]

@@MixChecks You, sir, are a man of deep sense :D

[@claysibert]

MixChecks it does not! For me, it all depends on how the kick is tuned. I like to sweep across those lows and find where it’s best!

[@Phil_Trujeque]

@@MixChecks ... apparently, only by negative 10 cycles per second...

[@jackdeidolci]

I watch this after work for recreation, it restores my mind watching ppl who know what they're doing

[@douglassloan6831]

The separation is freaking incredible. What a fantastic thing to watch and hear. The acoustic guitar parts can now really be heard. The hi hat stands out more without being too toppy. The kick and BG are just slammed together, but are both identifiable. And yet it all is glued together brilliantly. Reminds me of my days spent as a kid at Larabee Sound back in the 70's. What a joy! Thank you, sir.

[@fredgien]

Very complex music, that’s what i like about the Doobies! Pure craftsmanship!!

[@tam_ryan1036]

That actually made me tear up a little bit..in very manly way obviously....😬 So great to hear such a classic track getting the treatment..what you did with that snare was remarkable! And the Pultec moment, with the real analogue units, was magical. Thank you 😊👌

[@macronencer]

As a musician (not career muso but I have recorded), I've always had a lot of respect for audio engineers. You guys are the true wizards who enable our music to shine the best light. Thank you for your service - and thank you for allowing us along for the ride, that was AWESOME!

[@tommyvaughanhaus]

Had to come back and watch this one again. It's a shame that I can't double click a thumbs up.

[@cheycasters]

Cool concept your giving here. Great idea. Ive hears this tunefor 50 years or so......every little nuance adds or takes away and you showed that here really cool!! Thanks man.... The thing is.....99.8% of the whole listening crowd has no idea what all the parts they dont hear really does! It sweeter n sweeter with every knob twist..what started out as a seed blossomed into a mighty tree!

[@maxciviletto9631]

Dude, I love seeing how other engineers other than myself mix a track. Personally I believe you nailed this one!

[@brendenkucken9117]

HOLY SHIT. Enough said. Honestly never heard this song sound this good. I’ve mixed some of my own covers and stuff on my tiny MacBook on GarageBand, but watching this makes me respect the craft so much. Very impressive. This is awesome

[@deanwells501]

This was fantastic to watch. I loved that you included the details of what you were adding as you went. I would love if you did more of these.

[@margix1172]

masterpiece...doobies...america....ambrosia..steely dan...toto...journey...boston....christopher cross....the VERY BEST AMERICAN MUSIC EVER

[@ToddSauve]

@nimrodian It has nothing to do with being a baby boomer or the colour of your skin. This is just great rock and roll!

[@stephenlennartz3466]

How funny. Your list of bands makes up about 65% of my cover band's set list. Seriously. Gig a week from today at a winery ... we're playing most of these ..

[@lilflu5696]

Jesus Christ!!! This year I'm going to university to study engineering and this is what keeps me pumping about doing that. It's a pure joy looking at this and just thinking that in future I could be doing the same thing as you do and I will never get bored of it. You have inspired me today so much and I cannot thank you enough for it!. Amazing!!!

[@EssZee323]

Watching someone who has mastered a craft is very satisfying. Great stuff

[@RS-pp7ng]

everything about this is so.. right. I love mixing on an SSL, I love the 33609, the fatso, the eventide, the distressors on bass and guitar. I can relate to your method of working.

[@Lilly24244]

I always love it when you first kick in the compression on the drums and the vocals, that's when the groove really comes to life. Not to mention the pultec!

[@scott917]

I know the Pultecs being engaged is a big moment! I also love the annotation. I have no idea what you are doing otherwise, but it sure sounds good.

[@jeromejackson3752]

A far superior mix than the original! It's almost like the original producer forgot that there was a kick drum or toms on tape. WOW!

[@willswitchcraft]

for me, it's been many a year since I sat in front of an SSL desk and had access to an old 2" tape of something I had a strong emotional connection to. It's a great experience listening to how things were originally tracked, and even better......getting to hear the 'out takes' - little ad libs that didn't quite make the final mix version, etc., but were tracked at the same time, in the same space and vibe.......You're doing a really great thing here, giving people who didn't spend a chunk of their lives in a pro studio - giving them the insights and revelations......What a wonderful gift....All the best...!!!!

[@bswanmusic]

This has got to be one of my favourite videos on KZbin. I've watched it about 20 times and I learn something new each time

[@chuckkirkpatrick6712]

SOme of the coolest rhythm guitar parts ever recorded.

[@JCDRUM]

This was the coolest thing I've ever seen!

[@TheStudeo74]

Thank you soooooooooooooooooo much for the datas added in the video !!!!! PRICELESS !

[@DanDuskin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NikolajChristensen]

@@DanDuskin it was more than just helpful. Please keep it up!

[@0419-t3y]

As a 60yo live engineer I only get a moment to get the song pretty good, you showed how you can get it just sweet. I'm pretty sure the original album mix doesn't sound this rich and full! I've been fixing analogue consoles for most of my working life too and I just don't want to know about the digital stuff, no soul, clinical sound with endless firmware updates to fix last week's mistakes and "bugs". You keep mixing then and I'll keep listening.

[@vidworxsfx]

This sounds amazing and were all listening to this on KZbin no less, even though, so transparent and open sounding I feel like I am at the mix session, even on my small monitors, all I can say is Wow! Thanks for sharing this amazing work of audio artistry.

[@citytonightproductions]

No matter how many times I watch this, it never gets old! Love the Doobies and watching a master at his craft!well done

[@davidmcgowen4594]

KIller mix!! Can't believe how "in your face" it is now. But you gotta admit Ted and Donn did a great job getting the Doobs on tape.

[@MrJackrockerman]

Wow..the acoustic plucking sound is very clear..

[@darkjoint4087]

Yes Daniel thank you for this breakdown, love what you doing, been waiting a while for a new breakdown. Keep em coming please.

[@GeorgiKolarov]

This is some internet gold right here. You dude, whoever you are, much love!!! This is amazing!!!

[@Boninimix]

I'm so glad that you come back! I miss your vids so much

[@m-ducemusicgroup]

Thanks for showing your craft! That board is so juicy !!!

[@EndritVj]

Thank you for taking the time to put annotations! Great work as always.

[@DanDuskin]

Glad you like them!

[@RobertAndrews88]

This is just some Outstanding work. I revisit this several times a year, and it lights me up my brain the same way every time; so inspiring. I miss mixing...

[@andyhardwickmusiccomposer]

I've really missed these videos. Awesome stuff - thank you!

[@Maksitto]

What a great video. Thanks for the comments inside video!

[@allenholloway5109]

That has to be so fun. I don't think I could handle this sort of thing on a computer, but analog... I would love to learn that.

[@micheleperla]

It's amazing how quickly you managed to "open" up the sound of the whole song, like literally less than 15 minutes and this sounds ready for mastering. Great, great job!

[@toneyrockstv]

God the reverb chain is simply magical.

[@Minus-km7hx]

This mix deserves a standalone upload!

[@nyambe]

this song has made many generations wanna play music

[@RaulCerna]

Welcome back Mr. Duskin! Finally enjoying one of your beautiful videos! Thank you very much!

[@fastermouse]

That was outstanding.

[@louisoshea7677]

Good God Almighty! One of the greatest classics in American musical history. Thank you for breaking it down. Akin to watching a great masterpiece being created before my very eyes. Once heard never ever forgotten. Keep on pushing mama.

[@DanDuskin]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@josephvermetti2262]

Coolest thing I have seen in forever. WOW Daniel.

[@MrJordancameron]

Hey man always look forward to these videos well done beautiful console.

[@alvinfrazierTV]

The beauty of good engineering is making sure that everything that went down in the original session is placed and heard. Love it man!! The Doobies have always been a dope group. I enjoyed hearing the performances separated. Those guitars? Man!!

[@DanDuskin]

Couldn't agree more!

[@rocksteadymedia8787]

@@DanDuskin Your fans desperately want more of these! Got any new ones planned?

[@luisteps7027]

Another new miracle on these screens ! 🙌 Your dance on your console is truly hypnotic ... 😨 ... very, very, BRAVO !!!! 👏

[@federeeco3198]

thank you for the description of your moves, very useful. great job as always!!

[@carlosaguirre8457]

Amazing..! Thanks for sharing, and, beautiful studio that You have..!

[@DanDuskin]

Many thanks!

[@richi_envoy]

So good, Thanks for the text explaining your thought process, very helpful!

[@djAstraim]

I came back for my dose... Thanks.

[@jimlereveilleur-ms7wc]

you have an incredible sound, very good material, and a fantastic maestria !!! very good job, and thanks a lot for the vidéo and all the details you give here ! it's precious ! best mixing pro video of the net !

[@0120shrey]

Back here for the Pultec moment. Thank you for making this video!

[@civildiscourse2000]

Getting close to 30 years since I've been in a professional studio and there are still NS-10's everywhere. Yamaha couldn't have seen that coming.

[@thefallingembers]

Watching a master at work...inspiring!

[@realastrology3976]

I am in love with this

[@MrAttilaRozgonyi]

Absolutely brilliant!!!! Every time you tweak a knob, it just sounds better & better. Then, when it can’t get any better, you go & add the pultecs. 😎👍

[@dozerblade]

You played that mixer like it was a grand piano!

[@leo47443]

Master of the mix , many thanks , really great.

[@vpapakon]

Hell yeah!!!!!! This Pultec moment..........Pleeease do more!!!!!!!!! :)

[@kurtwarner4585]

Wearing a great quality headphones and listening in ((Stereo)) is a must. This is a class mixing pro at work! Very pleasant to hear and see the process of this true art!

[@closecall602]

Amazing quick work

[@SeriezBeats]

Just incredible how fast this workflow is. Great respect 🙏

[@neltronz]

This was awesome to watch how you work!!

[@maartenversteeg8299]

Chapeau !!! You nailed it. If only we had these kind of remixes during my time as DJ back in the seventies. Respect...

[@FlexMcGooch6969]

Would like to see you break apart some Beach Boys or Steely Dan songs. Lots of complex grooves that can be tweaked!

[@davidmcgowen4594]

Love to see a Dan remix!!

[@andriealinsangao613]

Oh, aye!

[@malcolmpryor7912]

Absolutely brilliant. I've been a live mixer for 30 years, but I also LOVE this song. To have the documentation written on the top LH corner while you were doing your magic was brilliant, and super-informative. And the finished product was soooo worth it. I am also learning to play this on the guitar, so to have parts of it soloed was super helpful. :). Can't compliment you enough. I did wish at one point for the Organ to be soloed, but apart from that, it was musical poetry!

[@davidmac42]

Superb. love the annotation.

[@spitfirestudioscanada6944]

Wow fantastic! Thank you Daniel for sharing in this format, I've learned more from you in 3 videos than I have in countless books, instructional videos and other crap. You are a true artist at this craft keep them coming sir.

[@djushuaia281]

great show on a great song

[@STRAIGHTP]

so awesome. what a magical thing for you to have this to play with in person

[@RiotHomeRecording]

I love watching these and that console!

[@jamesguitarshields]

this is incredible. you're flying around that console. i love the captions as well. excellent mix.

[@cliffordclark]

all I can say is damn! You are a master at that! I enjoyed watching every bit of this!

[@Verno113]

Daniel Duskin = Sound Wizard DeLuxe Anyone who appreciates music should see this - the amount of work that goes on "behind the curtains" is astounding. Well done !

[@BlackenedNL]

Love love love love love these videos!!!!!!

[@Esrom_music]

That was so stupidly fun. I was grinning from ear to ear for the entirety. Feel like this was made for me... And 8 thousand others just happen to agree

[@TaylorBlack0]

Listening to this on my vintage JBL 4310 monitors. Ohmylawditsoundssogood

[@ocker2000]

What I love about this kind of video is that the original mix of this song and other songs sound like a piece of finished chewing gum. You mixing makes it sound fresh. I also notice how tight this band plays on the individual tracks. Also how raw that lead guitar sounds on its own but how it blends in perfectly with all the other tracks together. Love it! Thank you for sharing.