Engineering Red Hot Chili Peppers - Ryan Hewitt Interview

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[@Producelikeapro]

What is your favourite Red Ht Chilli Peppers Album or Song? Please share below!

[@akagerhard]

I will tell you what RHCP song is the realest and most honest to me: "Torture me". And I think it's very literal. I think many of the great artists have made experiences with the supernatural in one way or the other. I'm a very rational person and I don't believe in anything that I haven't experienced myself. There are things I can't explain, but I know them to be true and I hear some songs differently since. Some manage to love such experiences, as the RHCP obviously did, others can only survive it. In the words of Kanye West: "And you can live through anything if magic made it" (which has a double-meaning, one of them being that magic survived) So these are the lyrics to Torture me: Because I'm happy to be sad I want it all I want it bad Oh, it's what I know A vintage year for pop, I hear The middle of the end is near Let's go, oh, it's what I know Torture me and torture me Forcin' me so torture me, please Torture me with sorcery Forcin' me so torture me, please All the leaves are turning brown The wind is pushing me around Let's go, it's what I know Torture me and torture me It's forcin' me so torture me, please Torture me with sorcery Forcin' me so torture me, please The will of God is standing still Brazilian children get their fill Let's go Let's turn it up and dumb it down The vision of your ultra sound Is so And all the leaves are turning brown The wind is pushing me around Let's go A vintage year for pop I hear The middle of the end is near It's so Torture me and torture me It's forcin' me so torture me, please Torture me with sorcery Forcin' me so torture me, please Torture me and torture me It's forcin' me and so torture me, please Torture me with sorcery Forcin' me so torture me, please Sonically I prefer "Snow". Gerhard has a common taste.

[@MarcBecker_Music]

My favorite Album is Californication, the song I like the best is Dani California followed not far behind by Tell Me Baby, what apparently makes Stadium Arcadium to my second favorite RHCP album :-) By the way, although John Frusciante is one of my favorite guitar players, I think the most underrated of their albums is One Hot Minute. Very good songs and great guitar work by Dave Navarro.

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

Blood Sugar Sex Magik it is! And I still love "Give it away" such a raw power and funk, this sound and tune still blows my mind!

[@RedLikeAnOrange]

Blood Sugar Sex Magik and Under the Bridge.

[@Sobreversivo]

Unlimited Love.

[@PhatLvis]

Hewitt just went way up the food chain of engineer/mixers. Hit it out of the park on this record. Manages to sound classic (80s & 90s RHCP) and totally modern at once. Excellent sounds, clarity. Not a frequency out of place. Great drums. Very intetesting close ambience. Excellent guitars too.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic sounding album

[@jeffreyhedin8929]

IMHO The only frequency out of place is one of the 2 crash cymbals on heavy wing.

[@southstudyspecialaide4934]

Also, just wanna say, Ryan's enthusiasm for the art of sound engineering and music generally really comes through in this interview. It's great to hear someone like him speak like a kid in a candy store about an art he's been practicing for more than two decades. Makes me remember why I fell in love with this stuff in the first place.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed, Ryan’s passion and enthusiasm is contagious!

[@andruanderson2220]

Exactly... I guess its what keeps us going, finding the passion and the fire :)

[@La_sagne]

This album gets better with every listen.. it actually started as a B-Tier album for me on the first listen. its easily an S-Tier album by now. I absolutely love The heavy wing. hearing john sing the chorus is like your old best friend appearing at your wedding. and for the past 48 hours ive had Veronica stuck in my head and i dont mind it. it can stay there rent free as long as it likes 😄

[@louiscarrillo5873]

i LOVE the sound of the new album. very inspirational. great playing, great sound. thanks Warren for this great interview ! Ryan Hewitt's expertise and enthusiasm is contagious.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing! Ryan Rocks!

[@billyhughes9776]

Could Ryan possibly be the happiest guy in the world? He's at least in the conversation. Great interview Warren -- thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha Thanks for sharing Billy!

[@Snipersounds]

Thanks for sharing Warren! So many gold nuggets in this one! "Give it away" is my favourite.

[@Original_Lurke_fromthe_Unknown]

Great interview. My favorite RHCP album is “By the Way” I really enjoy “geek talk” I’m down for this stuff every moment.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Bill! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevindietz6470]

Great interview! I love his honesty and objectiveness talking about the differences between analog and digital recording processes.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Kevin!

[@buhlir]

This is absolutely unbelievable. So COOL! I can't believe John is back with them again. and now we have a record, and now we get to listen to Ryan talk about it ahgg. way too much amazing...!

[@guitarmixing7493]

Thanks! Was really a mood booster to see and listen to such an enthusiastic engineer

[@HitTheRoadMusicStudio]

Oh man this interview is amazing, there is so much to learn from Ryan, especially his humor! He mixed and produced many of my favorite Bands and records :)

[@Mr_A_Mia]

I really enjoyed the details and excitement Ryan has conveyed of the recording process. Great interview here Warren. Thanks man!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@michakowalski2930]

Warren you did it again. I can't imagine interview I would like to listen to more. Thanks for making that happen.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Michal!

[@sylvainnavarro5570]

Thank you Warren - and Ryan obviously - for another awesome, fun, and very informative video. As mentioned in other comments, Unlimited Love (and probably the upcoming Return of the Dream Canteen) is growing on me and I love the songs more with every listen. What was clearly love at first listen though was the production and mix on this record. Kick drum is out of this world !

[@dustinthiessen]

such a great interview! just the positive energy here is amazing 🤘🏼

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Beatledave7]

Another brilliant interview Warren, I enjoyed it so much. Ryan has so much enthusiasm & passion he was very interesting to listen to.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Dave! Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikeymoo71]

Loved this interview! Could listen to Ryan and yourself all day long. Thanks!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@willemmoller6736]

great interview, thanks Ryan and Warren! My 16-track tape machine has been in storage for 15 years but I've decided to set it up again, I miss that commitment you make when putting something down on tape . . .

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! That's great to hear Willem!

[@nikolasb8313]

Would love to hear pt 2 health and wellness interview! This was a gem of an interview. Thanks guys!

[@Producelikeapro]

Marvellous idea

[@VLKV_loves_you]

hanging out on a sunday afternoon, enjoying another amazing and awesome interview from warren & the team! just great stuff, thx u guys for always delivering stellar content!!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! I really appreciate it

[@pedroparussolo9723]

amazing interview! i love hearing the `tricks` to chili peppers sounds!!!!!! love it

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@studentsmusic]

One of the best interviews i‘ve ever seen. A must for everybody who is into music production from amateur to pro. Much more value than most „ tutorials/courses“ plus obviously one of the nicest guys on the planet.

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks very much Chris!

[@studentsmusic]

@@Producelikeapro as a former professor for music production I must ´say, that what you are doing is excellent. Me, also still working with SSL 4000 Studers and Nagras etc...there are so many true points in what is said there. Keep it going!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@studentsmusic Wow! Thanks ever so much!

[@rudolfbaethge282]

One can learn wo much from these talks!!! Great keep them coming!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Rudolf!

[@MrZhx]

I love Ryans enthusiasm and energy and you guys practically finish each others sentences, such fun interview! 😍 BTW Stadium Arcadium, maybe the second album is my favourite! I heard Black Summer the first time on youtube, and it sounded so good I immediately thought it had to be Ryans work - and it was!

[@rylieriley]

This interview is fantastic! I enjoyed every second of it. Awesome stuff, Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Rylie!

[@redkingeye]

Warren, your videos are by far my favourite things to watch on KZbin. I'm a 40 something dad who just got the band back together after 10 years, I use a tiny Boss BR6 multitrack to do all our work flow and despite its limitations I can achieve so much more thanks to you and the guests you interview. Keep up the great work my friend!

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks for the compliment! Great tp hear you're getting back into music!

[@timmceneany2573]

Been really digging the latest RHCP album Ryan worked on. Great stuff!

[@Producelikeapro]

It is fantastic!!

[@d4321]

Best interview ever!!!! I could listen to you your immensely good stories and knowledge for hours.. Could you please continue talking? 😀

[@Producelikeapro]

Definitely! More to come!!

[@FennezMarson]

The fact that a guy who makes the biggest rock band sound incomparable also gives the indie heroes Lumineers the most intimate yet huge sound they are recognized for probably speaks for that guy. Damn it, Mr. Hewitt, you are an effing hero! Thanks so much for the interview, other hero Mr. Huart, what a gem!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@gabrieldavis1109]

Thank you so much for this. I couldn’t hit subscribe fast enough.❤️🙏

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@HomeStudioRescue]

I was lucky enough to intern for Ryan Hewitt back in 2014. Super nice guy! I got to watch him mix and ask questions. Learned a lot.

[@citytonightproductions]

This guy is the epitome of what a great mixer is, enthusiasm and passion for the music first and foremost! You can tell he would be a joy to work with in the studio. Great interview Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@danielcharles923]

Thank you Warren ! You cheer up my day with these videos !

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow!! Thanks ever so much

[@Producelikeapro]

I’m glad to be able to help!

[@tigerfish66]

once more, brilliant content, great attitude, relaxed informative style of presentation, thank you once more.

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MadeOnTape]

loved hearing him talk about John’s use of tape to “explore limitations” 🙌

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Extremely well said!!

[@Nathankaye]

Loved this interview. Great mix of stories and tech.

[@Producelikeapro]

Hi Nathan! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimmydouglass243]

love this Ryan , makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@gregmize01]

That's because of the desk compressor!😂

[@whoakayno]

Ryans so rad! Awesome interview

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Conor!

[@analogkid4557]

Awesome interview! Thanks Warren.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@piquesegue]

What a passionate and nice guy! Great interview, I really enjoyed it. 😍

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Me-tuber]

Wow, what a great interview, I was surprised by this great interview thanks

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks very much

[@kevinmccoy42]

Enjoying new RHCP vinyl album, sounds like band I remember. Pleased to hear more tracks are to come

[@Producelikeapro]

I agree! Fantastic album

[@erikfischer2443]

Love RCHP! So Many great good songs. Some of the new songs like ”Here ever after” and Tangelo are great. BSSM is a classic, Give it Away and Under the Bridge. Californication album (Otherside!), Fortune Faded, Venice Queen, Hey (SA), Save the population… watching them live in Barcelona in june🤘 John is back!!!

[@hughjanus5525]

10 minutes in and I’m already inspired to make music again! Thank you fellas

[@Producelikeapro]

Wow! Thanks Hugh! That means a lot

[@snapascrew]

Thanks huge anus

[@andruanderson2220]

Great interview ! Loved it.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@TheTonylopezband]

Awesomeness ✌️ Vintage is best in music mix with the new,cheers 🍻

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@larrydavid6852]

What a great chat. Fascinating, both of you.,

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Larry!

[@sgfdancecompany]

love Ryan work, thanks Warren for sharing!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@StratsRUs]

I love the aound of the new album too.Really cool sound !

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@KordTaylor]

Wow! This feels so edgy but so in tune with me atm. Thanks so much for this! ❤️

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks Kord!!

[@garethde-witt6433]

Brilliant interview I love his enthusiasm.

[@groovedodger]

I like that Bass and Tambourine on one track concept thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Exactly

[@Stormsurf001]

Ryan is a very smart and well spoken individual. Thanks for sharing this interview. I learned alot from him.

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic! Thanks ever so much

[@isaacalgutria]

Awesome interview. I really do hope we get a 2nd album.

[@Producelikeapro]

There’s definitely more greatness to come!

[@jeffpcfreak]

I mean with 48 Songs they better do :P

[@JockeLundgrenTV]

Amazing interview. Thank you very much! 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@TheBlondon]

Owen Morris is the oasis producer and you asking him engineering details would be the best!!!!!

[@streetmansam5073]

Owen lives in Costa Rica now so might be a bit difficult to do a sit down.

[@paulEmotionalaudio]

Sooooo when can we hear a breakdown of Morning Glory or Definitely Maybe then????? Owen Morris was the engineer/mixer. Welsh fella. Mixed at Matrix Studridge Street.

[@the_scarletta]

I’ve been so excited about this

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@tonye9045]

This was a great interview, thanks Warren. 👍

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@traitortotheliving]

Great interview. I really enjoyed that thanks

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@Joey-rp5vg]

What a real down to earth cool dude. Brilliant video. Thanks very much

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks very much

[@davidcorner1174]

I very much enjoyed watching this. I've listened to the new RHCP album and its recorded and mixed beautifully.

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MaraldBes]

Thank you both for this wonderful piece.. Big fan of stadium arcadium and excited to hear john influence on the new album. Haven't had the chance to really sit down and listen, but will tomorrow. Sheryl crow, smashing pumpkins, from petty and the list goes on.. I can't imagine the stories you have . Love to still see the excitement you have for the job and the level of engineering, amazing work keep it up!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much! Yes, Ryan is a badass!

[@frieswijk]

Just writing to thank you Warren! I bought a new 2nd hand mike ( a Electric Voice PL37 for 25 euro's) today and recorded acoustic guitar with it, miking it at the lower horn like you showed in one of your video's I sound better than I ever did. I love the sound of acoustics but always struggled recording it. But now it sounds fantastic!

[@Producelikeapro]

Fantastic!! Thanks for sharing! Glad it worked!

[@carl-magnusconsitt7389]

Love this interview, greatings from Sweden 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@samaBR_85]

ryan is in the zone with the peppers!

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@arkistriph1]

Thank you I very much enjoy these interviews.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@CarstenGoeke]

Super interesting. Thanks very much for sharing. ✌🏼

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@mikkosalke310]

Loved this!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@theartistformerlyknownasje6358]

Great interview as alway 💯🔥👍

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@AngelHadzi]

great interview, so interesting!!! thanks

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@shawnwait6207]

Awesome interview... Love It ...

[@ItsMe-gw4kb]

Of the four I listened to (Dani California, Snow (Hey Oh), Stadium Arcadium, and Especially In Michigan), I liked the last two. I liked a few of their songs from before this album, but had stopped listening to them before 2006. So thanks @Produce Like A Pro for bringing this release to my attention.

[@Producelikeapro]

That's great to hear! Glad to be able to share! Big fan of Ryan and of course the Chilli Peppers!

[@ItsMe-gw4kb]

@@Producelikeapro I didn't know anything about Ryan before yesterday. I'm not involved in the production end of music. I just listen to it and enjoy many unique styles and genres. I did play drums for a little while years ago. That was fun, even if I didn't get very good at it. Even though I'm not a producer, I like anything about music. Your channel is great. Have a great day or night. 🙂

[@Producelikeapro]

@@ItsMe-gw4kb thanks ever so much for the great comment!

[@ItsMe-gw4kb]

@@Producelikeapro You're welcome. Keep up the great work. I get notified every time you post a new video. I don't comment nearly as often as I used to (in general), but wanted to tell you that I appreciate what you do, and love talking about music quite a bit.

[@lukesmith6367]

Great interview and a great record 👌💪

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks!!

[@RyvenProductions]

I really enjoy both sides of the equation. In the box for the convenience and budget friendly, and analog for the experience. I learned on 2 inch, but currently produce in the box.

[@wheel4732]

I so wish he would go into detail about the 2004 albums, those are my favourite albums ever produced and would absolutely love to know more about them.

[@OverdriveMusic]

Love Ryan's Puremix videos. I learned so much in 2020!

[@DanielKomarek]

23:48 just a reminder where the bob clearmountain bass dad joke is. cracks me up everytime 😂

[@jipspipswhipsanddips845]

Excellent interview thanks.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@JonAnderhub]

Great interview! Thanx!🤠

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@gokcekaragoz-officialmusic7992]

Cool interview!🤙

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@kodykindhart5644]

Love it This is why I watch 🤘🤘🤘

[@zmix]

Great interview.. Ryan is the best..!

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much!

[@andreirlmeier]

Great content , thnx warren & eric

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@pedroparussolo9723]

Heu guys, im a massive fan of the chili peppers and loved to learn about the process with this video. I notice that new cuts were made to the video, is there anyway i could get the full interview? I just want to learn about everything. I also noticed that pictures of the gear was taken, and when ryan mentions a piece, it shows on the screen. Could i have acess to this pictures? I think it would be nice to be documented in the history, once frusciante sounds its so meticulously thinked

[@mannysmiclocker]

I dig Ryan’s vibe. He’s the real deal.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, Ryan Rules!!

[@dannywallin2432]

loved this !

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@toomuchfandango]

By the way i love your channel Warren! Your a legend.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much

[@philpower_]

This is so, so dope, God bless the both of you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Phil!

[@nikdrown]

Ryan’s a cool accessible dude. I got to talk to him about working with John on his solo albums that I just adore.

[@Producelikeapro]

That's great to hear

[@theuniversityoflife8704]

Owen Morris, the Oasis guy who was one of the first to slam stuff on the masterbuss so much there was nothing left for the mastering engineer to do because there was no headroom left. He gave up because he said his hearing suffered from mixing Oasis live. You can youtube him and see some fun interviews.

[@yoyolebatteur]

Ryan is right, Here Ever After is actually the best song on the album. And certainly the most original while being a true RHCP song.

[@rainerwinkler1026]

Yesss, I feel a little sorry for the guys making the album cause its just a little bland to me, but theres so much of production behind it...

[@limoncr5205]

@@rainerwinkler1026 for blandness as a reference you could talk about by the way or other albums

[@BillAltman]

I love watching a good analog puncher work, they all have a different punch “chair dance” aside from those who actually stand

[@Ecmusicproductionschannel]

Tot ziens! Awesome :)

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha thanks! I have Durch family!

[@Ecmusicproductionschannel]

@@Producelikeapro Groetjes uit Leiden!

[@Producelikeapro]

@@Ecmusicproductionschannel Groetjes uit Los Angeles!

[@opinionpeace]

Thanks for this dudes!

[@Producelikeapro]

Our pleasure!

[@linguafranca86]

I believe Ryan means track 11: Basterds of Light around 3:18

[@AleZayas]

So glad that you talked about Jerry Finn, at least for a bit. That guy produced my teenage years.

[@Producelikeapro]

Glad you enjoyed it us talking about him, he is sorely missed

[@AleZayas]

@@Producelikeapro anything going around about him is like a small treasure and to add to that if there's someone that's in a good place to make a great video is you, mate. Ryan Hewitt, Rob Cavallo, Joe McGrath, maybe Roger Manning Jr or Tom Lord Alge. I don't know. All I now is all us punk kids now in our 30s would love that. Cheers from Argentina!

[@amplifier2]

Great guy. Very inspiring.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes! Great guy!

[@PoopJuice101]

The Uplift Mofo Party Plan was how I got turned on to them, many decades ago, I love it still. Saw them for Blood Sugar Sex Magik and was blown away. The production for that is off the wall. One Hot minute I absolutely LOVE too. Mothers Milk, good grief so GOOD! Sorry, I cant decide!