A Conversation with Grammy-Winning Mix Engineer Leslie Brathwaite

[@i.AmHymn]

I definitely admire this brutha's skill at his craft, but I more so applaud him for being a MAN with core values/ethics, and not being willing to compromise who he is just for added business! #Word↑ #Dare2BeDfrnt! Hymn

[@mattmullin33609]

Leslie's mix of Pharell's "Happy" is THE definition of finesse... Hard to come by mixes that sound that clean. The compression of the vocal and the subtle reverb automation throughout is perfect too. Hoping Leslie gets his hands on some more big records soon. This guy is great.

[@audioworks247]

The main thing that I loved about this video is that the PLAIN TRUTH AND TRANSPARENCY WAS MADE PLAIN. Leslie did a great job at being approachable while yet not scaring the students.

[@dhay5100]

Wow. I learned some great things from this interview! I am a current student at Full Sail University pursuing a Recording Arts degree, and I really believe God will bless me with this degree.

[@HighFlown]

Mad respect.

[@byronmarais]

love this guy. genuine and intelligent.

[@dejonwilliams5982]

I really like his determination! Great interview!

[@MrYoungscoob714]

Wow, this was an inspiring & informative video. Full Sail picked the perfect person to do the interview/lecture. I actually watched the whole thing and found it to be great.

[@mattmullin33609]

Didn't even realize Leslie mixed "Aston Martin Music" too until watching this!! Easily one of the best mixed rap vocals ever right there. The way Rick Ross comes in right in your face on the verses is perfection, not to mention how good the rest of the mix is... I'll go get all the sauces from McDonalds, Burger King, AND Wendy's just to know how he mixed one that song!

[@faraitheprod]

Yes! Aston Martin Music is my favorite hip hop song to date. An amazing production = amazing mix.

[@bassplayersayer]

Responding to what you said about meeting people in Bars and Party's. Would anyone hire an engineer or producer in a Bar? Those connections should happen in the Studio! Your advice is good!

[@DaKid4000]

Leslie is a great Engineer and a cool dude! I had the privilege of working with Leslie, having him mix a few joints that I had produced. He was super nice and answered all questions I had! I also "stole" little techniques from him while he mixed (I was surprised that he mixed 99% In The Box!) Big Ups to Leslie. I was truly inspired by him and I use many techniques I learned from him, to this day!! (Oh yea... Leslie uses mostly the same plugins that many people have access to. It's the skills that he poses, more so than fancy plugins!!) Thanks homie!!

[@bassplayersayer]

First of all, LOVE the amps!!!!!!!!!!! Props to Leslie for paying your Due's and making it!!! Refreshing.

[@EricWeston]

Thanks for posting this!

[@ScottFreebass]

super cool dude.

[@Sbabalwe33]

Hes so intresting Good Speaker and Very simple

[@fullsailuniversity]

We agree!

[@WaveMagnetik]

yes

[@zazacus]

I love this discussion

[@Ovosho]

Great video

[@lancethrustworthy]

Good video. I would have liked it even more if they'd mic'd the students. Oh well. I liked what Mr. Brathwaite had to say.

[@celanzenaanaa3833]

They chose wrong mic for recording this conversation

[@jbrown5352]

he's one of my idols!!!!!

[@lorenzocampos5956]

My new favorite mix engineer

[@tosainu1673]

i wonder if he ever listens to songs on the radio and hears mistakes or says to himself i would have done it this way or should have put an effect there. i critique music all day and can tell people where things happen. either way this guy is so down to earth and all about helping people that i wish i had of met him years ago.

[@str8frmthacr8]

My theory with engineering is "A song is never done, just released." Sometime over critiquing kills the song. Let the music do the talking.

[@jcabeats]

Dope very inspiring love it. He reminds me of my self great video!

[@OfficialFiddo]

what a guy!

[@stickoflickz3930]

wow leslie is a real role model!!!

[@CrystalLShaeMusic]

Interesting, I have heard of him. He seems like a laid back person. :D

[@BenJSavage]

Leslie's intern process is legit.

[@fullsailuniversity]

Did you get to experience it?

[@Dealershipdetailingpodcast]

i think they didnt ask the right ?s but they didn't at the same time

[@BrokerStocks]

My type of guy! Sounds like my life.

[@greenwayave114]

GreenWay Ave UOENO

[@therealnodeezeee5487]

The girl is his assistant in the yelawolf video

[@abrahamchapman3332]

Why the FUCK are these kids asking about the social aspect of stuff!?!?! I'vd be asking him TECH. come on people

[@abrahamchapman3332]

ok. good feedback

[@KMHrock89]

I see what you're saying. But as he said, tech is the last thing he wants to talk about. The music industry is mainly about social connections. But I'm so glad I watched this, learning that he doesn't go out a whole lot or he doesn't change who he is just to increase business. He lets his work do the talking. Plus, those students have been sitting there in classes for four years learning the tech. Do they know everything? No. That is what experience is all about. Oh, and what exactly would you ask questions about tech? Most likely superficial questions that Leslie would, once again, say that it was his opinion and someone else may say something completely different. That this condenser sounds the best for this purpose or this reverb is better than that reverb. It's all opinion. I hope I've helped some.

[@soulguitar77]

+Abraham Chapman Because beside knowledge social tasks are as much important. Chris Lord-Alge even said once: it is 90% People and 10% engineering. These engineers are all masters of their craft, so the next level is how to deal with all the egos in the art world :)

[@abrahamchapman3332]

You are actually very right.

[@earnestcharles7626]

If you're looking for an awesome mix engineer, chck out Raz Klinghoffer His in LA though...

[@Calupp]

yeah you good but.. what your mcdonalds game look like?

[@DaKid4000]

Leslie is a great Engineer and a cool dude! I had the privilege of working with Leslie, having him mix a few joints that I had produced. He was super nice and answered all questions I had! I also "stole" little techniques from him while he mixed (I was surprised that he mixed 99% In The Box!) Big Ups to Leslie. I was truly inspired by him and I use many techniques I learned from him, to this day!! (Oh yea... Leslie uses mostly the same plugins that many people have access to. It's the skills that he poses, more so than fancy plugins!!) Thanks homie!!

[@bradrice9576]

Great video.

[@IntheDAW]

great video