I never GAVE UP, and finally got a $100,000 NEVE Console!

[@bobmartino8073]

Congrats Glenn. You earned it.

[@scrummyvision]

facts

[@JessyWessy_]

Yes we’re all so happy for Glenn

[@seanmoore55]

As an ex Neve UK employee you have an awesome console right there. I used to be a prototype wireman back in the day and got to meet some amazing artists when they visited us. Great video and so interesting.

[@462dewey]

It's the absolute best when grown adults get to experience the tingling, ecstatic, can't sit still, feel like running around the house 10x joy level of a child again. Congratulations Glenn. It's the best high ever. Enjoy the ride!

[@Chrisanderson401fit]

Congrats you talentless pric#. Keep it up. You rock 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@robertmills2058]

Glenn,congratulations, I think it's great that you showed every one of us what is possible when you stop making excuses put a plan together and never give up,when you punched in that drum audio as soon as it started playing I had this enormous smile on my face,I can only imagine what you will achieve in time,thanks for teaching us all a very important lesson.

[@DorseyFaught]

I gotta say, I’m not a metal musician, I’m a country guitar player/singer who happens to love metal. I’ve learned a lot from you, and I’m stoked for you to be able get such and awesome piece of gear!

[@XRROW_]

Dude Glenns videos are applicable to all of us who write other genres of music! Its awesome how it brings us all together

[@DorseyFaught]

@@XRROW_ absolutely!

[@Cyber6string]

Seeing someone who has been consistently helpful to his community for so long reap this reward is so satisfying. Feels like something is right in the World. You and Death Angel or Exodus would be incredible.

[@Marshall_EL34]

Saw Death Angel live in 2022 ...and they fkn ripped. Sounded as good as they ever have, mind blown.

[@fragrancenut8494]

I hope one day I can own a neve bcm10/2 to track drums.

[@dmac3316]

Perseverance, grit, resilience. Such key factors. Congrats Glenn, well earned!!

[@thrivedrumming2869]

Congratulations Glen!! This certainly is well deserved. I look forward to your videos every week and love the content and advice. This is coming from 59 y.o. Drummer who has just completed one year of learning guitar under my belt. I have no idea how good I might get on guitar but I couldn’t be learning during better time in history. Thank you for your channel!

[@soulsweet40]

I love the fact that with all the negatives you had as far as being in the music business, you persevered and made a respectable name for yourself..I'm also a music hobbyist who loves this field..and more respect that you worked 9 to 5 jobs to realize your dream...Congrats Glenn!

[@sundialmusicproductions2346]

We are SUPER HAPPY for your Glenn on your new acquisition. That's quite the stepup from REAPER! Hope that you have fun and use your new powers responsibly.... :)

[@alauncomer4513]

Glenn, you have earned every component in that console and it brings me so much joy to see this video right here. I’ve waited years for this one with you!!! Congratulations brother!!! Here’s to making the metal world a better place!

[@ierapetra23]

This was rewarding to watch. Getting a Neve is the ultimate reward for an engineer. You deserve it. Hope you enjoy it!

[@Namelessforever_]

Congrats man! You deserve every knob and fader on that console! Keep going brother! Just the beginning! Windsors finest right here for sure 😎

[@FelipeAndreoliBass]

Congrats, Glenn! That’s freaking awesome! Well deserved, too!

[@DavidN4real]

Congratulations Glenn, happy for you man! Can't wait to see and hear all your new projects!

[@RJHEllis]

Glen!! You absolutely deservee this!! I have been following you since I was in secondary school and watching your video helped mold me into the engineer I am today. What inspired me even most is the hard work and humble beginnings you came which my story. Ive used you as a model to appreciate that I will make it too, just slowly, and that is okay. So I am sooo absolutelyyyy happy that this is where you are today. I hope you appreciate that youre living the dream youve always had!! Keep on being great!!!

[@SoloSabbath]

"And Glenn finds a new passion... dusting and polishing mixing boards." Congrats Glenn! Can't wait to hear mixes on this thing, if we haven't been already.

[@DrMurdercock]

he literally has a mix at the end lol

[@SoloSabbath]

@@DrMurdercock Yeah jumped the gun with that Simpsons quote.

[@jasontanner5836]

You’ve worked very hard. It’s humbling to see the amount of perseverance required to achieve this level of success. Impressive work. I really appreciate everything you’ve done for us little guys. As a hobbyist I learn so much from your channel. Thank you

[@heavyasi1981]

You’re desire for this board is the same for me with why I play the brands I do. We all have a specific desire for certain gear, and want what we want! I’m stoked for ya man, it’s nice to have what you’ve always wanted, and is a pat on the back for all the hard work you’ve put in! And HEAVY METAL the movie RULES!!!!!

[@togelz]

Wow Glenn, so happy for you, you've earned it, enjoy 😁😁😁

[@MrDaveangelo1]

Congratulations, Glenn, you deserve every bit of success you have!

[@DJ_PROMO_PR]

I've been following your channel and content for years now. I'm a 75% old school hip-hop and 25% metal head. Basically I like both genres, but I produce hip-hop music. Happy to see someone like you, honest and hardworking, getting that dream come true. We are all happy as if we bought it! Monster console. Enjoy it bro. 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@NetherlordAxenrot]

Oh hell yea! Congratulations Uncle Glenn. The potential of Spectre Sound Studios, actualized! Best in the game. Can’t wait to see you flow on this thing in the coming months 🔥🤘💪

[@apogeedata]

Congrats🙌🎉🎉🎉

[@jasonm3602]

Good stuff, mate. Nothing satisfies me more than someone getting the reward they worked extremely hard to get, and not expecting it to be handed to them like an entitled git. Congrats, Glen.🤘🤘👍👍🎶🎶🎸🎸

[@jeffkellogg76]

Congratulations on the new NEVE console. As a guy that worked in the auto industry for 44+ years and even moved to LA in the eighties after going to the RECORDING WORKSHOP in Chillicothe,Ohio for engineering training. It was definitely a WHO YOU KNOW kinda disappointing experience. So after returning to Michigan’s GM , I toiled in the shop while keeping my head in music. I now do guitar repair work and have accumulated a few really great guitars, NO GIBSON’s yet, but a Solar Vee and my pride & joy a Washburn Dime Slime as well as a variety of middle grade guitars. Your NEVE is your CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT brother!!!😅 You have MADE IT!!!

[@FultonStreetBeats]

You literally made me grin through this entire episode. Seeing you like a kid in a candy store was awesome. I'm happy for you brother! This is exactly what it's all about. Enjoy! I look forward to hearing those awesome mixes.

[@dbg_r6543]

Congrats Glenn. Hard work pays off! It looks great. Looking forward to future content on it. Geoff Allen is also my sales engineer. I used to work with him at Sweetwater when I was a sales engineer there, and when I left, I requested him specifically. Great guy, knows his stuff, super professional and has great taste in music like we do as well 🤘🏼 Rock on man!

[@all-things-metal78]

Way over my head, but congratulations ,Glenn! You deserve it man!!

[@thorbjrnreppe7343]

Age does not matter. When a boy/man gets a toy he’s been craving for a long time there is something special about the face. Congratz Glen! I hope you have loads of fun and make amazing music on that thing!

[@DeadKoby]

Congrats Glenn. I prefer working /w/ hardware also, and find that the limitations also speed up my work too. I quit fussing and get back to working. I don't always agree with your opinions on stuff, but I've never been featured commenter, so I guess my thoughts are more leveled, and cordial. Happy record making.

[@vinnymig]

Yeah, you swear and you shout but after all you are one of the humblest and knowledgeable chaps on KZbin. Thank you for your videos and congrats for taking it to a whole new level.

[@CarlosWadeMusic]

Glenn I must say, I’m proud of you!!!!! I’ve been a long time subscriber and seeing your journey, and even your learning journey, is truly inspiring! I’m excited for your future mixes and videos! Keep up the grind!

[@alexdeleon7135]

A sincere congratulations Glenn. This purchase is an affirmation of your dedication to your craft. I look forward to all future projects that commission you to record/produce. In all honesty, I would choose this console over any luxury auto any day.

[@instrumentenfreak]

Howly sheet, this is awesome! Congrats and well deserved 👌🏻 Can‘t wait to hear it in action 🤘🏼

[@Whiteseastudio]

That board is gorgeous! Congratulations man! 😊

[@scaddc]

Congratulations, Glenn. You've definitely earned it. I would love to hear you do a remix of "The Eagle Has Landed" through the console.

[@PatAutrey]

Congratulations are in order here! I'm visiting my grandchildren and was watching this video while my 5-year-old granddaughter was with me she heard the drums and said you have drums grandpa and we both watched as you shared your new found Joy. Thank you for your verbal restraint especially this time I did not want my granddaughter to hear foul language and so I appreciate that very much. Thanks for all you do, And you're willingness to share your experience and talents with all of us. Really happy for you

[@Jimmy4Thumbs]

It's always affirming to see someone achieve one their dreams! Glenn, you're now officially a walking morality tale about hard work and perseverance! In you place I would have brought a sleeping bag into the room and slept under its warm, glowing goodness!

[@paymantavasoly3262]

I'm deeply happy for you, Glenn. You deserve every bit of this generous console. Congratulations, man 🎉

[@Motorpunk666]

The reason why musicians don't wanna pay someone to mix their gigs is probably that they aren't getting paid themselves 😄 Congrats in your new equipment Glenn, it looks awesome! I'm glad to see all your hard work is paying off.

[@shayneoneill1506]

Hah yeah thats tragically true. Its really on the house to budget that because most of us musicians barely get enough to afford beers after the show. And if the house DID pay properly (Ie paid musicians well and put in the money for a great PA and audio guy, and perhaps throwing a bit of money at a decent light rig, cos people DO enjoy a light show) they'd find punters would come back time and time again. Its an everyone wins scenario that the bean counters will never understand. Paying musicians well gets you the best bands, paying the crew well gets you the best sound and stage. ANd then the punters will have a blast and happy punters means more beer sales and therefore a happy bar manager. Its a recipe for success.

[@StereoAnthony]

@@shayneoneill1506 Its a lot more complicated then that unfortunately. The overwhelming majority of us play in lower tier venues. Just like restaurants, these venues operate on razor thin budgets because the monthly expenses drown them. The best bands don't play in these venues because they can play in the mid and top tier venues. Lower tier venues generally only have grassroots promoters, if any, and they don't have any money either. Most live music only happens Thurs-Sat, and even if it does happen on other weekdays, people aren't drinking like the weekend. On top of that, you can't expect all the days to be bangers every week, so you're banking on 12 out of 30 days to (hopefully) cover your overhead. So this idea of the house "throwing a bit of money" for a decent lighting rig or even a decent PA generally becomes impossible. There is no extra money. The mid tier and large venues all have promotor monopolies, where these issues aren't a problem. Running a venue is still running a business, and that's exactly where the "bean counters" come in, and because they understand it, is why you have a venue that is open for you to play in.

[@senselessinductor7921]

Best advice... Get a mixing board, in ear monitors, and then mix your own sound. Send the douchebag at the soundboard 2 channels. Left and right. If they can f*ck that up, you don't need to play there anyway. (It's your sound, and you should set it yourself) *The in ears can help to fix on the fly, and are mandatory for on stage mixing. Playing with an industrial band meant that monitors were a nightmare, mixing was a nightmare, and sound guys were f*cking evil. Taking matters into our own hands was HUGE!!!

[@mrcoatsworth429]

That's absolutely true lol also for live. When I play with my band, our entire ticket sales basically goes to the FOH guy. We're playing for free.

[@danardalin]

The lessons in this video take most people a literal lifetime to learn, if ever. Congratulations Glenn! You've definitely earned it.

[@Sam_336]

This video is further proof of hard work paying off, congrats Glenn. You fucking deserve it

[@greatbearsound731]

I needed this. Things aren't going so well right now but this video made me look at where I am and how far I've come in 5 years. Things aren't great, but this too shall pass. Thank you Glenn.

[@mikej6565]

Glen, you're an awesome guy and have my respect. You've been dedicated and earned every bit of your success. I too have had a studio for a few decades and can say you're right in every way about having a console. You're going to love the Neve more and more, as will your clients and subscribers! Congratulations! Rock on!

[@joshfairbanks33]

Dude this is super inspirational. It’s been amazing to be a fan of this channel and watch the growth. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

[@robmillisTW2]

Congrats on a fantastic bit of kit , Glenn. Thoroughly deserved. I don’t even do hard rock or metal but I’m glued to your channel for plain talking, common sense and I find your approach helpful and refreshing. Good for you!

[@pludedriteken]

I found your channel when I started my education as a stage technician in 2015. After showing my teacher we even viewed some of your videos in class! Wow, nearly a decade ago...

[@ThisHandle744]

Amazing story - I’m a frequent watcher since 2015 and you’ve earned it! Thanks for all that you do.

[@saberreiter8569]

Congrats, Glenn. Nice to see you happy and accomplished

[@belligerentamateur]

Congrats Glenn! You been talking about this for so long, glad to see you finally come to fruition for you!

[@JoeMama2112]

Glenn, I've never met you but I've been a longtime fan of your channel. I am legit really happy for you right now. You've worked your ass off and... look at you now!

[@robertmessinger6053]

I know exactly what Glenn is saying about working faster and option paralysis. I’ve learned to focus on the raw signal going into the DAW and re-amping later, dialing in plugins should always be secondary to capturing your performance. I’ve been tracking in a basic order: Drums, Bass, etc… I find that even when I have a song mapped out and start recording tracks there’s a temptation to want to make everything sound good immediately. Honestly, one of the best performances I ever captured was played through a cheap plugin, like Amplitube or whatever it’s called. The performance still stands out to me more than the tone. I don’t really hear anybody trying to capture Randy’s Ozzy tones but even if the guy didn’t have legendary tone the notes he played are more relevant than anything. No matter how poorly recorded if you can capture a great performance it’s still a great performance. It might not sound as great but people still listen to a lot of poorly recorded music from past decades where technology wasn’t as advanced as it is today. I’m learning to try to capture better raw tones up front and let everything fall into place. Adding the effects in the mix has become part of my mixing process and no longer a part of the recording process. I recently bought a Faderport to do a lot of what Glenn is doing in terms of speeding up the process, baby steps of course but the Faderport is great and there may be other similar devices that help to speed things up. Finding the time and energy for music production is another thing but it’s awesome that people like Glenn are able to do that full time and pay the bills…

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Awesome board! Congratulations!

[@Snipersounds]

I'm so happy for you mate! That is GREAT news! This video was so inspiring! Thank you for sharing so much over all these years!

[@Josh-xr1xu]

My son is an artist and he gets mad at me for saying he has so much talent. He says, "you think I just woke up one day and could draw well? I worked my butt off everyday, all day to get to this level." In my experience talent means hard work mixed with passion as Glenn shows here. Congrats on the fulfillment of a life long dream. So encouraging.

[@mimikova390]

I have watched you for recording tips for years. Have fun and enjoy your success. The console looks really cool and you have never looked happier.

[@innervisionmedia]

Congrats dude!!! You rock. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@kirasavesmusic]

Thanks Glen, I remember when you first started on KZbin. To see you come this far is an inspiration for me, I hope I’m half as successful as you when I’m older 🎉

[@johannjohann6523]

Couldn't have happened to a better guy! Proof that people who love Heavy Metal are the happiest people on earth! Great channel, appreciate your honesty. Now the pressure is on, to come up with your Magnus Opus of Metal!

[@nathonc4957]

GLENNN! That thing is absolutely killer!! How you don’t get distracted just staring at all its glory is beyond me!

[@dobroslaw_yt]

Congrats. It really shows that hard work pays off, and not giving up is the key.

[@zoltarwizdom6708]

Been watching for a while now and I gotta say, good for you Glen, congratulations on the upgrade! I'm sure you'll mix some bangers on that beast!

[@giuliano8031]

Please more in depth of what you can do with this console! I'm watching this for like the 20th time and I cannot get enough!

[@gregorygalyan3670]

I’m glad you never gave up. It’s inspiring to hear about your story and success

[@JNCGaming]

Legendary video Glenn! As a long time viewer of this channel I have to say I’m so proud of you! You’ve taught me so much and helped so many of us on our musical journey and we will never forget that. You deserve this Neve console and I hope it brings you great things! Thank you!

[@TannithVQ]

Your delight is contagious Glenn. I'm really excited for you. Onwards and upwards!

[@DarkLightSwordFight]

Man. Glenn. Im sooo psyched for you and your whole team! What an amazing addition to your studio!!!!! 🤘🖤🤘🖤

[@MrDingDong2]

Happy for you, man. You made it! I wish you all the best. Greetings from Norway.

[@bryanunderwood]

This is really awesome! I’m happy for you, you’re living the dream! I’ve been watching this channel for years and your videos have been so helpful and entertaining. Thank you and congratulations!

[@JackGrimesMusic]

This is an amazing story. Despite all the hardships, you prevailed. It’s really awesome to see this. Congratulations on this achievement, Glenn. I am seriously pumped for you man. You have earned every bit of that console. Looking forward to the new mixes and content from here.

[@roxannelafleur2932]

Glenn, just wanted to say love your videos and keep up the great work! To me, there is nothing like seeing someone who does what they love, and are able to realize their dreams by rewarding themselves for all the hard work they have put in! Enjoy the new console. Truly happy for you! 👍🏻🎸

[@TmanUtube]

I've been watching your channel for years & loving all the plain speaking shouting. This is absolutely awesome for you & and frankly, I think you deserve it mate. 👏 👏👏

[@Rhuggins]

Congratulations Glenn! I can only imagine how ecstatic you must be! Awesome stuff 🙏🏽

[@elasticmachinery]

I’m so impressed with what you’ve accomplished. Much deserved.

[@vindmolle3903]

Heyo, that's awesome Glenn, Congrats. I am happy for you dude this is some awesome news! Can't wait to see what you make with this badboy!

[@AdamSupremeWisdom]

Glen, I know what you mean by chasing a certain sound. I bought the SSL Waves Console and instantly started jumping around like a kid on Christmas Morning. Just running raw tracks through analog emulation was a giant leap forward. So happy for you and the success of your channel!

[@spydestroyer]

Well we can't say that you didn't worked your ass off to get there . Well deserved Glen ! Cheers from Boucherville Quebec Canada ! Keep it up and NEVER FORGET TO ROCK ! !!!!!!!!!

[@turtlefeet7722]

I’m jealous, you’ve earned it. Congrats man. I couldn’t afford it in the next 10 years. I love the sound.

[@MadeOnTape]

Holy crap Glenn! This is amazing and you deserve it! Especially for keeping that minivan! Love to South Detroit, and go Lions 🦁

[@johnpauljonesgrouptv]

This makes me happy. Glenn this video was a real breath of fresh air. Your enthusiasm comes through! Congrats for your accomplishment!

[@thecleverpeasant3006]

I went to college and spent 22 grand on a Broadcast degree, Now I work in a warehouse chuckin' heavy-assed shit on skids........But I was taught one thing in college that actually had real world value. Persistence Pays Off. This accomplishment of yours is a fine example of that statement. Cheers! and congrats!

[@thissilentshell6360]

Congratulations Glen a well deserved gift. I'm delighted for you 🤗

[@Thallingsworth]

This is insane. It's like I'm able to hear your spirit of the mix through the board. Absolutely amazing.

[@joebisbey4521]

Congrats Glenn. You changed my world of mixing drums in particular and made my products better for it. Have fun with your beautiful Neve!

[@TheRoseCityRockers]

Congrats Glenn!

[@frayedinsanity]

Dude congrats man! This is epic and I'm genuinely happy for you. Can't wait to hear the mixes you get out of this console.

[@george.kollaros]

When they say that you can't do something, that's when you get motivated to do it with persistence! Congratulations, Glenn, for achieving one of your dreams!

[@StereoAnthony]

Wow! Congrats Glenn! Such a great video! There is nothing like a Neve console! Those mixes do really sound amazing, I'm so stoked for you! I do miss the old intro music though. Had me banging every time!

[@rawvocals4750]

Yeah that could be cool. We should have a chat in any case and connect and see what could happen with DH.

[@bigbokiptd]

Glenn the MAN, big big congratulations! Thank you for such an inspiring video. Hard work and proper mindset - well deserved success. Thank you for everything you are doing

[@masonshirley4051]

Congrats man! Hard work pays off, and you've been working hard at this for a long time. Testament to never giving up!

[@shure81]

Many many years and hard work all comes down to this! Congrats dude!! I remember the Sneap Forums, wish I would have stuck with it myself, but the bottom line is that we all still love music! Cheers

[@tommigronlund714]

Genuinely happy for a dream come true. Hope this keeps you in music for years to come.

[@BudoReflex]

Love your enthusiasm and energy. So cool to see awesome equipment in the hands of a master.

[@johndcoffee632]

Congrats bro, you worked hard and deserve all your success. Thanks for teaching me so much about production and here's to many more years

[@l.loparco8343]

Good for you Glenn! I'm so happy for you!

[@randol.official]

ive been watching you for years and its been incredible watching you grow. absolute congrats on the beautiful console. its amazing seeing how big of a smile you have on your face.

[@VoodooProjectStudio]

Happy to see you get one Glenn! I tried one on Musikmesse 2018 where I met you in person and this console is such a fantastic combination of analog and digital technology! I'm looking forward to your next videos and mixes. Your mixes have been improved in a crazy way! Congrats!

[@angrybirds2472]

Thanks Glenn for your inspirational message.... Failure is the best teacher and being told no should count as one of the best motivators for people's passions. Thank you!