Carl Rydlund | Truetone Lounge

Carl Rydlund is the guitarist you are hearing on many of the movies you have watched over the last 20-years. Many films he has worked on with famed film composer, Hans Zimmer, all feature Carl's guitar work. Today we sit down with one of the soundtrack kings, who recently moved to Nashville to continue his film work, and to take a teaching position at the renowned music-focused Belmont University. In our interview, Rydlund discusses his musical upbringing, his move to Los Angeles, and how his work as a copyist and guitarist on Hanna-Barbera cartoons turned into the soundtrack work that has defined him over the last 20-years. Rydlund also shares very practical advice for those wanting to get into soundtrack work, and also takes a very sensible look at gear, and what one actually needs to get the job done.

[@6806goats1]

Cool interview and good mindset. Glad to see someone still using a Mac Trashcan but just because they’re old doesn’t mean they don’t work. Like others and myself.

[@briannacery9939]

Wow,I'm impressed!

[@gregmize01]

You constantly kill it with your long form interview format!❤🎸

[@scotthd2841]

Thanks Mr. Rydlund for your candid advice. Open and curious is a great mantra!

[@carlrydlund7456]

My pleasure Scott! Thank you for watching!

[@JorgeBarnet]

"Be open and curious" Great words of wisdom!. I enjoyed and reflected a lot listening to Mr. Carl Rydlund. Thanks for sharing!

[@SportThompson]

Carl! What a treat to hear your story in a depth we never get to over dinner, because we’re usually talking kids or dogs, or being funny. I think it’s true, you’ve probably forgotten more about music than most people will ever learn. Great interview!

[@tooManywaystoFall]

If someone just happens to click on Truetone Lounge just to see what it's about, even if they're not familiar with the artist/guest, and after the interview they don't subscribe , well they are going to miss out on a treasure trove of info, tips, tidbits, and just plain interview enjoyment. Case in point this Carl Rydlund dude, as far as I knew he could have been Nashville's butter and egg man, boy what cool interview! as with all the others, there's that open and curious thing rearing it's lovely head! enjoyed it, thanks Zac, r0ck0n...

[@carlrydlund7456]

Great comment! Zac and the gang do a great job!

[@lewisgeyer1440]

The advice and insight Carl gives is so universal. Brilliant! Thank you.

[@TruetoneFX]

Our pleasure!

[@carlrydlund7456]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@johnkay2923]

Fantastic interview. A great reminder to focus on preparedness before one even picks up ones own instrument. This is a design for life !!!

[@TruetoneFX]

Well said!

[@carlrydlund7456]

Hey John, so happy you enjoyed the interview!

[@bobholt105]

What a brilliant man! Fine interview by Zac. Thanks to you both.

[@TaterMatt]

Awesome! Thanks for putting this together. You continue to provide interesting and pertinent interviews with real musicians in the trenches. Much appreciated.

[@ivankachkovski]

Thank you Zac and everyone involved! Always great stuff but this one is among your best ones!

[@TruetoneFX]

Much appreciated!

[@glennfeit8294]

BEST INTERVIEW EVER! Everything (almost - but certainly some of the most important) I taught my students after years in LA and elsewhere on the engineering side of the glass. Now retired and playing guitar on the side, it all stays relevant: always be prepared and just say yes and you’ll work.

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thank you, you made my day!

[@captainzeb1969]

I bought my first TrueTone product last weekend: a CS-7. It’s quiet and powerful. Highly recommended. Great video! Pure genius. What a player. So much wisdom.

[@TruetoneFX]

Thank you, Brent!!!

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thank you Brent! I appreciate it!!

[@robertsanders7061]

This is a fabulous video!!! Great for the younger generation where opportunities that we never knew about exist in the music world. Once again Zac great show. Carl gives us wealth of information that I never knew existed. And I am the younger generation!!! Not

[@TruetoneFX]

Thanks, Robert!

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thank you Robert!

[@mikeobrien4578]

Fascinating & informative, never heard of Carl prior to this, but this was one of the best interviews I've watched on ANY channel. Great insight into the soundtrack-cartoon part off the business! Well done Zac & Truetone!!

[@TruetoneFX]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carlrydlund7456]

Hay Mike, so happy you enjoyed it!

[@cletussea-ray944]

Thank you Carl and Zac for passing it on! Awesome

[@carlrydlund7456]

Absolutely….pass it on!

[@russellsmith2979]

Wow! Amazing interview. Well done to both. Many thanks.

[@andreamarrado]

Amazing to see how humble these guys are..

[@carlrydlund7456]

Hi Andre, thank you!

[@sirloifior]

Thank you very much for this stunning episode.

[@TruetoneFX]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@iamgcase]

What a beautiful interview! Really good advice and a truly great source! Thank you! PS: I am finally caught up on my listening!

[@TruetoneFX]

Wonderful!

[@00000000000000040630]

Thank you!

[@justinsmith935]

Carl is a gem of a human and a tremendous musician. We miss him a lot in LA, but our loss is clearly Nashville's gain. Take good care of him you guys!

[@carlrydlund7456]

Brother Justin, I hope I do you proud! You are a huge inspiration to me!

[@UzerneigmROSE]

Very interesting interview! Well done.

[@TruetoneFX]

Many thanks!

[@phillipasby9202]

Wow … just wow. What a cool guy - great player - and a deep deep well of information and knowledge! I did not know who he was but I’m an instant fan.

[@TruetoneFX]

Cool!

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thank you Phillip!!!

[@professorhamamoto]

Another incredible interview that delves into the rich culture of the L.A. music scene when it still reigned supreme internationally so far as animation houses are concerned. Sage life-experience and career advice shared by Carl Rydlund, now as educator, will prepare well his students at Belmont during this fluid moment in history.

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thank you!

[@Bob-ir2bj]

A fascinating insight to another branch of the music industry. Thanks Zac

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thanks Bob!

[@mookytc]

Another outstanding Truetone interview. Thank you.

[@merrileemose571]

An amazing interview…….thanks zak

[@TruetoneFX]

Our pleasure!

[@michaelgranka7904]

Another great one Zac.

[@TruetoneFX]

Thanks for listening

[@roberthdahlquist]

Another great interview! And now I know who Carl Rydlund is; a sharp hombre, savvy, experienced and shedding light on what it means to be a professional.

[@bretsager7651]

Great show. I’m coming late to the party following you….. but I’m glad I’m here.

[@borderlineguitarguy]

40:25 -50:00 hit home. Great interview. Great questions!

[@lwatford]

"Be open and curious" - so good.

[@steveg219]

Great information shared here, learned a lot from Carl’s extensive experience- thanks

[@TruetoneFX]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thank you Steve!

[@BlueMaxAxe]

So many gems of wisdom and knowledge in this episode. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@TruetoneFX]

Our pleasure!

[@tariqhakoni8921]

Love Carl Rydlund!!! He's forgotten more about music than most people will ever learn. And ... he's one of the greatest cats out there

[@TruetoneFX]

Thanks, Tariqh! When are you coming to town! Zac

[@tariqhakoni8921]

@@TruetoneFX Hopefully soon~!!! .. I'm getting jealous of all you guys hanging out together and sitting here in California :-)

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thank you brother T!

[@feilgrep]

So good! thank you!

[@TruetoneFX]

You're so welcome!

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

I might not always know of the person you are interviewing, but Zac you always craft a great story!

[@AdamWellsMusic]

Inspiration

[@RaxFx]

fascinating... Thanks Carl & Zac

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thank you RaxFx! Cheers!!!!

[@marknorris3769]

who's the witch doctor , priceless , truly amazing episode

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thank you Mark! Watch out for the witch doctor! 😀

[@zamplify]

Didn't think I was going to hear about orchestrating Liszt for Animaniacs! Great discussion.

[@douglasgreen5234]

Zach, out of EVERY musician you have interviewed, this is the guy I would most like to be like. He is obviously the very definition of professional. And come on, working with John Williams AND Hans Zimmer! I wanted to ask if he had ever worked with Ennio Morricone. Who's Debbie Reynolds again?

[@carlrydlund7456]

Hi Douglas thank you for your kind words. I’m overwhelmed! I have not had a chance to work with Ennio Morricone although that would be a great privilege. Debbie Reynolds was a wonderful actress and singer who starred in movies like “Singin’ in the Rain“ and also happened to be Carrie Fisher’s (Princess Leia) mother.

[@lynnmorgan3283]

Zac, Do you know Will McFarlane. Love this guys playing. He worked with Bonnie Raitt early in his career. I think he has been a studio player around the Muscle Shoals area for a few years.

[@TruetoneFX]

We interviewed him not long ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYeZpZaKhLWWftU

[@ericmichel]

Fantastic!

[@TruetoneFX]

Glad you like it!

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thank’s Eric!

[@sidvicioux]

fascinating.

[@barryoneal7764]

Carl is a great guy!

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thank you Berry!

[@EshockT]

Clarinet is a Gateway drug for sure. Marcus Miller started out on one too. Same with the founder of Blue Bottle Coffee.

[@carlrydlund7456]

Totally!!!! Dean Parks too.

[@brian91145]

Carl Rydlund is the Tom Bukovac of film!

[@carlrydlund7456]

Wow! That is a huge compliment. You made my day!

[@mike72728]

I just got my Truetone Cs6 and one of the outputs doesn’t work. Im building a board with only 5 pedals and wont actually be using that particular input for years. Should I claim my warranty now or go ahead and wait till I actually need the input which might be never?

[@TruetoneFX]

contact us about getting it fixed now. [e-mail]

[@motorosso3349]

Open and curious...nice thought!

[@TruetoneFX]

I think so too!

[@carlrydlund7456]

Thank you, Moto!

[@ericharvey8149]

Restringing his guitar every Sunday...I re-string mine once every 15 years...Lol

[@carlrydlund7456]

Huge thank you to Zac, Bob, Dana, Jamie and everyone at the Truetone Lounge! Great Hang!

[@TruetoneFX]

A huge thanks to you, Carl!!

[@LuisSilva-yu6ty]

🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@andreamarrado]

Zach it would be awesome if you did a tone lounge with Buko!!

[@TruetoneFX]

He has a wonderful show of his own

[@andreamarrado]

@@TruetoneFX you both do. Love your interviewing style.

[@majortwang]

Privates in my brigade would enjoy an interview with Bob Gothar and Porter McAllister... 🎯

[@stevesuv]

Im a union movie grip and have to take jobs for half scale. You must take these low budget movies, because you need the hours for your insurance, and your pension. Is this the future of music as well?

[@carlrydlund7456]

Good point Steve! Absolutely true.

[@nathanpickett202]

Why do I want to put all of my guitars and gear in a nice pretty pile and set it on fire?

[@marknorris3769]

lol

[@KorbenDenver]

Them Denver boys can play the shit outta that geeetar!

[@KorbenDenver]

Thanks again, Zac! Another great episode in the books! Really enjoyed it!

[@stevesuv]

Again.....Leon Rhodes?

[@TruetoneFX]

He passed away in 2017