CCM Session Playing and Producing w/Scott Williamson :: Ep 205 Rich Redmond Show

In this episode of the Rich Redmond Show, Rich and Jim sit down with renowned drummer, producer, and engineer Scott Williamson. Scott shares his fascinating journey, from growing up in a musical family in Southern California to establishing himself as a sought-after session musician in Nashville for over 35 years.

Throughout the conversation, Scott offers insights into the dynamics of the music industry, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges of balancing multiple roles as a professional drummer. He delves into his musical influences, including the impact of legendary drummers like John Bonham and Steve Gadd, and how he's navigated the evolving landscape of the recording studio.

They also explore the nuances of session work, the role of social media in self-promotion, and the significance of movie soundtracks in shaping their musical experiences. They also engage in lighthearted discussions about favorite foods, drinks, and the ultimate tribute band to join for life.

This episode provides a unique and candid perspective from a seasoned drummer, offering listeners a glimpse into the life and experiences of a true music industry veteran. Whether you're a fellow drummer, a music enthusiast, or simply someone interested in the behind-the-scenes of the recording world, this conversation is sure to captivate and inspire.

 

Some Things That Came Up: 

-2:30 Spring Hill

-4:00 The Mission Cigar Lounge 

-7:30 Scott grew up in Church and the recording studio 

-9:10 Scott’s first teacher was Ken Cox

-9:50 Scott’s 6th grade band teacher was one of Scott’s great mentors

-11:00 Steve Gadd and Peter Erskine

-14:00 Watching Gregg Bissonnette tracking in the studio 

-15:20 Gregg on Brandon Field’s “The Brain Dance” track…A perfectly designed drum solo 

-16:00 Gregg encouraged Scott to study John Bonham’s drumming 

-20:30 The drummers of Contemporary Christian Music

-23:30 Home Tracking vs. traditional studio sessions 

-27:00 Expanding into producing and mixing 

-28:45 God Bless the Honda Element!

-31:00 Scott’s sons are composers and videographers

-35:00 Scott’s first job was working as a copyist for his composer father

-47:20 Stephen Taylor’s same song experiment, which Scott mixed. Dan Needham in the      house!

-53:20 Working on custom projects and making a difference in people’s lives 

-56:00 airgigs.com and soundbetter.com

-58:00 Having some sort of online presence 

-1:00:00 Mike Terrana’s awesome channels 

-1:03:00 Document over create 

-1:04:00 Scott learned to fly many years ago and owns a plane!

-1:07:30 WFL III drums bridge the gap between 1960 and now

-1:09:40 Toto tribute band, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan for the win 

-1:12:20 Ed Greene!

-1:13:15 The Fave 5 

-1:18:30 The beauty of Mick Fleetwood 

-1:21:30 The magic of John Williams, especially E.T. The Extraterrestrial 

 

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The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!

 

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Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.

 

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