Dan Barracuda

Jesus. Finally getting over my week long nightmare of upgrading to Apple's new Mojave OS, realizing that ProTools can't run with it, and then the gigantic mess of going down to Yosemite, only to upgrade up to High Sierra. I had to download ALL of my apps, plugins, and programs from scratch. I'm almost back to normal! This episode is a gigantic warning for you guys. Learn from my mistake - always make 1000% sure you are ready to upgrade your OS. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Thank you for listening to my podcast and checking out my music. It's the reason I keep going. Love you guys, rock on and happy Thanksgiving! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Check this out - remember that I track I posted called Terrene a couple weeks back? One of the drummers I reached out to finally sent me something back! Daniel Fasano (IG @dnlfsn) did a killer job with this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

I learned this the hard way - Avid (ProTools) is not compatible with Mojave! Keep your Yosemite/Capitan/High Sierra Operating System. What a nightmare! Had to share this with you guys. Carry on! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

This is my 2nd time doing this, and I'll tell you how! Examples included with some Tool songs :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream. Just meditate, focus on your breath. Have a wonderful rest of your week, guys! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

If you look back at your old material and have thoughts like "Man I wish I could change this and this, make this sound better, mix this better, etc." that's a good sign! It means you have PROGRESSED. That's exactly how I feel when I hear this song. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Last week, I attended the Parsons Audio Expo and met Alan Parsons & Bob Ludwig. Unforgettable experience! Cannot believe the event was FREE. What an inspiring day! Sat front row for an hour while Alan dissected a recording session. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Add some drums over this! Or whatever else you're thinking :) Email me danbarracudamusic@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

My great friend Steve has a new project called Doggos and he just released his EP. This is the last track on it, and I collab'd with him and added guitar and vocals. Wait for that guitar solo! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Made this jam about 2 months ago. Someone's gotta rap over this, man. Chill back and smile. Inspired by Strawberry Fields Forever --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Had an incredible Friday night this past weekend. Also, learn how amazing the chords are in "It Won't Be Long" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Been exploring the myriad of Kontakt sample libraries. Check out 3: 1. Strings from "String Sessions Pro" - set to Easy Play and Smart Voicing. Literally just playing one key at a time and these massive chords are transitioning to each other along the harmonic minor scale. 2. Piano from "The Giant", on the "Emotional" preset - love this warm, soft sound! 3. Analog Dreams - I forget the preset (sorry!) but I'm playing around with the modwheel in this one so you can hear the cool swells you can create. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

"Reflection" is one of the most important Tool songs, and highly underrated. Did a little guitar/indian version of it and briefly talk about Maynard's incredible lyric work here. You know, before we pine away. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Can't wait to hear what other drummers do to this track! Let me know your thoughts on this. Terrene means "of the Earth". It's gonna be a good one guys! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Over this past weekend I've been diving deep into exploring Kontakt's sample libraries. So far my favorites are The Giant, India, Kinetic Metal, The Gentleman, and String Sessions Pro. There's SO MUCH to explore, and it's so much damn fun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Here's the opening track to my first album "Soliloquy". It starts off with a soliloquy... "As I cruise in my stinky car I find ways around the obstacles of modern life On this trip, on my placid trip Yes, my pessimistic attitude goes on the shelf. 'Cause you see, it's all temporary None of this really matters As told by Mr. Mercury......" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Ultimate Guitar is the largest online community of guitarists from all around the world. I've been using the site for over 10 years, learning songs from their tabs and learning about what's new in the music world. So awesome that they're featuring new and upcoming artists. Here's my submission! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Here's your 1 minute meditation this Wednesday. Relax, tune in, drop out :D --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support

Talking about my thoughts on the whole game of Spotify Playlists - getting curators' attention, and trying to land your song on their playlist. These curators can be companies or just random people that happened to grow a ton of followers on their playlist. Regardless, they hold a lot of power for musicians. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/danbarracuda/support