A very informative conversation with mastering engineer Kevin Gray from Cohearent Audio! Enjoy!

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2 жыл бұрын

Please join me for a very informative conversation with mastering engineer Kevin Gray.
1. Find out what some of Kevin's favorite sounding albums he mastered are.
2. What it was like working with the original master tapes for Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon.
3. What it was like working with Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead.
4. Get the definitive answer on if Steely Dan's original master tapes are still in existence.
5. His views on half speed mastering.
6. Find out when his AAA John Coltrane Blue Train remastering will be released.
7. His take on DSD/digital vs analogue.
8. The equipment he uses in the studio and the gear he uses at home.
Plus a lot more. I hope you enjoy it.

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@Grooverski 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin for your amazing work. Especially all those Blue Note masterpieces.

@fts81 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steve and Kevin. Kevin, for always the great info and how the good communicator he is. Steve, your interviews keep getting better! By not asking again and again the same questions, extracting new info and being so respectful, allowing the guests to freely speak and feeling at ease. Great conversation!

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and your kind words Felipe. It was a lot of fun chatting with Kevin. I’m still disgusting it all.

@fakrbob4099 2 жыл бұрын

Steve, I appreciate these videos more than anything. You’re putting a face to all the legendary analog mastering engineers that we all know and love.

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

@SamuelRivera_DAMN 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!!! Thank you for sharing this great convo.

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. It came out really well. I’m very happy meeting and chatting with Kevin. He was awesome.

@voicesofvinyl 2 жыл бұрын

This was a wonderful interview. Kevin seems like such a genuine person who seriously loves what he does.

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. He is very nice. I really enjoyed my chat with him.

@aian640 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview Steve! Thank you! I am very happy to hear about plans for new "Blue Train" mono and stereo masters.

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Kevin was awesome. Yes. I am definitely grabbing the mono of a Blue Train in September. Can’t wait.

@fidelios_frequency 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for continuing on bringing always the best content to the channel. Looking forward to picking up some more KG cuts. The ones you picked are amazing. DSOTM 30th is the grail missing in my collection.

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. That means a lot. It was a fun and interesting interview to do. I am very happy with how it turned out. Kevin was great.

@BabarKhan-oh6zq 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous interview!

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it.

@JeffersonDD 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Job Steve! Thanks for asking about the possibility of tape copies!

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jefferson. My pleasure.

@jasonarsenault3791 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Thanks so much for this

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. It was fun. A lot to digest.

@fhuetter 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, another great video, Steve! I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Kevin's insight into the process and learned a lot along the way. His explanation of DSD was fascinating. Also, the people he's worked with is like a "who's who" in the industry. I never knew he worked on Europe '72 - also very cool. It's gonna be hard to top this one. Nice job!

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Fred. I really enjoyed my chat with Kevin. He is so down to earth and knowledgeable.

@LyndonSoulGroove Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, i'm a Hi Fi & electronics Guy to, I'm 50 this year, I have enjoyed upgrading my system over the years, even pop songs from the late 70's i recall hearing on the radio as a toddler, sound amazing on original 7 inch on my system.The other month visited HMV shop here in uk, saw a new copy of " Donald Bird " places & spaces, with Kevinn Grey on from from anaolgue Masters, i treated myself knowing your pressing would sound good, Micheal Framer had metioned you on his KZfaq channel !

@rachelsghost 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Bernie and now Kevin Congrats Steve... commenting right away will comment again once I have watched the interview in full 🥰

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rachel. It was a lot of fun chatting with Kevin.

@rachelsghost 2 жыл бұрын

One of your viewers with interest in Kevin's response to 1/2 speed mastering. Thank you for asking that question. Love hearing about the Beatles and Stones from Kevin's perspective re: their pressings. 😎👍

@mikecoffee100 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video and Hopefully Kevin and others are teaching people to carry on the torch

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike.

@kyles7087 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Thanks for sharing this wonderful, super interesting interview

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

@kyles7087 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevewestman7774 in fact I just subscribed. Looking forward to watching more from you, keep up the great work! I’m relatively fresh to the vinyl scene, but adore the format. I had been hesitant to invest due to the nature of endless and pointless remastering on cd, figuring all new vinyl would be the same. But these kind of channels on KZfaq have given me the kind of information lacking from the industry. So thanks for your part!

@knockshinnoch1950 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this terrific interview with Kevin Gray. This is what You Tube was made for! I love these long form discussions with music industry insiders- the guys at the top of their game who love what they do and strive for audio perfection.

@stevewestman7774 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I will be having Myles Showell from Abbey Rd Studios on next week and I have Kevin back in a week or so. Thanks for watching.

@knockshinnoch1950 Жыл бұрын

@@stevewestman7774 Look forward to it!

@happyhippythevinylguy 2 жыл бұрын

old and in the way is one of my favorite albums of all time, I had no idea that he worked on that. wow this dude really is a legend

@sorinbecheanu6808 2 жыл бұрын

Keep them coming Steve! I hope to see Ryan K Smith also.

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sorin. I will see what I can do. Would love to have Ryan on.

@therevrockinrollin 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. Thanks Rev.

@analoguecity3454 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I found your channel man,I so love your channel and happy to be here!

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Really appreciate that man.

@analoguecity3454 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevewestman7774 👍😉💯

@luizfcoimbra82 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this.

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

It was my pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

@ayewhite333 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview!

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. I have an exciting guest next week. Stay tuned for that.

@gunsnwankers1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! would to see chapters that you could fast forward to certain key topics. Like possibly the handful of teaser questions mentioned.

@christews5008 2 жыл бұрын

Cisco Reissue is the best record of Steely Dan Aja...period. Heard instruments that I never heard before. Amazing

@ajmoore2201 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more honestly! So happy to have it in my collection, the best sounding pressing in my whole collection! My top 5 pressings in my collection are : 1. Steely Dan - Aja (Cisco Pressing) 2. Supertramp - Crime of the Century (Speakers Corner Pressing) 3. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Pronounce (Analogue productions 45rpm) 4. Fleetwood Mac - Rumours (Pressed at Pallas 45rpm) 5. RHCP - Blood Sugar Sex Magik (2012 Bernie Grundman 2lp)

@UFO_computers 9 ай бұрын

Could your Jim Keltner’s hi-hat enough in the first verse of Josie ?

@happyhippythevinylguy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm actually listen to Kenny Burrell midnight blue as I'm watching this video... great interview my friend

@KansasRocker 2 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a copy on sale on Amazon for $23. It's on the way. 😊

@happyhippythevinylguy 2 жыл бұрын

@@KansasRocker that's how I got mine was Amazon!!

@drbryant23 2 жыл бұрын

It's funny what Kevin said about the early (80's) CD's which tended to use copy tapes that had been EQ'd for vinyl. I actually think that those CD's sound good for precisely that reason - they are what we are accustomed to hearing.

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of Canadian made 80’s CD that sound really good. My original Thriller sounds awesome.

@happyhippythevinylguy 2 жыл бұрын

that's so cool that he worked on Europe 72! ✌️✌️✌️

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Great album.

@lmontanaable 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview Steve. So many tidbits of information and history. What a great guy and yes it will cost me. I would still like to understand the tools he uses and how. Of course he mentions EQ but how does he do this for specific instrument / vocal if he has the stereo mix? And what other tools are at his disposal to tailor the sound?

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

I think all of that might be like McDonald’s secret sauce.

@pizzomedia7261 2 ай бұрын

Great interview! I wish you would have have the 45 vs 33 1/3 question and what is best.

@stevewestman7774 2 ай бұрын

I can next time he is on. Thanks for watching.

@jahblessin3996 Жыл бұрын

The goat

@taralewis9916 2 жыл бұрын

I went to check on Kevin's War Greatest Hits. There is a 2 LP's from 2021.On the back of the LP: Mastered by Matt Prock at Area 44 Studios Chicago. Rhino Records Release year 2021. Is this the one Kevin did but it has someone else's name.

@mikep8683 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE that Kevin cut his teeth with Artisan Sound and the Grateful Dead! Not a bad way to begin a career eh.

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Not bad at all.

@jackfalco5351 2 жыл бұрын

why is the front to back soundstage compressed on your masterings Kevin?

@rainbowheart2728 2 жыл бұрын

jack Falco ...What is YOU talking about?!?!?!!

@sudarshanch3328 2 жыл бұрын

Is he the same Kevin from the Tamil film Kadhal desam?

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so.

@UFO_computers 9 ай бұрын

I’m confused about the Marvin Gaye What’s Goin’ On Europe story. I live in UK and bought that here believing Kevin mastered it :/

@stevewestman7774 9 ай бұрын

Exactly. It was assumed because of the “hype” sticker it left us to believe he did. Unfortunately the hype sticker for the European market was wrong. It is not a Kevin Gray cut.

@happyhippythevinylguy 2 жыл бұрын

hey next time you talk to this guy ask him how big is his album collection

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

I know. After we ended it I was like. Darn it. I missed that question.

@maynardewm 10 ай бұрын

3-4 hours doesn't sound like enough time to actually listen to everything and ensure there are no problems. I think that explains why his masters have so much distortion and sibilance. I doubt he's actually listening to the whole thing before shipping it. And the fact he doesn't listen to his masters in headphones at all, even just to check it, is also very telling.

@analoguecity3454 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, first Bernie Grundman now kevin gray! Dude you're hot right now, I'm impressed!

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying my channel. I have lots of surprise guests in the future. Stay tuned.

@analoguecity3454 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevewestman7774 looking forward to it 😀 👍 👌

@robertwoodward9231 2 жыл бұрын

Dark Side is a great lp but I think Wish You Were Here is a better and more musical record.

@robertwoodward9231 2 жыл бұрын

My aja has Bernie Grundman being the masterer..

@macdrummer007 2 ай бұрын

Steve so enjoy your interviewing style, but late to the party. Is this your first interview with Kevin Gray? I hear his name so much, in so many conversations, so I wanted to hear all about the man! From the off! Would this be the intro video?? Very interesting talk from Kevin on the 1/2 speed remastering and the cons especially, and why he doesn't endorse it .Also that the percentage of remasters Kevin is doing now, is very much cut from analogue? Or did I mishear?? Also very interesting discussion about PCM v DSD. By the way. Does hitting the "like" button on video's even a year after ago, help the channel??

@stevewestman7774 2 ай бұрын

Yes. This is my first interview with Kevin. Always hit the like button. It really helps. Much appreciated.

@intendentsuper 2 жыл бұрын

Love the talk! Just wanted to chime in about the German engineer Gray trained, which he notes in the beginning of the interview. The engineer is Sidney Claire Meyer ("SCM" in the runout) at Emil Berliner Studios. Of note is her work on Hiroshi Suzuki's "Cat" and Ryo Fukui's "Letter From Slowboat." Blown away by her work here. I got up out of my chair on the bass solo on Suzuki's "Kuro To Shiro." Utterly convincing. Her Discogs page: www.discogs.com/artist/6252347-Sidney-Meyer

@stevewestman7774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it. Also thanks for sharing this info about Sydney. That’s awesome.