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“It’s pretty hard to f* it up in Muscle Shoals.” Jay Tooke found creative freedom and killer drum sounds after leaving Nashville for the slower pace of Muscle Shoals. We talk studio vibes, live tracking, subtlety in performance, and the magic of first takes.

My guest today is Jay Tooke, a Canadian-born, award-winning producer, drummer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and mix engineer now based in Muscle Shoals. After a 14-year run in Nashville, Jay developed a reputation for his intuitive and organic approach to production—working with artists like Randy Houser, Cody Johnson, Lindi Ortega, James Otto, and many more. He’s produced six #1 singles and multiple top 10s across Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with credits ranging from mixing for Cody Jinks to drumming on albums by The Steel Woods.

We had Jay on the show back on episode RSR311, where we talked about his transition from band life to the control room, mixing in Muscle Shoals, and embracing a less-is-more approach to production. Today, we’re catching up on what he’s been working on lately at Fame Studios and Noble Steed and digging deeper into his creative process.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Exploring Sheffield and Muscle Shoals
03:04 – The Importance of Creative Flow
06:02 – Finding Balance in Life and Work
09:03 – The Emotional Connection to FAME Studios
12:03 – Recording Techniques and Room Dynamics
23:35 – The Dynamics of Live Recording
28:59 – Bass Amps vs. DI: The Sound Debate
34:08 – The Art of Fills in Drumming
53:09 – Exploring FAME Studios: A Visual Journey
56:53 – Studio Experiences and Anecdotes
1:00:52 – Studio Design and Acoustics
1:04:35 – Recording Techniques and Drum Sounds
1:09:12 – Collaboration and Creative Relationships
1:12:18 – Lessons from the Music Industry
1:20:32 – Mastering Drum Techniques for Optimal Sound
1:21:56 – The Journey of Accumulating Instruments and Skills
1:23:12 – Creating Energy in Music Without Overplaying
1:24:54 – The Art of Subtlety in Performance
1:26:24 – The Importance of First Takes in Recording
1:27:44 – Learning from Captain Beefheart’s Philosophy
1:30:05 – Exploring the Depths of Musical Expression
1:31:54 – The Role of Studio Environment in Sound
1:32:52 – Recording Techniques for Acoustic Sounds
1:35:23 – Combining Acoustic and Drums Effectively
1:38:34 – The Perfect Mic Choices for Acoustic Guitars
1:40:12 – Final Thoughts on Music Creation and Collaboration

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