Dead Wax

·S6 E6

Gus Seyffert on Recording to Tape and Making Records That Feel Alive

Dec 29, 2025
32 mins

Episode Description

On this episode of DeadWax, Jack, Ryan, and Kane sit down with producer/multi-instrumentalist Gus Seyffert (Adele, Norah Jones, Beck, Roger Waters) for a deep dive into two beloved recordings: The Band’s “Up on Cripple Creek” and Dr. Dog’s “Listening In.” Gus breaks down what makes Levon Helm’s feel so unmistakable, from vocal/drum interlock to note value and tone, and how classic-era mixing tricks like hard panning plus shared reverb create that “band in a room” magic. Then they get nerdy (in the best way) about recording to tape, console mix moves, drum mic choices, and the real-world decisions—and happy accidents—behind Dr. Dog’s sound.
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