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Last time Mixerman was on the show, we spoke about his book, Zen and the Art of mixing. This time around, we talk about his new release, zen and the Art of Producing. Having read this fantastic book twice, I probably could have asked a dozen more questions, given the scope of the work. It’s the kind of material one can read several times and absorb new things with each pass. It’s available from Amazon as well as brick and mortar retailers.

I was so incredibly excited to learn about the new Daily Adventures of Mixerman – An Audio Book Dramatization. Even though I read the printed edition several years ago, the audio book version adds a whole new dimension to the story. Rather than just Mixerman reading the content, there’s voice talent reading dialog and not just any old actors—you’ve got people like Ken scott, Ron Saint Germain, Ed Cherney, Dave Pensado, William Wittman and many others. Guess what? I’m among the many others! Well, truth be told, I got to do one line but, hey, listen to the credits and weep

The Daily Adventures of Mixerman – An Audio Book Dramatization is available through Audible and coming soon to the iTunes Store.

Check out the first chapter on youtube: Chapter 0 – Supreme Negotiators

And here’s a bit of a trailer: TDAOMM Sampler

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Mixing is neither a linear process nor a technical one. It’s a musical process, and as such, a mix is some

thing that one performs—like an artist.

—Mixerman from “Zen and the Art of Mixing”

Mixerman (a.k.a. Eric Sarafin) has certainly done his share of interviews in print but when I searched for recorded interviews, I basically came up with nothing. I figured that, with the release of his new book, “Zen and the Art of Mixing,” he might be willing to spend some time talking about it.

We talked about his musical background, education and career as well as his philosophy on recording and mixing. Mixerman also discusses a bit about the upcoming “Total Access Master class” including Ken Scott, Mixerman, Joe McGrath and Wyn Davis.

As Mixerman says, “Enjoy!”

Excerpts featured in this episode (in order of appearance):

excerpt from the Mixerman radio Show Christmas 2010
Mixerman, Slipperman & Aardvark theme by members of the WOMB Forums
The Pharcyde “Passing Me By”
Ben Harper “Jah Work”
David Cassidy “I Think I Love You”
Mammal “Smash the Piñata”
Pete Murray “Opportunity”
Ian Moore “Angelyne”
Ben Harper “Steal My Kisses
Spearhead “Hole in the Bucket”