Jim Kaufman (music producer)

Chuck Shute Podcast

Episode 92 - Music Producer Jim Kaufman! Jim is a brilliant producer and I became a fan of his through his work with the bands The Black Moods and Them Evils. I quickly found he has done so much more throughout his career. He started his production career working under the legendary Charlie Clouser (Nine Inch Nails) on a Helmet record and the score for the first Saw movie. He quickly started producing his own records including Danny Worsnop (Asking Alexandria), Night Riots, Moon Fever and many more. Did I mention he also works with Dee Snider of Twisted Sister? This was a great conversation of all things music and amazing opportunity to pick the brain of one of the best producers out there! Don’t miss it!
00:00 - Intro
01:43 - Piano Lessons at a Young Age
03:10 - Two Types of Music - Good & Bad
04:45 - Great Producers
05:43 - Tempe Music Charter School
07:10 - Choosing a Musical Career
08:00 - Playing in Bands
08:55 - Working With Charlie Clouser (NIN)
11:30 - Production Style
13:52 - American Voodoo Records
14:51 - The Black Moods
20:17 - Anti-Flag & Night Riots
21:21 - Danny Worsnop (Asking Alexandria)
24:05 - Dee Snider (Twister Sister)
26:23 - Them Evils & Boozing
27:53 - Pushing & Shaping Bands
29:44 - Convey & Spotify Playlists
31:48 - Moon Fever
33:20 - Connecting Band & Producer
34:24 - John Pardi & Xhoana X
35:33 - Variety of Artists
37:05 - Recording Bands Live & Post
39:45 - Film & TV Music Scoring
41:35 - Studios in L.A. & Sedona
43:05 - Challenges & Learning
44:26 - Vintage Guitar (1954 Martin Acoustic)
45:51 - Drop in the Bucket Charity
46:35 - Future Projects
47:25 - Wrap Up
Jim Kaufman Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jimkaufmanproductions/
Drop In The Bucket:
https://dropinthebucket.org
Chuck Shute Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

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