#371: Recording an Entire Album Yourself with Dex Green

Dex Green is a Nashville-based producer, engineer, and songwriter. He recorded his new album, Imaginary War, by himself, playing every instrument. Dex has worked with artists like Elvis Costello, Margo Price, and Collective Soul. His work has been nominated for a Grammy.

Dex and I spoke about his work and the lessons he's picked up from recording countless acts in various genres. He discussed the process of recording his new album Imaginary War. Dex shared how he's combined philosophies and concepts from jazz studies, playing in punk and ska bands as a teenager, and recording top artists in Nashville.

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Takeaways:

• Dex's unconventional path to producing his album as a solo artist
• The impact of personal experiences on artistic expression and creative decisions
• The evolution of music and the influence of different genres on contemporary music
• The challenges and rewards of writing and recording a solo album
• The importance of finding the right key and voice for musical compositions
• The importance of limitations in the creative process
• The role of music production software in modern music creation
• The significance of recording techniques in shaping the sound of a track
• The impact of ska bands on the music scene
• The creative process and songwriting in music production

Links:

• Imaginary War by Dex Green - https://3sirens.ffm.to/imaginarywar
• Dex's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@dexgreenmusic
• Dex on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chickensplease/
• "It's Only the End of the World" by Dex Green - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjAJ-ALijt0
• Dex's Credits on Discogs - https://www.discogs.com/artist/1078981-Dexter-Green
• "What Makes This Song Great: Walking on the Moon" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVZFkI9HgJY
• Waves Space Rider - https://www.waves.com/plugins/space-rider
• Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com
• Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc
• 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book
• Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit
• Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast
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