EP 242: Scott Middleton – Creating Emotionally Charged Music

Scott Middleton has been playing guitar and writing music for over 26 years. As a founding member and guitarist of the Toronto-based punk metal band Cancer Bats, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the band’s sound and success. In 2003, Scott attended the Toronto Audio Recording Academy with the goal of becoming a producer at a young age. His first recording project after graduation was Cancer Bats’ debut release, which quickly secured the band a record deal.

Throughout the band’s six studio albums—selling thousands of copies worldwide—Scott contributed as a co-producer and occasional engineer, refining his skills in both songwriting and production. Since 2014, he has dedicated himself to helping other artists elevate their music through his expertise in songwriting, creative production, and a keen ear for tone.

Passionate about crafting impactful heavy records and bringing artists’ musical visions to life, Scott has been operating out of his own studio, High Wattage Cottage, since February 2022. Located on the Bay of Quinte, just east of Toronto, this bespoke studio destination provides an inspiring space for artists to create and record.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Infusing energy into your recordings
  • Making authentic/emotionally charged music
  • Working with producers like Eric Ratz and Ross Robinson
  • Making musicians connect with their music
  • Creating a correlation between lyrics, their meanings, and the music
  • Balancing the vision of the producer vs artist
  • Looking for the boring part in a song during production
  • The challenges of producing you own music
  • Getting outside feedback on your work
  • Analyzing your songs for the sake of making them better

To learn more about Scott Middleton, visit: https://www.scottmiddletonproducer.com/

 

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