The Roundtable w/ Drew Dempsey Toto David Paich & Steve Porcaro. The Interview. Sunset Sound Roundtable
Aug 3, 2023
David Paich and Steve Porcaro, legendary musician songwriters, discuss working with Toto, working with Don Henley, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones & Steve Lukather. They reminisce about memories at Sunset Sound and the magic of this recording studio. They also set the record straight on drug use in the 1980s. Toto IV stories and their admiration for Jeff Porcaro are shared. The podcast explores the creative process, the importance of going viral, and the differences between composing for movies and working with Toto.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Memories of Collaborations and Cross-Pollination at the Studio
03:02 • 19min
Jeff's Early Musical Experiences and Talents
22:23 • 22min
Eddie Van Halen and the Studio Experience
44:34 • 7min
Reflections on Quincy Jones and Favorite Engineers
51:45 • 18min
The Making of 'Africa'
01:09:23 • 7min
Advice for Aspiring Musicians Recording at Iconic Studios
01:16:12 • 4min
Differences between composing for movies and working with Toto, challenges in the music industry
01:20:28 • 4min
Importance of Going Viral and Building Fan Base
01:24:51 • 11min
Exploring different ways of playing a song and discussing scented trash bags
01:35:39 • 4min