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Korn’s Blind exemplifies Brendan’s ability to craft aggressive yet clear bass and guitar tones, with heavily processed vocals.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Give It Away highlights the energetic, compressed drum sound, with a propulsive bass and guitar mix.
In each instance, the authenticity of the performance is preserved, with Brendan shaping the sound via mic choice, phase techniques, and subtle EQ.
The Role of Taste & Craft
The key takeaway emphasizes that Brendan’s success is rooted in taste and ears, not just technical tricks. The techniques—like phase flipping on toms or blending multiple microphones—are tools that serve his artistic intuition.