Animals as Leaders is a progressive metal band known for their innovative and technical approach to music. In 2021, they released their sixth studio album, “Parrhesia,” which was mixed in Dolby Atmos, a cutting-edge audio format that allows for an immersive and three-dimensional listening experience. The Dolby Atmos mix of “Parrhesia” takes the band’s already complex and intricate sound to new heights, creating a sonic landscape that is both expansive and detailed.
The Dolby Atmos mix of “Parrhesia” is a prime example of how this technology can enhance the listening experience. From the opening notes of the first track, “Monomyth,” the listener is enveloped in a dense, swirling sound that seems to come from all directions. The intricate guitar work of Tosin Abasi, the band’s founder and lead guitarist, is given even greater depth and complexity in this mix, with each note and chord ringing out in a clear and distinct way.
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Dolby Atmos mix of “Parrhesia” is the way it creates a sense of space and atmosphere. The album’s production is already top-notch, with a clear and detailed sound that allows the listener to hear every nuance of the instruments.
About Shawn Dealey
After taking a music production class in high school, Shawn began engineering for local bands and opened his first studio in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, when he was 20 years old. He played drums, produced, and engineered his way to a string of professional touring tech jobs with a host of big-name artists such as Counting Crows, Goo Goo Dolls, Avril Lavigne, Santana, All-American Rejects, and Billy Talent. Now he works at Sweetwater Studios as a producer, engineer, and front-of-house mixer for several of Sweetwater’s venues, including the new Clyde Theatre.
Other clients Shawn has worked with include Beth Hart, Propagandhi, Jim Bryson, Doc Walker, James Maddock, Ken Mode, Oz Noy, the Weakerthans, Imaginary Cities, Chic Gamine, Del Barber, Julie Doiron (of Eric’s Trip), PBS, HD Net, Spock’s Beard, and many more. He’s brought an unstoppable passion for the creative process to each project, combined with quick and effective engineering that allows the artist to get to the sound they’re looking for without trial and error and an extensive knowledge of instruments and gear. When you’re chasing tone alongside Shawn, rest assured you’ll catch it.