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Re-Recording Mixer Andy Nelson on Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (and Wicked!)
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- Nov 25, 2024
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Summary
“The future's all yours, you lousy bicycles.” Talking About Wicked , Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid , and more with our returning guest, Re-Recording Mixer Andy Nelson Join us for a fascinating conversation with Oscar-winning Re-Recording Mixer Andy Nelson as we explore his remarkable career in sound mixing and his deep love for cinema. In this episode, we discuss both his work on the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked and his enduring appreciation for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid , examining how each represents different aspects of sonic storytelling in film. Nelson's journey through musical cinema reads like a history of the genre's evolution. From his work on Evita with Alan Parker's meticulous pre-planning approach to the groundbreaking live recording techniques used in Les Misérables , Nelson has helped shape how modern movie musicals sound. His latest project, Wicked , combines these decades of experience with cutting-edge technology. Working alongside director Jon M. Chu and collaborating with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Nelson details how they've created an immersive musical experience that honors the stage show while embracing cinema's unique possibilities through tools like Dolby Atmos. Speaking about Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid , Nelson reflects on how the film influenced him during his early days as a projectionist in London. We explore the movie's brilliant use of silence punctuated by Burt Bacharach's score, particularly in the iconic bicycle sequence. The discussion delves into how the film balances its lighter moments with darker themes, the incredible chemistry between Paul Newman and Robert Redford, and how William Goldman's sharp script creates such memorable characters. Nelson's perspective as both a fan and industry veteran of…