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Fredrik Nordström: 'Heaviness Is About Heart, Not Just Sound' | HIMMP Interview

Renowned producer Fredrik Nordström shares his studio wisdom on crafting heaviness in this HIMMP exclusive, revealing why 'it's not just about sounding good' but about capturing the heart and intensity that truly makes metal heavy. In this insightful conversation, Nordström breaks down his perspective on heaviness across different metal subgenres, comparing the frequency curves of metal bands and symphonic orchestras, and explaining why "heart" in performance matters more than technical perfection. Using Slayer's "Reign in Blood" as an example, he demonstrates how aggression and intensity can create heaviness despite technical limitations, while discussing his approaches to handling different subdivision speeds in drum performances. This interview is part of the Heaviness in Metal Music Production (HIMMP) research project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), grant reference AH/T010991/1. Hosted at the University of Huddersfield, UK, the project examines the technological, cultural, and perceptual aspects of heaviness across the evolution of recorded metal music. Led by Dr. Jan Herbst and Dr. Mark Mynett, HIMMP brings together insights from leading producers, engineers, and scholars to document how heaviness is created, perceived, and transformed through industry practice. 📢 Watch the full interview to gain deeper insights into Nordström's approach to heaviness across different metal subgenres and how he balances competing elements in the mix. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with leading producers and engineers as we document the technological and aesthetic practices that shape contemporary metal production. What do you think contributes more to heaviness in your productions: technical elements like downtuning and compression, or performance elements like intensity and emotion? Share your experiences balancing these factors in the comments below. #FrederikNordstrom #HIMMP #MetalProduction #MixingTechniques #HeavyMusic #StudioCraft #AHRCresearch #ProductionInsights