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Summer 2022 – LOCAL695.ORG 11 Tribute to Joseph Geisinger CAS In March we received the news that Joseph lost his battle with pancreatic cancer. TODD BASSMAN Joseph was a remarkable man in many ways and a top-level Production Mixer. He was the kind of guy that could teach you something without you ever knowing you had been taught. Because of his professional demeanor, empathy, and respect for others, if we needed help from another department to record a clean track, they were happy to assist us. We could be in our 16th hour at 5 a.m. on a Fraterday, and he would still have a positive attitude. I feel so fortunate that I got to spend the last twenty years of my career working with him. A kind, thoughtful, talented man that will be missed by all that knew him. RAUL BRUCE From a Boom Operator's perspective, Joseph was no doubt the nest mixer I ever had the chance to work with. His knowledge, decency, and respect for the people who worked with him was unmatched. RANDY JOHNSON Joe and I started out as boom men about the same time, in the '70s. We frequently traded jobs back-and-forth. His dry wit always made me laugh. Toward the end of his booming career, I had a few days of a reshoot job to mix, and Joe was nice enough to boom for me. I guess I must have pestered him too much about positions and mic placement, because he nally snapped back. "You can't take the boom man out of the mixer, can you?!" Joe went on to a stellar career as Production Mixer and I was lucky enough to have worked with him a bit along the way. My impression of Joe was that he always glided through life with a wry smile on his face. Kinda like the jazz he always loved to play. All wonderful improvisation. ED MOSKOWITZ CAS Joseph was the personi cation of the concept of mensch. Whether you knew him as a phenomenal guitar player or an accomplished Production Sound Mixer, once you met him and knew him, it was obvious he was a gentleman, good friend, and a loving and caring individual. I was fortunate to call him my friend for decades. His optimism and spirit will be missed. RICHARD LIGHTSTONE CAS AMPS Joseph was a fantastic musician, an incredible guitar player, he was a friend and colleague for thirty-four years. His feature credits include Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Beverly Hills Cop III, The Jungle Book (1994), Showgirls, Starship Troopers, Hollow Man, Spider-Man 2, where he received an Oscar nomination (2005). Joseph mixed all fteen seasons of Criminal Minds. He always had time for his friends and the people in his life; un inching, he really listened, combined with his wry sense of humor, always ready to help—no matter what. Rest in peace, dear Joseph, you will be sadly missed. GIGI COELLO BANNON CRIMINAL MINDS CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Joseph Geisinger was an incredible human being. He was our sound mixer who recorded our dialogue for Criminal Minds for all fteen seasons! He would often sit in my of ce to inform me about any sound challenges I should expect and then we would inevitably settle into deep, heartwarming, illuminating conversations about life, family, children, and health. He was such a kind man, which you could tell right away by just looking into his eyes, even though he hid them by always sporting the COOLEST, most fashionable and hippest eyeglasses! He was one of those guys who was sweet to the core, honest, no BS, and very real. I don't think there's anyone he came into contact with who didn't automatically like him. He had a great, dry sense of humor and would always bring a smile to anyone's face! He was also gentle and he stayed far away from confrontation of any kind because that was simply not for him. We had a very strong mutual admiration and respect for each other. I can't believe you're gone and you are sorely missed Joseph. May you rest in peace in heaven surrounded by your angels.