Music Producers: Conversations With Today's Top Record Makers, from the Editors of Mix, the World's Leading Recording Magazine [Sheet music]

Sue Gold (Author), Brad Leigh Benjamin (Author), Godfrey Cheshire (Author), Robin Tolleson (Author), Iain Blair (Author), Nick Armington (Author), Lars Lofas (Author), Bill Milkowski (Author), Dan Daley (Author), Bruce Swedien (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1992

From the publishers of Mix Magazine, this book explores the art of record producing through candid conversations with the biggest names in the music industry. It offers a friendly combination of personal background and technical insight. Producers including George Martin, Rick Rubin, Phil Ramone, Shel Talmy and Don Was talk about their classic sessions and trademark sounds. It profiles a total of 30 superstar hitmakers and is illustrated with dozens of photos.

Product Details

• Sheet music: 124 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing (September 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793514185
• ISBN-13: 978-0793514182
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,062,599 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rich Music Makers Can Still Offer Insight, August 24, 2001

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This review is from: Music Producers: Conversations With Today's Top Record Makers, from the Editors of Mix, the World's Leading Recording Magazine (Sheet music)

These producers are all rather mainstream, but still offer insight and perspective. The book was well planned out, as the interview topics often intersect to create a kind of dialogue of ideas. Those interested in recording music should really check out this book. There are better books with more interesting people, I think (for instance Tape-Op), but this book is particularly good for beginners. Instead of focusing on technical issues (Aside from bragging about their kajillion dollar consoles), most of the producers discuss ideas and tell interesting stories about their recording experiences. A very good starting place for the future recording artist. Notable bands (to me) that these producers have worked with include: The Beatles, R.E.M., The Police, AC/DC, Run D.M.C, The Beastie Boys, The Kinks, Aerosmith, Paul Simon/Simon & Garfunkel, and many many more. Check it out, and tell me what you think. If you can recommend any books to me on the subject (or related subjects) please email me.