The Art of Music Production [Paperback]

Richard James Burgess (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2005

This highly entertaining book is packed with insights from the most successful music producers and full of revealing anecdotes about the business and the stars. now in its third edition and used as a teaching tool in major colleges, it has become the definitive guide to the art - and the business - of music and record production.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This book takes you through pretty much everything you need to know about the industry. So, a useful guide for anyone voluntarily plunging into this shark infested world.' Mail on Sunday --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Richard James Burgess has produced hit singles and albums for many artists, including Spandau Ballet, Adam Ant, Kim Wilde, Five Star, King, Colonel Abrams, New Edition, Living in a Box, to name but a few. He is also a songwriter, re-mixer, studio drummer and an acknowledged expert on new music technologies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 302 pages
• Publisher: Omnibus Press; 3rd ed. edition (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844494314
• ISBN-13: 978-1844494316
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Richard James Burgess authored "The Art of Record Production" and "The Art of Music Production," (currently in its 3rd edition). In his more than forty year music business career he has produced, recorded and played on many gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums. He played drums for Britain's "National Youth Jazz Orchestra" and won both the British Arts Council's "Young Musician" and the Greater London Arts Association's "Young Jazz Musician" awards. He is credited with coining the term "New Romantic" to describe the early eighties music movement and with the co-invention of the Simmons SDS5 electronic drums. He lectures on the subjects of record production and the music business, is on the executive board of the Music Managers Forum (US), is the co-chair of the national Producer and Engineer Wing Compensation Committee for the Recording Academy, and Acting Treasurer of the Association for the Study of the Art of Record Production. He is currently the Director of Resource Development for the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and the Director of Marketing and Sales for Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Guide in the true sense of the word, April 18, 2000

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"rootwitch" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Record Production (Paperback)

In his book, Burgess manage to chart a safe route through the pitfalls of a career in the recording industry, and I suppose that everyone with a little knowledge about the inner workings of this multi-billion bucks machine knows that this is no easy task. Right from the very beggining, he offers a guided tour to the shortcomings that this rough road presents, offering sensible comments that are often illustrated with real-life examples. Dealing with ego-bloated artists, or taking care of the (often overlooked) legal aspects of the trade or simply getting a great session to tape, this book will simply not leave you without an answer.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on the subject of record production, July 2, 2000

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"lyle308" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Record Production (Paperback)

If record production is the career for you then this is the book you're looking for. This is not one persons subjective view on the art, but rather an intelligent overview of the various styles of record production backed by hundreds of quotes from many of the worlds greatest producers.

Richard saves the would-be record producer from tripping over themselves for years by providing a very comprehesive insight into this interesting profession. This is by no means a book on the glamour of the industry, but a practical guide that will leave you knowing whether you've got what it takes or don't think it's for you. Short of handing you a production deal, Richard has given you as much information to get a producer started that can be found between the covers of a book.

I would highly recommend this book to anybody considering record production. Kudos to Richard Burgess.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is the definitive guide to this industry, October 24, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Art of Record Production (Paperback)

"Burgess educates his readers with the most practical knowledge available to anyone-years of hands-on experience. A book that is informative, enjoyable, and absolutely necessary for anyone with aspirations of becoming a record producer. Loaded with amusing anecdotes and true stories from wihin the production business, Burgess's excellent book delivers."

Steve "Madman" Hazel of Manick