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This book fell into my arms by chance. I couldn't put it down. Decades ago a Québécois friend introduced me to Daniel Lanois's masterpiece recording "Acadie". Anyone who has listened to "Most of the Time" by Bob Dylan and wondered why it sends shivers down your spine will want to read his account of producing so many classic recordings. Growing up poor, building his own recording studio in his mom' s basement, how he came work with Brian Eno, how this led to U2 and Joshua Tree.
His life changed forever. But it didn't really change. He was true to his roots and that is the wisdom of this book. "Record producer" doesn't begin to describe his role. The right motor bike can save a recording, as can less technology. How the magic can be coaxed out of great performers and what happens when it departs: Daniel Lanois tells it as it was. Many of the haunting lines from Acadie grace the book. You know you are in the eyes of the Maker.
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A behind the scenes look at the man involved in the magic of many outstanding recordings, "Soul Mining, A Musical Life" tells the story of humble beginnings, musical technique and relationships. Fascinating in its honesty and revealing in its stories, the book offers a musical history for some of the most well respected recordings of our time, from U2's "The Joshua Tree" to Peter Gabriel's "So" to The Neville Brothers' "Yellow Moon" to Bob Dylan's "Time Out of Mind." Insights into a creative mind form the basis of the book, with road stories framing Daniel Lanois' musical journey. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in music and to those who wish to learn more about the creative process. Daniel Lanois has been at the heart of many great rock and roll sessions, and his book is a valuable contribution to this history as well.
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a very solid prof accounting about the nuts and bolts of Lanois' creative journey and collaborations, but did miss hearing anything about his personal life - beyond early work wit his brother.
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A fascinating look into glimpses of Daniel Lanois' life, thoughts, and techniques. Daniel Lanois' Musical Life reveals a polymath artist and technologist driven by philosophy, creative experimentation, and a deep understanding not just of music and music technology, but also human behavior and psychology. He and his friends and musical partners are responsible for numerous inventions in technique, improvements to the user interfaces of recording equipment, and recording techniques driven by both science and ineffable spirit. The person revealed in this book seems to be infused with a deep humility and a sense of reverence for life and all of creation, as well as the Creator. Lanois, the man who says he learned early to never ask for the crumbs when the table of opportunity presents itself, but instead to bring the main course himself and offers the rest of us a story to emulate, a pathway from abject poverty to a stunning success and accomplishment. This book also reveals just how much radical and creative thinking goes into getting some of the best performances out of some of the most ornery and difficult artist in the history of recorded music. Some stories are hilarious (nailing Peter Gabriel's writing room door shut, effectively imprisoning him and separating him from his telephone and forcing him to work), some are surprising (Lanois spent some of his early years as a multi-instrumentalist for a traveling burlesque act). A great read that enriched my life.
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The word genius is probably overused, and if such is the case, it should be reserved for the likes of Daniel Lanois. It took me a couple of chapters to get the feel for Lanois' writing style, but once I did, I really came to appreciate his approach. He sheds much light on working with U2, Bob Dylan, Rick James, Peter Gabriel, and Willie Nelson among others. If you enjoy stories about the process of making music, then you will really like this book. If you enjoy reading about perspectives on life that are filled with soul and spirituality, then you will LOVE this book.
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If you're considering this book, then you are probably a fan of both Daniel Lanois' music and his production techniques with artists such as Bob Dylan, U2, Peter Gabriel and Willie Nelson. I approached this work from the perspective of a recording musician first, and a fan of Daniel's solo work second. While I am a fan of the artists he has produced, I feel his solo work is much more engaging and emblematic of his talents as a musician and producer than when he is forced to work within the confines of other artist's projects. With that said, this is a great book and a very interesting read. First, this is NOT a "how to" manual on how to achieve certain studio sounds or how to record instruments. By the very nature of a book such as this there are some passing references to recording and mixing techniques and explanations on how certain songs and sounds evolved, but that is not the main thrust of this book. The best way I can sum it up is to liken it to sitting at a bar or restaurant with Daniel and having him tell stories about his past as they come to mind. Individual stories are relayed in their entirety but the book itself is not linear, hopping from year to year, continent to continent as the storyline sees fit. Stories and chapters are punctuated by lyrics from Daniel's solo work, framed in such a way as to give the reader a look at the back story of each song. The real gold in this book lies in between the lines. If you really dig deep into what he is saying and start to connect the dots, you really CAN get a glimpse into the mind of the master and get a sense of how he thinks in the studio.Read more ›
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