Behind the Glass: Top Record Producers Tell How They Craft the Hits

by Howard Massey

Overview

(Book). In this prime collection of first-hand interviews, 37 of the world's top record producers share their creative secrets and hit-making techniques from the practical to the artistic. George Martin reveals the technical and musical challenges of working with The Beatles, while Phil Ramone, producer for such artists as Billy Joel, discusses studio wall treatments. Offering real-world advice on everything from mics to mixing to coaching a nervous singer, producers interviewed include Arif Mardin (Aretha Franklin), Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys), Alan Parsons (Pink Floyd) and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780879306144
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/01/2000
Pages:	338
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Howard Massey (New York City) is a veteran journalist and record producer/engineer, has worked with Elvis Costello, Kraftwerk, Roy Buchanan, Thomas Dolby, and other major artists at such world-class studios as Electric Lady and Trident.