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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.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant account of the best producers and their tips,
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This review is from: Behind the Glass: Top Record Producers Tell How They Craft the Hits (Paperback)
This book is probably one of the most interesting books I've ever read. Containing interviews with giants in the music industry such as George Martin and Phil Ramone who share their knowledge and experience with the reader. It is easy to read as each interview is a digestible length. I would say it is essential reading for anyone interested in the music industry, but also would encapture the interest of any other reader. Behind the Glass shares the stories behind some of the biggest hit songs and albums in popular music history by artists such as David Bowie, The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Alanis Morrisette. I was recommended this book by a music industry executive, and it has been possibly the best advice I could receive as a songwriter trying to get into the music business.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Beware - book extremely dull.,
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This review is from: Behind the Glass: Top Record Producers Tell How They Craft the Hits (Paperback)
I was very excited when the book popped through my letterbox and couldn't wait to get stuck in, but to be brutally honest, it is dull as dishwater. Although the people interviewed are undoubtedly fantastically inspirational producers, the interviews reveal mostly "well it depends on the song" type answers which reveal very little about technique or approach. There are a few genuine insights, but mostly it is extremely general advice and nothing you don't get in any studio based magazine - but in much more palatable doses. It also feels out-of-date to me - so much has happened since 2000. So to sum up, save the money for a new microphone or two and spend the reading time in the studio.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Full of facts but a bit repetitive...,
By Nairod "nairod156" (london, england) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Behind the Glass: Top Record Producers Tell How They Craft the Hits (Paperback)
If you have your own project studio then this book will be invaluable. Lots of advice on equipment, mics etc. However, unless you are about to buy one, constant advice about £1000+ microphones soon palls. The author asks virtually the same questions of thirty-odd producers, which is great inasmuch as you can readily compare their answers but it does not make for an enjoyable read. If you read this book all in one go then it soon becomes like reading a technical manual - full of useful information but not a lot of fun. If you are more interested in the subject as a whole I can highly recommend Good Vibrations by Mark Cunningham, a history of record production that is chock full of anecdotes, interviews and is unputdownable!
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