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The first entry in a multivolume set that will be essential reading for aspiring producers and artists everywhere, "Q on Producing" presents the master's approach to making music. Told to and compiled by author and audio expert Bill Gibson, Quincy's observations, culled from over a year of in-depth interviews, are collected and presented in book form and on an accompanying DVD-ROM, providing an unparalleled course of instruction from one of the true legends of American music. Reaching back to his early successes, Quincy discusses the techniques learned as an arranger for such legendary performers as Count Basie and Ray Charles, as a touring bandleader, and as a young producer with his first pop successes. Coauthor Gibson, in chapters such as Discovering Talent, The Producer/Engineer Relationship, and Tools for Success, outlines the many skills Quincy developed and broadened as he graduated to film and TV work, his solo recordings, and his game-changing albums with Michael Jackson, as well as more recent productions. With invaluable advice on subjects such as songwriting, scoring, and the modern music business - to be expanded on in subsequent volumes - "Q on Producing" provides the foundation for what is sure to be the most anticipated series of tutorials on music production ever created.
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Quincy Jones is one of the most famous record producers in the world. His work has repeatedly crossed and unified the boundaries of jazz, soul, and pop - from era-defining jazz projects and unique contemporary film scores to his legendary work with Michael Jackson, including the original We Are the World benefit recording and its 21st-century sequel. Bill Gibson is the author of over 30 books and videos, including the six-volume Hal Leonard Recording Method. He is a longtime producer, engineer, and teacher and has recorded multiple albums. He is an instructor for Berklee Online, a member of the Audio Engineering Society and the Society of Broadcast Engineers, and a voting member of the Recording Academy.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I would recommend this book to anyone that wants to know what makes a master music producer tick. Just a warning: this book is very light on actual technique. You will not find any 'secret formula' to make hits but... the book in my opinion gives you something so much important which is the correct mindset & philosophy which in itself is priceless.
Quincy challenges the reader to 'master their craft, learn the fundamentals & look outside your genre for inspiration'. An intriging read that has helped me on my production journey. Throughly recommend.
Quincy challenges the reader to 'master their craft, learn the fundamentals & look outside your genre for inspiration'. An intriging read that has helped me on my production journey. Throughly recommend.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
A Very Interesting Biography of Quincy Jones as a Producer...
4 Dec 2010
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...but that's not why I bought the book. "Q On Producing," sounds to me like it's going to be the new bible for aspiring producers everywhere on all the little tricks of the trade, from the grand master himself--Quincy passing the torch on to a new generation. That's why I bought it. Don't get me wrong, Quincy Jones is an amazing guy, and if you want a very interesting read of his experiences and journey through life in music, including great conversations with artists he's worked with, GET THE BOOK!
It is set up in bite-sized pieces perfect for a coffee table. However, aside for some inspirational advice from Q, there isn't much reason to take this book into the studio with you.
It is set up in bite-sized pieces perfect for a coffee table. However, aside for some inspirational advice from Q, there isn't much reason to take this book into the studio with you.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Could have been so much more.
13 Dec 2010
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First of all, I'm a huge Quincy Jones fan. If there's one man who's done it all, seen it all, MET them all, and loved them all (while living a true rags-to-unimaginable-riches story) - it's this man. Not only as a musician, but also as an award-winning composer crossing multiple genres and into film; as an arranger/orchestrator, and of course as a producer - most famously for Michael Jackson, George Benson, The Brothers Johnson and Patti Austin among others.
That said, I was very excited to see this new book (which is apparently part 1 of a trilogy), and to see the man out promoting it - despite the fact that he said they "forced him into it". I was also excited to see it published by a music publisher, Hal Leonard, because it meant (well, I thought it did, anyway...) that it would be hopefully be an informative "industry" book for musicians, producers, songwriters, and not just another biography.
Sadly, the book is put together very sloppily. Misspellings, line errors - everywhere. Just gives you the impression that Gibson put this together with haste. And that's just the surface - the book lacks SERIOUSLY in coherence, it's jumping all over the place. Most "paragraphs" - they're anecdotes, to be honest - are titled misleadingly, and often have nothing to do with the content thereafter. The REASON for this, I'm guessing, is the fact that Gibson based it on interviews he conducted with Q, they didn't set out to write this book together - and it's that "stream of consciousness" you definitely do sense from reading this book. It could've REALLY benefitted from better (or any?) editing.
The book is divided into a few sections - the first one is supposed to be a background story of sorts, the rest of the book is devoted into letting Q talk about his famous productions and his famous crew of Los Angeles co-workers (the musicians, songwriters, engineers), and finally, let them and other Q's friends talk about the man.
I was a bit disappointed, that it doesn't quite deliver the promise of its title...for instance, Q doesn't really talk in TOO much detail about the famous recording sessions like, say, Bruce Swedien does in his book(s). For example, the section on "Bad" (1987) is just a few paragraphs over a couple of pages. There's also a lot of "you have to go to Soweto and meet the street kids to make most of those 12 notes, which come from God anyway" high & mighty speak, which is fine...for a little while. I would've hoped for something more concrete.
I'm hoping the next two books in the series will improve on this. Perhaps this was meant as just an "introductory" book into the man and his thoughts.
On the plus side, it's a thick book (300 pages) and obviously peppered with legendary stories and anecdotes from Q, spanning his entire career - some of which aren't in his (superb) autobiography. It's also nice to hear from key collaborators, like master pop songwriter Rod Temperton for a change. And as an idea for a book series, it's a great one, and was certainly due.
That said, I was very excited to see this new book (which is apparently part 1 of a trilogy), and to see the man out promoting it - despite the fact that he said they "forced him into it". I was also excited to see it published by a music publisher, Hal Leonard, because it meant (well, I thought it did, anyway...) that it would be hopefully be an informative "industry" book for musicians, producers, songwriters, and not just another biography.
Sadly, the book is put together very sloppily. Misspellings, line errors - everywhere. Just gives you the impression that Gibson put this together with haste. And that's just the surface - the book lacks SERIOUSLY in coherence, it's jumping all over the place. Most "paragraphs" - they're anecdotes, to be honest - are titled misleadingly, and often have nothing to do with the content thereafter. The REASON for this, I'm guessing, is the fact that Gibson based it on interviews he conducted with Q, they didn't set out to write this book together - and it's that "stream of consciousness" you definitely do sense from reading this book. It could've REALLY benefitted from better (or any?) editing.
The book is divided into a few sections - the first one is supposed to be a background story of sorts, the rest of the book is devoted into letting Q talk about his famous productions and his famous crew of Los Angeles co-workers (the musicians, songwriters, engineers), and finally, let them and other Q's friends talk about the man.
I was a bit disappointed, that it doesn't quite deliver the promise of its title...for instance, Q doesn't really talk in TOO much detail about the famous recording sessions like, say, Bruce Swedien does in his book(s). For example, the section on "Bad" (1987) is just a few paragraphs over a couple of pages. There's also a lot of "you have to go to Soweto and meet the street kids to make most of those 12 notes, which come from God anyway" high & mighty speak, which is fine...for a little while. I would've hoped for something more concrete.
I'm hoping the next two books in the series will improve on this. Perhaps this was meant as just an "introductory" book into the man and his thoughts.
On the plus side, it's a thick book (300 pages) and obviously peppered with legendary stories and anecdotes from Q, spanning his entire career - some of which aren't in his (superb) autobiography. It's also nice to hear from key collaborators, like master pop songwriter Rod Temperton for a change. And as an idea for a book series, it's a great one, and was certainly due.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Glossy with no substance
1 Jan 2011
Format:Hardcover
I was really disappointed by this book. I've been a fan of Q's work for 40 years and looked forward to some insight about what made Q's productions shine. Unfortunately, there was very little substance, but there was a lot of "feeling the magic" and testimonials to Q's magnificent character and how that made the music happen. But, if you are looking for some behind-the-scenes skinny on the record-making business or what happened in the control room on Q's famous records - this is the wrong book.
Coincidentally, I received this for a Christmas gift along with the recent Todd Rundgren book which analyzes his production history. That actually takes you behind the scenes into the world of album making, without the glossy, coffee-table, color pic laden pretense that the "Legacy Series" offers.
If there are going to be additional volumes, please make them have some meat. Even the "bonus" DVD, where the author plays excerpts from Q's work, to attempt to engage him, end up producing (no pun intended) generalities and platitudes, without real detail.
Coincidentally, I received this for a Christmas gift along with the recent Todd Rundgren book which analyzes his production history. That actually takes you behind the scenes into the world of album making, without the glossy, coffee-table, color pic laden pretense that the "Legacy Series" offers.
If there are going to be additional volumes, please make them have some meat. Even the "bonus" DVD, where the author plays excerpts from Q's work, to attempt to engage him, end up producing (no pun intended) generalities and platitudes, without real detail.
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