Download or read book Producing Hit Records Secrets from the Studio written by DavidJohn Farinella and published by Schirmer Trade Books. This book was released on 2010-03-15 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind the scenes and topping the charts - today's most respected record producers share their secrets. From the Rolling Stones to Green Day to Norah Jones to the Dixie Chicks, record producers have always played an integral role in the success of an artist. In this fascinating account of how record producers shape the hits and the careers of major artists, author David Farinella talks to the men and women who've launched a thousand careers and pushed their collaborators to multi-Platinum success. He explores the chemistry between artist and producer and presents a treasure trove of sound practical tips for anyone wanting to produce. David John Farinella has been writing about music since 1990, concentrating his attention on performers, songwriters, record producers, and occasionally the personality that fuses them all. He's written for Rolling Stone, the San Francisco Chronicle, Billboard, Mix, Guitar Player, Spin, Alternative Press, Performing Songwriter, Modern Drummer, Hollywood Reporter and many others. Although Farinella has interviewed some legendary performers, it is the story behind the story that constantly fascinates him. Some of his most memorable professional moments have come in the studio as performers and producers put their hearts into the intricacies of a song.
Download or read book The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs That Sell written by Eric Beall and published by Billboard Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an approach to opening doors in today's music industry, explaining how a song becomes a hit, what makes a single, and the formula for creating a hit, with exercises to hone skills and expose talents.
Download or read book Music Producers written by Barbara Schultz and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2000 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wish you could sit down and have a talk with the folks who make the biggest hit records? Wish you could learn valuable insights to their techniques and experiences producing platinum releases with the hottest musicians of all time? Now you can with this newest collection of articles from one of the recording industry's leading magazines, Mix! You'll get in-depth interviews with people like Sir George Martin, Don Was, Daniel Lanois, Jeff Lynne, Phil Ramone, Glenn Ballard and a host of others. Over 40 interviews in all! Find out how these folks got started in the industry, how they mediate between labels and artists, what equipment they prefer and much more!
Download or read book Producing Hit Records written by David John Farinella and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the early days of music, record producers have served an important role in the studio, providing musical ideas, sonic beds and inspiration. Styles range from Svengali-like dictators to the nearly absent, yet producers are a constant in some of the best known recordings of the day. "Producing Hit Records" takes a behind the scenes look with today's top record producers at what it takes to sit in the big chair. Producers talk about how they got into the field, how they continue to get work, how they motivate artists to come up with that great take and what it's like to workin an industry that's constantly changing.
Download or read book Producing Hit Records written by Dennis Lambert and published by Schirmer Trade Books. This book was released on 1980 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Behind the Glass written by Howard Massey and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-04-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind the Glass, Volume II presents another prime collection of firsthand interviews with the world's top record producers and engineers, sharing their creative secrets and hit-making techniques – from the practical to the artistic. In these pages you'll find Daniel Lanois (U2, Bob Dylan) discussing the future of digital recording; T-Bone Burnett (Robert Plant and Alison Krauss) sharing his unique view of creating complex low end; and Hugh Padgham (Police, Genesis) analyzing the state of the business today. For real-world advice on everything from home recording to mixing to coaching a nervous singer, check out author Howard Massey's conversations with Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse), Tony Brown (Reba McEntire), Gus Dudgeon (Elton John), John Simon (The Band), Russ Titelman (Steve Winwood), Bruce Swedien (Michael Jackson), Rodney Jerkins (Mary J. Blige), Simon Climie (Eric Clapton), Matt Serletic (Matchbox Twenty), and more.
Download or read book Producing Hit Records written by DavidJohn Farinella and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Confessions of a Record Producer written by Moses Avalon and published by Backbeat Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It started out as rage against self-serving insider, books by executives. Not until Moses Avalon wrote from the viewpoint of those on the creative side did we finally get a fair and balanced view of how the music business really works.It's been 10 years since Confessions of a Record Producer published real-life numbers showing what artists made on so-called hit records and how producers labels managers and even the artists' own lawyers conspire to cheat them out of royalties. Since then, Confessions has made it onto the required reading list in nearly all major music business programs around the world including NYU UCLA USC Full Sail and prestigious law schools like Loyola. It's stayed in the top 10% of all books distributed by Amazon and won testimonials from top industry pros confirming that it's the only publication that tells the real story of how artists get ripped off and how they can protect their assets. Now in a special 10th Anniversary Edition author Moses Avalon one of the industry's most sought-after consultants and artist's rights gurus has put even more teeth-wrenching reality at the reader's fingertips. The anniversary edition has updates on all of the old shames and many new ones created by the internet and the ongoing transformation of the music industry. Highlights The only published critical analysis of the performing rights industry Detailed numbers on how new royalties from digital downloads are calculated, collected and manipulated The changing team. Once considered to be the immortal trio manager/lawyer/producer has now become webmaster/aggregator/viral marketer. Who to tool up with, and who is just a tool, are revealed deep inside the new so-called 360 Deals offered by the major labels. Are they a desperate attempt to stay alive or can artists finally get paid? Are CDs really dead or is it an RIAA manipulation? How long can we expect the industry standard to stay relevant? Plus a DVD-ROM containing private lessons from Moses Avalon's world-famous Confessions of a Record Producer Workshop a hot ticket every year for top music lawyers, managers, producers, artists and songwriters. Groundbreaking charts and graphs show industry consolidation, who owns what, and where the future of the music business is headed
Download or read book 50 Laws of Music Production Engineering written by Tony Dofat and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Laws(R) Book Series containing the top 50 things you should know about the specific topic. Volume I references Music Production and Audio Engineering written by Award winning Veteran Producer Tony Dofat with over 25 years of experience and knowledge.
Download or read book Music Production written by Tommy Swindali and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-30 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Makes A Song Great? It's a big question, and one that has been written about endlessly in an attempt to reveal the "formula" for creating a worldwide, smash hit record. First of all a good song speaks to you. You remember it, even if it's just one really good line...It fills you with emotions, whether those be sad or happy ones. Then there is something else..., it's the way the music was produced and its techniques which hook you in and enhance the listening experience. Music has come so far in the last four decades and is evolving at such a high speed. Such a shift has impacted not only the consumers but also the practicing artists and music producers. Inside this book you will find a timeless blueprint for making smash hit songs. It is a proven formula used by the legends of yesterday to make the stars of today. Discover this and much more including: Over Four Decades Worth of Insider Secrets to Producing Smash Hits What Makes A Song Great? From Then to Now - Trends & Techniques in Popular Music Produce Your Best Music - No More Wasting Time on "How to Guides" or YouTube Use This "Step by Step" Guide to Identify Your Favorite Production Techniques Learn What Makes a Bad Mix and How to Avoid It The Proven Way to Put More Feeling into Your Music with Technology Tips for The Best Band Rehearsals & Recordings Pioneering Techniques Used by Miles Davis, The Beatles & More Psychology Hacks Every Music Producer Needs (Dr Dre and Rick Rubin Do This) Workflow Tips In a "Do it Yourself" Culture And much, much more... The road that led music to where it is today is laden with history which you can learn from to make your best music. Whether you are an aspiring Music Producer or an expert in this field you can start from where you are and master the art of music production and songwriting. So if your ready to discover make your best music then scroll up and click "add to cart"
Download or read book Confessions of a Record Producer written by Moses Avalon and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). It's been 10 years since Confessions of a Record Producer published real-life numbers showing what artists made on so-called "hit records" and how producers, labels, managers, and even the artists' own lawyers conspire to cheat them out of royalties. It's the only publication that tells the real story of how artists get ripped off and how they can protect their assets. In a special 10th Anniversary Edition, author Moses Avalon, one of the industry's most sought-after consultants and artist's rights gurus, has updates on all of the old shams and many new ones created by the internet and the ongoing transformation of the music industry. * Detailed numbers on how new royalties from digital downloads are calculated, collected, and manipulated. * Deep inside the new so-called "360 Deals" offered by the major labels. Groundbreaking charts and graphs show industry consolidation, who owns what, and where the future of the music business is headed.
Download or read book The Art of Record Production written by Richard James Burgess and published by Omnibus Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What kind of producer do you want to be? - How do you get started? - What's the job description? - Will they still love you tomorrow - Producer managers - How do you deal with the artist, the record company and the artist's manager? - Lawyers - Difficulties and pitfalls - Success and money - What are the timeless ingredients in a hit record? - Frequently asked questions - Is classical, jazz and country production any different from rock, pop and R & B? - Technology rules - The final cut.
Download or read book Producing Hit Records written by David John Farinella and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Structure of the Popular Music Industry written by Paul Morris Hirsch and published by Ann Arbor, Mich. : Institute for Social Research, The University of Michigan, [1969, reprinted 1973]. This book was released on 1973 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Confessions of a Record Producer written by Moses Avalon and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). For more than 15 years, Confessions of a Record Producer has exposed the inner workings of the music business and empowered artists to protect their interests. With inside knowledge and hard numbers, Moses Avalon reveals the truth of how the industry functions (or dysfunctions), showing what artists actually make from their "hits" and how producers, labels, managers, and even the artists' own lawyers conspire to rip them off. This is the only music business trade book that: * Intimately analyzes the differences between ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC * Compares different types of record deals using real-world math and dollar figures * Speaks critically about relationships between big industry entities and how they can hurt artists * Gives the reasoning behind major industry trends and decisions, particularly recent deals with Spotify, Apple, etc. Since the first edition's release in 1998, Confessions has grown from an underground favorite to a widely read staple, evolving along the way to address Internet-age realities and the pitfalls coming with rapidly changing technologies. This new, fifth edition tackles the complexities of music streaming and how the diminishing revenue it provides is becoming the new normal for an industry that has shrunk by half in less than two decades. Fully updated with recent industry developments and the latest scams, Confessions of a Record Producer remains a must for artists who want to survive, thrive, and get their fair share.
Download or read book Music Production How to Produce Music The Easy to Read Guide for Music Producers Introduction written by Tommy Swindali and published by Tommy Swindali. This book was released on 2020-08-27 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Know You are about to discover proven steps and strategies from music producers on how to produce music, even if you have zero experience in recording and audio engineering. You will be able to learn everything you need to know in order to make your first single sound just the way you want it. In this book, you will to learn how to build your own studio and have the right gear and software in order to start creating music. You will also learn how to be a smart recording artist or give the right direction to performers whom you want to produce songs for. You Can Do It and We Will Show You How Your first home studio does not need to have all the top-of-the-line gear, you just need the basic stuff, for now. As long as you know how to use the most basic studio equipment, you will know what to do once you hit the big studio. We will make sure you know how to engineer all the tracks that you have recorded in order to make your first single sound just the way you want it. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn. How to set up a studio and what equipment you need to use How to perform a song while in the studio How to create a final mix for your songs What Your Studio Should Have What is the Best DAW for You? Recording your First Single Mixing your First Song Create Music that will Get You Noticed And, much, much more.... Download your copy today!
Download or read book Business and Fundamentals of Music Production written by Tony Dofat and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-03-28 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains everything you need to know about the business of Music Production, Creativity, Songwriting, Audio Technology, Releasing your own music, plus more. Authored by Music Industry Veteran and Associate Professor, Tony Dofat.