Richard James Burgess draws on his experience as a producer, a
musician, and an author in this history of recorded music, which
focuses on the development of music production as both art form and
profession. This comprehensive narrative begins in 1860 with the
first known recording of an acoustic sound and moves
chronologically through the twentieth century, examining the
creation of the market for recorded sound, the development of
payment structures, the origins of the recording studio and those
who work there, and, ultimately, the evolution of the recording
industry itself. Burgess charts the highs and lows of the industry
through the decades, ending with a discussion of how Web 2.0 has
affected music production. The focus remains throughout the book on
the role of the music producer, and Burgess offers biographical
information on key figures in the history of the industry,
including Fred Gaisberg, Phil Spector, and Dr. Dre. Undergirding
Burgess's narrative is the argument that while technology has
historically defined the nature of music production, the drive
toward greater control over the process, end result, and overall
artistry came from producers. In keeping with this unique argument,
The History of Music Production incorporates clear yet in-depth
discussion of the developmental engagement of technology, business,
and art with music production. Burgess builds this history of music
production upon the strongest possible foundation: the key
transitions, trends, people, and innovations that have been most
important in the course of its development over the past 136 years.
The result is a deeply knowledgeable book that sketches a critical
path in the evolution of music production, and describes and
analyzes the impact recording, playback, and disseminative
technologies have had on recorded music and music production.
Central to the field and a key reference book for students and
scholars alike, it will stand as a companion volume to Burgess's
noted, multi-edition book The Art of Music Production.
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