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In EAl Schmitt on Vocal and Instrumental Recording TechniquesE
legendary producer and engineer Al Schmitt takes us into the studio
and shares his process of selecting a microphone and shows us how
to get the best sounds. Considerations such as song style
instrumentation and the recording space itself are taken into
account when making mic choices and determining the best placement
for each. Schmitt demonstrates how to achieve the best sounds for a
number of instruments a including drums bass piano guitars (both
acoustic and electric) organs and horns a across many genres of
music.THDrawing on decades of experience in the studio Schmitt
brings a unique and invaluable perspective to not only making mic
choices and their placement but also the importance of interacting
with musicians a taking their vision and preferences into account
to create the most comfortable and effective recording experience
for all involved.THAlso featured in EVocal and Instrumental
Recording TechniquesE is an interview of Schmitt conducted by
fellow METAlliance producer and engineer Ed Cherney.
Ever wonder what goes into the creation of some of the best music
ever recorded? Ever wonder how someone becomes an iconic
professional who is universally admired and respected? Al Schmitt
on the Record: The Magic Behind the Music reveals answers to those
questions and more. In this memoir of one of the most respected
engineers of all time, you'll see how a very young boy mentored by
his uncle Harry who owned Apex Recording Studio in New York
progressed through the recording world in its infancy, under the
mentorship of Tom Dowd, in its heyday, becoming one of the all-time
great recording engineers. And now today Al continues as an
unstoppable force at the top of the recording world with his name
on mega-hits from the likes of Paul McCartney to Lady Gaga, and
Diana Krall to Dylan. Al's credits include a veritable who's who of
the music world. Reading the compelling accounts of Al's life in
the studio, you'll see how he has been able to stay at the top of
his game since the '50s, and you'll experience what is was like
behind the scenes and in-the-studio during of many of his historic,
impactful recordings. Schmitt also shares many of the recording
techniques and creative approaches that have set him apart,
including his approach to microphones, effects, and processors, and
he even shares setup diagrams from many of his highly-lauded
recording sessions! Inspiring story of the audio industry icon, Al
Schmitt. Al shares insights into the way recordings are made at the
highest level.
In the tradition of such classic crooners as Frank Sinatra and Tony
Bennett is another one of the few true originals, James Darren. For
his new recording--replete with big band and lush strings--James
Darren delivers swingers and ballads his way--heartfelt. Darren
himself handpicked each song featured on Because Of Youand they are
amongst his personal favorites. And with Darren's rich baritone
voice and hip, relaxed, swinging phrasing, each song--from love
songs to standards to pop classics--comes to life as timeless new
versions are born.
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