Classic-Tracks
Classic Tracks: USA For Africa’s “We Are the World”
Recording engineer Humberto Gatica shares why "We Are The World" was the most significant, precious and satisfying job in his storied career.
Michael Jackson
Reviews
Mix Book Review: ‘My Life As a Studio Wife,’ by Bea Swedien
It takes only a few chapters to realize that Bea Swedien would live an extraordinary life no matter what path she chose.
Classic-Tracks
Classic Tracks: Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”
Whitney Houston’s First Platinum Single, Produced by Narada Michael Walden
Music Production
Steve Porcaro Discusses ‘The Very Day’
The legendary songwriter/musician behind Toto and Michael Jackson discusses finding focus on his second solo record.
Music Production
Quincy Jones, Legendary Producer/Musician, Passes at 91
Quincy Jones—the legendary music/TV/film producer, musician, composer, conductor, record executive and countless other titles—died Sunday, November 3, at the age of 91.
Classic-Tracks
Classic Tracks: Weird Al Yankovic’s “Eat It”
If Michael Jackson's "Beat It" is a classic, it stands to reason that Weird Al's parody, "Eat It" is one too—though it is entirely...
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Bruce Swedien, 1934-2020
Legendary engineer worked with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, J-Lo and so many others But his relationship with Michael Jackson and...
Music Production
Bruce Swedien, Legendary Engineer, Dead at 86
A giant among recording engineers, Bruce Swedien died peacefully November 16 at the age of 86. Renowned for recording Michael Jackson’s 66-million-selling 'Thriller' album,...
Music Production
Studio Showcase: L.A. Studio Follows Its Muse
There’s a method to their madness at L.A.’s Mad Muse Studios—an open floorplan facility that features a classic SSL console previously used by the...
2019
Quincy Jones Presents His Classic Michael Jackson Albums in Concert
Jones will present the world-changing albums he created with Michael Jackson: Off The Wall, Thriller, and Bad, live in concert
Blog
Interview: Bruce Swedien on Compression, Mentoring and his New Book
Legendary recording engineer Bruce Swedien might be best known for his work with Michael Jackson, but to stop there would sell him short.
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Bruce Swedien on Recording, Mixing Michael Jackson
Five-time Grammy Award winning engineer Bruce Swedien discusses his new book, In the Studio with Michael Jackson, and collaborating with Quincy Jones and Jackson...
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