steely dan

“A lot of us came to this business because of sound quality…” – Bernie Grundman

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~ 16:50 into Steely Dan Aja UHQR w/ Fagen, Grundman, Schnee, Kassem, Kaplan: Discuss Recording and Reissue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZdcOb2OnyY CHAIRMAN AT THE BOARD book on Amazon The album “Aja” by Steely Dan is widely regarded as a landmark album in the realm of jazz-rock and fusion music. Released in 1977, “Aja” represents a high point in … Read more

I asked Steely Dan’s engineer what makes a recording sound good

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Lots of wisdom and stories in here.   Bill Schnee is a highly respected audio engineer and record producer known for his work in the music industry. He has been involved in the production and engineering of numerous hit records across a wide range of genres, including rock, pop, R&B, and jazz. Schnee’s career spans … Read more

Michael Omartian: One of the Unsung Giants of Music – Rick Beato — “These interviews should be in the Library of Congress” — great info on true session musicianship

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‘Jazz players’ brains are wired differently.’ ‘Just do some [drum] fills.’ — 37:30 “It’s the limitations that make the artist, not the capabilities.” — 43:30 in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-fEKf3Av3c   CGPT Michael Omartian is an influential American producer, composer, arranger, and musician whose work spans several decades and encompasses a wide range of music genres. Born on … Read more