Michael Jackson's Studio Secrets - new book written by Bruce Swedien

apple4music · 24th July 2009

as a add on to this forum:

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/bruce-swedien

here are more studio secrets revealed from the one and only 'engineer of pop'!

Sonic State - News Michael Jackson's Studio Secrets, Grammy winning engineer Bruce Swedien spills the beans in a new book

Friend, co-creator, and colleague, Bruce Swedien was a seasoned recording engineer–plucked from a job at legendary Universal Audio in Chicago – when he began working with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones on the soundtrack to The Wiz, and he was the master technician who gave the records their sound as the trio progressed to Jackson's greatest triumphs, Off the Wall and the iconic, history-making Thriller, which revolutionized music and video and fixed Jackson in culture as the King of Pop. In the Studio with Michael Jackson is the chronicle of those times, when everything was about the music, the magic, and the amazing talent of a man who changed the face of pop music – and culture – forever. In his laid-back style, Bruce Swedien offers anecdotes about being part of Quincy Jones' extended "family" and reveals the technical details of creating Michael Jackson's biggest-selling albums, as well as Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory.
Including over 100 photos, In the Studio with Michael Jackson provides an insider's look that will thrill anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of hit making and the history of some of America's most influential music.

dualflip · 24th July 2009

Looks very interesting, ill order a copy and ill let you know

Thanks for the link!!

apple4music · 24th July 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualflip

Looks very interesting, ill order a copy and ill let you know

Thanks for the link!!

Me too, can't get enough! thumbsup

Enerjex · 26th July 2009

No one should use someone's passing to make money

CuzCutz · 26th July 2009

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Originally Posted by Enerjex

No one should use someone's passing to make money

This book does not seem "Tabloid" to me. I dont think there will be any mentioning of drugs, Doctors or any of that Bull S**t.
This seems more like a celebration of his musical Triumphs in the studio...

In other words, this book would have been relevent even if Michael had lived.

dione · 26th July 2009

I heard somewhere that Michael Jackson died...

Enerjex · 26th July 2009

Lucky I slipped in my flame suit.

De chromium cob · 26th July 2009

I hope its better than his other book, "make mine music". While I respect and admire Bruce's engineering and audio related talent, thats got to be the WORST book I ever read. How you can make such a fascinating life and career into such a boring, rambling book is beyond me. The optimist in me hopes he'll redeem himself with this one.... Two words, Bruce- Ghost writer!

Shaman · 26th July 2009

I found the previous book a good read.
I prefer authenticity over any refined ghost writer blabla.

One could argue if not most of the things having to do with MJ allready have been said in the first book but we have to see...

I´m shure Bruce made enough money over the years that he does what he does just for fun.
I see this new book more as a memorial for MJ.

Let´s first read it and then talk...

I personally disagree with many of Swedien´s points like "compression is for kids" etc.
but anyway I have lots of respect for the man.

24th July 2009	#1
apple4music Gear nut Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 118 Thread Starter	Michael Jackson's Studio Secrets - new book written by Bruce Swedien as a add on to this forum: http://www.gearslutz.com/board/bruce-swedien here are more studio secrets revealed from the one and only 'engineer of pop'! Sonic State - News Michael Jackson's Studio Secrets, Grammy winning engineer Bruce Swedien spills the beans in a new book Friend, co-creator, and colleague, Bruce Swedien was a seasoned recording engineer–plucked from a job at legendary Universal Audio in Chicago – when he began working with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones on the soundtrack to The Wiz, and he was the master technician who gave the records their sound as the trio progressed to Jackson's greatest triumphs, Off the Wall and the iconic, history-making Thriller, which revolutionized music and video and fixed Jackson in culture as the King of Pop. In the Studio with Michael Jackson is the chronicle of those times, when everything was about the music, the magic, and the amazing talent of a man who changed the face of pop music – and culture – forever. In his laid-back style, Bruce Swedien offers anecdotes about being part of Quincy Jones' extended "family" and reveals the technical details of creating Michael Jackson's biggest-selling albums, as well as Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory. Including over 100 photos, In the Studio with Michael Jackson provides an insider's look that will thrill anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of hit making and the history of some of America's most influential music.

26th July 2009	#8
De chromium cob Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,659	I hope its better than his other book, "make mine music". While I respect and admire Bruce's engineering and audio related talent, thats got to be the WORST book I ever read. How you can make such a fascinating life and career into such a boring, rambling book is beyond me. The optimist in me hopes he'll redeem himself with this one.... Two words, Bruce- Ghost writer! __________________ "I know that most men, including those at ease with problems of the greatest complexity, can seldom accept even the simplest and most obvious truth if it be such as would oblige them to admit the falsity of conclusions which they have delighted in explaining to colleagues, which they have proudly taught to others, and which they have woven, thread by thread, into the fabric of their lives." Tolstoy

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dualflip Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,060	Looks very interesting, ill order a copy and ill let you know Thanks for the link!!

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Shaman Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,695	I found the previous book a good read. I prefer authenticity over any refined ghost writer blabla. One could argue if not most of the things having to do with MJ allready have been said in the first book but we have to see... I´m shure Bruce made enough money over the years that he does what he does just for fun. I see this new book more as a memorial for MJ. Let´s first read it and then talk... I personally disagree with many of Swedien´s points like "compression is for kids" etc. but anyway I have lots of respect for the man.