Sonic alchemy : visionary music producers and their maverick recordings /

Howard, David N., 1969-

Sonic alchemy : visionary music producers and their maverick recordings / [David N. Howard]. - 1st ed. - Milwaukee, WI : Hal Leonard Corp., c2004. - xii, 307 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The pioneers : Phil Spector and George Martin The California sunshine sound : Brian Wilson, Gary Usher, Terry Melcher and Curt Boettcher The mavericks : David Axelrod and Shel Talmy The chemistry behind the board : Jimmy Miller and Glyn Johns Sky's the limit : R&B goes funky : Willie Mitchell and Norman Whitfield The minimalists : Brian Eno and John Cale The Third World's revenge : King Tubby, Lee "Scratch" Perry and the rise of dub The quiet chameleon : Chris Thomas The order of disorder : Martin Hannett, Flood and Steve Albini The beat scientists : Arthur Baker, the Bomb Squad, Dr. Dre.

0634055607 (pbk.)

2003025451


Sound recording executives and producers--Biography.

ML406 / .H69 2004

781.49/092/2