Customer Reviews
Full of facts but a bit repetitive... - By: Dorian Woods, 24 May 2008 
If you have your own project studio then this book will be invaluable. Lots of advice on equipment, mics etc. However, unless you are about to buy one, constant advice about £1000+ microphones soon palls. The author asks virtually the same questions of thirty-odd producers, which is great inasmuch as you can readily compare their answers but it does not make for an enjoyable read. If you read this book allin one go then it soon becomes like reading a technical manual - full of useful information but not a lot of fun. If you are more interestedin the subject as a whole I can highly recommend Good Vibrations by Mark Cunningham, a history of record production that is chock full of anecdotes, interviews & is unputdownable!
Beware - book extremely dull. - By: Mr. J. Lonsdale, 29 Aug 2006 
I was very excited when the book popped through my letterbox & couldn't wait to get stuck in, but to be brutally honest, it is dull as dishwater. Although the people interviewed are undoubtedly fantastically inspirational producers, the interviews reveal mostly "well it depends on the song" type answers which reveal very little about technique or approach. There are a few genuine insights, but mostly it is extremely general advice & nothing you don't getin any studio based magazine - butin much more palatable doses. It also feels out-of-date to me - so much has happened since 2000. So to sum up, save the money for a new microphone or two & spend the reading timein the studio.
Fantastic - By: RICHARD TORR, 05 Jan 2004 
A work of collected wisdom which is insightful, fascinating & inspiring. If you are into recording music of any kind I can't recommend it highly enough.
Strong on techniques and anecdotes - By: , 27 Feb 2002 Great book - couldn't put it down read it on planes, hotels & trains.
Strong on mic & compression techniques & advice. Also strong on anecdotes & artist managemnet techniques.
Packed with sensible & yet creative advice from some of the top USA & European producers & engineers.
Touching interview with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys - funny stuff about Prince & studio rocking chairs also female engineers who have lovingly recorded guitar speaker stacks being shoved over cliffs & into the sea !
John Lennons 'Flashing Esssess' mic sibilance aproach.....
its all here except Trevor Horn, Chris Kimsey, Chris Potter & Steve Hillage, & the Chemical Brothers all of whoom I would have like to have been interviewed alongside Thomas Dolby.
This is a gripping book for serious studio owners & operators, full of thought provoking comments & discussion.
Bedroom PC soundcard recordists making Acid loops probably wont enjoy it for the simple reason that they wont understand the references to records such as AJA by Steely Dan & might find the references to 2 Inch analaogue & tape compression difficult to relate to so I'd say its a book for the 30 plus market who are really into recording quality rather than sound cards.
Nice one Mr Massey can we have some more please(with Thomas Dolby included)?
I thorougly recommend it for inspiration !
A brilliant account of the best producers and their tips - By: , 24 Jan 2001 This book is probably one of the most interesting books I've ever read. Containing interviews with giantsin the music industry such as George Martin & Phil Ramone who share their knowledge & experience with the reader. It is easy to read as each interview is a digestible length. I would say it is essential reading for anyone interestedin the music industry, but also would encapture the interest of any other reader. Behind the Glass shares the stories behind some of the biggest hit songs & albumsin popular music history by artists such as David Bowie, The Beatles, Pink Floyd & Alanis Morrisette. I was recommended this book by a music industry executive, & it has been possibly the best advice I could receive as a songwriter trying to get into the music business.
