Producer Of Your Choice?

Heather Anne Peel · August 22nd, 2006, 12:51 AM

If you could have the producer of your choice, who would it be?

For me, it would be Rick Rubin. I love the stuff he's produced. He has the rare ability to capture the essence of the artists he works with. I love the powerful directness of his recordings. Oddly then, my second choice would be like 180 degrees opposite, Brian Eno. Layers of sound, spacey effects and reverb/delay, Eno creates immense sonic soundscapes. I think it would be a cool experiment, anyway. My style is what I call "three chords and a lie", so really, Rick would be a better choice. Since neither will ever produce any of my recordings, I try to study their techniques, as well as others, like Jimmy Miller, George Martin, Jimmy Page, Don Gehman, John "Mutt" Lange and others and apply what I can to my multitrack recordings. I think vision is the most important element, knowing where to take things, but in a flexible way, sensitive and open to the moment.

Peace, Heather

El Capitan · August 22nd, 2006, 01:34 AM

George Martin. Second Choice is Tony Visconti. Third choice is Steve Albini.

DougieLove · August 22nd, 2006, 01:40 AM

David Allen - worked with the Cure on Disintegration
Flood - loved his work with Depeche Mode on Violator
The Glimmer Twins
Daniel Lanois

aznxtasy341 · August 22nd, 2006, 01:47 AM

if george martin could make 4 teenagers who didnt know how to tune a guitar become the biggest band in the world. im sold. for god sakes they probably knew 4 chords before martin signed them lol

Big Mike Simpson · August 22nd, 2006, 01:50 AM

Clarke Rigsby
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genelovesjez · August 22nd, 2006, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Heather Anne Peel

For me, it would be Rick Rubin. I love the stuff he's produced. He has the rare ability to capture the essence of the artists he works with. I love the powerful directness of his recordings. Oddly then, my second choice would be like 180 degrees opposite, Brian Eno.

Maybe not so odd - those would be my first two choices, too! I love what Rick Rubin has done with Johnny Cash and the RHCPs, and I love what Brian Eno has done with Bowie and U2. If I had to choose, I'd probably pick Eno just from what I've read about his approach to producing in various books about Bowie. Come to think of it, Bowie wouldn't be a bad choice either!

John Harrison · August 22nd, 2006, 02:54 AM

George Martin, for sentimental reasons.
Daniel Lanois, for that sound.
Joe Henry, just cause I dig what he does.

Big John · August 22nd, 2006, 04:43 AM

Put me down for Dave Edmunds please !

crawdad · August 22nd, 2006, 05:13 AM

Rick Ruben and Don Was. Both are visionary producers who can frame an artist in a way that highlights their strengths. And it doesn't much matter what genre or style the artist works in either. They will make you sound fabulous and bring the best out of you.

jz63 · August 22nd, 2006, 06:01 AM

Nick Lowe
Lou Whitney
T Bone Burnett

beachkos · August 22nd, 2006, 06:54 AM

I'd have to say Phil Spector
The biggest sounding 3 words in all of music - "Wall of Sound" !

petebradt · August 22nd, 2006, 07:18 AM

Without a doubt, Ted Templeman and Tom Dowd.

eddiewagner · August 22nd, 2006, 07:54 AM

myself, ted templeman, rick rubin. but me with a good engineer would be the real thing.

Jim W · August 22nd, 2006, 08:41 AM

Joe Boyd - Fairport Convention, Incredible String Band, John and Beverly Martyn, Maria Maldaur

KC · August 22nd, 2006, 11:06 AM

without disagreeing with anybody, I'd like to throw the Nigel Godrich hat into the ring (Radiohead, Beck, Paul McCartney, etc) and maybe give a little shout-out to Bjork, who makes consistently amazing-sounding records.

mark norwine · August 22nd, 2006, 11:23 AM

Alan Douches

Roli · August 22nd, 2006, 11:25 AM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! ROFLMAO! A thread for producers... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

captain gorgeous · August 22nd, 2006, 11:43 AM

right now i really like ethan johns
rick rubin's long been a favourite too.

freshmattyp · August 22nd, 2006, 12:17 PM

Steve Cropper
Eric "Roscoe" Ambel
Daniel Lanois
Joe Henry
Glyn Johns
George Martin

Reno Sepulveda · August 22nd, 2006, 12:20 PM

Buddy Miller
T Bone Burnett
Ethan Johns

RevMike · August 22nd, 2006, 12:33 PM

From early REM to the Smithereens, all good stuff. He's not real famous, but I like his work very much. I always thought that if I every made a CD, I'd like Don to produce it. Aside from production, he's great writer, bassist and has one of the most soulful voices I've ever heard.

Here's an example of one of his own songs from the early 80's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL8KYj5sEHM

Wally · August 22nd, 2006, 12:39 PM

George Martin
Tom Dowd
Daniel Lanois

Guitarzan · August 22nd, 2006, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beachkos

I'd have to say Phil Spector
The biggest sounding 3 words in all of music - "Wall of Sound" !

I was wondering if anyone would mention the killer.

What about Bruce Dickinson? "If Bruce Dickinson says he wants more cowbell, then we should probably give him more cowbell!"

winny pooh · August 22nd, 2006, 01:23 PM

Mitchell Froom (just listen to the Suzanne Vega albums he did, plus latin playboys etc)

Daniel Lanois (what can I say, great producer and great musician)

Jon Brion (Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, Rufus Wainwright and his own soundtrack work)

John Parish (Eels, Tracy Chapman, Pj Harvey)

Chris S. · August 22nd, 2006, 01:30 PM

Quincy Jones has produced one or two okay records. Oh, and I think he does a little bit of arranging, too... ;-) CS

JohnK24 · August 22nd, 2006, 01:35 PM

What...no Steve Lillywhite ?!

Roy Thomas Baker - the Cars/Queen

I'd pick Steve Winwood for mine

J

editorjuno · August 22nd, 2006, 01:39 PM

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Heather Anne Peel Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 45 Posts: 3,000 3 Photos	Producer Of Your Choice? If you could have the producer of your choice, who would it be? For me, it would be Rick Rubin. I love the stuff he's produced. He has the rare ability to capture the essence of the artists he works with. I love the powerful directness of his recordings. Oddly then, my second choice would be like 180 degrees opposite, Brian Eno. Layers of sound, spacey effects and reverb/delay, Eno creates immense sonic soundscapes. I think it would be a cool experiment, anyway. My style is what I call "three chords and a lie", so really, Rick would be a better choice. Since neither will ever produce any of my recordings, I try to study their techniques, as well as others, like Jimmy Miller, George Martin, Jimmy Page, Don Gehman, John "Mutt" Lange and others and apply what I can to my multitrack recordings. I think vision is the most important element, knowing where to take things, but in a flexible way, sensitive and open to the moment. Peace, Heather

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crawdad Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,293	Rick Ruben and Don Was. Both are visionary producers who can frame an artist in a way that highlights their strengths. And it doesn't much matter what genre or style the artist works in either. They will make you sound fabulous and bring the best out of you.

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beachkos Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newburgh, New York Age: 54 Posts: 619 5 Photos	I'd have to say Phil Spector The biggest sounding 3 words in all of music - "Wall of Sound" ! __________________ "The key to avoiding a shark attack isn't necessarily in being able to swim faster than the shark, rather the key lies in being able to swim faster than the person you're swimming with. " Beachkos - circa 1972

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petebradt Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Niner Country Posts: 3,423 12 Photos	Without a doubt, Ted Templeman and Tom Dowd.

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eddiewagner Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ROCK!linghausen/germany Age: 49 Posts: 3,959 27 Photos	myself, ted templeman, rick rubin. but me with a good engineer would be the real thing. __________________ My Drum/Guitar-Duo: www.myspace.com/captaintwangandhisrhythmcat

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KC Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Missoula, Montana Posts: 1,232 15 Photos	without disagreeing with anybody, I'd like to throw the Nigel Godrich hat into the ring (Radiohead, Beck, Paul McCartney, etc) and maybe give a little shout-out to Bjork, who makes consistently amazing-sounding records.

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RevMike Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 1,059	Don Dixon From early REM to the Smithereens, all good stuff. He's not real famous, but I like his work very much. I always thought that if I every made a CD, I'd like Don to produce it. Aside from production, he's great writer, bassist and has one of the most soulful voices I've ever heard. Here's an example of one of his own songs from the early 80's. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL8KYj5sEHM

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