This revised fifth edition of a widely praised work originally published in 1978 adds information on the new opportunities for promotion and sales available to independent recording artists through the Internet. Thoroughly discusses such aspects of independent record production as promotion, sales, View More...
This guide to the recording studio provides all the information necessary to making a successful recording. It traces the artistic processes from raw material to the making of master tapes. It explains the basic techniques employed in the studio and discusses various sound sources, microphones, basic room acoustics, consoles, recorders and signal processors. The appendices include some tips and advice from 14 top producers and engineers and also from the A&R department of CBS. View More...
This is a comprehensive reference guide to American record producers. It includes profiles on over 1000 of the music industry's most famous, each entry featuring a selected discography. Artists profiled include Mike Chapman, Dr. Dre, George Martin, Phil Ramone and others. View More...
In 1964, on the brink of the British Invasion, the music business in America shunned rock and roll. There was no rock press, no such thing as artist management -- literally no rock-and-roll business. Today the industry will gross over $20 billion. How did this change happen? From the moment Pete Seeger tried to cut the power at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival debut of Bob Dylan's electric band, rock's cultural influence and business potential have been grasped by a rare assortment of ambitious and farsighted musicians and businessmen. Jon Landau took calls from legendary producer Jerry Wexler i... View More...
This revised, updated and expanded edition offers savvy dealmaking techniques, methods to protect musical works, and career-building and money-saving tips for musicians. It is an invaluable primer for artists and songwriters who feel like they are at the mercy of industry pros. View More...
This revised guide to the music industry has been expanded to look at today's growing market for music videos and compact discs, DAT technology and changes in the copyright laws. View More...
