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Al Schmitt on the Record

The Magic Behind the Music

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Al Schmitt on the Record

By: Al Schmitt, Maureen Droney, Sir Paul McCartney
Narrated by: B J Harrison
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 Bloomsbury presents Al Schmitt on the Record by Al Schmitt, read by B J Harrison. Ever wonder what goes into the creation of some of the best music ever recorded? Ever wonder how someone becomes an iconic professional who is universally admired and respected? Al Schmitt on the Record: The Magic Behind the Music reveals answers to those questions and more. In this memoir of one of the most respected engineers of all time, you'll see how a very young boy – mentored by his uncle Harry in New York – progressed through the recording world in its infancy, under the mentorship of Tom Dowd, in its heyday, becoming one of the all-time great recording engineers. And now today Al continues as an unstoppable force at the top of the recording world with his name on mega-hits from the likes of Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, and Dylan. Al's credits include a veritable who's who of the music world. Reading the compelling accounts of Al's life in the studio, you'll see how he has been able to stay at the top of his game since the '50s, and you'll experience what is was like behind the scenes and in-the-studio during of many of his historic, impactful recordings. Schmitt also shares many of the recording techniques and creative approaches that have set him apart, including his approach to microphones, effects, and processors!©2019 Rowman & Littlefield (P)2019 Rowman & Littlefield Entertainment & Celebrities Music
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I was hanging on every word. Wonderful to know it was written by Al himself (with assistance) though his words. Left me full of positivity and admiration for the man and inspiration for the art of recording. Am grateful he shared his story with us.

Fascinating insight into an audio engineering legend

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I didn’t know I knew who Al Schmidt was when I picked the up but after reading it I realize in one way or another I’ve been listening to him all my life.
A pleasant read. It didn’t change my life as a musician, engineer or human but it certainly encouraged me that I was on a great path.

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