DISC Sample Magic Classic Tracks by Richard Buskin (Book)

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Key Features

  • Insights from the world’s most famous studios and producer
  • Extravagantly printed 420-page full colour book
  • Over 350 photos, illustrations and track sheets
  • Cover artists such as Nirvana, John Lennon, Steve Nicks and more

DISC Sample Magic Classic Tracks by Richard Buskin (Book) Overview

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An in-depth look at how classics were recorded. Sample Magic Classic Tracks by Richard Buskin is a 420 page full colour book that shows you what really happened during recording in the world's top studios from artists such as, Bruce Springsteen, Nirvana, Bob Dylan and more, and how - through all the struggles and distractions - did some of the most iconic tracks manage to get recorded.

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Get in-depth with artists and studios

In Classic Tracks, Richard Buskin draws from original interviews and recollections of artists, engineers and producers to provide the behind-the-scenes story of era-defining records. This book contains over 350 rare and original studio photos, track sheets and lyrics that provide in depth information about recording techniques and creative processes.

Richard Buskin's Classic Tracks covers a wide range of genres from metal to rap and pop to jazz and everything in between. This collection starts with Les Paul in 1951 and covers David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, Metallica, Rihanna and more, and ends with The xx in 2009. All this provides a sensational look into the stories behind some of the greatest tracks to ever be created.

Features

General

  • Written by Richard Buskin (New York Times best-seeling author)
  • True stories behind 68 seminal recordings
  • Spans a wide range of artists including David Bowie, Miles Davis, The Doors, Marvin Gaye, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, Madonna, Metallica, The Pogues, Rihanna, The Who and many more
  • 420 page full-colour book
  • 350+ photos, illustrations and track sheets
  • Perfect gift for the discerning music lover

Topics Included

  • How John Lennon put his 15-month drink-and-drugs-fuelled 'lost weekend' on hold to nail his first U.S. solo No. 1.
  • Why The Sex Pistols were forced to hide out in the studio as police investigated complaints about them during a session for 'God Save the Queen'.
  • How Donna Summer's 'Love to Love You Baby' was extended to enhance the sex life of the record company's president.
  • Why The Police required a referee as much as a producer during the fight-filled sessions for 'Every Breath You Take'.
  • How two divorces and one very public intra-band breakup didn't stop Fleetwood Mac from recording 'Go Your Own Way'.
  • How The Rolling Stones completed their smash hit 'Start Me Up' - without spending any time together in the studio.
  • And much more.

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