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Kevin 'Caveman' Shirley
Mixing Led Zeppelin's Live DVD & Recording Iron Maiden
When Jimmy Page decided to mine a massive archive of decaying Led Zeppelin live footage for a DVD and double CD, the epic task of restoring, editing and mixing the audio went to rock specialist Kevin Shirley — who has gone on to help veteran metallers Iron Maiden return to the upper reaches of the charts.
Published November 2003
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Mouse On Mars
Jan St Werner • Organic Electronica
Over the last decade, Mouse On Mars have become one of the leading names in European electronic music. Their experimental approach brings together analogue and digital, lo-fi and hi-fi, real instruments and samples to create an organic-sounding whole.
Published November 2003
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Steely Dan
Recording Everything Must Go
When Steely Dan ended a 20-year hiatus with 2000's Two Against Nature, they took full advantage of today's digital recording tools. For their new album Everything Must Go, however, they've returned to analogue tape and live band recording. Paul Tingen reports...
Published August 2003
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Joe Zawinul
Jazz Keyboardist
Joe Zawinul is perhaps the best-known and most influential keyboardist in jazz. He pioneered the use of electric keyboards and synths with Weather Report, and at 70 he's still at the peak of his powers.
Published June 2003
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Richard Chappell: Recording Peter Gabriel's Up
Catching Up
Engineer Richard Chappell has been at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios for over 15 years — and he's spent seven of them working on Gabriel's latest solo album.
Published May 2003
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John Scofield & Avi Bortnick
Überjam
Well-known jazz musician John Scofield has spent the last five years updating his sound with the help of modern technology and new collaborators - including innovative guitarist Avi Bortnick.
Published February 2003
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Damon Albarn & Simon Burwell
Recording Mali Music
Mali Music is one of the most ambitious collaborations yet between European and African musicians. The brainchild of Blur frontman Damon Albarn, it also represented the first big break for producer Simon Burwell.
Published September 2002
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Herbie Hancock
Creating Future2Future & Touring In Surround
One of the most influential jazz keyboardists ever, Herbie Hancock is renowned for his innovative use of electronics and new production techniques.
Published July 2002
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Howie B: Skelf
Electronic Music For Live Performance
For his latest solo project, innovative DJ and producer Howie B set himself a difficult challenge: to create live, improvisational dance music with a minimal setup.
Published June 2002
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UNDERWORLD: The Making Of Everything, Everything
Interview | Band
How can an electronic band produce exciting, spontaneous, unpredictable and visually engaging perfomances? And if they do, is it really possible to capture the experience of being there in a recording? Rick Smith and Karl Hyde of Underworld believe they have the answers, as Paul Tingen discovered.
Published December 2000
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Tom Lord-Alge: From Manson To Hanson
Mix Engineer
Although he started his working life as a producer, Tom Lord-Alge chose to narrow his field of work, and now ranks alongside Bob Clearmountain and his brother Chris Lord-Alge as one of the best mix engineers in the world. We discover what makes a TLA mix tick...
Published April 2000
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PIERRE MARCHAND: Producing Sarah McLachlan
Interview | Producer
Working from a small studio in Quebec, Canada, Pierre Marchand has been responsible for some stunning production work, most notably with songsmith Sarah McLachlan. Paul Tingen finds out how he successfully mixes a technological approach with live performances to create his organic intimate sound.
Published March 2000
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JASON MILES: Miles Ahead
Interview | Musician
This multi-talented musician has top session and production credits, solo albums, award-winning film music and acclaimed synth preset programming to his name — yet that name is still relatively unfamiliar. Paul Tingen does his bit to spread the word...
Published October 1999
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JIM SCOTT: Recording Red Hot Chili Peppers' Californications
Interview | Producer
A hugely successful new album marks The Red Hot Chili Peppers' returns to form — and incredibly, it's nearly all in mono. Engineer Jim Scott talks to Paul Tingen about the recording process and the group's refreshingly direct approach to production and mixing.
Published December 1999
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MARCUS MILLER: Camel Island Jazz Legend
Interview | Producer/Composer
Few people can truly be said to be multi-talented, but jazz and soul legend Marcus Miller is undoubtedly one of them. Paul Tingen talks to him about his approach to making and recording music, and looks inside his Camel Island studio.
Published July 1999
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JOHN O'CONNOR: From 'Star Trekkin' To King Of The Hill
Interview | Composer
John O'Connor said farewell to the UK music business with the million-selling single 'Star Trekkin'. Paul Tingen tracks him down at his new home in America, where he is one of the principal composers for the cartoon King Of The Hill, as well as a successful recording artist in his own right.
Published December 1998
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Bill Nelson
Be-Bop Deluxe & Being 50
Paul Tingen catches up with the musical innovator and legendary force behind BeBop Deluxe at his minimalist home studio, and finds him producing more music than ever before.
Published February 1999
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Spike Stent
The Work Of A Top-flight Mixer
Since coming to prominence through his work with the KLF, Spike Stent has become one of the most sought-after mixers in the world. Paul Tingen visits him in his new purpose-built London studio to talk about the role of the specialist mixer.
Published January 1999
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CRAIG ARMSTRONG: Songwriting For Massive Attack, Madonna & U2
Interview | Songwriter
Although Craig Armstrong has been building strong writing and arranging credits since the start of the '90s with such artists as Massive Attack, Madonna, Suede and U2, it's only in recent months that he's come to the fore as a solo artist in his own right, with his new album The Space Between Us. Paul Tingen notches up some Frequent Flyer miles to talk to him.
Published July 1998