(Technical Reference). More than simply the book of the award-winning DVD set; Art Science of Sound Recording; the Book takes legendary engineer; producer; and artist Alan Parsons approaches to sound recording to the next level. In book form; Parsons has the space to include more technical background information; more detailed diagrams; plus a complete set of course notes on each of the 24 topics; from "The Brief History of Recording" to the now-classic "Dealing with Disasters." Written with the DVDs coproducer; musician; and author Julian Colbeck; ASSR; the Book offers readers a classic "big picture" view of modern recording technology in conjunction with an almost encyclopedic list of specific techniques; processes; and equipment. For all its heft and authority authored by a man trained at Londons famed Abbey Road studios in the 1970s ASSR; the Book is also written in plain English and is packed with priceless anecdotes from Alan Parsons own career working with the Beatles; Pink Floyd; and countless others. Not just informative; but also highly entertaining and inspirational; ASSR; the Book is the perfect platform on which to build expertise in the art and science of sound recording.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A "must read" for lovers of New Orleans jazz.By John H. SandbergThis book was a treat. Having spent many hours listening to the music of most of the players the author interviews it was interesting to learn more about them. A terrific read for any lover of New Orleans jazz; past and present.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Preserving the Stories of Americas Traditional Jazz HeritageBy Gary HastingsThis was a wonderful book! IT was well researched and provided great insight and memories of many traditional jazz greats. It also reminded me how much I miss the Mississippi Rag!0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy thomas w. jacobsenThe professional reviews of this book have been very positive. See; for example; the (London) Times Literary Supplement; the Journal of International Association of Jazz Record Collectors; La Scena Musicale (Canada); OffBeat; Journal of Folklore Research Reviews; Jazzology Newsletter; Cadence; Just Jazz; All About Jazz; Jazz Podium (Germany); Musica Jazz (Italy).
