Q on Producing (The Quincy Jones Legacy Series): The Soul and Science of Mastering Music and Work - Hardcover

Quincy Jones; Bill Gibson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1423459768 ISBN 13: 9781423459767

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, 2010

Synopsis

The first entry in a multivolume set that will be essential reading for aspiring producers and artists everywhere, "Q on Producing" presents the master's approach to making music. Told to and compiled by author and audio expert Bill Gibson, Quincy's observations, culled from over a year of in-depth interviews, are collected and presented in book form and on an accompanying DVD-ROM, providing an unparalleled course of instruction from one of the true legends of American music. Reaching back to his early successes, Quincy discusses the techniques learned as an arranger for such legendary performers as Count Basie and Ray Charles, as a touring bandleader, and as a young producer with his first pop successes. Coauthor Gibson, in chapters such as Discovering Talent, The Producer/Engineer Relationship, and Tools for Success, outlines the many skills Quincy developed and broadened as he graduated to film and TV work, his solo recordings, and his game-changing albums with Michael Jackson, as well as more recent productions. With invaluable advice on subjects such as songwriting, scoring, and the modern music business - to be expanded on in subsequent volumes - "Q on Producing" provides the foundation for what is sure to be the most anticipated series of tutorials on music production ever created.

About this title

About the Author:

Quincy Jones is one of the most famous record producers in the world. His work has repeatedly crossed and unified the boundaries of jazz, soul, and pop - from era-defining jazz projects and unique contemporary film scores to his legendary work with Michael Jackson, including the original We Are the World benefit recording and its 21st-century sequel. Bill Gibson is the author of over 30 books and videos, including the six-volume Hal Leonard Recording Method. He is a longtime producer, engineer, and teacher and has recorded multiple albums. He is an instructor for Berklee Online, a member of the Audio Engineering Society and the Society of Broadcast Engineers, and a voting member of the Recording Academy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1423459768
• ISBN 13: 9781423459767
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360