Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust

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I found Tony Visconti 's and Glynn John's books to be better reads, but this one has it's place as well.

Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust

Oct 28, Bill rated it it was amazing. Wonderful anecdotes from some of the most influential albums of the period. Sep 20, Robert Collette rated it liked it. Jun 23, Nancy Zorn rated it it was ok Shelves: I think I land somewhere between 2 and 3 stars on this one. A friend of mine worked with Ken Scott, and he sent my friend an autographed copy.

My friend decided to pass it on to any interested friends. I understand I was the only friend who expressed interest. I'll start by saying my husband picked it up and decided it was too boring after the first few chapters. This book isn't for everyone. As for me, wi I think I land somewhere between 2 and 3 stars on this one. As for me, with my OCD need to read it all, did just that While that aspect was a little boring, I enjoyed the fly-on-the-wall perspective of the sessions.

It threw me back into the 70s. I recalled a high school memory from Ken Scott talks about the first quad mix. That made me think about an old boyfriend of mine that had a quad 8 track tape player and speakers. I remember him playing a tape that had been recorded specifically for a quad system. Now it's so old-school, but at the time I can't remember the exact tape he played probably due to the fact it was also the first time I got drunk , but I remember the sound as it traveled from one speaker to the next.

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The feeling of being surrounded by music was amazing. Anyway, I picked up on a lot of Ken's attempts to set the record straight. There were a couple times it seemed he was being a little catty I'm sure there's some backstory there. I could relate to him wanting to document an art and industry that has evolved dramatically I worked at a place that had a computer that used vacuum tubes, water cooling, and punch cards Sep 01, Mary rated it really liked it Shelves: I really liked most of this book; I especially enjoyed pulling up samples of the music on youtube to listen to as Ken Scott discussed the various albums although Scott probably hates the tinny sound of puny computer speakers!

The book also makes one more aware of the compromises modern music fans have made in sound quality MP3's for convenience. Graphic equalizers, full-range speakers, etc. The book does get technical at times, b I really liked most of this book; I especially enjoyed pulling up samples of the music on youtube to listen to as Ken Scott discussed the various albums although Scott probably hates the tinny sound of puny computer speakers!

The book does get technical at times, but Scott judiciously placed the more specific engineering details in separate sidebars for readers interested in them. Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust contained some fascinating insights into the recording process and industry and the changes over the years, usually not for the better , as well as some wonderful studio and artist anecdotes. However, readers and especially musicians who are interested in the behind-the-scenes process in making the fabulous mostly British albums of the aforementioned groups will definitely enjoy this book as much as I did.

Dec 27, Mason Jones rated it liked it.

Being a musician and recording engineer, I always enjoy reading stories of the recordings and band interactions by those who've been through it. There's much more in here too. It's all told through short snapshot-like vignettes, which makes it a breezy Being a musician and recording engineer, I always enjoy reading stories of the recordings and band interactions by those who've been through it. It's all told through short snapshot-like vignettes, which makes it a breezy read.

There are bits and pieces of technical detail for those of us who like to read about mics and mixing boards, but it's more about the personalities, record labels, studio personnel, and so forth. I finished it feeling as though it was a bit too surface-level, because the occasions where Scott delves more into the real people, such as his time towards the end with George Harrison, are the most satisfying parts of the book. Overall, an enjoyable read. Jul 19, Lovely Rita rated it really liked it Shelves: I really really liked this book too I read it right after Tony Bramwell's book about the Beatles.

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He's done a huge range of things, and it was fascinating to hear about his career. He also has a lot of te I really really liked this book too I read it right after Tony Bramwell's book about the Beatles. He also has a lot of technical sidebars where he talks about the recording and mixing equipment he used and how he set it up. So if the technical side of recording is interesting to you, this is the book for you. But if you want to know about the Beatles and stories of the music and artists of the late 60s and 70s and some 80s , you'll also enjoy it.

May 07, Hannah rated it it was ok Shelves: I couldn't make it through this book. Some of the stories were interesting, particularly ones that gave insight into what it was like to be around the Beatles in some amazing creative moments, but so many of the other bands' entries ended with "I don't remember why, but I guess we did that" that I just couldn't bring myself to keep going.

Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust : Off the Record with The Beatles, Bowie, Elton & So Much More

Not quite memoir, not quite scattered journal entries, part venue for airing old grievances against previous employers and artists It's too bad, because the I couldn't make it through this book. It's too bad, because the topic seemed thrilling from all the other reviews, especially for someone who just trained as a recording engineer.

Sep 25, Lynn rated it really liked it Shelves: Ken Scott is a well-known name in rock music circles. Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust: Description Turn on any classic rock station and you'll soon hear a song that Ken Scott worked on. As one of the preeminent recording engineers and producers of the 20th century, Ken has garnered gold, platinum, and diamond record sales awards; multiple Grammy nominations; and even a Clio award for his recording of the classic Coke ad "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing".

Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust shares Ken Scott's intimate memories of working with some of the most important artists of the 20th century while crafting a sound that influenced generations of music makers.

Ken's work has left an indelible mark on hundreds of millions of fans with his skilled contributions to Magical Mystery Tour and The White Album. This is his story, complete with funny, provocative, and oh-so-honest tales of the studio, stage, and even an infamous swimming pool incident. Also Available Digitally Apple iBooks. Ken Scott , Bobby Owsinski Format: Hardcover Book Page Count: You May Also Like.

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