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“The master musician and producer offers a typically idiosyncratic take on his life and art . . . Readers will savor the unique character of the producer’s unconventional technique, which often employs setting up a jerry-rigged studio with vintage gear in an exotic locale. . . Lanois’ book bursts with atmosphere and feeling. He is that rare breed, a lyrical technocrat, and he emerges from the work as one of music’s most unusual and charismatic figures. There’s really nothing like this oft-rapturous work in the canon of musical memoirs.” —Kirkus (starred review)
“In his humble, self-effacing memoir of growing up poor in Canada, Lanois, born in a small Quebec town, describes the difficulties he faced . . . He discusses specific albums, including U2’s The Joshua Tree and the Unforgettable Fire, Dylan’s Oh Mercy and Time Out of Mind, and Harris’s Wrecking Ball. And that makes this a real treat for serious music fans.” —Booklist
“Marvelous . . . [A] jam-packed work that bears comparison to Chronicles: Volume 1, the 2004 tome by Lanois’ former production client Bob Dylan . . . A wonderful read.” —Christopher Morris, “Soundcheck,” Variety
“Daniel Lanois’ memoir could’ve easily been a ‘look-at-where-I’ve-come-from-and-look-what-I’ve-accomplished’ bit of swagger and boast—but it never comes close to being that. As he swings from sounding like an excited young Edison as he and Brian Eno unlock sonic secrets, to remembering his young-boy fear of forgetting the addresses of any of his 120 newspaper route customers, Lanois writes with an openness and honesty about himself that leaves you feeling this is truly an interesting and humble man. When he describes some of the processes used in recording the highly successful albums he’s produced, Lanois does it in a way that explains what he was feeling and what he was looking for; he makes the case and leaves you understanding where his heart was at the time. It’s that passion thing; Soul Mining is packed with it.” —Brian Robbins, Glide Magazine
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Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, U2, Peter Gabriel, and the Neville Brothers all have something in common: some of their best albums were produced by Daniel Lanois. A French-speaking kid from Canada, Lanois was driven by his innate curiosity and intense love of music to transcend his small-town origins and become one of the world’s most prolific and successful record producers, as well as a brilliant musician in his own right.
Lanois takes us through his childhood, from being one of four kids raised by a single mother on a hairdresser’s salary, to his discovery by Brian Eno, to his work on albums such as U2’s The Joshua Tree, Bob Dylan’s Time Out of Mind, and Emmylou Harris’s Wrecking Ball. Revealing for the first time ever his unique recording secrets and innovations, Lanois delves into the ongoing evolution of technology, discussing his earliest sonic experiments with reel-to-reel decks, the birth of the microchip, the death of discrete circuitry, and the arrival of the download era.
Part technological treatise, part philosophical manifesto on the nature of artistic excellence and the overwhelming need for music, Soul Mining brings the reader viscerally inside the recording studio, where the surrounding forces have always been just as important as the resulting albums. Beyond skill, beyond record budgets, beyond image and ego, Lanois’s work and music show the value of dedication and soul. His lifelong quest to find the perfect mixture of tradition and innovation is inimitable and unforgettable.
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The Music of Sound,
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This review is from: Soul Mining (Hardcover)
Sonics and the art of sound is what Daniel Lanois breathes to live. And when he is producing a record for an artist he immerses himself in it like a relationship. His work with Bob Dylan becomes heart wrenching but not sentimental. His love for architecture and his own music with his beautiful Acadie all shine with the light of a man who is living his passion.
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Wisdom in a technologically sataurated age,
By Moogwoman - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Soul Mining (Hardcover)
This book fell into my arms by chance. I couldn't put it down. Decades ago a Québécois friend introduced me to Daniel Lanois's masterpiece recording "Acadie". Anyone who has listened to "Most of the Time" by Bob Dylan and wondered why it sends shivers down your spine will want to read his account of producing so many classic recordings. Growing up poor, building his own recording studio in his mom' s basement, how he came work with Brian Eno, how this led to U2 and Joshua Tree.His life changed forever. But it didn't really change. He was true to his roots and that is the wisdom of this book. "Record producer" doesn't begin to describe his role. The right motor bike can save a recording, as can less technology. How the magic can be coaxed out of great performers and what happens when it departs: Daniel Lanois tells it as it was. Many of the haunting lines from Acadie grace the book. You know you are in the eyes of the Maker. 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Well Worth the Read,
By Irene - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Soul Mining (Hardcover)
A behind the scenes look at the man involved in the magic of many outstanding recordings, "Soul Mining, A Musical Life" tells the story of humble beginnings, musical technique and relationships. Fascinating in its honesty and revealing in its stories, the book offers a musical history for some of the most well respected recordings of our time, from U2's "The Joshua Tree" to Peter Gabriel's "So" to The Neville Brothers' "Yellow Moon" to Bob Dylan's "Time Out of Mind." Insights into a creative mind form the basis of the book, with road stories framing Daniel Lanois' musical journey. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in music and to those who wish to learn more about the creative process. Daniel Lanois has been at the heart of many great rock and roll sessions, and his book is a valuable contribution to this history as well.
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A Soulful and Spiritual Encounter,
By Darin - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Soul Mining (Hardcover)
The word genius is probably overused, and if such is the case, it should be reserved for the likes of Daniel Lanois. It took me a couple of chapters to get the feel for Lanois' writing style, but once I did, I really came to appreciate his approach. He sheds much light on working with U2, Bob Dylan, Rick James, Peter Gabriel, and Willie Nelson among others. If you enjoy stories about the process of making music, then you will really like this book. If you enjoy reading about perspectives on life that are filled with soul and spirituality, then you will LOVE this book.
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