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In the Studio with Michael Jackson [Paperback]

Bruce Swedien (Author), Michael Jackson (Author)
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No one was closer to Michael Jackson at the height of his creative powers than Bruce Swedien, the five-time Grammy winner who, with Jackson and producer Quincy Jones, formed the trio responsible for the sound of Jackson's records - records that topped the charts and shook the world. Friend, co-creator, and colleague, Bruce Swedien was a seasoned recording engineer-plucked from a job at legendary Universal Audio in Chicago - when he began working with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones on the soundtrack to The Wiz, and he was the master technician who gave the records their sound as the trio progressed to Jackson's greatest triumphs, Off the Wall and the iconic, history-making Thriller, which revolutionized music and video and fixed Jackson in culture as the King of Pop. In the Studio with Michael Jackson is the chronicle of those times, when everything was about the music, the magic, and the amazing talent of a man who changed the face of pop music - and culture - forever. In his laid-back style, Bruce Swedien offers anecdotes about being part of Quincy Jones' extended "family" and reveals the technical details of creating Michael Jackson's biggest-selling albums, as well as Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory. Including over 100 photos, In the Studio with Michael Jackson provides an insider's look that will thrill anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of hit making and the history of some of America's most influential music.

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Bruce Swedien is a Hal Leonard author.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, Sep 2 2009
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L. A. Sands "Sandy" (Surrey, British Columbia Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In the Studio with Michael Jackson (Paperback)
The main reason the book was disappointing was because of the misleading title. It should have been titled: Bruce Swedien: Sound Engineer of MJ & Other Artists. Why ? Because more than half of the book is more a self-promo & tribute to Bruce than about MJ. No doubt BS is brilliant in what he does but I expected a more comprehensive, more detailed stories or accounts of MJ's recording sessions with him.

But as a new MJ fan, I discovered 2 revealing facts:
1. MJ cried each time he recorded 'She's Out of My Life". This revealed that he was a very sensitive being and a very serious & focused artist.
2. Sony bigwigs after listening to a playback of MJ's album, History, just stood & walked away with no comment, no applause, no nothing & that 'cruel',arrogant & indifferent behavior made Michael cry.... I now conclude that MJ's pain was more emotional & mental than physical which is why he had to resort to painkillers. Those Sony bigwigs should be the ones to show care & compassion to their artists & not just treat them like products or commodities. At that point they probably were dismissing Michael as a 'has been' because of his eccentricities & 'bizarre' looks. Well, aren't all geniuses like that? Maybe because their talent is so extraordinary & out of this world, their physiology & way of thinking must also be extraordinary & out of this world. Then ordinary people like those Sony bigwigs & most media people, who probably could not even write a simple nursery rhyme, think they are so powerful as to be so arrogant & cruel.

Anyway, Michael Jackson was a true genius & really an incredible performer.....his brilliant work will live forever!!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Technical & interesting book, Oct 2 2009
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Susie "MJFan" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In the Studio with Michael Jackson (Paperback)
On the whole, this book was too technical for me. It was interesting but a lot of the information went over my head. It really got into the types of equipment and microphones used, recording techniques etc. etc.. There was some insightful and interesting tidbits about Michael, his recording methods and interactions with Quincy, Rod Temperton, the author, Bruce Swedien and his wife, Bea. It was fun to see some of MJ's handwritten notes to Bruce, a couple of photos I'd never seen before and a really nice letter from MJ to Bruce. Most of the book is text. Very few photos. I'm not sorry I bought the book, however, its price is low enough for me to feel that way. If it had cost more, I think I would probably feel differently.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Some FACTS about this publication..., Sep 1 2009
By R. Maurer "Music Explorer" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In the Studio with Michael Jackson (Paperback)
FACT: This book was scheduled for release, and already titled, WAY before Jackson's death.

FACT: Hal Leonard Publishing is a company that publishes TRADE/TECHNICAL books, not novels and biographies.

FACT: This is a book that details Bruce Swedien's work in the studio with Michael Jackson, and as in other books in a similar vain published by Hal Leonard, and is supposed to be of a technical nature with some anecdotes, not the other way around. It's not a rip-off biography, nor was it ever meant to be.

There are books like this written about Elvis Presley, Beatles, and many other recording icons. People in the recording industry, the intended audience for these books, drink these up to find out how certain recording techniques were used to get certain sounds on tape. If you want to read about Bubbles the Chimp or Webster in the studio, this isn't the book for you. If, however, you always loved the drum sound on "Billie Jean", read on.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read for (home) studio engineers, Sep 4 2009
By L. Gischler - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In the Studio with Michael Jackson (Paperback)
I've just finished this book and must say that I enjoyed it , although I can understand the dissapointments shown in the other reviews.
I must agree that it's silly to read the same sentences about M.J. several times. Wasn't this book pre-read by the publisher? Furthermore is the title misleading, because of the little info about M.J..
But still, being a home studio recording/mixing engineer, I really enjoyed the information about the recording/mixing process. Also a great story about Quincy Jones and Bruce in the hotel before recording The Wiz!
Maybe Bruce Swedien is not a great writer, he's still a genius who changed the sound of music back in 1982!! I have a lot of respect for this man.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Professional Audio Engineer's view - not a gossip book, Feb 16 2010
By D. E. Poland "Just another reader............... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In the Studio with Michael Jackson (Paperback)
For those that don't get this book - you were seeking Michael Jackson gossip, you were seeking insights into Michael Jackson's life and Mr. Swedien is too much of a professional, respected Michael Jackson too much, and has the highest regard for Michael's talent and work ethic. Mr. Swedien would never write anything more than his true experience with the King Of Pop as a professional engineer, and his relationship with Michael Jackson was and is something Mr. Swedien cherishes to this day.

If you are seeking information or clues about Michael Jackson's life don't look here. If you want to know how Michael Jackson's sound became THE album that sold millions of records throughout the world, and how Mr. Swedien helped create that sound then by all means read the book. People come from all over the world to partake in Mr. Swedien's workshops and learn his thought process to put the best possible sound out there. Don't believe me? Look up Mr. Swedien's bio and see the greats he has worked with. Michael Jackson was not the only recording artist that he worked with, and continues to work with the greats of today.

Quincy Jones and Bruce Swedien have been good friends for many years, prior to Michael Jackson recordings. It is no shock that the two would have the same mind set as to their view of Michael Jackson. I think its admirable that these two gentlemen are still good friends today, and still keep in touch. (But if those of you had done your research prior to buying/reading the book - you would know that - I guess there are still people out there that do not educate themselves when buying products, including books)

In the Audio/Sound Engineering world Bruce Swedien is known as THE man that changed recording sound with Michael Jackson's albums, primarily "Thriller". His studio, his knowledge is sought after by studios throughout the world.

For those that were disappointed in this book - go read the National Enquirer, or Star. Those might fulfill your need to know half truths or gossip. If you want to know how a sound was created that changed the world and became the world's largest selling album of its time - have a piece of that studio history - buy the book. If you aren't interested in how that came about, then as I stated above, go read a gossip rag.
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