Mutt tidbit...

[Shaniafannum1]

This may have already been discussed at some point but I find it really interesting.

One of my friends happens to be a music producer (not bigtime, just small stuff while he's here at school) and he is a huge Mutt fan. (what producer ISN'T?) Anyways- he was telling me that part of the reason Mutt's soo good is since he grew up in South Africa, Top 10 CDs were the only CDs available to him. Therefore, since he spent all his life listening to great produced music he knows no other way... he never really got to hear the stuff that's not really worth listening to, lol.

I just thought it was an interesting way to look at it. :)

[Paul]

I dont know if that is true, I'm sure he could get more than only the top ten albums.

I think its a mixture of things, being a musician himself, good taste, knowing what people want, embracing new ideas and technology, being a hard worker and perfectionist, being a humble person, learning from other producers...I heard he modelled his production methods listening to how Queen put their records together in the 1970s which doesn't surprise me.

I think he just does things his own way...

[Troll]

Thanks for that.

[dreamer]

I dont know if that is true, I'm sure he could get more than only the top ten albums.

I think its a mixture of things, being a musician himself, good taste, knowing what people want, embracing new ideas and technology, being a hard worker and perfectionist, being a humble person, learning from other producers...I heard he modelled his production methods listening to how Queen put their records together in the 1970s which doesn't surprise me.

I think he just does things his own way...

I Strongly agree

[FinnFreak]

One of my friends happens to be a music producer (not bigtime, just small stuff while he's here at school) and he is a huge Mutt fan. (what producer ISN'T?) Anyways- he was telling me that part of the reason Mutt's soo good is since he grew up in South Africa, Top 10 CDs were the only CDs available to him. Therefore, since he spent all his life listening to great produced music he knows no other way... he never really got to hear the stuff that's not really worth listening to, lol.

You mean albums ;) - and the production techniques in the 50's were hardly the main point of interest, but rather the strength of the songs themselves..? - The 60's was a major change soundwise, though.


From the Robin Eggar Shania bio:

The only pop music Mutt heard in his youth was international, hits with strong hooks and melodies that stuck in the head. There wasn't much else out there. In the mining towns of Northern Rhodesia there were no radio stations so music came from what records the expat community brought with them - and their tastes were often suspect. Long before he heard Elvis for the first time little Mutt listened to Slim Whitman, and has loved him ever since. In the mid fifties the Florida born country singer, with extra added yodel, was hugely successful with hits including Rose Marie, Indian Love Call and Serenade.

Mutt honed his craft in South Africa, forming his first band and working as an advertising jingle writer before moving to Britain with his first wife Stevie.

The radio jingles: from the very first note, they have to catch the listeners' attention in a positive way - and hold that attention.

I think that's one major reason.


John - :)

[Troll]

Thanks for that John.

[EilleenTwain88]

It is matter of taste too. I mean even the styles of "the great producers" are very different and I don't like them all that much. Doesn't mean that they are not as good as he is, I just happen to like his sound better.

But Mutt's productions' clarity is the reason why I fell for his music. In AC/DC Back In Black you can hear every single track and instrument, no matter how high speed and drive there is to it... It means a lot of work for the musicians too - since when the audience can hear it, it better be right. That attitude has cost him many friends and colleagues, I hear.

Many listeners and even pros like their rock'n roll (especially heavy rockers) more mushier. Many listeners notice no difference and could give a damn. They listen more to the "feeling of the sound" and that is perfectly as good way to look at things as mine.

[FinnFreak]

Mutt's picture is on the cover of Def Leppard's new album:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61k%2Bf3bjF%2BL._SS500_.jpg


John - ;):up:

[Hockeystick]

I see him on the left there.

[Troll]

Yep I see him too

[Steve F]

Cool!;)

Steve

[dreamer]

lol cool

[eilleen333]

Pity that it's an old picture again... I've never had a clear view of what he really looks like...

[Troll]

Pity that it's an old picture again... I've never had a clear view of what he really looks like...

Basicaly he looks the same.