Abbey Road Institute Paris - Steve Lillywhite

Interview with music producer Steve Lillywhite when he came at Abbey Road Institute Paris for a Master Class in May 2019. Steve’s professional credits include U2, The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Bruce Foxton (of The Jam), Big Country, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads, Morrissey, Thirty Seconds to Mars, The Killers, The Pogues, David Byrne, XTC, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Simple Minds, The Psychedelic Furs, Beady Eye, Phish, Counting Crows …
Interview du producteur Steve Lillywhite lors de sa venue à Abbey Road Institute Paris pour une Master Class en Mai 2019. Steve a collaboré avec des artistes comme U2, The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Bruce Foxton (of The Jam), Big Country, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads, Morrissey, Thirty Seconds to Mars, The Killers, The Pogues, David Byrne, XTC, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Simple Minds, The Psychedelic Furs, Beady Eye, Phish, Counting Crows …

[@Matthew-ez4ze]

When I was a young kid I didn't want to be the rock stars I was listening to constantly, I wanted to be Steve Lillywhite. Big Country, Simple Minds and U2 were my musical world.

[@gmar7836]

Hey those were my favorite bands too! I miss Stuart adamson don’t you?

[@DonHalli]

Great engineer/producer. Has a crazy energy and wonderful boundless spirit!

[@carlangas977]

The Crossing and Steeltown, by Big Country. Awesome albums by an amazing band, made real by the talent of Steve Lillywhite. Great producer.

[@colmbolger2109]

Favourite Album Steve produced Steel Town by Big Country. Excellence all around.

[@JasonFerguson1283]

Nobody sounds like Lillywhite! He's a true original.

[@joshthetree]

Brilliant interview top producer

[@ianjackson5128]

The Crossing, nuff said

[@gmar7836]

Great album. I bought it

[@paulhenderson9585]

The crossing I don’t need to say anymore a masterpiece

[@mickmacneil1]

Brilliant Steve....

[@shawndavidclare294]

Writing is enough but to have a good producer...heavenly!

[@gordonford5094]

Excellent insights Steve! Inspiring for anyone wanting to get into producing!

[@nsgmusic]

Yo I am soo lucky to have made a record with this guy!!!! crazy!

[@mariocantona8966]

Legend!!

[@glenstidolph8454]

Good interview pal.. very engaging.

[@basehead617]

I've almost never seen him interviewed! he mixed The Joshua Tree.. imagine having that be your resume!

[@SpiritsOfAnotherDay]

Sweet insight, Steve ! Thank you ! 🌟

[@bartpickford1836]

Incredible production on u2 war album

[@antonyjohn6136]

He did s great job with So Alone by Johnny Thunders.
Bought it on vinyl when it came out I 1978 & still play it.

[@gmar7836]

I’m glad Steve produced U2. I don’t think their albums would’ve been the same without him.

[@scottmackenzie6699]

Great sound. I have the same turntable. Really considering that AT cartridge. Do you know what headshell you used?

[@castlestreetrecords]

He’s so british

[@liamgraham6254]

Does anyone know what that white device is on the right side of the screen sitting on the desk behind Steve? Looks like it might have some faders on it but I don't think I've seen one before

[@morbidmanmusic]

It is a controller unit for a lexicon digital reverb. It's to adjust the parameters on the reverb, which is in a rack box. (Giant computer)

[@gmar7836]

Lmao! Steve summed up Brian Eno! lol

[@digiface]

Steve, I’ve always wanted to know this .. who’s idea was the eye on The La’s album cover?

[@rutabega2039]

"Some sort of organ-y thing to play the strings on." Steve Lillywhite doesn't know what a Mellotron was?

[@javiceres]

He’s explaining it to the non initiated

[@momasu]

@@javiceres Which Serge Gainsbourg song was this?