steve states throughout this interview that important a step as digital was, it was actually a backward step for music production because musicians make human errors which are actually vital in music development and singers perform better with a band because the band can flexible around the extent of the talent of the artist.
It was an important step for music production, how (some) people use the technology is a different argument, but this advancement allowed talented musicians, engineers and producers to be more efficient and give other avenues to explore their art. It also democratized music productions at every level...many musicians around the world could record because the cost of production went down because of this technology. You may not think this is so important or good but that's beside the point, the Helios and 16-track machine that were originally in the studio cost more than the building and the land it sat on, so only big name artist could record there at that time.
Stop living in the past Stephen...these older folks keeping holding on to their 'best days' yet their 'best days' are an improvement of the days of the people before them. He spoke of the techno that Harry went with (16 track) that had the hip artistes wanting to come there but his hitting out on the nowadays DAW producers. Unnu studio gonna be empty! It's like buying the hottest car in your day but saying the hottest car in my day is crap! Teach the youths your way and help them to build on it with their technology. The kids are HERE!
He's not hitting out at new technology, he's explaining how other people use technology and the production values he holds dear. There is nothing wrong with liking what you like and talking about it, and you should take note that he's one of the few Jamaican engineers and producers who is constantly in demand internationally and working on Grammy nominated projects in many different genres. I think that says a lot about his talent as an engineer and producer.
I don't think it's about technology per se but about mastering one's craft and not relying simply on shortcuts. For instance TPain is an accomplished singer who has mastered the use of autotune which is fine. But there is also a slew of people who use autotune to cover up the fact that they can't sing in their natural voice.
It's ok, I'll fix it in the edit. My studio time: 30 mins. Your studio time: 22hours. My wife: Happy. Your wife: Sad, constantly looking out the window. These same 'band' musicians are the ones providing/selling the DAW developers live samples to take them over. LOL
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I remember laying a drum and bass session with engineer Sylvan Morris at that studio in the eighties. Great sound.
Keep re-watching this, Stephen Stewart has a lot of wisdom to share. Really like this perspective on producing "linearly".
Legends real engineer they don't exist no more from analog to digital
Nonsense
rip Delus. blessings to the whole family
BIG UP!! RIP DELUS
Excellent video and history... Trev
Yeah man have been there me Spear the Engineer was Morris blessed love ❤️🇯🇲❤️🤣🙏
Truly Legendary Studio Countless Of Your Favourite Albums Came From Here 💯💯💯 this Documentary got my super inspired
8:15 - 9:23 Couldn't agree more
+Simone Fletcher Stephen spoke the truth
R.I.P. Delus
I just realized it was him in the video
He made a good point about the production today and the technology that allows bands and artistes to take shortcuts.
Real cool!
Stephen Stewart is the man real talk about music & sly dunbar . music lover"s watch this one
Great vibes !
my people know how to talk about what they love.. Jahknow
No mention of Sylvan Morris :(
How much to voice a song
Respect to Sam, Stephen and Harry J!
inspiring!!!`
First time watching this! love it love it, blessings to all
Respect!
awsome man would love to work with you
So Mad !!
Where can I get the track playing in the background for most of the clip?
Please who is the author and the what is the name of the first track?
Wicked track dat!
Thanks in advance!
What's the name of the music around 10 minutes? It's an instrumental! Please, help me!
Exile Di Brave - Daylight (No Ordinary Love Riddim)
This music so nice! Thanks a lot!!
name of tune @ 0:42 ?
+DJVibesSCS
Delus - LaLaLa (Album: Solid Foundation) [Ganja Anthem]
Well I am in the UK and Sly was/is my hero so if anyone want's to hook up just let me know.
steve states throughout this interview that important a step as digital was, it was actually a backward step for music production because musicians make human errors
which are actually vital in music development and singers perform better with a band because the band can flexible around the extent of the talent of the artist.
It was an important step for music production, how (some) people use the technology is a different argument, but this advancement allowed talented musicians, engineers and producers to be more efficient and give other avenues to explore their art. It also democratized music productions at every level...many musicians around the world could record because the cost of production went down because of this technology. You may not think this is so important or good but that's beside the point, the Helios and 16-track machine that were originally in the studio cost more than the building and the land it sat on, so only big name artist could record there at that time.
Illuminati productions??
www.illuminati.at
Too bad the Helios is gone.
SUB SPANISH PLIS
Stop living in the past Stephen...these older folks keeping holding on to their 'best days' yet their 'best days' are an improvement of the days of the people before them. He spoke of the techno that Harry went with (16 track) that had the hip artistes wanting to come there but his hitting out on the nowadays DAW producers. Unnu studio gonna be empty! It's like buying the hottest car in your day but saying the hottest car in my day is crap! Teach the youths your way and help them to build on it with their technology. The kids are HERE!
He's not hitting out at new technology, he's explaining how other people use technology and the production values he holds dear. There is nothing wrong with liking what you like and talking about it, and you should take note that he's one of the few Jamaican engineers and producers who is constantly in demand internationally and working on Grammy nominated projects in many different genres. I think that says a lot about his talent as an engineer and producer.
I don't think it's about technology per se but about mastering one's craft and not relying simply on shortcuts. For instance TPain is an accomplished singer who has mastered the use of autotune which is fine. But there is also a slew of people who use autotune to cover up the fact that they can't sing in their natural voice.
It's ok, I'll fix it in the edit. My studio time: 30 mins. Your studio time: 22hours. My wife: Happy. Your wife: Sad, constantly looking out the window.
These same 'band' musicians are the ones providing/selling the DAW developers live samples to take them over. LOL
WoRD!