Wonderful interview Andrew & Steve. I had the good fortune to work briefly with Trevor and Steve at Sarm as a keyboardist and budding Synclavier programmer during the Frankie period, in particular on Propaganda's Secret Wish. Apart from obviously being impressed by his musicianship and discerning ear, I was immediately struck by his unique mindset, complete honesty, humility and no-bullshit approach, which was rare to find amongst the plethora of egos in the pop business. Hence his willingness to always try a different method or direction if things were going up a cul de sac (the same of course applied to Trevor) - and to always listen to all suggestions from others, which I think helps explain how they produced such magnificent records, which have stood the test of time.
now thats what I call an interview. Steve is the one producer who has inspired me more than any other and so many of the records I adore, especially A Secret Wish and Murder Of Love in particular are real desert island discs of mine. Thank you Andrew. I've listened to the whole thing in one sitting and adored it.
I have to say that listening to Steve Lipson's interview was like finding the roots of my musical journey into engineering and production. There is a lot more than I was aware of in my music grounds that belongs to the work of this fascinating man. And I love how he minimized his contribution to the records he signed. This is a significant sign of greatness.
Thanks Andrew and Stephen, that was a fantastic listen, i'll be rewatching this for some time, i loved Stephen's work with Propaganda in the mid 80s...
I, REALLY enjoyed that interview! Took two days (here and there) to listen and take notes. Worked, with some of the people he discuss’s back in the Sarm days. I’ve, been a fan of Steve since he produced an act called ‘The Promise’ and I nearly signed them back in 84’ ish. Fantastic, sounding demo, better then most people’s records.
This is a great interview with awesome stories…Andrew shows his class in listening and asking good questions…you could imagine Andrew being like this in the studio when discussing your project - listening, absorbing and producing where the album needs to go! 🎵🎤🎸
Just an awesome interview. Best one I have seen personally and there have been some great ones. Unless Flood does a 3-Part I can't see anyone doing a better interview
I'm only halfway through the video and just wanted to remark while on a little break how absolutely amazing this conversation is! Thank you both! 😃👍 I believe Stephen is a very intuitive person, when it comes to his work; Hence he so often exclaims here "I haven't got a clue (what I was doing)!" 😄 I could further comment on so many of his topics but seem to share many of the other viewers' opinions and enthusiasm anyway 😁 Cheers, V. 😊
What a great video. Lots of awesome stuff here . I love that they had very expensive studio toys and they had to work with this stuff learning on the fly with fantastic results! Brilliant
Hilarious Chaz Chandler story. That’s how I feel about so many gear head guitar and bass players... there is literally 11 people to see your gig and you have a fretless and 3 other 5 string basses and a full stack and your audience is doing pull tabs and eating fried food and drinking beer. 😂
3:10:05 - By the way, 'You Get What You Give' was not a hit for Ronan Keating but for Gregg Alexander himself, under the name 'The New Radicals'; However, Alexander wrote Ronan's 'Life Is A Rollercoaster', which sound-wise borrows heavily from 'You Get What You Give', and *that* must be the song Stephen really was thinking of 🙂
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Wonderful interview Andrew & Steve. I had the good fortune to work briefly with Trevor and Steve at Sarm as a keyboardist and budding Synclavier programmer during the Frankie period, in particular on Propaganda's Secret Wish. Apart from obviously being impressed by his musicianship and discerning ear, I was immediately struck by his unique mindset, complete honesty, humility and no-bullshit approach, which was rare to find amongst the plethora of egos in the pop business. Hence his willingness to always try a different method or direction if things were going up a cul de sac (the same of course applied to Trevor) - and to always listen to all suggestions from others, which I think helps explain how they produced such magnificent records, which have stood the test of time.
now thats what I call an interview. Steve is the one producer who has inspired me more than any other and so many of the records I adore, especially A Secret Wish and Murder Of Love in particular are real desert island discs of mine. Thank you Andrew. I've listened to the whole thing in one sitting and adored it.
I have to say that listening to Steve Lipson's interview was like finding the roots of my musical journey into engineering and production. There is a lot more than I was aware of in my music grounds that belongs to the work of this fascinating man. And I love how he minimized his contribution to the records he signed. This is a significant sign of greatness.
Thanks Andrew and Stephen, that was a fantastic listen, i'll be rewatching this for some time, i loved Stephen's work with Propaganda in the mid 80s...
Thank you for the kind words Richard!!! flad you enjoyed this interview
I'm watching this one again. It's just so fun. Thanks so much PureMix!
awesome !!!
I, REALLY enjoyed that interview! Took two days (here and there) to listen and take notes. Worked, with some of the people he discuss’s back in the Sarm days. I’ve, been a fan of Steve since he produced an act called ‘The Promise’ and I nearly signed them back in 84’ ish. Fantastic, sounding demo, better then most people’s records.
Great stuff Calvin, you can also listen to all interviews on podcast too if this help open.spotify.com/show/77eCWKhJgWaKA7e3yyEWkN?si=50128611cf8746e7
Need more Lipson on the interwebs.
Totally
Love Stephen Lipson mentality. Just go for it. Use what you have and don't be sold on always looking for answers in new gear/plugins. Loved this one.
This is a great interview with awesome stories…Andrew shows his class in listening and asking good questions…you could imagine Andrew being like this in the studio when discussing your project - listening, absorbing and producing where the album needs to go! 🎵🎤🎸
This is my favorite so far. Thanks gentlemen!
Thank you for the kind words
His honesty and humility are amazing, his experience unparalleled, his memory astounding! Really enjoying this video.
Damn Andrew, you are killing it with these super in-depth chats with all my pseudo-heroes! Love it - thank you!
Fabulous interview. Was rivetted throughout but heck you did almost kill Steve at the end lol!
Lol I luv this guy!
Great honest open interview hallelujah!
Double thumbs up
Me too. So much info in this cast
Just an awesome interview. Best one I have seen personally and there have been some great ones. Unless Flood does a 3-Part I can't see anyone doing a better interview
Thank you for the kind words Rezi!!! glad you're enjoying those interviews
I'm only halfway through the video and just wanted to remark while on a little break how absolutely amazing this conversation is! Thank you both! 😃👍 I believe Stephen is a very intuitive person, when it comes to his work; Hence he so often exclaims here "I haven't got a clue (what I was doing)!" 😄 I could further comment on so many of his topics but seem to share many of the other viewers' opinions and enthusiasm anyway 😁 Cheers, V. 😊
What a great video. Lots of awesome stuff here . I love that they had very expensive studio toys and they had to work with this stuff learning on the fly with fantastic results! Brilliant
Stephen is the GENIUS behind my favourite artists music.
Hilarious Chaz Chandler story. That’s how I feel about so many gear head guitar and bass players... there is literally 11 people to see your gig and you have a fretless and 3 other 5 string basses and a full stack and your audience is doing pull tabs and eating fried food and drinking beer. 😂
Fantastic! 🌟💖🌟👍🏿👋🏿
Thank you 🤗
the radio shows and fantasy lands we created ... those are the best stories
The Game's Up - still an all time favourite album...
watching it again. i think i have a problem. lol.
Me too.
3:10:05 - By the way, 'You Get What You Give' was not a hit for Ronan Keating but for Gregg Alexander himself, under the name 'The New Radicals'; However, Alexander wrote Ronan's 'Life Is A Rollercoaster', which sound-wise borrows heavily from 'You Get What You Give', and *that* must be the song Stephen really was thinking of 🙂
Serendipity! Always gets you to the light at the end of the tunnel. Random S - - T!
Geezer produced Propaganda ‘Dr Mabuse’. Enough said. I’m looking forward to this!
I WANT PART TWO!
Flock of Seagulls - I Ran (So Far Away) is a masterpiece
This was great - it would be amazing to do one with Andy Richards too...
who knows keep your eyes peeled in the near future
8:58.... NOT BORING AT ALL
After Alan Parsons, this was pure, pure joy 😉
Thank you for the kind words!!!
2:14:40 so there was no problem with the bass, taking an ear break is what "fixed" it. P.S. Duck Rock is the name of the Malcolm McLaren album.
Please have Andrew speak to Mark Rubel from Blackbird! He has very interesting stories to tell!!
i love that scheps got a scratchtree for his cat in the studio hahaha i got mine in the home studio and it absorbs the sound... see what i did there
I could listen to Steve talk for hours so I just did.
2h 11'28" who is this amazing keyboardplayer Stephen is talking about??? Can't find anything about him.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter-John_Vettese
@@UK_Lemons thank you! 😀
3:48.28 weird edit. What happened there? Perhaps I should get a life. No. I have one. BUT! What prompted that edit? Or was it a 'net glitch?
hilarious