Bruce is the GOAT of engineers. I cannot think of another engineer who has the credits he has. Amazing career. Thanks Mitch for sharing this. Can't believe I'm seeing this for the first time. RIP Bruce. #makeMineMusic
Which god is that? The middle eastern ones, Asian ones, south American ones, or Nordic gods? Music has nothing to do with religions or any gods. Music is only pure thing that exists, it doesn't need anything to exist.
I worked with Bruce at Universal Recording in Chicago. I remember the large number of studio musicians used on national commercials such as Budweiser and Reynolds Aluminum and the great sound that Bruce mixed. And, all those guys in the studio had great respect for his talent which also played a part. Jerry DeClercq
+Jerry DeClercq that must've been amazing. I would be so enlightened to meet one of my inspirations and actually work with him. Have a great day and Happy Mixing.
Wow! I just found this interview! In college, looking to secure a degree in recording, my first semester professor pushed a lot of Bruce Swedien into our brains. The man was a recording phenom - a true genius of his craft. Today, there's not a single recording session I go into without thinking "what would Bruce do?" Thank you Sweetwater - thank you, Mitch for this interview.
I just love Bruce!! I still can't believe I've been learning from him personally and that I've been working with him :) Allso that my pianosolo and voice is on the dvd that comes with his last book. "the Bruce Swedien recording method" You all should get that book!! ;)
Dave Kelly A true quote from Bruce, "Compression is for kids..." I have recently made a mix with no compression at all. Not inserted on the tracks, not over the stereo bus during mixdown and not in mastering. It had a DR of 30! A great very musical. But it takes STONES not to use any compression. Try it....The results might shock you. No compression on thriller. Not the original CD anyway. They have F $@!&* since then.
What a goldmine of experience and information Swedien is! Many thanks for this interview!!!!!! This was FABULOUS!!!!! I wish someone would interview Rudy Van Gelder one of these days.
It's sweet that he seems to genuinely think that his original Neumann U47 that was used by MICHAEL JACKSON would fetch the standard used market value of $20,000. Also, that Thriller is "up there" in terms of sales. A truly humble legend.
Actually no, he said he thought his voice was a perfect opportunity to use a U47 on his voice, only to feel like it was ok. He ended up using a Shure SM7 on his voice for lead vocals on every album since, as well as a ribbon for some the backup vocals.
Blumlein technique. Pronounced "Bloom Line." Alan Blumlein was (essentially) the inventor of stereophonic sound. Look up his name and you'll discover what the technique is.
When Bruce talks, you truly listen.
Bruce is the GOAT of engineers. I cannot think of another engineer who has the credits he has. Amazing career. Thanks Mitch for sharing this. Can't believe I'm seeing this for the first time. RIP Bruce. #makeMineMusic
"Music is the only true magic in life..." Amen to that!!
It's the link between us and God.
Which god is that? The middle eastern ones, Asian ones, south American ones, or Nordic gods?
Music has nothing to do with religions or any gods. Music is only pure thing that exists, it doesn't need anything to exist.
Everything needs, God, to exist.
As the Bruce said : "At The Right Place At The Right Time And I Could Deliver The Goods" 🙏 R.I.P
RIP Mr. Bruce Swedien you will be missed 😢
What an ABSOLUTE HONOR it was to listen to one the greatest engineers the music industry has ever been blessed with
RIP BRUCE SWEDIEN
Thanks for your inspiration and guidance ❤
I worked with Bruce at Universal Recording in Chicago. I remember the large number of studio musicians used on national commercials such as Budweiser and Reynolds Aluminum and the great sound that Bruce mixed. And, all those guys in the studio had great respect for his talent which also played a part. Jerry DeClercq
+Jerry DeClercq that must've been amazing. I would be so enlightened to meet one of my inspirations and actually work with him. Have a great day and Happy Mixing.
2:06 "Music is not in the buttons or knobs. It is an Acoustical Event" 👏 👏
Wow! I just found this interview! In college, looking to secure a degree in recording, my first semester professor pushed a lot of Bruce Swedien into our brains. The man was a recording phenom - a true genius of his craft. Today, there's not a single recording session I go into without thinking "what would Bruce do?" Thank you Sweetwater - thank you, Mitch for this interview.
RIP Bruce Swedien!!! :(
Such a cool guy. Learned so much listening to his lectures!
Bruce is a universal treasure.
What a legend. So neat to be able to hear these stories and experiences.
Rest in peace sir . You are timeless
master of masters Bruce!
What a cool guy! What a great glimpse of the man behind the legend! Thank you Mitch!!!
This guy is three years younger than my dad... what a legend to still be mixing in his 80s
I just love Bruce!! I still can't believe I've been learning from him personally and that I've been working with him :) Allso that my pianosolo and voice is on the dvd that comes with his last book. "the Bruce Swedien recording method" You all should get that book!! ;)
Mitch seems like such a lovely fella
Whatever this man says... he's the boss. Gobs of respect for him.
He records every thing in real stereo. Even the kick!
„Space.“
What about vocals?
He's my hero. Love his story. To bad we lost him in 2000. A genius!
I love that he talks about the talent he worked with and not himself much.
classic, historic
LEGEND
He's so right when he say at 7:50 that there are too many options. There must be a million software compressors out there in internet land.
Dave Kelly A true quote from Bruce, "Compression is for kids..."
I have recently made a mix with no compression at all. Not inserted on the tracks, not over the stereo bus during mixdown and not in mastering. It had a DR of 30! A great very musical. But it takes STONES not to use any compression. Try it....The results might shock you. No compression on thriller. Not the original CD anyway. They have F $@!&* since then.
@@johnmorris2170id you use volume automation because most certainly they were riding faders
Very proud man
What a beautiful human. I took away so much from this! Put the music first!!!
a great guy! a source of inspiration for the music history!
What a goldmine of experience and information Swedien is! Many thanks for this interview!!!!!! This was FABULOUS!!!!!
I wish someone would interview Rudy Van Gelder one of these days.
Brilliant, thanks for doing this guys, Magician Musician,
awesome mitch!~!
Great Interview!
I bought his book at Gearfest and He graciously signed it MUSIC FIRST
That is awesome Neil!
What a cool dude!
En cada entrevista no puede dejar de hablar del artista más grande de toda la historia de la música Michael Jackson.
If "less is more", just think about how much more "MORE" would be
RIP❤❤❤❤❤
The Boss
It's sweet that he seems to genuinely think that his original Neumann U47 that was used by MICHAEL JACKSON would fetch the standard used market value of $20,000. Also, that Thriller is "up there" in terms of sales. A truly humble legend.
Actually no, he said he thought his voice was a perfect opportunity to use a U47 on his voice, only to feel like it was ok. He ended up using a Shure SM7 on his voice for lead vocals on every album since, as well as a ribbon for some the backup vocals.
@@Espresso101stop romanticising. He has been said to say he has used the U47 on Michaels voice he just preferred the other. There are no absolutes
WOW!!!
its not the music its how HEAR IT (ear)
your ear = soul of sound
Rip Bruce
🐐
Had no idea Mitch was from No Dak!
"Well, you gotta admit I'm different!" lol
💖💖✨✨🎶🎶👏👏
Theoretical genius, they don't makem like that anymore he says so much with very few words.
NewJackSwimgEngineer.... Rest In Peace...
12:27 Hey guys can anyone please say the name of the technique Bruce is talking about here ? I really didn't get it...
Blumlein technique. Pronounced "Bloom Line." Alan Blumlein was (essentially) the inventor of stereophonic sound. Look up his name and you'll discover what the technique is.
Nice to see Bruce doing so well... but I would like to hear him mentioned in the end with the host please.
IAATM
He mixes Michael Jackson's voice too low in the mix.
Pointless that a guy who doesn’t believe in gear does a Sweetwater interview.