Tony Visconti on David Bowie's Berlin Trilogy, The Harmonizer and More | Red Bull Music Academy
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Tony Visconti was a New Yorker at the heart of post-swinging London, the producer who helped the UK cope with its ‘60s hangover. With T. Rex and, chiefly, David Bowie, he produced records synonymous with rock’s cutting-edge in Soho in the ‘70s.
Producer Tony Visconti explained how he found himself in London during the Swinging '60s, detailed his work with David Bowie on the Berlin Trilogy and revealed insights into what it takes to be a producer in this lengthy lecture at RBMA Madrid 2011.
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TOPICS:
10:56 - Vocalists
16:26 - Heroes
34:03 - Bolan & Bowie
45:11 - Scary Monsters
1:04:10 - Harmonizer
1:26:16 - Lodger
1:42:05 - Gentle Giant
1:57:18 - Brian Wilson
MUSIC:
00:50 - T. Rex - “Get It On” • T. Rex - Get It On (19...
20:57 - David Bowie - “Heroes” • Video
32:54 - The Beatles - “Eleanor Rigby” • The Beatles - Eleanor ...
44:35 - David Bowie - “She Shook Me Cold” • David Bowie - She Shoo...
48:03 - David Bowie - “Fashion” • Video
1:10:22 - David Bowie - “Be My Wife” • Be My Wife - David Bowie
1:10:14 - David Bowie - “Art Decade” • David Bowie Art Decade
1:29:20 - David Bowie - “African Night Flight” • Video
1:41:29 - David Bowie - “It’s No Game (Part 1)” • David Bowie - It's No ...
1:43:18 - Gentle Giant - “Why Not” • Gentle Giant Why Not
1:43:29 - Gentle Giant - “Edge of Twilight” • Gentle Giant: Edge of ...
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Takes me back to Norfolk where as a young teenager I,met Roy Thomas Baker. And he took me to London and I remember he was a terrible driver. And he spoke about Marc Bolan. Roy went onto be with Queen.
This is how you interview a legend! Let them talk and be chill.
Great point Sean. The hallmark of a great interviewer is that they LISTEN and let the guest do the talking. This host was incredible. He never cut off Mr. Visconti or attempted to steer this interview in any particular way. And then, when he did ask his questions, they were always really good ones that compelled very deep and lengthy answers. Of course it certainly helped that Tony was very open to sharing his thoughts and was quite articulate. But, yes, this is how interviews should go.
Interviewer did a good job by not interrupting👍🇩🇪
I must say that young chap handled the interview really well.
Oh yes! Much better than Trevor Horn's interviewer!
He was leaps and bounds above the other RBMA interviewers
What’s his (the interviewer) name?
Anybody remember that MTV kid that was a total asshole and probably the most disrespectful, ignorant idiot interviewer ever?
@@Halfagrapefruit Benji B
I love how he speaks about Marc Bolan, always very respectfully.
I think Tony is too modest here but he is a class act in my opinion. His contributions to both Bolan and Bowie were much more than most people realize.
Lol this reminds me of that parody "It is on RUclips" an animation of Tony saying "producer tony Visconti, doing more than people think"
And lizzy
Tony is a genius
And McCartney
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This gentleman is an absolutely brilliant human being whose contribution to music is unsurpassed. He is truly a gift and a light in this world! Bravo Mr. Visconti!!!
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Totally agree , I buy music I like and often over the years I've bought Music and its been Tony who's produced it. It makes me feel there is a relationship with his production that I like. Two examples were Evil Spirits the Damned and Good , The Bad and The Queen - Merry Land. On buying them found out Tony Produced.
African Night Flight is my favourite David Bowie song of all time. Loved that story
I smiled when Visconti asked that the host play "African Night Flight" as the Lodger track. Incredible song off an astonishing album.
That photo of Siouxsie Sioux, Bob Geldof and Phil Lynott! What a party that must have been.
This was a fantastic interview. As a huge Bowie fan I, of course, have known about Visconti for years and have always valued his contribution to Bowie's catalog, but I learned a LOT more about Tony's other projects from this program and that was wonderful.
I have to say that the only way anyone could dislike this is if they have no idea what they're watching and no appreciation for music. Thank you Tony Visconti, you were an influence on the development of my ears and helped broaden my musical horizons long before I knew who you were. Credit where it is due, man. Amazing to hear you explain your process. Truly one of the Greats.
Brian Eno says the Berlin trilogy is 1) The Idiot by Iggy Pop 2) Low by Bowie and 3) Heroes by Bowie. Bowie produced The Idiot, Tony Visconti produced Low and Heroes. All three were created in and around Berlin. Lodger was made in NY and Switzerland, and often thought to be part of the 'Berlin trilogy'.
Brian Eno said that Tony doesn't get enough credit for those ('Berlin') albums; that he was able to distil and shape a lot of disparate information.
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Tony says Tony doesn't get enough credit too ;-)
But The Idiot was recorded in France, finished off in Munich, and mixed at Hansa in West Berlin (although not the same Hansa studio as Heroes was recorded in). Low was mostly recorded in France at the same studio as The Idiot, and finished off at the same Hansa studio. So I am not sure of Eno’s logic. I believe Iggy Pop’s Lust for Life was entirely recorded in West Berlin so that would make a better candidate.
This gentleman speaks of the music and musicians that were our life. Phenomenal.
great guy, great interview
I just can't get enough of it
Tony Visconti is such a brilliant man and is so generous in how he talks about all the great musicians he worked with.
Legend. I like his attitude and lack of hubris. Any wannabe-producers should see him as the template.
A must watch for Marc and David Fans. Tony is relaxed and talks from the heart. As always. Lovely man.
It's hard to believe how few people saw this interview. How lucky I am to have been exposed to this ... Tony has always been one of the greatest and ... humble ... to see what records he produced ... just as important as George Martin .... at least
Because today peoples are ignorant pricks.
Really a genius producer
Great interview! These 2 hours just flew... Thanks Mr. Visconti for sharing all that and for the great contribution to music.
Does Mr. Visconti discuss lyrical content and dramatic overview of the 3 albums?
Or is his review all of the innovative music.
Tony deserves Rock Hall status.
Excellent interview.
I'm embarrassed to say I always thought Eno produced those Berlin albums .
Visconti is a true gentleman.
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Ive found this often, the more talented they are the more they are modest. And this is Tony, such a natural genuine guy. I can see why David Bowie would love him.
Dear Mr. Visconti, It took me "Blackstar", to figure out some things on on "Low", "Heroes", and "Lodger", which helped me understand "Alladin Sane". And understanding "Scary Monsters", helped me understand everything else. Was David a Time Traveler?
I love these sort of talks where people talk about their 'craft'. Wether you write, paint, play music, make films, etc etc, you can always learn something from people like this and bring it into what you do.
This was fantastic. How anyone could put a thumbs down I do not know. Listening to the methods of making music as well as the side stories was so fascinating. Thank you for the upload!
"There's something else going on besides The Beatles... That was George Martin." And it was also, very significantly, Geoff Emerick.
A good watch on lockdown
Nice way to pass time
And again, now! 10 months later
The photo of Phil Collins that Tony couldn’t remember the session is from the Argent album “Counterpoints”, Phil played drums on the album filling in for Argent’s regular drummer Bob Henrit who was ill. I’m glad he talked bout Gentle Giant, but I also wish he would have talked about The Strawbs, he produced 4 of their albums. “The Man Who Sold The World” is one of my favorite albums as are “Scary Monsters” and “Lodger”.
Amazing interview. Tony is such a graceful and charming person. Not to mention his outstanding talents.
Bang a Gong and Heroes. OMG. Thanks Tony.
Frickin copyright, this is important historical documentary, I want to hear the music.
When they cut some music, I stopped the video, opened another RUclips window and listened to the track he mentioned, before resuming this video.
@@Dave_Sisson Yes, working for ourselves. It never stops.
@@Dave_Sissonreally? A lot of effort if you already now the songs.
Why cut out even the alternate music tracks? So frustrating to watch this great interview with the music removed.
It's because copyright law is completely fucked.
I paused and listened in another tab.
Absolutely as I said 100s of times to myself "Scary Monsters is Bowies Sgt. Peppers!" Bravo Tony Visconti for saying it loud ;) Great interview by the way. Thank you :)
'Low' turned me on to Bowie and Eno. A landmark album and completely unique.
The bright side of Visconti.
Art Decade (a pun on street names) is the one that turned my world around, and around. The idea of something expanding opened me up. I play it on my Yamaha organ. Sounds great!
I wonder if it is a play on words, maybe Art Decayed?
Tony is a legend.Very humble and clever man.
This is a gem.
I love Tony's New York accent, fantastic interview!!!
The guy doing the interview is also really good - all the right questions, and at the right time.
Wonderful interview. This is a minor thing, but I love Tony’s accent. You can really tell how much time he’s spent in Britain.
So effed up to cut out the music - pure sign that the music industry is completely rotten. Thanks, Mr. Visconti for trying to share.
Amazing anecdotes! What a guy! Love his stories!
A very interesting and absorbing interview!
The man with the golden eardrums..
Bolan was my hero and biggest influence on my life so thank you tony. It must have been so exciting. I loved Bowie too so i have so much respect for you!
I would loved to seen Tony work in the studio after this talk. I would be amazing to see him work.
Classy guy; much respect to T. V.
To have done the things he's done and seen what he's seen. WOW
I love his work with The Moody Blues.
youtube gem right here fellas
Love both Bowie and Gentle Giant, glad they got a shout out at 1:41:47
He's from one of my old neighborhoods, Dyker Heights, Brooklyn!!
One of the best lectures!
Tony is amazing
What a great interview!
Thank you very much , amazing interview
What a great interview. Cheers!
Totally enjoyed listening to Tony...So informative and knowledgeable...Too bad the audience seemed to be sleeping...
17:00 courageous recording
This interview is a terrific companion piece to his autobiography. However if you read his book, have Utube on standby as he mentions a ton of artists that he was involved with over the decades.
Before his remix, Lodger was my least fave 70s Bowie album. After the remix, in my Bowie Top 3. You can find the whole remixed album here on YT.
Live and direct straight from one of my neighborhoods, Dyker Heights, Brooklyn New York!!!🌉🌃
What a fascinating interview 👌👌
The man the myth the legend!!!!!
great interview
Very cool and dignified guy, and great interview overall.
Brilliant interview.
someone get this man some water for the love of god
I was listening to Station to Station while watching this. Hey Tony, you made it!!!!
Tony didn't produce Station to Station. That was Bowie/Harry Maslin.
@@iantaylor5911 Thought TV was involved? But uncredited.....idk.
@@festersuncle6298 My understanding is that he had other commitments and so wasn't involved. I've seen him quoted as saying it was his favourite Bowie album that he hadn't produced. Anyhow, a great album and in my top three along with Hunky Dory and Heroes.
@@iantaylor5911 Bowie barely remembers recording Station to Station.
Klein and Hummel OY monitors @1hr34mins... bagged some for £20 two years ago. Incredible.
Married Mary Hopkin and May Pang. What a legend!!
Great interview
whats with the weird rubber bands on the sofa?
Did Tony Produce BOWIE Prior To The Berlin Saga? Like Earlier Records Going Back To 1970-1973?
Yeah, their relationship dates right back to Bowie's very early days with Space Oddity
Not, Hunky Dory; "Ziggy"; Aladdin Sane; Pin ups.
Does someone know for which other record, apart from Band on the run, Visconti and McCartney collaborated with? That picture seems to be more recent than the 70s...
Press To Play album 1986, Tony is credited for orchestral arrangements
@@twkotb thank you!!
The records may say David Bowie on the cover, but really it should read Bowie, Eno and Visconti ✌🏼
Bootsy Collins in the audience? Mindblowing. Great conversation.
From this video, I learned that if I'm tasked with making a set "cool" ("Extreme"?) enough for Redbull and all I have is a bland, dirty, old, gray couch, I can just wrap some hot neon straps around the cushions and I'm in business... Also, if the armrests happen to be so dirty that you don't want the artists' clothes to get anywhere near them, just grab some bar mats in a complementary cool/Extreme color, put under said straps, then paint audience chairs in the entire hot neon palette and people won't even notice.
After seeing this video, I'm about to head out to buy some electric blue tape to brighten up the old beige couch in my living room.
Imagine being 22 and moving to London in 1967 OMFG
Are those supposed to be sand bags forming the walls?
Avery! 😰✌
If I think a recording is something that will make or break me I’ll probably be frozen in anxiety. 😂😂😂
Is there anything Red Bull doesnt get their greedy claws into? Seriously, when I think of music I think Red Bull.
All this mighty talk and he's crushing the dynamic range of his masterings like an amateur. His recent remasters of the Bowie albums are horrible.
Fantastic!
My favourite Producer of all time.... on my bucket list is; to hire Tony to do a record.
Sometimes the past catches up with you, sometimes it kicks you in the teeth. x
All I want to know is why Michael Rother wasn't asked to play on any of the Berlin sessions?
Bowie was true gent and Visconti is true gent to
i love you tony
Fantastic interview! But WTF is up with that couch?
I thought the same! The wall and sign are pretty ugly too.
Great essential history.
His passion is communicable.
Palpable
Gold!
"your indestructible"..."always believe in" (cue Bongo's)
Great to hear Visconti talking about this stuff ... but why is'nt the music included ....
Copyrights?
Copyright issues.
I Guess He's Saying That There's An Engineer In The Room Along With The Band And Along With Tony (The Producer) Who Will Translate Requests For Sound Control Into Specific Dials And Switches But Tony Will Help Create That Sound I Suppose.
wou !! i love this interview
What song is he talking about at the beginning??
@@williamhouston5765 Thanks man I figured it out but that was five min of nothing but pronouns
T.Rex -'Get it On'
T.Rex- Get it On
My only complaint is that we don't get to hear the music!
I think the video would get flagged for copyright and removed if they included it
Licensing issues; video would have copyright issues.
Who's Harry Maslin?
An American producer and recording engineer, he worked on parts of Young Americans and produced Bowie’s follow up album Station to Station, I think Bowie and Visconti had a bit of a fall out over some issues while making Young Americans and they parted ways for a while.