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Interviews

Kim Ryrie - Fairlight's Father - Part 1

Interview Series | Music Technology, May 1987
TechTalk: Kim Ryrie

In an exclusive interview, the co-founder of the Fairlight company and father of the CMI talks about the machine's development, and outlines his plans for the future. Simon Trask pops the questions.

Kraftwerk - Kraftwerk Revealed

Interview | Electronics & Music Maker, Sep 1981
An interview with Ralf Hutter

Laurie Anderson - Making Music with Big Science

Interview | Electronics & Music Maker, Feb 1985

There seems no end to the creativity of New York performance artist Laurie Anderson. In an exclusive interview, she talks about her music, her lyrics, and life as a 'Diva' for artist Jean-Michel Jarre.

Ray Dolby - Inside Views: Ray Dolby

Interview | Sound On Sound, Jul 1987
The world's best known engineer

Ray Dolby's name appears on almost every recording device imaginable, yet few people outside the industry know much about this most famous engineer. In a rare interview he talks to David Mellor and explains the evolution of Dolby noise reduction.

Rupert Hine - Empathy

Interview | Sound On Sound, Jun 1986
The Rupert Hine Approach to Record Producing

You may be surprised to learn that as a producer, Rupert Hine has some sixty-five albums credited to him, though it is only in recent times that his name has started to mean anything outside of the record business. Something that has come about largely through his successful associations with Howard Jones and Tina Turner. David Etheridge chatted to him in the studio about his career to date and his approach to record production.

Steve Nieve - Good Company

Interview | Music Technology, May 1988

From his Vox Continental days with Elvis Costello, to a regular spot on Jonathan Ross' The Last Resort, and now on to film scores, Steve Nieve has retained an objective approach to technology.

Tom Hidley - Tom Hidley - Studio Designer

Interview | Topic: Acoustics, Recording Studios | Sound On Sound, Sep 1986

Over a 25 year period, Tom Hidley has designed and built more than 400 of the world's top recording studios. Recognised as an undisputed 'master' of his craft, his acoustic design concepts have changed the face of studios and the music that is made within their walls. In a rare interview, he talks openly about his design philosophy and his most current 'ground-breaking' project to Paul Gilby.

Wim Mertens - Music For Piano And Voice

Interview | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1986

Upcoming systems music composer chats to Simon Trask about modern technology, Renaissance music and Belgian pop.

The bass behind Rainbow

Interview | Music UK, Nov 1983
Roger Glover talks purple, production and power

Glover on the Cover — Rainbow man talks Bass

Total Toto

Interview | Music UK, Dec 1983
Steve Lukather talks to Steven Rosen

LUKATHER IN TOTO. Words by Steven Rosen.... Pics. (inc. front cover) by Glen La Ferman

Miller Anderson / Dog Soldier

Interview | International Musician, Aug 1975

The Complete Phil Collins

Interview | International Musician, Mar 1985

While most musicians flounder attempting to play one instrument, Phil Collins has his cake and eats it. Tony Horkins pieces together the multiple talents and discovers the complete musician

Gus Dudgeon

Interview | International Musician, Oct 1975

Jon Tiven talks to Gus Dudgeon about Elton, Bowie and recording in general.

Dio Wanna Rock?

Interview | International Musician, Jun 1986

The world-conquering sound of Ronnie James' band rests on its rock solid rhythm section. Tony Reed talks to the men who make the Dio metal machine move

Power Cuts

Interview | International Musician, Jun 1985

Duran man Andy Taylor gives Chris Maillard a Station announcement

Works Outing

Interview | Making Music, Sep 1986

The new album, and the bits what made it.

This Is Gordon Sumner

Interview | International Musician, Jul 1985

The high priest of Pop discusses his solo album, musicianship, songwriting and The Police.

Gary Moore

Interview | Music UK, Jan 1983

Talks guitars, amps and playing to Tony Bacon

Waterfront

Interview | Phaze 1, Jul 1989

Wayne's World

Interview | Sound On Sound, Aug 1992
Mission In Action

Instead of recording their latest opus in expensive pro studios, the Mission have been laying tracks in a rural barn. It might seem they've fallen from grace; Robert Michael finds it ain't necessarily so.

Orchestral Manoeuvres

Interview | Phaze 1, Jul 1989

orchestral manoeuvres in the sun

Iron Maiden

Interview | One Two Testing, Jan 1986

bass and guitar talk

Girls Keep Swinging

Interview | Sound On Sound, Dec 1992
Playing Keys With Shakespear's Sister

BAD Timing

Interview | One Two Testing, Jun 1986

So far, so BAD?

Laurie Anderson

Interview | Sound On Sound, Feb 1991

Laurie Anderson, pioneer and populariser of avant-garde electronic music, and arguably the performance artist, recently brought her 'Empty Places' show to the UK. Interview by Mark J. Prendergast.

 

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