I recently gave an interview to Rick Goetz at MusicCoaching.com. It covers how MLR got started, some of my sordid past and various other tips and tidbits of the music library world. Check it out.
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Yes Art, very good interview. Thank YOU for the site!! You should write a book about all you have encountered. Man, you could probably get a whole book just from the John Lennon Rock n Roll sessions! I know I’d buy it!!
Hi kb, glad you enjoy the site. Yeah, I guess someday I’ll attempt a book. The Lennon sessions were quite an event. The sessions were so large (typical Spector) that there was not much interaction, plus John was pretty out of it (his “lost period”). Still it was a thrill to look over and see him sitting a chair or two away from me, surreal experience.
Thanks to everyone for the kind words.
It’s been said that one has a complete cell change every seven years. It must be true in mind as well as body because when I look back at all that stuff it’s hard to even imagine that was actually me!
That being said I must say I enjoy making music now more than ever. Technology has allowed us all to reach out, create and connect as never before. MLR is one result of this technology and has helped me to make better music and make new friends all over the world. Too cool, many thanks to all of you!
Art +100
I’ve been chatting today we two MLR friends from opposite sides of the globe.
It’s truly amazing. I cannot thank you enough for creating this site and giving us a place to meet, share ideas/knowledge and give each other encouragement.
Just one more thing for you to be proud of on top of a very hip career!
Thank you!
Michael
You are too kind MichaelL. Now, if we could only find a way to beam each other to one central place for a meet up!
Skype?
Video conference meetup? Hmmm, I’ll check that concept out.
Hi Art, I also enjoyed the interview! I’m from CT also, what town did you hail from?
Glad you enjoyed it Michael. I’m from Litchfield my mom lives in Morris (88 and still going strong!). What town for you?
Raised in Southington, North East of you. Stayed here in MA after getting out of Berklee (100 years ago 🙂 )
Sure miss the north east but not the weather!
+1 to all.
Great interview Art. And very cool to hear a bit more about your career.
It should be an inspiration to all!
Cheers,
Michael
Good stuff Art Really good interview and as always, solid advice.
Great stuff Art! Really cool to hear about your career too – really an amazing list of collaborations there.
god job art
I see you everywhere man.
Pretty soon you will be
stomping with big internet dogs
Hah!
Great interview Art. Vert inspiring and realistic. Seems like you and I work the same way. Every day for a few hours. It’s all about writing what you know, and what you like. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t….but I love it. I like you went through the Nashville thing, and got very frustrated with their way of writing, and what they want. Much happier working on my own. BTW I lived in CT from ’92 thru ’03. First in East Hartford for a couple of years then in Torrington. Litchfield County is beautiful. Thanks again for all you do for us.
PS- I’m 58 and don’t think I’ll get to 1000 tracks either!
Torrington huh? That is very close. We almost moved back to Litchfield last October. Found a great house right off of the green. We agreed on a price and were a half hour away from pulling the trigger when my mom, sister and a couple of others started talking about all the Lyme disease. The night before I had found a tic on Robin and that killed that deal. In Nashville Robin was a magnet for every insect out there. She even got chiggers, yowee!
Where are you now Gary?
I have been living in Florida since 2003. First in St. Pete, and for past 3 years in Safety Harbor, which is near Clearwater on the west coast. Like you there are a lot of things I miss about living in the Northeast, but least of all the weather…..Too bad about your deal in Litchfield falling through. Fortunately I never experienced Lyme disease in CT. or chiggers in TN!
I think once you experience the “endless summer” of FL or CA it’s hard to go back:-)
Hey Art,
Sorry that you changed your mind. CT is a lovely state. I have a friend in Riverside and a nephew in Norwalk.
I’m not sure CA is immune to Lyme disease. You may just not hear about it so much.
But here’s a map. forewarned is forearmed. http://www.lymedisease.org/california/california_map.html
Best,
Michael
Yep MichaelL, CT is a real tug. My roots are deep there. On the other hand my roots are deep here too. I love the energy in L.A.
As far as Lyme disease here, it’s pretty rare. Particularly where we live.
Another 1000 tracks and maybe you can live in both places! 😆
Actually a few years ago we purchased a condo in Litchfield and tried being bi-coastal. We found out rather quickly that it’s expensive and looked better in theory than in practice. Then there was that one winter trip where we were stuck in the house for a few days. Was really missing that CA sun!
What, just a few days? You probably had power and everything! 🙂
Are you sure you can live without this:
https://studionine.comcastvault.net/t/6T40Pev8kFWg2FuCi2nXMl/
I know, spoiled rotten:) That picture in the link wouldn’t show in any of my browsers. I can only imagine, my family was sending back reports about this last winter’s snow!
Yeah, haven’t quite figured out the sharing thing. Try this, if it doesn’t work forget it and keep using your imagination!
https://studionine.comcastvault.net/t/TDO9J2iDTL2FpntJbf2BX8
Got it and brrrr…
Great interview Art!!
Thanks Scott!
Yeah Art, great interview. I like the section about making tracks easily editable. That’s something I have been thinking about lately.
Thanks Rosco, I still struggle with that. Having the music make sense musically and editable.
Good stuff Art!
Yep, great interview. I also thought it’s pretty cool to see the people you’ve worked with over the years. I’m sure you’d have some interesting stories! 🙂
Very nice interview. Really enjoy both looking back at your career and looking forward on the production music industry.
Lots of stories for sure. Sometimes kick starting those brain cells is the problem!