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Influential Producers

I've always found it interesting how much a producer can influence the sound of an artist. The right synergy between the two can make a good artist great and really shape the creative process. A few influential producers come to mind: John Levanthal (Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn), Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams), Tommy Lipuma (Diana Krall). Sometimes I shop recordings by looking for producers who have worked with some of my favorite artists--it doesn't always guarantee a great recording but it helps narrow things down as the producers mark is usually evident no matter which artist is involved. Anyone else look at the credits and see patterns?
dodgealum
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tostadosunidos
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There's something about the ultra-processed sound of some of the new producers that doesn't agree with me. I wonder if they could have existed in earlier times when new sounds had to be invented technologically. I guess all that matters is that they're doing what they're doing with what we have now.
Anyway, I'm an old-timer with a preference for the older sounds (50's-early 80's).
toddnkaya
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Dodgealum, have you listened to the works of Danger Mouse?
He has won producer of decade and numerous best album , best producer awards. I love most everything he touches. Please see Norah Jone's last album, a break through for her sound. (Broken Little Hearts)
Listen to an album called Broken Bells. It's one of my favorites of the decade. Also check out the album called , Rome (a masterpiece). Please check out his works with Sparkle Horse. (Dark Night of the Soul). There is a ton to discover with this fine producer. He is reported to be working with U2.
This guy is a super genius!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danger_Mouse
Todd
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phasecorrect
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Mutt Lange
dodgealum OP
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How about Peter Asher's work with Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor? Great example of someone who transitioned from musician/performer to the studio and experienced much greater success in that role.
ziggy333a
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Bob Ezrin. Produced artists like Pink Floyd (The Wall), Kiss (Destroyer and the Elder), Alice Cooper (Most of his early albums), just to name a few.
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