Hal Leonard Al Schmitt on the Record: The Magic Behind the Music
Hal Leonard Al Schmitt on the Record: The Magic Behind the Music Reviews
At Sweetwater, recording engineer Al Schmitt is considered an industry legend. From Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and Elvis Presley to Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Madonna, Al Schmitt on the Record: The Magic Behind the Music examines what went into the creation of some of most classic recordings ever made. In this book, you'll also learn how Al got his start as a teenager in the early days of magnetic tape recording, and intriguing details about his incredible journey on the way to being the icon he is today.
While this isn't an item we normally stock, we can still get it to you as fast as possible due to our great relationship with Hal Leonard. Go ahead and place your order and we'll follow up shortly to let you know when to expect it. Estimated May 2026.
great stories
It is great getting to read first hand account stories from behind the glass. Al's answers won't be right for everyone, but it does teach that moving the mic and trying a different mic should be used before you touch the EQ on the board.
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