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Saturday 4 December 2010

Kasabian - West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum - The Mastering process - PART IV


Howie Weinberg is a master on the mastering process. Worked on – as he stated – between 2,000 to 3,000 records since the early 80’s. From James Brown to U2 and Nirvana to Public Enemy, Glasvegas, and Gorillaz . In fact, Howie received in 1996 a TEC award for “best record production/single-track” for his work on the “Feel Good Inc,” masterpiece. He’s with Masterdisk since 1977.

His recent work with Kasabian was the reason for this quick phone conversation a little while ago. So, let’s read what the Master has to tell us about this record:

On Kasabian’s record:

King_leer (KL):


Who made the call for Kasabian’s new record?


Howie Weinberg (WB):


In fact it was Dan. Dan is the client as well as Sony, the label. We have a very close work relationship. I have a amazing studio set-up and that’s all. We work together for 10 years now in all kind of projects.


(KL):


When you are mastering (i believe) the producer or band members will ear the final result and then close the subject. How did it go with Kasabian’s record ? Who was following the process with you? It was Dan, the band or both? What kind of communication was in place between you and the producer/band?


(WB):


Dan and I knew very well what to do and what the band wanted. Although, the band had a great input, they were very proactive also. We sat down and start promptly the work. We had a very good mix.


On You


(KL):


Can you pick from all your discography the most difficult records you have worked in - technically speaking?


(WB):


Well, this is not a easy one but, here it goes:

Nevermind - Nirvana

Blood Sugar Sex Magik - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Pop – U2

It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back - Public Enemy



Relevant links: http://masterdisk.com/engineers/engineer.php?id=26&page=b




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