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A Wizard , a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio Ebook A WIZARD , A TRUE STAR: TODD RUNDGREN IN THE STUDIO PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Paul Myers | 336 pages | 15 Oct 2010 | Outline Press Ltd | 9781906002336 | English | London, United Kingdom A Wizard , a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio PDF Book July Music is the way I understand how to communicate now Rating details. Encyclopedia of Popular Music. March 17, It was fairly early on in my psychedelic explorations, so everything at that point is just pretty colors and this world of new discoveries. As a Patti Smith fan, I learned that she and Rundgren met in , back before both of them were making their best music. Mar 01, Ellen rated it it was amazing. September 14, Jan 21, Lee Pfahler rated it really liked it Shelves: biography. He's one of the few that have been able to carv It was great to take stock on Rundgren's body of work both as producer and musician. You learn things about Todd Rundgren that I always suspected, that he is a bit of a recluse, despite all the collaboration he has done throughout his career. The Guardian. But aside from the many technical and studio The self-titled debut album was released in as a trio, consisting of Todd Rundgren guitars, keyboards, vocals , Hunt Sales drums , and Tony Fox Sales bass. The result was a complete loss of about half of my audience at that point. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Todd tells him to sit down, it's not that type of record. Jan 14, Gary Shindler rated it really liked it. The highlight and finale of SIGGraph conference was this terrific hour-long film show packed with excerpts from all the latest experiments in computer graphics. One need not be a Rundgren fan to enjoy this book, but being so adds to the pleasure. Located at Manhattan's 24th Street , the studio was designed to Rundgren's specifications and was created so that he could freely indulge in sound experimentation without having to worry about hourly studio costs. Rundgren provided a host of instruments and equipment, including vibraphones, organs, keyboards, Fairchild equalizers, and his Stephens track machine. This is a great mix of pure storytelling and informational writing which gives a full portrait of just how talented Mr. It was great to take stock on Rundgren's body of work both as producer and musician. Myers, Paul On an entirely personal note: there is nothing stranger than flipping through the index in a book about one of your favorite artists and seeing the name of a kid you sang a duet with on "Food Glorious Food" when you were 9 years old. Retrieved April 27, Anyone can get into it with a little bit of effort. With a background in marketing and advertising, Bill Kopp got his professional start writing for Trouser Press. Feb 11, Matt rated it it was amazing. About Paul Myers. It just mind boggling how many groups Todd produced. It only makes sense. At which point, we're up against Todd in a completely different mindspace I also learned incredible facts about the recording process of Rundgren's best albums. Total length:. The book focuses on the making of his own albums and those he produced fo This is a well-written, well- researched book that chronicles the career of one of my all-time favorite musicians, Todd Rundgren. Canongate Books. We're the Disneyland of rock and roll bands. Excellent read Enormously informative, the author clearly spent a lot of time conducting primary interviews with most of the key people mentioned in the book. A Wizard , a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio Writer To be expected, as the author indicated that his focus was the earlier formative years, the later chapters just felt a little rushed. That's another aspect of psychedelic drugs sometimes, hearing and seeing things that wouldn't be familiar to you if you weren't so psychedelic. Vocals were not recorded until after a basic track was completed. The Mojo Collection: 4th Edition. Error rating book. He never explained to me what they really meant so I wouldn't know. Utopia as a group is to convince people of the potential reality of the concept. Refresh and try again. Wizard marked the beginning of more experimental ventures that Rundgren further explored with the band Utopia. In Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian eds. Oxford University Press. Open Preview See a Problem? Any Rundgren fan would enjoy this book. Fantastic book. Mar 03, Mark Goddard rated it it was amazing. My love for the overblown Meatloaf debut record made for specially careful reading of those pages. On the other hand, side two's restraint, its brimming good humor and its ambience of innocence is irresistible, and helps save A Wizard, A True Star from total disaster. A definite read for any TR fan! The Quietus. Researched and written with the participation and cooperation of Rundgren himself. Showing The result was a complete loss of about half of my audience at that point. Dec 07, Blog on Books rated it really liked it. B— [32]. There was no consideration to perform the album in its entirety at the time of release due to the difficulty in reproducing many of its sounds. This is a great mix of pure storytelling and informational writing which gives a full portrait of just how talented Mr. This book really is "everything you've ever wanted to know about Todd Rundgren" and then some! Critical reception to Wizard was mixed. Home News About Us Contact. The Patti Smith chapter in particular was really beautiful. Schuckett said that Rundgren often spoke of Ravel as his favorite classical composer at the time, although "I don't think Todd really listened to much funk, so [me and Moogy] were kind of showing him that stuff. After learning his craft as a songwriter and arranger, with Nazz, Rundgren gained attention by engineering recordings by The Band. The album's first side is titled "The International Feel In 8 ". A Wizard A True Star: Todd Rundgren In The Studio by Paul Myers is a fascinating and authoritative trip through the land of flickering red lights inhabited by a studio wizard - and true star - who has rarely enjoyed a proper victory lap along the many trails that he has blazed. You learn things about Todd Rundgren that I always suspected, that he is a bit of a recluse, despite all the collaboration he has done throughout his career. Retrieved 15 January For him it was a badge of honor to be different. Perhaps Rundgren has remained primarily underground musician because he shares Brian's willingness to experiment AND his sense of humor. Books by Paul Myers. Known throughout music circles as a complex, multi- pronged talent — a bandleader, multi-instrumentailist, producer and engine Now here is a rock book that needed to be written. Also on top of that all the great albums he produced solo and with his group Utopia. You suddenly see them differently and they convey a different meaning. I own almost every recording which Rundgren put out as a solo artist or as a member of a band Nazz in his youth, Utopia later. Todd is and was a renaissance man. Now here is a rock book that needed to be written. Views Read Edit View history. At which point, we're up against Todd in a completely different mindspace His second album Runt. Rolling Stone. A Wizard, a True Star is just like a baby trying to get back to an un- imprinted point where all of this input doesn't necessarily have a preconceived meaning. A Wizard , a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio Reviews I am a huge fan. And that Pixar did the cover? Scott Sheppard About the Author. It gives a lot of history of his recording career and his production career of other bands' albums, and this added bonus is interesting to read because it explains much of the production process which I knew very little about. It was great to take stock on Rundgren's body of work both as producer and musician. A hugely enjoyable music-focused overview of Rundgren's majoring on the period when he was signed to major labels. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. A must-read for Todd fans, as Todd contributes his voice freely and frequently to the narrative, the book will also interest studio nerds - those of you who get excited reading the list of names of microphones and guitars. Furs, Grand Funk and, secondly, that as much of an outside thinker as he clearly is, the man can be a curmudgeon to work with. More Details California Rocker. The fact that he keeps his tech button active is another big plus. Quotes from A Wizard a True S In fact Dave Gregory of Xtc claimed that Todd saved their careers. Mar 29, Teri rated it it was amazing. Given his creativity and rapid access to his veritable bag of tricks, its hard to argue with the approach. Longtime fan learned much more about the man and his music! About Paul Myers. Few record producers possess the musical facility to back up such a bold promise, but in over 40 years behind the glass, Todd Rundgren has willed himself into becoming a not only a rock guitar virtuoso, an accomplished lead vocalist, and a serviceable drummer, vocal arranger and keyboard player, but also a master of perhaps his greatest instrument of all, the recording studio. It would have been great to read each chapter and listen to the record, that is for another day.
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