Your book gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Abbey road to ziggy stardust shares ken scott s intimate memories of working with some of the most important artists of the 20th century while crafting a sound that influenced generations of music makers. You can check out the bowie portion of my interview here. Ken scott was born on october, 1928 in brooklyn, new york, usa as kenneth e.
Ken scott has 16 books on goodreads with 5928 ratings. The legendary producer engineer looks back on his studio time with bowie and the beatles during the late 60s and early 70s. Beginning at emi or abbey road as it would become known and helming the sound. As one of only five engineers on the beatles records, kens work has. As one of only five engineers on the beatles records, ken s work has left an indelible mark on hundreds of millions of fans with his skilled contributions to magical mystery tour and the white album. An incredible tale of one mans defiance, of adversity and the lengths he was prepared to go for brief, passion filled moments in a german wwii pow camp with the 19 year old german jewish daughter of the camp commandant.
He was, as one of the greatest british record makers, filled with incredible stories about his celebrated infamous recordings with bowie, the beatles and elton john and many more. As a producer, scott is noted for his work with david bowie, supertramp, devo, kansas, the tubes, ronnie montrose, level 42. The legendary ken scott talks mixing bobby owsinskis. My regular facebook page is at its maximum of friends, so please visit my fan page to stay up to date for news. The idea that ken scott somehow knows geoff emericks life better than emerick does is ludicrous, and geoff emerick doesnt have to defend himself to you, me, ken scott, or anybody. I dont need sway with the publisher for that, i need it with amazon, b and n and apple.
His first major hit as a producer was bowies the rise and fall of ziggy stardust and the spiders from mars. He was an actor, known for stopover tokyo 1957, psychout 1968 and death valley days 1952. About ken scott theres no question that producer engineer ken scott holds a unique place in music history. Inside abbey road with beatles engineer ken scott mojo. Theres no question that producerengineer ken scott holds a unique place in music history. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. It is based on the 2014 new adult fiction novel of the same name written by anna todd and is the sequel to the film after. Ken scott tells of his days as a recording engineerproducer to the beatles, eric clapton, david.
Ken and his staff will make booking entertainment for your next event the most hassle free event you have ever had to put together. The way, in reading your book, i felt about it was that it was very buttonedup on the. Ken scott was the consummate lawyer, mentor and friend. Theres no question that producerengineer ken scott holds a unique place in music. Amazon with six of my ghostwritten books and i have a movie. Ken scott born 1970 in quebec, canada is a canadian screenwriter, actor, director, and comedian. I hope mr scott isint offended by this method of reading. Ken scott special drum recording video features watch a complete series of 5 drum recording videos with legendary recording engineer and record producer ken scott while he records a special epik drums drum sample library for sonic reality plus an interview series shot at abbey road studios with ken talking about the recording. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Abbey road to ziggy stardust shares the intimate memories of ken scott s days working with some of the most important artists of the 20th century while crafting a sound that has ken scott holds a unique place in music history as one of only five engineers to have recorded the beatles, but his experiences as a producer may be just as profound. Ken scott abbey road to ziggy stardust the strange brew. Interview with ken scott, recording engineer and producer of david bowie, the beatles, elton john.
Explore the ken scott s archivist vintage vinyl jesus music 19651980 list by retrognome on discogs. By ken scott and bobby owsinski hardcover book item. Ken scott top record producer at abbey road studios talks of his career. Ideal for all library and school performers who are looking to add something fun and exciting to their programs. Hes also written a new book with bobby owsinski, abbey road to ziggy stardust, which will be published in june by alfred music publishing. I am an author, ghostwriter and a book coach and i have written or. Ken scott on working with elton john on honky chateau i thought it was time for another peek at what it was like working back in the glory days of the 1970s. Ken scott born 20 april 1947 is a british record producer and engineer known for being one of. Ken scott s most popular book is do the birds still sing in hell. Books by ken scott author of do the birds still sing in. I really like your book abbey road to ziggy stardust. The parts you dont hear crew recently made the drive up to leeds to meet the legendary engineer and producer ken scott. Ken scott may well have shaped more of the sonic landscape of modern music than any other one person.
On april 14, 2020, in his 89th year, ken scott passed away peacefully at the golden plough lodge in cobourg, ontario. Scotts book clearly shows some of the perils of ego the grumpy beatles. Hollywood producer ken scott biography, news, photos. Kenneth scott obituary toronto, on the globe and mail. Ken scotts archivist vintage vinyl jesus music 1965. What makes the book so enjoyable are ken scott s indepth discussions of what went down in the studio during many of these sessions. On his book, producing ziggy, working in studio with bowie and working with the beatles. He joined emi recording studios as an apprentice at age 16, helping out on the recording of a hard days night by the beatles. Can a recording engineers memoir be a real page turner as the book trade likes to characterize a suspenseful novel.
Photo courtesy of ken scott it almost sounds like a feelgood hollywood movie. Ken scott talks with russell cottier at abbey road studios. Ken scott news newspapers books scholar jstor august 2014 learn how and when to remove this template message. Ken s work has left an indelible mark on hundreds of millions of fans with his skilled contributions to magical mystery tour and the white album. Legendary producer ken scott began his career at the abbey road studios working with the beatles on the white album and magical mystery tour. A young man gets hired by abbey road studios at age 16. The june 6 th book launch coincides with the 50 th anniversary of the beatles first recording session at. His reputation precedes him, and if his memory of events 40 years ago is somehow less than. Its a great book if i do say so myself with some wonderful stories about ken working with some of the legends of music business. As one of the preeminent recording engineers and producers of the 20th century, ken has. Learn about ken s life, his birthday, zodiac sign, and real facts here.
Heres an excerpt from producer engineer ken scott s great from abbey road to ziggy stardust book that. I went immediately to ken scott s book, i had glanced at it already, i am always in need of instant gratification, so i skipped right to the white album section, and i will probably then go back and read the all things must pass section, and then ziggy stardust and bowie. After we collided is an upcoming romantic drama film starring josephine langford and hero fiennestiffin and directed by roger kumble. Create your own list of music and share it with the world. Nearly 200 attendees gathered at grammy museum event, presented by american express. Alfred music publishing, the world leader in educational print music publishing since 1922, announces the release of abbey road to ziggy stardust, the highly anticipated memoir of the recording engineer producer that shaped the sounds loved by generations, by ken scott and bobby owsinski. Ken scott is a genius and perhaps the greatest rock engineer ever. In his new book abbey road to ziggy stardust, he and coauthor bobby owsinski chronicle it allrecording methods, rare gear, record label sleaze, and rock star shenanigans alike. Scott moved on from abbey road to trident studios and then into independence as a highly soughtafter producer in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Ken scott born 20 april 1947 is a british record producer and engineer known for being one of the five main engineers for the beatles, as well as engineering elton john, pink floyd, procol harum, mahavishnu orchestra, duran duran, the jeff beck group and many more. Ken scott has had one of the most enviable careers of any producer. For scott, its all about the work and the process of recording. David bowie ziggy stardust producer ken scott chats with frank welch on his radio show in dallas. One of the beatles main sound engineers who also helped artist pink floyd and duran duran perfect and record their sound. Producer, engineer, and author ken scott presents highlights from his new book, abbey road to ziggy stardust. Producer ken scott on working with early david bowie bobby. Ken scott from abbey road to ziggy stardust book promo.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Hollywood producer ken scott facts, born date, details on movies, awards and shows news about ken scott, ken scott photos, ken scott articles and more. From the creative minds of kimmo and ken scott, its the latest way to play kimmos big race. Ken scott on working with elton john on honky chateau. One thing i remember about seeing a ken scott session was 87s everywhere, on just about everything.
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