Alan Parsons' Art and Science of Sound Recording

(Technical Reference). More than simply the book of the award-winning DVD set, Art & Science of Sound Recording, the Book takes legendary engineer, producer, and artist Alan Parsons' approaches to sound recording to the next level. In book form, Parsons has the space to include more technical background information, more detailed diagrams, plus a complete set of course notes on each of the 24 topics, from "The Brief History of Recording" to the now-classic "Dealing with Disasters." Written with the DVD's coproducer, musician, and author Julian Colbeck, ASSR, the Book offers readers a classic "big picture" view of modern recording technology in conjunction with an almost encyclopedic list of specific techniques, processes, and equipment. For all its heft and authority authored by a man trained at London's famed Abbey Road studios in the 1970s ASSR, the Book is also written in plain English and is packed with priceless anecdotes from Alan Parsons' own career working with the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and countless others. Not just informative, but also highly entertaining and inspirational, ASSR, the Book is the perfect platform on which to build expertise in the art and science of sound recording.

Alan Parsons' first professional recording session was working with the Beatles on Let It Be. After an illustrious engineering career, Parsons went on to become one of the most sought-after producers of the 1970s. Subsequently he formed the Alan Parsons Project, enjoying multiplatinum success. Parsons remains an active recording artist and producer to this day. Julian Colbeck (Los Angeles) was a professional keyboardist for over 25 years, working with Yes/ABWH, Steve Hackett, John Miles, and his own group, Charlie. He has also authored a dozen books on music/music technology, including the groundbreaking Keyfax series, and he has produced numerous instructional DVDs as the CEO of Keyfax NewMedia.