What does a record producer do? - Interview w/ Michael Beinhorn

Michael Beinhorn is a legendary record producer, composer, author, and musician.
Michael has worked with some of the biggest names in music, producing chart-topping albums for artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, Marilyn Manson, Korn, Hole, and many more.
Michael began his career in the late 1970s, playing synth and guitar in the new wave band Material. He transitioned into production work in the 80s, including his innovative work on Herbie Hancock's "Rockit," one of the most important recordings from the early 1980s.
His big mainstream break came in 1989 when he produced the Red Hot Chili Peppers' hit album Mother's Milk, which contained the smash single Higher Ground.
In the 90s, Michael cemented his status as one of the top rock producers in the business. He produced Soundgarden's hit Superunknown, as well as Marilyn Manson's breakthrough album Mechanical Animals. He continued working with high-profile alt-rock and metal acts throughout the 2000s.
Over his long and varied career, Michael has developed a reputation for capturing raw, powerful performances from the artists he works with. His productions are bold, hard-hitting, and instantly recognizable. He's an expert at balancing commercial appeal with artistic integrity.
In this interview, Nicholas Tolson, of Linear Tube Audio, and Michael discuss his career and the importance of artist development and pre-production in music. Michael argues that these aspects, which include understanding the artist's talents and assembling a body of work for an album, are indispensable to the process of music production. Beinhorn also discusses the challenges of critiquing artists and the importance of establishing a mutual goal and relationship with them. He highlights the need for artists to be open to feedback and critique. The interview also touches on the recording process, which can vary depending on the style of music and the individuals involved.
0:00 Intro
6:00 What is artist development?
9:40 What is pre-production?
19:10 The art of critique
24:24 The role of the producer during recording
Learn more about Michael at michaelbeinhorn.com/
Learn more about Linear Tube Audio at www.lineartubeaudio.com/

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Thanks for this! Awesome interview and some great gems from Michael!

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Glad you enjoyed it!