Tom Dowd & the Language Of Music

Far and away one of my most important influences. This man single handedly changed recording techniques and helped change music as a whole. From being the first to put faders in a console to being the first outsider to use Les Paul's multi-track recording process, Tom Dowd had a huge hand in creating the opportunity for me and many others to actually have dreams to chase. Music lovers, musicians, executives, and engineers alike all have an unpayable debt to this man. The least you can do is buy this dvd and learn a thing or two while being awestruck at this awesome reflection on history being made.




taken from www.thelanguageofmusic.com
"Tom Dowd & the Language Of Music profiles the extraordinary life and legendary work of music producer/recording engineer Tom Dowd. Historical footage, vintage photographs and interviews with a who's who list of musical giants from the worlds of jazz, soul and classic rock shine a spotlight on the brilliance of Tom Dowd, whose creative spirit and passion for innovative technology helped shape the course of modern music.

A long-time engineer and producer for Atlantic Record, Tom Dowd was responsible for some of the most important R&B, rock, and jazz records ever made. In his own words, Tom Dowd relates how he went from working on the Manhattan Project, while still high school age, to recording some of the greatest music ever made over the last half of the 20th Century."







Here's a great clip from the film.