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Jazz Shaper: Steve Levine

Posted on 12 October 2019

Steve Levine is Founder and Owner of Manmade Soul and Co-founder and Director of radio production company, Magnum Opus Broadcasting.

Interview highlights

I always knew I wanted to be a record producer.

I started to listen to music and think why does a ska record sound like that, or why does or a jazz record sound like that?

The way Culture Club sessions took place was one of a journey.

When something is slightly better than average, it really jumps out.

I love being in a studio.

I spend an enormous amount of time making sure my edits are good.

It’s all about creating the right ambience with musicians.

To be a great record producer you also have to be a great people person.

You always go into the studio with the idea that you are going to make the best record ever.

I can honestly say that everyone I have worked with, we’re friends for life.

My words of advice for young and upcoming record producers or engineers – go to the library and read some great books, steer clear of YouTube a little bit.

Highlights

Interview highlights

I always knew I wanted to be a record producer.

I started to listen to music and think why does a ska record sound like that, or why does or a jazz record sound like that?

The way Culture Club sessions took place was one of a journey.

When something is slightly better than average, it really jumps out.

I love being in a studio.

I spend an enormous amount of time making sure my edits are good.

It’s all about creating the right ambience with musicians.

To be a great record producer you also have to be a great people person.

You always go into the studio with the idea that you are going to make the best record ever.

I can honestly say that everyone I have worked with, we’re friends for life.

My words of advice for young and upcoming record producers or engineers – go to the library and read some great books, steer clear of YouTube a little bit.

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