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Jazz Shaper: Steve Levine

Manmade Soul

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

Posted on 12 October 2019

Live on Saturday at 9am with Elliot Moss, and available to listen back here on Monday.

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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