JAMES EVENT LIBRARY - MICK GLOSSOP
MUSIC PRODUCER, MIXER & RECORDING ENGINEER
Mick Glossop has been producing, engineering and mixing for over 45 years. Initially known for recording and producing new wave and punk bands such as Magazine, Public Image Ltd, The Ruts, The Skids and Penetration, he has had success collaborating with many other artists, including The Waterboys, Furniture, The Wonder Stuff, Frank Zappa, Paul Brady, Ian Gillan, John Lee Hooker and Lloyd Cole.
He has a 35 year history of collaboration with Van Morrison, covering 17 studio and live albums, film soundtracks and DVD releases.
He has a 35 year history of collaboration with Van Morrison, covering 17 studio and live albums, film soundtracks and DVD releases.
He spent most of 2004, 2005 & 2006 extensively mixing Van's archive material, as well as live performances from the Montreux Jazz Festival, in 5.1 surround sound, for the first ever Van Morrison DVD. Between November 2008 and January 2009, he recorded and mixed the music for the CD/DVD project 'Astral Weeks, Live At The Hollywood Bowl', which won the Music Producers Guild (UK) award for Best Live Album in 2010.
During the past 10 years, projects have included mixing Lloyd Cole's album “Broken Record”, 'A Different Hat' by Paul Carrack, 'Hello All Stations, This Is Zero' by Sebastopol, ‘Live in Melbourne’ by Manuel Gottsching and the latest album by Fun da Mental.
He has recently produced a 2nd album for Sebastopol, co-produced and mixed an album of electronic music for Paul Clark, mixed the hot new single ‘Forgive And Forget’ for Medicine Head, a new album for Tim Hullstrung, and new radio mixes for Paul Carrack.
His most recent project has been mixing the new album, ‘Tiny Lungs From Rules Of flight’, by Canadian artist, Land And Sea, which features Neil Clark, long time guitarist/collaborator with Lloyd Cole, and Neil’s partner, singer Theresa McKay.
His work has also featured many left-field and ground-breaking artists including Tangerine Dream, Xmal Deutschland, Manuel Göttsching (Ashra) and Southern Death Cult.
A developing interest in electronic music synthesis has resulted in the acquisition of a larger-than-necessary collection of Eurorack synthesiser modules, and a random collection of hardware synthesisers, one of which, the Anyma Phi, as been used exclusively in the creation of a synth/programmed version of Terry Riley’s iconic minimalist piece: ’In C’.
During the past 10 years, projects have included mixing Lloyd Cole's album “Broken Record”, 'A Different Hat' by Paul Carrack, 'Hello All Stations, This Is Zero' by Sebastopol, ‘Live in Melbourne’ by Manuel Gottsching and the latest album by Fun da Mental.
He has recently produced a 2nd album for Sebastopol, co-produced and mixed an album of electronic music for Paul Clark, mixed the hot new single ‘Forgive And Forget’ for Medicine Head, a new album for Tim Hullstrung, and new radio mixes for Paul Carrack.
His most recent project has been mixing the new album, ‘Tiny Lungs From Rules Of flight’, by Canadian artist, Land And Sea, which features Neil Clark, long time guitarist/collaborator with Lloyd Cole, and Neil’s partner, singer Theresa McKay.
His work has also featured many left-field and ground-breaking artists including Tangerine Dream, Xmal Deutschland, Manuel Göttsching (Ashra) and Southern Death Cult.
A developing interest in electronic music synthesis has resulted in the acquisition of a larger-than-necessary collection of Eurorack synthesiser modules, and a random collection of hardware synthesisers, one of which, the Anyma Phi, as been used exclusively in the creation of a synth/programmed version of Terry Riley’s iconic minimalist piece: ’In C’.
MODULAR SYNTHESIS
Working from the Ground Up
During a 40+ year career in contemporary music production, I’ve encountered and engaged with many different types of synthesizers. However, the development of modular synthesis over the past 5-10 years, initiated by the emergence of the Eurorack format, has inspired my interest to the extent that I’ve been inspired to further develop my knowledge and experience.
I now possess a large collection of Eurorack synthesizer modules, which threatens to take over my studio.
There are many aspects of the development of modular synthesizers, both technical. creative and logistical, with which I have had to engage.
Many describe the modular synthesizer world as “a minefield”. There is some truth in that statement, in that there are several issues one needs to deal with:
• the vast array of currently available modules makes efficient selection incredibly challenging.
• building a collection of modules designed to satisfy the creative requirements of the individual requires an in-depth knowledge of the characteristics and features of various functions one might employ.
• some degree of technical understanding can be very useful in both the selection and the use of modules.
Having now spent several years researching all aspects of Eurorack module design and the various functions they provide, I have developed this workshop to stimulate discussion and exploration of the creative and technical possibilities.
Working from the Ground Up
During a 40+ year career in contemporary music production, I’ve encountered and engaged with many different types of synthesizers. However, the development of modular synthesis over the past 5-10 years, initiated by the emergence of the Eurorack format, has inspired my interest to the extent that I’ve been inspired to further develop my knowledge and experience.
I now possess a large collection of Eurorack synthesizer modules, which threatens to take over my studio.
There are many aspects of the development of modular synthesizers, both technical. creative and logistical, with which I have had to engage.
Many describe the modular synthesizer world as “a minefield”. There is some truth in that statement, in that there are several issues one needs to deal with:
• the vast array of currently available modules makes efficient selection incredibly challenging.
• building a collection of modules designed to satisfy the creative requirements of the individual requires an in-depth knowledge of the characteristics and features of various functions one might employ.
• some degree of technical understanding can be very useful in both the selection and the use of modules.
Having now spent several years researching all aspects of Eurorack module design and the various functions they provide, I have developed this workshop to stimulate discussion and exploration of the creative and technical possibilities.
* This Masterclass lasts for 2 hours with a ½ hour Q&A.
* Total cost £300 plus travel.
* Please note – accommodation & food should be provided where applicable.
* Total cost £300 plus travel.
* Please note – accommodation & food should be provided where applicable.
