Its got eddie kramer, one of hendrixs closest friends cowriting the book and he. Crosstown traffic is good but imo hardly the best hendrix book. Eddie kramer on capturing the electric magic of jimi hendrix. By 1968, eddie kramer had already earned his stripes as an engineer. He has collaborated with several artists now in the rock and roll hall of fame, including the beatles, david bowie, eric clapton, jimi hendrix, the kinks, kiss, led zeppelin, the rolling stones, john mellencamp, and carlos santana. During that period the whole recording industry was a much better place in terms of the amount of freedom the bands were given in order for them to create their albums. World cafe the producer shares stories from the road and the studio plus new jimi hendrix recordings from the. Eddie kramer continues to engineerproduce artists including buddy guys grammywinning 1995 release, slippin in kramer has also issued a three and a half hour instructional video, titled adventures in modern recording, and appeared in the 1997 hendrix documentary the making of electric ladyland. Jimi hendrix interview with eddie kramer about both sides. Eddie kramer completes posthumous jimi hendrix trilogy with both sides of the sky producer and engineer eddie kramer brings continuity and freshness to hendrixs posthumous canon with a new album. By 1962, i had started in the business as a teaboy, he says, and by 67 i had worked my way up to olympic sound studios in barnes, which was where i met jimi.
Its easy to see why, but for what it is, i think its a nice introductory hendrix book. This beautifully designed, illustrated volume also includes vivid new descriptions of every single live hendrix concert from 1963 to 1970. Mar 08, 2018 eddie kramer talks about the potential sound of jimi hendrix s fourth album cosmo music duration. Honorable mention to their follow up book, sessions which is the jimi hendrix equivalent. Engineerproducer eddie kramer has a resume thats a mile long, but the credit that hes forever tied to is jimi hendrix. Eddie kramer, hendrix and led zep engineer, will get his own.
The rolling stones, david bowie, bad company and the beatles, just to name a few. Eddie kramer chronicles the life of musician jimi hendrix from his greenwich village days to his electric ladyland nights, focusing on the techniques he used to create his unique sound. Authors john mcdermott and eddie kramer jimis longtime. Setting the record straight by john mcdermott, eddie. Eddie kramer, an engineer famous to rock fans for his work with jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, kiss and the beatles, will be the subject of a feature documentary, from the other side of. Jimi hendrix, led zeppelin engineer eddie kramer will be. So many intriguing stories and most importantly the clarifications of the blatant lies surrounding hendrix. Simply put, the book is a mustread for any hendrix fan. Over 4 hours of music on 4 cds and 8lps, compiled and digitally remastered by original hendrix engineer eddie kramer, and accompanied by a fullcolor, 80page book filled with rare photos. Apr 07, 2020 eddie kramer, an engineer famous to rock fans for his work with jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, kiss and the beatles, will be the subject of a feature documentary, from the other side of the glass, with joe berlinger metallica.
Apr 07, 2006 eddie kramer answers questions in regards to the reissues over the years of jimis music as well as books in print regarding hendrix. Setting the record straight new ed by john mcdermott, eddie kramer isbn. When youre ready to make some music history of your own, get eddie kramer behind the board. Hendrix expert john mcdermott chronicles each of jimis revolutionary recording sessions, enlisting the help of hendrix s friend and bandmate billy cox and sound engineer and photographer eddie kramer. But i love murrays work because it takes a step back from hendrix and surveys the landscape he left behind. When jimi hendrix recorded purple haze, the man behind the board was eddie kramer. He has collaborated with several artists now in the rock and roll hall of fame, including the beatles, david bowie, eric clapton, jimi hendrix, the kinks, kiss, led zeppelin, the rolling stones, john mellencamp, and carlos santana kramer has engineered andor produced records for other wellknown. World cafe the producer shares stories from the road and the studio plus new jimi hendrix recordings from the posthumous album, both. Classic hendrix now features a foreword by hendrixs legendary recording engineer, eddie kramer. Eddie kramer, engineer for jimi hendrix, led zeppelin and. Setting the record straight by john mcdermott goodreads. Engineer, producer, author and lecturer eddie kramer is a grammy award winner for his audio production of the jimi hendrix live album the band of gypsys and an emmy award recipient for best sound in the american masters documentary hear my train acomin. Legendary producerengineer eddie kramer jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, kiss shares inside information behind the creation of the eddie kramer signature series. Eddie kramer completes posthumous jimi hendrix trilogy with.
For me, that honor goes to setting the record straight by john mcdermott and eddie kramer. Heres an excerpt from his interview in the book, centered around his work with. Setting the record straight is the definitive biography of a legend whose recording career transformed the essence of rock and roll. September 1992 saw the publication of a book coauthored by kramer and john mcdermott. Eddie kramer photography jimi hendrix eddie kramer. Setting the record straight book by john mcdermott. Sep 18, 2015 7 jimi hendrix by eddie kramer kramer was born in south africa in 1942, to an english mother, and relocated to london in the early 60s to pursue a career in music engineering. Setting the record straight was built on kramers years of.
In fact, eddie kramer produced albums for a lot of people including the beatles and the rolling stones. Various sizes, framed and unframed, museum quality acid free paper. To get a clearer picture of where jimi hendrix was at in his final years i interrupted his friend and engineer, the legendary eddie kramer, as he was. Talk to me about the runup to this legendary hendrix. The jimi hendrix experience the jimi hendrix experience. From jimis greenwich village days to his electric ladybird nights, they chronicle the innovative techniques of a pioneer who painstakingly worked to perfect the sounds others couldnt even imagine, despite being modest to the point of shyness. Setting the record straight new ed by mcdermott, john, kramer, eddie isbn. As a hendrix obsessive it didnt reveal much to me i didnt know but it was a good read. Unquestionably, one of the most renowned and wellrespected producersengineers in all of rock history is eddie kramer.
After years of anticipation, the jimi hendrix box set has arrived, assembling 56 previously unreleased or unavailable recordings that span the guitarists legendary career. This beautifully designed, illustrated volume also includes vivid new. For over five decades kramer has painted the rock landscape with his aural and visual brush working with some of music historys biggest names. Jimi hendrix, the electric guitarist from some unnamed galaxy, had eddie kramer.
This reissue of the jimi hendrix experience 4 cd box set includes four new tracks released in 20. Eddie kramer of hendrix meet your next favorite book. Setting the record straight mcdermott, john e, kramer, eddie on. Hendrix expert john mcdermott chronicles each of jimis revolutionary recording sessions, enlisting the help of hendrixs friend and bandmate billy cox and sound engineer and photographer eddie kramer. Hendrix setting the record straight by john mcdermott eddie. The amount of legendary rock artists he has worked with over his long and illustrious read full biography. Eddie kramer, an engineer famous to rock fans for his work with jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, kiss and the beatles, will be the subject of a feature documentary, from the other side of the gla. Eddie kramer is best known for his timeless word as engineer and producer to such legendary artists as jimi hendrix, led zeppelin and the rolling stones. Mar 09, 2018 eddie kramer on capturing the electric magic of jimi hendrix. Now, authors john mcdermott and eddie kramer jimis longtime producer set the record straight. Eddie kramer has strongly criticised electric gypsy see his lectures posted on youtube. I was lucky enough to be able to spend some time with him a few yeas ago, and he gave me this great interview for the recording engineers handbook.
Eddie kramer, an engineer famous to rock fans for his work with jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, kiss and the beatles, will be the subject of a feature documentary, from the other side of the glass, with joe berlinger metallica. Jimi hendrix interview with eddie kramer about both sides of. Authors john mcdermott and eddie kramer jimis longtime producer take. Any producer is only as good as the sounds and sights he helps create. Apr 07, 2020 eddie kramer, an engineer famous to rock fans for his work with jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, kiss and the beatles, will be the subject of a feature documentary, from the other side of the glass. The jimi hendrix experience box set the official jimi. Miami pop festival is a posthumous live album by the jimi hendrix experience, documenting their may 18, 1968 performance at the miami pop festival. Rock engineer eddie kramer who worked with the beatles, jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, the rolling stones and more will be the subject of a new. When led zeppelin recorded whole lotta love, the man behind the board was eddie kramer. Eddie kramer, hendrix and led zep engineer, will get his. Kramer born 19 april 1942 is a south africanenglish recording producer and engineer. He also shared studios with led zeppelin, the beatles, the rolling stones, kiss and others. Eddie kramer on recording jimi hendrix bobby owsinskis.
Setting the record straight by john mcdermott with eddie kramer warner books is an insiders view of jimi hendrix. Sep 12, 2000 after years of anticipation, the jimi hendrix box set has arrived, assembling 56 previously unreleased or unavailable recordings that span the guitarists legendary career. Eddie kramer knew jimi hendrix he produced many of his records. Eddie kramer archives features a collection of music icons such as jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, the rolling. Since the death in 1970 at the age of twenty seven, jimi hendrix has been mythologised as a risktaker who lost it all and not the serious musician whose sole desire was to play and write great msuci. Kramer born 19 april 1942 is a recording producer and engineer. Heres the first complete, definitive account of the career, music, and legacy of jimi hendrix, based entirely on firstperson recollections and new, exclusive interviews with musicians and key figures in the hendrix inner circle. With his searing version of all along the watchtower, jimi hendrix set a standard for dylan covers that has rarely been equalled.
Jun 14, 2017 eddie kramer on recording jimi hendrix. Kramer generally known as eddie kramer is one of the most respected. Setting the record straight john e mcdermott, eddie kramer. Its got eddie kramer, one of hendrixs closest friends cowriting the book and he does not let you down. Apr 07, 2020 rock engineer eddie kramer who worked with the beatles, jimi hendrix, led zeppelin, the rolling stones and more will be the subject of a new documentary, from the other side of the glass.
Guitar legend jimi hendrix packed so much into so few years, leaping forward musically with each innovation. John mcdermott is the author of three books on jimi hendrix, including hendrix. By this standard, eddie kramer must be regarded as a rock icon. Original photographs by eddie kramer of the legends of rock including jimi hendrix, the rolling stones, led zeppelin and many more. I would really have liked a lot more detail from eddie kramer. Eddie kramer talks about the potential sound of jimi hendrixs fourth album cosmo music duration. The last 450 copies in the edition are signed by kramer and his portrait of hendrix, entitled from the other side of the glass, is specially reproduced on the book s stunning perspex cover. Tutte le registrazioni di studio 19631970 by john mcdermott, billy cox, eddie kramer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Jimi hendrix rock guitarist who, in his short lifetime, brought a fire and emotion to rock music unseen before or. A rare glimpse into the life and artistry of hendrix. Eddie kramer completes posthumous jimi hendrix trilogy. Mar 09, 2018 eddie kramer completes posthumous jimi hendrix trilogy with both sides of the sky producer and engineer eddie kramer brings continuity and freshness to hendrix s posthumous canon with a new album. Jimis astonishing playing needed a worldclass engineer to help him cultivate his powers. Eddie kramer was behind the glass as the sessions moved from london to new york. It features eight songs recorded during their evening performance, along with two extra songs. Acclaimed studio engineer eddie kramer will be the subject of a documentary movie titled from the other side of the glass, variety reported kramer, 77, is known for his lifelong connection to the music of jimi hendrix, having worked with the guitarist during his life and on posthumous archive releases. Fire and foxey lady, recorded during the afternoonshow, were also released as a stereo 45 rpm single. Jimi hendrix engineer eddie kramer is subject of new movie. Setting the record straight by john mcdermott, eddie kramer online at alibris. Genesis publications classic hendrix limited edition book.
Now, authors john mc dermott and eddie kramer jimis long time producer set the record straight. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Setting the record straight by edward e kramer, john. Heres the first complete, definitive account of the career, music, and legacy of jimi hendrix, based entirely on firstperson recollections and new, exclusive. Dec 10, 2019 engineer, producer, author and lecturer eddie kramer is a grammy award winner for his audio production of the jimi hendrix live album the band of gypsys and an emmy award recipient for best sound in the american masters documentary hear my train acomin. Legendary producer and engineer eddie kramer engineered every jimi. Pretty comprehensive stuff and a good book for those who wish to learn from the beginning.
Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle. Jimi hendrix ultimate hendrix book 2009 by john mcdermott. The book shows that jimi spent hours and hours in the studio to get a song right and. Harvey kubernik and eddie kramer interview about jimi hendrix. Eddie kramer answers questions in regards to the reissues over the years of jimis music as well as books in print regarding hendrix. Hendrix setting the record straight by john mcdermott.
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