Influences and Respect
29 Sep 2008 Influences and Respect I think I end up writing a lot about our songs, and our process and don't often give credit to the influences that have lead me/us to this point. I guess I have a bit of a split personality because I've often purchased music in the past based entirely on its production value or the producer himself rather than entirely based on the artist's music. Today I'd just like to give thanks to the great people that have preceded me, and show respect for all the things I've learned from them. The following is more to do with the men behind the glass rather than in front of the microphones. These gentlemen have truly shaped the way I make records and what I want to hear from a great recording. Even though the Beach Boys Greatest Hits was my first ever album, given to me by my older brother when I was about 4 or 5, I think The Beatles were the first band that I ever loved. Hey Jude was my favorite song unt...