Interview with JOE CHICCARELLI, producer for The Strokes, The Shins, The White Stripes, Frank Zappa - June 14, 2010“Everything I’d learned up to that point was about specific ways of playing instruments, and writing or recording songs, and with Frank there was none of that, you just did whatever was right at the moment.”
Since having his career ignited and perceptions blown open working with legend Frank Zappa on the classic 1979 album ‘Sheik Yerbouti’, producer, engineer and mixer Joe Chiccarelli has fashioned a long and successful career defined not by a ‘sound’ but a total lack of one, and its fearless diversity - having worked with artists as varied as The White Stripes (USA Top 3, UK No.1), Tori Amos, Elton John, Julieta Venegas, U2 and The Shins (USA Top 3) – is a tribute to maverick early mentor Zappa. Chiccarelli talks to HitQuarters about working with singular personalities like Zappa and Jack White, and why The Strokes chose him to helm the recording of their new album when he doesn’t have a recognisable sound. Click here to read more Read On ... * Legendary production rebel Nick Launay talks Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Cribs * Artist and producer Lucas Secon on where pop is heading next * Kill Rock Stars founder Slim Moon on helping the artists he loves * Renowned indie producer Phil Ek on how bad climate is good for creativity |
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