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In the same way that George Martin used his experience and expertise in the studio with the The Beatles, Martin Hannett used his studio craftsmanship to shape t
by roryrjb 8y ago
In the same way that George Martin used his experience and expertise in the studio with the The Beatles, Martin Hannett used his studio craftsmanship to shape the sound of Joy Division. As the article states, without his (and others) input they may not have been what they were. Having listened to their albums (an actual perfect discography), their demos, outtakes and other rarities, I think this definitely rings true. My first exposure to their history was the film 24 Hour Party People, which I think actually does justice to them and the scene that they were a part of.
- wiz21c 8y agoThe "Control" movie is nice too (at least from the point of view of someone who likes JD without being the biggest fan)
- benj111 8y ago"without his (and others) input they may not have been what they were" Yes? But that isn't to write off the (other) members of the band. The albums still stand out after 45 years because you had a group of incredibly talented people coming together to make the albums. You could have said the same about, and people have, Hook or Curtis. If you just feel Hannett is underappreciated. Probably, but that goes for everyone not holding the microphone.
- sonnyblarney 8y agoU2 + Eno + Langlois. And Radiohead + Godrich. And Nirvana + Butch Vig. Producer is part of the band in the 1980's and 1990's, since the 2000's the 'producer is the band'. Katy Perry et. al. just sing Max Martin covers. The musicians don't have at their disposal the tools to make the soundscape, unless they practice for 10 years and actually 'get good', in which case they might be 'mini famous' and respected among some niches.