64. Sylvia Massey
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12/19/18 • 59 min
Sylvia is a world renowned producer who has worked with Tool, Prince, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash, Barbra Streisand, Smashing Pumpkins and many more. She’s one of the most innovative and courageous producers out there and her irreverent recording practices have become legendary. On this episode Danny and Sylvia talk about her approach to music, her experiences working with some of the biggest names in music and some of the challenges we all face in the modern industry. Sylvia is refreshingly positive, someone who embraces change and clearly loves what she does. Put it in your ears!
Sylvia is a world renowned producer who has worked with Tool, Prince, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Johnny Cash, Barbra Streisand, Smashing Pumpkins and many more. She’s one of the most innovative and courageous producers out there and her irreverent recording practices have become legendary. On this episode Danny and Sylvia talk about her approach to music, her experiences working with some of the biggest names in music and some of the challenges we all face in the modern industry. Sylvia is refreshingly positive, someone who embraces change and clearly loves what she does. Put it in your ears!
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