While I enjoyed the insider view of how the album was done there were times I thought Shanks comes across... Let's just say I think he comes across as the typical "Joe Hollywood" producer. Whether it was Dweezil asking him if he knew former VH producers and his answer was an emphatic "I don't care!" or him talking how VH differentiated themselves "in the beginning from other bands like Ratt and Motley Crue" (Van Halen released "1984" when Ratt released their first album, and "Fair Warning" when Motley's first albumemerged)... Also felt at times like he thought Dweezil was trying to get dirt out of him and really reactionary... When Dweezil asks him to get back to his recollections of the songs he literally makes a snoring sound... Sounds like it was just some gig for him. I wish Templeman had done that album.
I can understand this point of view listening to this interview at face value, but it's good to know that working with artists can be a challenging job, sometimes--in ways that might not be immediately apparent.
Especially when what you say in an interview can be misinterpreted by the fans, by the artist, by the person interviewing you, etc.
I found his transparency on that subject refreshing yet deferential to his professional relationships. It's not an easy tightrope to walk when everything you say can get a public opinion microscope put on on it immediately.
Hey Champ! Thanks for the new episode! Hope you and the family are well. I interviewed Mick Jones ( producer for 5150 ) back in 2000 ( I was a camera operator for Foreigner when they played in Reno ). I can confirm that Mick was brought in as an " overseer " but mainly worked with Sammy/Edward on " Dreams " & " Love Walks In " in terms of the vocal performances and the editing of " Dreams " itself. Great episode with John. BTW, digging through some pics and found these little gems. Enjoy!
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While I enjoyed the insider view of how the album was done there were times I thought Shanks comes across... Let's just say I think he comes across as the typical "Joe Hollywood" producer. Whether it was Dweezil asking him if he knew former VH producers and his answer was an emphatic "I don't care!" or him talking how VH differentiated themselves "in the beginning from other bands like Ratt and Motley Crue" (Van Halen released "1984" when Ratt released their first album, and "Fair Warning" when Motley's first albumemerged)... Also felt at times like he thought Dweezil was trying to get dirt out of him and really reactionary... When Dweezil asks him to get back to his recollections of the songs he literally makes a snoring sound... Sounds like it was just some gig for him. I wish Templeman had done that album.
I can understand this point of view listening to this interview at face value, but it's good to know that working with artists can be a challenging job, sometimes--in ways that might not be immediately apparent.
Especially when what you say in an interview can be misinterpreted by the fans, by the artist, by the person interviewing you, etc.
I found his transparency on that subject refreshing yet deferential to his professional relationships. It's not an easy tightrope to walk when everything you say can get a public opinion microscope put on on it immediately.
RIP, Uncle Garber.
^
He had a short life, but he gave me so much of my life I can’t help but be extremely grateful my Uncle Alex was here for as long as he was!
Congrats, Garbeaj!
Thanks so much Benjamin! It was great fun!
Here is some great footage of VH live in 1984 at Donington.
No idea why they removed it!! Looks like it went pretty much viral within the guitar community.
Reposted:
Hey Champ! Thanks for the new episode! Hope you and the family are well. I interviewed Mick Jones ( producer for 5150 ) back in 2000 ( I was a camera operator for Foreigner when they played in Reno ). I can confirm that Mick was brought in as an " overseer " but mainly worked with Sammy/Edward on " Dreams " & " Love Walks In " in terms of the vocal performances and the editing of " Dreams " itself. Great episode with John. BTW, digging through some pics and found these little gems. Enjoy!