Did anyone see that American Experiences episode on PBS the other night covering their career? Everyone is familiar with Les' contribution to music in the 20th century - but I was blown away by how great their records sounded.
Most of the stuff was done at home on his invented multitrack, singing in the kitchen, basement, etc...but the quality of the recordings are what stuck out to me. We all hate adjectives - but 'clear' and 'rich' are what come to mind. Just the tone of the mics and preamps going to whatever tape were impeccable. The guy was really an accomplished tone-smith/producer as well as innovator.
I was just surprised that these records done over 50 years ago had a tonal quality I personally haven't heard matched since. Obviously, there have been good recordings made since, but I'm re-evaluating my take on the apex of recording (which to me was late 60's early 70') and believing they were these Les Paul and Mary Ford records a half century ago.
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great docu. i remember reading in his tapeop interview that all of the hits werent made on the 8track, but on the sound-on-sound recorder.
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