Sylvia Massy: Unconventional Recording

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[drummerjeroensimons]

What a passion she shows us!!! A true artist with a creative/intelligent open mind...:) My deep respect for Sylvia!!

[andrewprowd]

Sylvia Massy is a class act. Totally undersells herself in every interview. Amazing talent!

[omnarco]

Sylvia Massy has made some of the best sounding records of all time, love her work sooo much, what a legend!!!

[sunset]

I love the painted art. And everything else! This is a fantastic and motivating video. Thanks Sylvia!

[erinateleven]

admire her attitude towards recording, might have to adopt some o that. Also the comments about her not being economical - apparently she likes to use fairly budget mics. For example, she once recorded Billy Corgan and everyone in the session blind tested a variety of mics on his vocal ranging from mega expensive/hyped to a humble wee SM58 - the 58 won in that particular instance. So she's probably saving some money there towards her piano smashin fund...

[christopherp]

Got her book "Recording Unhinged" a couple of weeks ago. Loving it. Some awesome tips and stories in there.

[dandelcastillo]

So much fun and so inspirational. Can't stop watching these Sylvia Videos. OMG!!! I just realized I think I worked with her at Tower Records when I first moved to Hollywood!! I thought she looked familiar. Oh man now we have to work together.

[MrMuppetbaby]

Sylvia is crazy! Crazy good!!! Love her free spirit and willingness to try it all. I play in a Country & Western dance band here in Las Vegas about as far from what she does with Tool and the rest as you can get but what she does and stands for transcends the musical style. Amazing. Come and produce us, we are ready. :)

[gordonmillsjr.]

She’s awesome - she brings a very cool energy with her, something rare and genuinely unique. 👏👏👏

[videosuperhighway]

WOW MY hero. Very inspiring person and we need more people like her in the industry. She is the future of the industry, Very engaging speaker as well.

[opinionatorX]

Sylvia is so inspiring. I say it all the time. While there is a basic standard in sound there really isn't any rules that dictate how we create. Having fun creating should be the goal. You have to experiment.

[AudioReplica]

this woman is very inspirational...and I love her eyes. LOL

[david_a_uno]

Sylvia Massey is so inspiring. Beyond the far side of the moon with creativity and talent.

[AndyMangele]

I just purchased the book "Recording Unhinged" - and immediately became a fan! ❤

[twilightbiscuit]

his reacation is just priceless, almost an emotional rollercoaster 6:55

[jas_bataille]

"He had a shotgun"
OK a shotgun mic
"He started shooting the piano"
Hold on

[inphanta]

It's a shame she never produced a Sonic Youth album. Their unconventional, experimental sound with her unconventional experimental approach would've been amazing.

[peterbrandt]

She got me at "I love gear" :)

[maurogonzalez]

Love the way you think outside the box! Cheer to Sylvia!

[calvink]

THIS IS GREAT. i JUST lOVE SYLIVIA AND HER OUT OF THE BOX THINKING! Whats life if you can't shoot a few pianos! Love it just love