Top Picks with Bernie Grundman
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- Bernie Grundman has mastered many of the greatest audiophile records of all time.
Chad Kassem recently sat down with the industry icon to discuss some of the best records to come out of Bernie’s
mastering lab.
Footage courtesy of Ben Williams
00:00 Intro
00:51 Don't Think Twice
04:01 Carpenters
07:25 Notes on the Mastering Process
14:40 Aja
16:25 Notes on the Mixing Process
19:30 Axis: Bold as Love
22:22 The Doors
24:48 Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra
27:41 Working with Mike Hobson
32:25 Way Out West
34:29 Art Pepper Meets the Rhythm Section
42:54 Soulful and Casino Royale
44:14 Tapestry
47:59 Thriller
53:09 Can't Slow Down
55:25 Breakfast in America
57:17 Purple Rain
01:01:28 Conclusion
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I'm grateful that I have many of the albums Bernie has applied his craft. He's more than a difference maker. The proof is in the playback. Very nice interview Chad!
this is a golden interview Chad, I’m so grateful to have this.
A fine interview, for those of us who have worked in recording studios for decades Bernie is always insightful. Thank you
cleaned and played a G+ OG copy of thriller recently. still sounds superb with lots of punch. thanks bernie
Bernie is always teaching, I would love to spend time at his side as mastering apprentice. Even having done this for over 20 years, he's still inspiring me to make better masters.
Great talk, thanks for putting it online!
I remember reading his name on many albums over decades. Great to see he's still vital.
Thanks for posting this informative & fun interview. I'm a big Bernie fan.
Appreciate ANY time with Bernie!!! Thank You!!!!!!!!!
Awesome interview. Thanks to both of you, excellent.
What a truly wonderful interview. Thanks so much.
Loved this casual interview. Bernie is a master!
What a huge privilege to hear a master giving insight into his craft. Amongst the best footage I've seen here all year. a big thanks - keep 'em coming!!
Terrific video. Thanks to Chad and the AS team for putting out great interviews and content for the audio community to enjoy.
wow this has been one of my favorite AS videos, thanks Chad and thanks Bernie.
That was an hour well spent. Thanks guys, for all you've done and continue to do.
Great video! Had to watch this again!
Thank you for a awesome video
I could listen to Bernie and you for hours. He is a true innovator, and did some fascinating stuff for the record industry. Once again well done Chad. More of these type of videos, please! I love it when Chad gives us these hints on possible upcoming releases. Would be great if the next UHQR is the first Doors LP and Bernie does the mastering. One can only hope.
Yes!! More videos
This is awesome
That indeed would be great, but since AP did reissue their debut from Safety Tape, I'd really question how they can do something on par with other albums in terms of sound and quality. Probably unpopular opinion (because most of AP reviewers I've seen praise it for analog without a direct comparison to other audiophile versions, namely MoFi or DCC), but I favor MoFi far ahead of AP version. If Bruce discovered some different master tape or something else - then we're in for a special treat I guess :)
Hyhhh he t gym y
That Waylon Jennings - Don’t Think Twice LP is one of the best sounding records you will ever hear, perfection.
Awesome video!
Bernie and Chad you guys are awesome!
Thank you so much!
Awesome history, knowledge
Wow. This is one of the best interviews of Bernie I have seen on you tube! Way to short! I hope you guys do more with Bernie and perhaps a follow up. This guy is a legend! Thank you Chad!
I’m glad I’m at the age where we all looked and read the liner notes.
This series is great Chad and it’s great to hear from these masters.
Producers would be a great series too. Al Kooper, Jimmy Johnson, etc
Tom Dowd had great stories in his documentary. Too bad he’s not with us anymore
Bernie's a freakn treasure ❤️
What a great discussion guys, thank you both for this fascinating video!
Love these videos, thanks for sharing! I have 35 great albums mastered by Bernie Grundman.
Two gods of the vinyl world...yes please ! Really enjoyed this chat. Thanks so much for posting :)
Entertaining interview. How about more R&B audiophile releases, Chad? The world doesn't need another remaster of Miles Davis's Kind Of Blue.
😂😂🎉. Aint that true!
Another interesting interview with the great Bernie Grundman. I could listen to this man talk for hours. I have many albums Bernie mastered including some of the Classic Records remasters of the Blue Note jazz titles, Micheal Jackson Thriller original vinyl,cd and first CD remaster. Anyways Bernie always does a great job in mastering an album.
I`ve have learned so much about mastering over the last 6 months because of Chad and Bernie. Thank you so much for the quality and " sound" education. You guys are # 1 in my books.
Really enjoyed this interview with Bernie Grundman. He is definitely a master at his craft.
Was just listening to Lionel Richie’s Can’t Slow Down LP last night.
Marvelling at the excellent production quality. Not a special pressing or a remaster.
Just an old regular copy. Its an audiophile sleeper for sure.
I love these videos. Thank you, Chad. As anyone can wish, it would be mine to have an Analogue Productions Allman Bros. at the Fillmore East or Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here. Thank you for your passion and tenacity.
Awesome. Bernie Grundman is a legend. Mastering engineers are only now beginning to get the recognition they deserve. People are looking for names like Bernie and Chris Bellman, Bob Ludwig, George “Porky” Peckham, Kevin Gray, Steve Hoffman and Ryan K Smith when buying albums. As they should.
i would love to see more of these videos and listen to bernie and chad love it
Love people like Bernie. Thanks Chad for all you do in the world of quality vinyl productions
Great insight from a Master. Love watching this thanks to Chad documenting the history is so important!!!! Thanks Chad!!!
Thank you Chad! Awesome video
The time and caring of this man. I'm sure I've enjoyed more of his efforts than I can remember.
Great video. Thanks.
What a great interview with Bernie who’s artistry in the studio as a mastering engineer makes him a star in his own right.
Such an insightful interview with Bernie’s casual and modest candour when talking about his experiences work with the most prestigious and biggest musical talent of the 20th century. What a great, passionate and modest human being.
Great interview guys, I love the Analogue Productions 45 series and uhqr, the detail is amazing. Looking forward to seeing what's next, the who albums 45rpm. Uhqr of the doors now that would be a big release.
Ahhhh! You think that might be what Chad is hinting at wrt THE DOORS? That would be an absolutely insane follow up to Axis and KOB!
Awesome…anytime the legend speaks we should all be grateful!
Yes 🙌
Very grateful! Bernie and Chad the legends
Just To Satisfy You . . The Hacienda Brothers . Dave Gonzalez with his Danelectro . . Chris Gaffney singing . . got me back to the original . and this crizzpness .. Thank you, Bernie.
my god . the Carpenters, too . . man, am I clueless
Fabulous video
Breakfast in America is good but Crime of The Century recorded years earlier is a masterpiece!!! Right up there with Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon. The trumpet on the A&M label was for Herb Alpert who played trumpet and started A&M records.
Hey Man Great Video
Great video
Chad - Purple Rain ! Please please consider giving this the audiophile treatment !
Thanks Chad for a great interview with the magician, Bernie. Best thing I’ve listened to in a long time. Thumbs up!
Amazing! 🔥🔥🔥
Purple Rain, an album that blew me away. Minneapolis power! Bernie Grundman, Bruce Swedien, Prince, Terry Lewis, Jimmy Jam....
The original AM Carpenters sound so good they are my system reference LPs !
Thank U 4 Prince
Outstanding informative video the best I have ever heard. I have been collecting since 1970 thanks. People like you both make this vinyl resurgence. I really appreciate the job you do for vinyl.
Fascinating. Bernie's name on a project means quality.
So interesting 😊
Great!!! Just GREAT!!!
On my way to order that Fritz Reiner: Bartok. Thanks, Chad & Bernie!
😔 *on backorder
@@SamuelRivera_DAMN it's definitely worth the wait. It was the first Living Stereo I purchased a few years ago. Unfortunately it also drained my wallet because it hooked me on the series 😉
Looooove bernie grundman. Greatest mastering engineer.
The original Contemporary recordings are simply amazing, engineered by the great Roy DuNann. They truly sound like you have the band right in your listening room. Very little--if any---electronic processing, and the sound is true, simple and astounding. The Way Out West LP is a true audiophile demo recording.
More Bernie!
Chad how about doing interviews at all the recording studios and document their history. That would be great before they disappear!!!!!
22:35 UHQR Doors? Nice
I have to hear Bernie's spin of the Casino Royale Lp.
Doors UHQR?? Can't wait!!
Reel?
@@s.t.e.r.e.o. Not sure but I'm hoping. Chad said something is happening with it. Don't really know what else it might be.
@@s.t.e.r.e.o. I suppose it could be reel. I don't have a reel to reel player but that would be exceptional too.......
@@MichaelCollins-me reel was announced but the label backed out. They were worried about counterfeit pressings. There’s a video of Fremer and Chad discussing reel to reel at a show and it’s brought up there.
Take a shot of whiskey every time Bernie says "dithering!" ;p-)
The best way to hear jimi Hendrix is stereo! He embraced stereo from the start, and used it to the fullest! The Beatles are the opposite, the best way to hear them is mono! They did not embrace stereo, they thought it was a gimmick, so they took more time with the mono mix!
Make Part 2.
I bought Aja the summer it came out when I was 10. I knew nothing of high fidelity, but over time, I started being able to tell the difference. No disrespect to Foreigner, but their second & third albums became my template for what a record should *not* sound like (vocals mixed way too loud). 40+ years later, Aja is still a cornerstone of my collection.
Mutt and Mick and Lou (at least based on my 1st CD compilation) cleaned things up for their quasi greatest hits CD and I would have no interest in comparing with old Atlantic LP versions. After picking up Aja on then old 77 version on tape and after listening to the old CD version of their early 90's MCA GH made me chase after the LP of Aja and Don's Nightfly.
There go two music lovers!
how could a carpenters album sound bad with a voice like karens,my personal fav
You are right! Karen has a beautiful voice, like an Angel 👼
So when are you folks going to do Jefferson Airplane Surrealastic Pillow mono
Digital might be a bad word here, unfortunately I don't have a audiophile turntable.
Where can I get the best sounding digital versions of the 'top picks' mentioned here? Do I look at HD tracks, Qobuz- how would I know which is the best audiophile quality to go for?
Thanks.
Please please please with sugar on top - put out the Bartok on 45 rpm again. I live in Canada and held off buying it until the border opened up again only to find it sold out....
I would love a copy (45rpm)
Please Chad
What is wrong with 33rpm?
it s quite funny to see that mr bernie grundman has worked with other controller geniuses with frank zappa. and her family… bernie must have a lot of work and that s great ..
What is going on with your UH QR kind of blue? I received one of the first 6000 least. I am now waiting on my third replacement. What are those high frequency glitches in the pressing? Nobody seems to wanna talk about them.
Im not surprised QRP isn’t eager to bake this issue into its UHQR mythology. They just want to fix it as quick as possible and move on. You’re surprised?
Not too quick,on third week waiting for replacement.
Chad, try and do a interview with Bob Ludwing-- his work before he went 100% digital is beyond Amazing-- plus he is a very nice gentleman.. we would even purchase a rap/hip hop LP, if he mastered it-well not quite that far--LOL
Agreed. We should be doing another one with Bernie and Ryan Smith soon, but not sure about Bob Ludwig. We will keep that in mind!
What was the studio in Phoenix called?
What was the HAECO CSG mastering?
Im most curious to see what AP can do with Steely Dan's Katy Lie. The DBX company practically ruined the album and maybe the term The Royal Scam (title of their following album) was about DBX who knows. My favs are The Royal Scam, Pretzel Logic and Aja
I just hope that, master magician Mr Bernie Grundman has an apprentice and that he will pass on the magic.
👌👌
Is “ Layla” - unsalvageable?? Every release still sounds like listening with cotton in my ears.
Hilarious the way Chad just tosses the albums on the floor….
no taeko onuki? why
How about Mariko ide? Her music was also mastered at Bernie Grundman’s studio
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This is a "wonderful" discussion.
Mr. Pete-------->
aging hippie
"This is all man and machine"
When Bernie and Chris Bellman are gone, we're gonna be screwed
Diane Warwick....Dionne's talented younger Sister?
Doors UHQR possibly?
The S/T tapes are in bad shape. Sadly.
it's gotta be
Reel?
Sure seems like something special is brewing..
I noticed that snippet Chad mentioned and UHQR is pretty much the only thing you can do as it’s been re done to death. Mike P is right though, heard the masters aren’t even really the masters so I don’t see the point of a UHQR
Hes reading the album jacket.while.hes talking.
Nevermind bitches. Best one.
29:11 - Did one of them fart?
very interesting but someone else should be the interviewer; this Chad guy is painful to listen to
Some of the worst, most muffled sound I’ve yet heard, for shame…given the historical relevance.