Warren, letting Hugh go on at length with his experiences is a mark if a great interviewer. So many people would’ve jumped in and made a comment or shared anecdote but letting the subject speak without interruption is great listening experience..
I was confused by Six Months in a Leaky Boat,. Wasn’t that on Time and Tide? Was True Colors before that, the one with the lazer etched vinyl? I don’t remember it sounding bad, anyway.......
@@chrisquinn9104 Leaky Boat was on Time & Tide which came out a couple of years after True Colours. The only thing I remember of theirs that could have been better produces was "I See Red".
I love Padgham's blunt honesty in this interview, this was going on 40 years after they made Synchronicity and Ghost in the Machine and you can tell that while he still very much respects and is friendly with everyone in The Police he doesn't really GAF about offending any rock star sensibilities haha
Loved all the interviews with Hugh! I was the guy making the demo at the Townhouse in 1979 when Sting and Hugh met. I had such a great time. We recorded three of my songs. One actually came out as a single on Dindisc (DIN4). I did sing on the demo of that one :) Funnily enough it's true that it wasn't me singing on one of the other demos. It was my mate Derek who was there playing drums on the sessions. We probably should've signed to Virgin as a duo!
Brilliant. I love that you just let Hugh talk because he's being interesting. So many interviewers seem to let their egos get in the way and have to interject every few seconds, but I think you pitched it just right. It's so refreshing to hear a flowing interview where the subject matter just pours out. Many thanks for the great channel!
Great series this. I saw Crowded House a few weeks ago in Auckland, great show, sadly no Split Enz songs but they did play a cover of Bowie’s “Heroes”. Neil has his two sons in the band now as well as Seymour on bass.
Absolutely blown away by this series. I stand in awe of Hugh's work, and hearing some of the stories from behind the scenes is incredible. I dragged out "Message In A Box" and played Murder By Numbers again with a whole new appreciation. I never noticed before how the vocals went in and out (I assume Sting was looking over at the lyrics) and how tentative the guitar was.... but it always worked well and still holds up.
Thank you for making the ’Synchronicity’ album a real thing! 99 out of 100 producers would have quit and the album would never seen the light of day. Respect 🙏
This was an awesome presentation. The crazy thing is that the band was always known to be contentious, but their chemistry is what made things work. It was no doubt... synchronicity.
I now realize that in order to make better music I need: A) somebody to fight with or at least be pissed at. B) a great producer to give feedback and sometimes totally rearrange all my songs...
So cool to hear these stories from all those great records Hugh produced. I was lucky enough to have my bands album produced by him in 2009. Was a fantastic experience and a lovely, generous chap. Great memories.
I hope people realise the significance of these interviews. They're a historical point reference of iconic producers in music for people to look back on. I love the structure of these interviews. I also love the fact that you're prepared to give PLENTY of time as required to these people which does YOU credit! Hopefully somebody does an interview on YOU sometime! This past year, your uploads are out of the park. Presentation, Information, Guests, the musical breakdown, the songs etc etc ... It's a mine of information. There's quite obviously a LOT of work AND research that are going into these clips. Producers will eventually be queuing up to get a mention on these. Regarding the producer episodes ... They're LIVING obituaries ... You're creating a permanent musical record of their musical achievements which is INCLUDING them and their anecdotes and opinions of their era! Thank you for going to the trouble of doing these!
As a self-appointed "Enzologist" I followed a lot of Split Enz progress and albums and concerts, especially after moving from the US to NZ, at least somewhat due to interest in the downunder music scene. I got to meet all the Enz and Crowded House and lived in the part of Auckland where a lot of it came to be. Hugh Padgham co-produced the Time and Tide album which is arguably their greatest studio work. Just listen to "Dirty Creature" which has a lot of Phil Collins-esque vibe. I might even call that album their Kiwi-Beatles Sgt. Pepper. Anyway, so glad to hear his praise of that great mostly-Kiwi band.
The police made such a big impression on me as a teenager. I was 12 when outlandos d amour surfaced ....I was too young to really get punk yet but I just loved the police records from the first time i heard them on the radio. I still do. Fascinating series and great interviews
For my taste Hugh‘s best sounding work was from 1980 til 1984..After that there was probably too much digital effects and too much of everything involved. „Press to Play“ sounds terrible imho. He‘s my favourite producer though.
@Ed Slater - I think it was in Stewart's movie 'Everyone Stares' where all three guys' techs were jamming a Police song, and they sounded just like their bosses 😀
"I had met Sting at the Townhouse back in probably... '79" Hugh you're an absolute legend and these tales are so awesome and fun! Thanks for sharing them! More, more!
Hey, thanks for the picture of Rush! 41:53 As soon as Hugh Padgham said "Le Studio", I heard "Moving Pictures" in my mind. And now back to our regularly scheduled program....
I'm a Kiwi and saw SplitEnz from their first TV appearance on 'New Faces' in NZ in 1972 until they 'retired' when they did - they were Iconic here at home and just so original - Noel Crombie - their clothing designer came from the town next to mine and went to our 'rival' high school and as 'everyone in NZ knows everyone else' we all pretty much had some sort of connection with them - so I'm rapt to see Hugh and hear him talk about the boys we all loved. FinBro - as theyre known here are in the big three of Kiwi musicians from the 70's and I smoked a J and played some bass with Neil in harvey Keitels 'summer home' at Piha in Akld with Geoff Ament and EddVedd in '95 - 2 of their biggest fans. I actually took the Pearl J lads to a Rugby League match at Erriccson Stadium in Akld - they were stunned and amazed (theyve got no pads or helmets!) and I could go on and on - ......... -
To me Split Enz, were brilliant. Looking back they were kind of like a punk/glam band. Brilliant ideas. And of course from this spawned the fabulous band Crowded House. Songs like I got you, I see red, Shark Attack are brilliant
Six months in a Leaky Boat was on Time and Tide btw, before their last album with Tim Conflicting Emotions. Straight old line was on that. The great songs Hugh may be referring to he couldn't remember could be Message to my Girl or Devil you Know.
These conversations are delightful. Greetings from Vancouver! And I was amongst the fortunate ones to see and hear XTC on their "Black Sea" tour, opening for The Police here on October 27, 1980. During that concert, Andy Partridge invited us to come and dance in front of the stage - which was a breach of local safety and security regs and resulted in XTC being banned from that venue after the show.
Just one word: Excellent.... !!!! Thank you so much, Warren, for putting this together. Could we have another 6 hours of Hugh talking about Genesis and Kate Bush LOL???
Sting was a master at writing a pop hit with just enough sophistication to keep it interesting. That said, I wish the Police could have collaborated more with each other. Gradenko has the bones of a great song - interesting theme, cool hook. But the arrangement isn’t very thoughtful and the chorus is weird - Sting could have fixed those things if he were willing to work with Stewart (and vice versa). Murder by Numbers shows how great the band is when they could each bring their talents to the table... to bad they couldn’t do more of that. GITM and Synchronicity aren’t my favorite sounding police records (Regatta is) but the sound was certainly more of the moment and I think it is cool that the police went for a different sound with each of their albums.
Dire Straits came to Montserrat right after the Police finished the Synchronicity album. They recorded Brothers In Arms. It was the first or one of the first all digitally recorded albums. Mark was playing around with the "I want my MTV" intro and he mentioned Sting would be great for it. One of the studio guys spoke up to let Mark know Sting was still on the island on holiday and the rest is history.
Enjoyed every second of this series! Well done! And as previously stated, thanks for keeping the Hugh lane free. Again, thank you! Very well done gentlemen! Cheers from Sweden! 🇸🇪
Fantastic chat!! Kudos to you for allowing Hugh the space to tell some great great stories. Really enjoyed getting to be a fly on the wall, great job on some fascinating topics. The "Murder by Numbers" one-take story makes me hear the song in a whole new light and while Synchronicity has some classic songs, to me it was always closer to Sting's first solo record as opposed to the last Police record. That said, I loved Ghost in the Machine and to this day do not think that record gets the credit it deserves, I think it is a masterpiece. Also, loved that he cited the greatness of Beggars Banquet and Let it Bleed---those records were done in under 2 full years which is mind-blowing.
The first "real" rock show I ever saw was Split Enz at the Tamworth Town Hall in regional NSW Australia in the late '70's. Neil had just joined his " big brothers" band and they had just released the True Colours album. The hit single from that album was "I Got You" penned by Neil while he was still in his teens I think. They saved it to last in the show and I can still remember Tim''s introduction before they played it; "Here's a song you seem to have taken to your heart's...."
Love it! Huge fan of the Police and all things Finn. I love a lot of Padgham's work, but if the only thing he ever did was Ghost in the Machine, I'd still rate him as one of my faves ever. Can't wait to watch this one!
36.50 : Agree with you Hugh! "Wrapped Around You Finger" is on my top three list. The other two is "Ashes to Ashes" by David Bowie, and "Somewhere Down The Crazy River" by Robbie Robertson. :)
An excellent 3 part interview. One of my favorite music related items I've ever seen on TH-cam. Would have liked to heard more about his work on "The Dreaming", but the Gabriel, Phil and Police recollections were priceless. Thanks, Warren.
Hi Jeff, yes, I asked Hugh more about Kate (I’m a huge fan!) he said he worked intermittently while also working on other albums so he didn’t have as much recollection of the sessions as he would have liked.
The Police being my favourite band, this was great! Thank You Warren (and Hugh)! And about Crowded House, I bought the album Temple of Low Men on vinyl when it came out 1988. I still think it and their next album Woodface are one of the best sounding albums of all time. And just recently I realized that they were mixed by Bob Clearmountain!
Love Hugh! I'm a big fan of Split Enz, I got to know them and there music on the road in Canada back in the '80's. Didn't do much in the states, but great tunes!
Such a great time watching through all 3 parts, absolutely epic. Hugh was just a pleasure to listen to. I think what sticks out to me the most (other than recording was never as good once things went digital) is, first, how it really took a collaborative effort to make legendary music, and how many people it really took to make these classic albums come together, and secondly, how hard and tenuous a group effort is when you are talking about artists who are passionate about their craft - such an unstable thing to have a group that can even make it through a couple records. Wasn't it someone from the Eagles who said "All the best bands are always on the cusp of breaking up" Thanks again for the series!
I was born in the 80s and my parents got me into Split Enz, subsequently I got into Crowded House and Neil Finn. That production on Together Alone by Youth is SO dreamy.. I definitely aspire to produce something like that. I also tracked down the first "Finn" album which was the two brothers song writing together and that was amazing. Had such an amazing feel to it. Oh man, I'm going to have to revisit that and check out the production.
@producelikeapro Warren, THANK YOU for the interview all fans of The Police & Hugh wanted to here. Those inside stories that were never heard until now are priceless! Hugh should write a book with all the bands he’s produced with these types of stories. I think it’s safe to say that Sting will be sending NDA disclosures to Hugh for all upcoming interviews from here onwards lol
Just stumbled on this video and watched it again after I first watched 2 years ago. It's sooo good. Now I have to listen to Family Snapshoot to hear the electric piano going thru the JC120. ✌
Came here for Split Enz, ended up being just as interested in what Hugh had to say about the Police. Great interview, thanks for making this available.
@@Producelikeapro I always enjoy the stories of Sting and Copeland going for each other! ;) (Though also think it's a shame but what can ya do?... great music resulted so...)
Just incredible, this has to be my all time favorite interview series form everything that I have watched online, partly because I am a huge police fan but Hugh is such an interesting person and his story telling just keeps you listening. Who else didn't want this to end. Sad it is over but it is So good ! just so good.
Love this - the guy is a legend... what a life! He is so calm and imagine the fire of The Police with this gentleman coming in asking politely to calm down 🙂 Top Interview... you let Hugh just tell the stories
I love these interviews with Hugh Padgham! I recorded at Air Monserrat also and share Hughs thoughts that it wasn’t a very good sounding room and upon reflection I thought the veranda would’ve been the place to record the drums. Nice one , Hugh.
Split Enz and XTC are two of my all-time favorite bands ("Time and Tide" by Split Enz in particular is a top 5 favorite album of all time for me) so this interview series was just a great find. Thanks so much and it's nice to find out that Hugh Padgham just seems like a cool guy you'd want to have a drink with!
Phil Harding (UK) is a must to interview. Classic career from tea boy to mixmaster Marquee to PWL. Tin pan alley hits, Elton, tygers of pang tan, killing joke, clash. Dead or alive. And we recorded at Surrey sound studio. Off/on the record, he was the go to guy for recording local bands on his trusty 4 track. He was switzerland when all the bands had drama. Always cool, a lovely guy and a classic spin me round story. Great interviews.
Wonderful interview, Have loved both The Police and Sting forever. I was aware that Sting was bit of a prima donna, but hearing these anecdotes really demonstrate what a capricious git Mr Sumner was. Being a genius isn't a choice, being a prick is.Hugh must have had some epic reserves of patience.
Watching this made me realize that I missed my calling. Bands that sound good live are the ones who got signed. Recording that band in a studio to make the album sound as good as the live band is the magic. My favorite bands are the ones who exactly that .. bring the live sound to the Album. I wish I knew then what I know now, I would be a recording engineer instead of a retail co-worker.
Who are some of your favourite producers you would like us to feature?
Tom Allom!
Mutt Lange. Chris Kimsey.
Steve Albini
Al Jourgensen
Chris Goss
Warren, letting Hugh go on at length with his experiences is a mark if a great interviewer. So many people would’ve jumped in and made a comment or shared anecdote but letting the subject speak without interruption is great listening experience..
Wow! Thanks ever so much!
Totally agree!
Oh yeah those parts when the guest can finish telling his stories without interruption are...marvelous ! ! Thx a lots
Facts
“Sting is a very vain man …I’m sure he wouldn’t mind me saying that.”
Hoho - guessing they’re not dear friends….
I love Split Enz. They must be one of the most underrated bands of their time.
Agreed 100%!
I was confused by Six Months in a Leaky Boat,. Wasn’t that on Time and Tide? Was True Colors before that, the one with the lazer etched vinyl? I don’t remember it sounding bad, anyway.......
@@chrisquinn9104 Leaky Boat was on Time & Tide which came out a couple of years after True Colours. The only thing I remember of theirs that could have been better produces was "I See Red".
The stories of working with the Police,....wow, amazing. Sting's roadie played bass on Demolition Man -- holy crap!
Thanks ever so much Billy!
He's one of the greatest recording engineers Britain ever produced.
Agreed 100%!
... greatest recording engineers _the world_ ever produced.
FTFY 😊
And cutest.
+ one of the greatest producers / engineers the world has ever heard…
I love Padgham's blunt honesty in this interview, this was going on 40 years after they made Synchronicity and Ghost in the Machine and you can tell that while he still very much respects and is friendly with everyone in The Police he doesn't really GAF about offending any rock star sensibilities haha
Loved all the interviews with Hugh! I was the guy making the demo at the Townhouse in 1979 when Sting and Hugh met. I had such a great time. We recorded three of my songs. One actually came out as a single on Dindisc (DIN4). I did sing on the demo of that one :) Funnily enough it's true that it wasn't me singing on one of the other demos. It was my mate Derek who was there playing drums on the sessions. We probably should've signed to Virgin as a duo!
I’m Glad that you dropped this comment here 👏🏻These little details are what makes our lives so unique.
Brilliant. I love that you just let Hugh talk because he's being interesting. So many interviewers seem to let their egos get in the way and have to interject every few seconds, but I think you pitched it just right. It's so refreshing to hear a flowing interview where the subject matter just pours out. Many thanks for the great channel!
Thanks ever so much J W!
You nailed it!
I could sit and listen to Hugh talking for hours...My favorite producer..
Marvellous
Neil Finn. Absolute legend, and still going strong. Massive fan. Loving that you're interviewing one of Split Enz / Crowded House's producers.
I saw Crowded House twice and they were amazing!
They are currently touring New Zealand. Apparently amazing shows, particularly as there’s no masks or social distancing!
Great series this. I saw Crowded House a few weeks ago in Auckland, great show, sadly no Split Enz songs but they did play a cover of Bowie’s “Heroes”. Neil has his two sons in the band now as well as Seymour on bass.
I just listened to Strait Old Line - it's fantastic and more jazzy and sophisticated than the typical Neil Finn singalong.
Hugh and Stephen Street have been the best interviews yet, knocking it out the park Warren.
Thanks ever so much!
Absolutely blown away by this series. I stand in awe of Hugh's work, and hearing some of the stories from behind the scenes is incredible.
I dragged out "Message In A Box" and played Murder By Numbers again with a whole new appreciation. I never noticed before how the vocals went in and out (I assume Sting was looking over at the lyrics) and how tentative the guitar was.... but it always worked well and still holds up.
Agreed, Sting is in a league of his own! Huge talent!!
Well done for giving HP a 3 episode career reflection. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Thank you for making the ’Synchronicity’ album a real thing! 99 out of 100 producers would have quit and the album would never seen the light of day. Respect 🙏
This was an awesome presentation. The crazy thing is that the band was always known to be contentious, but their chemistry is what made things work. It was no doubt... synchronicity.
Agreed 100%! Such an incredible band! One of a kind
I now realize that in order to make better music I need: A) somebody to fight with or at least be pissed at. B) a great producer to give feedback and sometimes totally rearrange all my songs...
Haha yes, indeed Jens! Thanks ever so much
I am happy to act as an argumentative guy....low rates, too!
@@darrelladams6952 haha yes, as long as you take engineer too and get amazing tones! Hugh was also the engineer!
Don't forget a roadie who can re-record your parts LOL
Brilliant interview Warren,
Split Enz were one of the Greats.
Message to my girl, was a Brilliant Tune,
Finn Brothers, Genius..
"So Sting, can you give us a rundown of your equipment?"
"Erm, well, I've got a little trampoline."
And...uhm...no bass amp.
3 parts for this guy. Thanks Warren. 😎
Absolutely! Great times!
I just finished reading One Train Later by Andy Summers so this was perfect timing. Great interview.
I really admire Mr Padgham’s calm and eloquent way of speaking. Thank you for making this happen
So cool to hear these stories from all those great records Hugh produced.
I was lucky enough to have my bands album produced by him in 2009. Was a fantastic experience and a lovely, generous chap. Great memories.
Wow Brett! That's very cool!
Fantastic and insightful interview! Listening to Hugh talk about Synchronicity really tugged at my heart strings.
Thanks ever so much
I hope people realise the significance of these interviews. They're a historical point reference of iconic producers in music for people to look back on. I love the structure of these interviews. I also love the fact that you're prepared to give PLENTY of time as required to these people which does YOU credit! Hopefully somebody does an interview on YOU sometime! This past year, your uploads are out of the park. Presentation, Information, Guests, the musical breakdown, the songs etc etc ... It's a mine of information. There's quite obviously a LOT of work AND research that are going into these clips. Producers will eventually be queuing up to get a mention on these. Regarding the producer episodes ... They're LIVING obituaries ... You're creating a permanent musical record of their musical achievements which is INCLUDING them and their anecdotes and opinions of their era! Thank you for going to the trouble of doing these!
Wow!! Thanks ever so much for the incredible comment! That really means a lot!!
@@Producelikeapro You can be sure, I'm NOT the only one to feel that way!
@@kickbiker7920 wow! Thanks ever so much
As a self-appointed "Enzologist" I followed a lot of Split Enz progress and albums and concerts, especially after moving from the US to NZ, at least somewhat due to interest in the downunder music scene. I got to meet all the Enz and Crowded House and lived in the part of Auckland where a lot of it came to be. Hugh Padgham co-produced the Time and Tide album which is arguably their greatest studio work. Just listen to "Dirty Creature" which has a lot of Phil Collins-esque vibe. I might even call that album their Kiwi-Beatles Sgt. Pepper. Anyway, so glad to hear his praise of that great mostly-Kiwi band.
The police made such a big impression on me as a teenager. I was 12 when outlandos d amour surfaced ....I was too young to really get punk yet but I just loved the police records from the first time i heard them on the radio. I still do.
Fascinating series and great interviews
With big names like that, you know he's a legend himself! Great work here man!
Thanks ever so much!
@@Producelikeapro My pleasure!
Oh Yes, part 3 out of at least 10... Just keep them coming....
Haha indeed! Let's hope Jens!
"My name is Norman Bates, I'm just a normal guy". Thanks for the Landscape discussion, it's an album I've listened to 100 of times!
Love that stuff
I enjoyed that album and still listen every so often...
Einstein a go go. That takes me back. Great track.
This is a brilliant series. Only thing I'd like to have heard discussed was Hugh's work on Paul McCartney's "Press To Play".
Thanks ever so much Shak!
...even though it wasn't a very good album?
@@chipgaasche4933 It's a bit underrated IMO. Would still have liked the insight
For my taste Hugh‘s best sounding work was from 1980 til 1984..After that there was probably too much digital effects and too much of everything involved. „Press to Play“ sounds terrible imho. He‘s my favourite producer though.
Surviving the last police album qualifies Mr Padgham to be the General Secretary of the UN.
Greatness often is created in strife, however the amazing results speak for themselves!
You can never have too much Hugh 🎉 Thanks so much to you both 🎸😎
Agreed 100% Mike!
Through this interview you realize that maybe the most valued asset of a great producer is his personality. Hugh is a humble legend.
Both Split Enz & Police were amazing bands....had every album of them both.
Haha, Hugh dishing the dirt on "Demolition Man": not Sting on the bass, his roadie instead. Awesome. Thanks, Warren.
I love Sting but I also love how frank and honest Hugh is !
@Ed Slater - I think it was in Stewart's movie 'Everyone Stares' where all three guys' techs were jamming a Police song, and they sounded just like their bosses 😀
Warren - thanks for inviting us all to the pub to hang out with you & Mr. Padgham. I’ll take care of the tab!
Thanks ever so much for sharing! I'll send you the bill!
"I had met Sting at the Townhouse back in probably... '79"
Hugh you're an absolute legend and these tales are so awesome and fun! Thanks for sharing them! More, more!
Hi William! Glad you like them!
Hey, thanks for the picture of Rush! 41:53 As soon as Hugh Padgham said "Le Studio", I heard "Moving Pictures" in my mind. And now back to our regularly scheduled program....
These interviews with Hugh have been great; so revealing, interesting and entertaining. Bravo to you all!
Thanks ever so much!
Danke!
Wonderful - all of the albums featured have been part of my musical & sonic education. Thanks again Warren - really enjoyed it.
I'm a Kiwi and saw SplitEnz from their first TV appearance on 'New Faces' in NZ in 1972 until they 'retired' when they did - they were Iconic here at home and just so original - Noel Crombie - their clothing designer came from the town next to mine and went to our 'rival' high school and as 'everyone in NZ knows everyone else' we all pretty much had some sort of connection with them - so I'm rapt to see Hugh and hear him talk about the boys we all loved. FinBro - as theyre known here are in the big three of Kiwi musicians from the 70's and I smoked a J and played some bass with Neil in harvey Keitels 'summer home' at Piha in Akld with Geoff Ament and EddVedd in '95 - 2 of their biggest fans. I actually took the Pearl J lads to a Rugby League match at Erriccson Stadium in Akld - they were stunned and amazed (theyve got no pads or helmets!) and I could go on and on - ......... -
To me Split Enz, were brilliant. Looking back they were kind of like a punk/glam band. Brilliant ideas. And of course from this spawned the fabulous band Crowded House. Songs like I got you, I see red, Shark Attack are brilliant
Agreed, incredible band! Thanks ever so much for sharing
Six months in a Leaky Boat was on Time and Tide btw, before their last album with Tim Conflicting Emotions. Straight old line was on that. The great songs Hugh may be referring to he couldn't remember could be Message to my Girl or Devil you Know.
These conversations are delightful. Greetings from Vancouver! And I was amongst the fortunate ones to see and hear XTC on their "Black Sea" tour, opening for The Police here on October 27, 1980.
During that concert, Andy Partridge invited us to come and dance in front of the stage - which was a breach of local safety and security regs and resulted in XTC being banned from that venue after the show.
Thanks ever so much for sharing Paris!
One of my favorite producers. Now I know why. Great interview.
Hi Robert! Yes, amazing!!
Geez! Planned to drop in for twenty seconds to see what great Hugh Padgham looked like and I couldn't stop listening/watching. Great interview!
Thanks ever so much for sticking it out!
Just one word: Excellent.... !!!! Thank you so much, Warren, for putting this together. Could we have another 6 hours of Hugh talking about Genesis and Kate Bush LOL???
I hear you! I would listen to that as well!
I could listen to Hugh for hours. Top man. Great interview series. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I remember, when the Genelec acive speakers came out...couldn't live without them since...
Sting was a master at writing a pop hit with just enough sophistication to keep it interesting. That said, I wish the Police could have collaborated more with each other. Gradenko has the bones of a great song - interesting theme, cool hook. But the arrangement isn’t very thoughtful and the chorus is weird - Sting could have fixed those things if he were willing to work with Stewart (and vice versa). Murder by Numbers shows how great the band is when they could each bring their talents to the table... to bad they couldn’t do more of that.
GITM and Synchronicity aren’t my favorite sounding police records (Regatta is) but the sound was certainly more of the moment and I think it is cool that the police went for a different sound with each of their albums.
Another gem interview, Stephen Street was fabulous, Hugh Padgham was amazing. Thanks for this Warren.
You’re very welcome
Dire Straits came to Montserrat right after the Police finished the Synchronicity album. They recorded Brothers In Arms. It was the first or one of the first all digitally recorded albums. Mark was playing around with the "I want my MTV" intro and he mentioned Sting would be great for it. One of the studio guys spoke up to let Mark know Sting was still on the island on holiday and the rest is history.
Unless Sting hung out there for nearly 2 years after finishing Synchronicity, it was probably a different trip.
Awesome interview
YES!!! Part THREE!!! And on a Monday, to boot. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Also, Split Enz was an amazing, amazing band.
You're very welcome!
@@budgetguitarist agreed 100%!!
Enjoyed every second of this series! Well done! And as previously stated, thanks for keeping the Hugh lane free. Again, thank you! Very well done gentlemen! Cheers from Sweden! 🇸🇪
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks ever so much!
Your interviews are such fun as well as valuable! Bass player Danny finally gets a credit. :)
Thanks ever so much
Thanks so much for these interviews with Hugh Padgham. Fascinating stories. And it's inspired me to dig out those old albums again!
Thanks, thanks, thanks....we need part 4, part 5, 6,7,8,....HP true legend and my My favorite producer..thank you!!!
Wow!! Thanks ever so much
What a fantastic interview about a fantastic band (The Police).
Thanks ever so much
Fantastic chat!! Kudos to you for allowing Hugh the space to tell some great great stories. Really enjoyed getting to be a fly on the wall, great job on some fascinating topics. The "Murder by Numbers" one-take story makes me hear the song in a whole new light and while Synchronicity has some classic songs, to me it was always closer to Sting's first solo record as opposed to the last Police record. That said, I loved Ghost in the Machine and to this day do not think that record gets the credit it deserves, I think it is a masterpiece. Also, loved that he cited the greatness of Beggars Banquet and Let it Bleed---those records were done in under 2 full years which is mind-blowing.
The first "real" rock show I ever saw was Split Enz at the Tamworth Town Hall in regional NSW Australia in the late '70's. Neil had just joined his " big brothers" band and they had just released the True Colours album. The hit single from that album was "I Got You" penned by Neil while he was still in his teens I think. They saved it to last in the show and I can still remember Tim''s introduction before they played it; "Here's a song you seem to have taken to your heart's...."
Wow, I have to admit that I really, really loved this interview. Very honest stories about the Police, the way they happened. I loved it. Thank you!!
Thanks ever so much
Amazing three-part interview...a real labour of love...thank-you so much !
Finally, the part I've been waiting for!
Thanks ever so much!
Love it! Huge fan of the Police and all things Finn. I love a lot of Padgham's work, but if the only thing he ever did was Ghost in the Machine, I'd still rate him as one of my faves ever. Can't wait to watch this one!
So pleased he mentioned Landscape as this album is brilliant! Such talented band and influential!
Thanks ever so much Darrell!
@@Producelikeapro My pleasure and a bit more info is that Andy Pask, the Bass Player with Landscape, co wrote the theme tune for the Bill!
Thanks again for this series with Hugh. My favorite so far & look forward to future episodes.
Thanks ever so much
36.50 : Agree with you Hugh! "Wrapped Around You Finger" is on my top three list. The other two is "Ashes to Ashes" by David Bowie, and "Somewhere Down The Crazy River" by Robbie Robertson. :)
Great interview. I loved "sewing machine high hats." :-) The Singer treadle machine.
Hi Stephen! Glad you enjoyed it!
An excellent 3 part interview. One of my favorite music related items I've ever seen on TH-cam. Would have liked to heard more about his work on "The Dreaming", but the Gabriel, Phil and Police recollections were priceless. Thanks, Warren.
Hi Jeff, yes, I asked Hugh more about Kate (I’m a huge fan!) he said he worked intermittently while also working on other albums so he didn’t have as much recollection of the sessions as he would have liked.
The Police being my favourite band, this was great! Thank You Warren (and Hugh)! And about Crowded House, I bought the album Temple of Low Men on vinyl when it came out 1988. I still think it and their next album Woodface are one of the best sounding albums of all time. And just recently I realized that they were mixed by Bob Clearmountain!
Love Hugh! I'm a big fan of Split Enz, I got to know them and there music on the road in Canada back in the '80's. Didn't do much in the states, but great tunes!
Such a great time watching through all 3 parts, absolutely epic. Hugh was just a pleasure to listen to. I think what sticks out to me the most (other than recording was never as good once things went digital) is, first, how it really took a collaborative effort to make legendary music, and how many people it really took to make these classic albums come together, and secondly, how hard and tenuous a group effort is when you are talking about artists who are passionate about their craft - such an unstable thing to have a group that can even make it through a couple records. Wasn't it someone from the Eagles who said "All the best bands are always on the cusp of breaking up"
Thanks again for the series!
I was born in the 80s and my parents got me into Split Enz, subsequently I got into Crowded House and Neil Finn.
That production on Together Alone by Youth is SO dreamy.. I definitely aspire to produce something like that.
I also tracked down the first "Finn" album which was the two brothers song writing together and that was amazing. Had such an amazing feel to it.
Oh man, I'm going to have to revisit that and check out the production.
Ive seen Split Enz live twice , amazing band .
Excellent stuff, loved the Police stories.
Thanks ever so much Christopher!
I always felt GHOST IN THE MACHINE was incredible. The sound was amazing. I never knew the inside stories. Wow
@producelikeapro Warren, THANK YOU for the interview all fans of The Police & Hugh wanted to here. Those inside stories that were never heard until now are priceless! Hugh should write a book with all the bands he’s produced with these types of stories. I think it’s safe to say that Sting will be sending NDA disclosures to Hugh for all upcoming interviews from here onwards lol
I ABSOLUTELY enjoyed it. I could listen to Hugh for days!
Thanks!!! ❤️
Hi Mario! Glad you enjoyed it!
This man relived that recording horror again on this interwiev.
Just stumbled on this video and watched it again after I first watched 2 years ago. It's sooo good. Now I have to listen to Family Snapshoot to hear the electric piano going thru the JC120. ✌
The Murder by Numbers recording was their first run-through of the song... they were unreal
Came here for Split Enz, ended up being just as interested in what Hugh had to say about the Police. Great interview, thanks for making this available.
Great stuff, Love the Police!
Glad you enjoyed it
@@Producelikeapro I always enjoy the stories of Sting and Copeland going for each other! ;) (Though also think it's a shame but what can ya do?... great music resulted so...)
oh man, THE POLICE! Thanks so much, Warren (and Hugh!)
Thanks Sergio!
Just incredible, this has to be my all time favorite interview series form everything that I have watched online, partly because I am a huge police fan but Hugh is such an interesting person and his story telling just keeps you listening. Who else didn't want this to end. Sad it is over but it is So good ! just so good.
Need more of these series!
I love your interview style Warren. You are so humble and really allow your fascinating guests just to talk.
Wow! Thanks ever so much
Love this - the guy is a legend... what a life! He is so calm and imagine the fire of The Police with this gentleman coming in asking politely to calm down 🙂 Top Interview... you let Hugh just tell the stories
I love these interviews with Hugh Padgham!
I recorded at Air Monserrat also and share Hughs thoughts that it wasn’t a very good sounding room and upon reflection I thought the veranda would’ve been the place to record the drums.
Nice one , Hugh.
Thanks Hugh and Warren❣️
Thanks Audrey!
Could listen Hugh's stories for hours! So interesting and funny. Thanks for sharing this interview
Glad you enjoyed it!
Split Enz and XTC are two of my all-time favorite bands ("Time and Tide" by Split Enz in particular is a top 5 favorite album of all time for me) so this interview series was just a great find. Thanks so much and it's nice to find out that Hugh Padgham just seems like a cool guy you'd want to have a drink with!
Phil Harding (UK) is a must to interview. Classic career from tea boy to mixmaster Marquee to PWL. Tin pan alley hits, Elton, tygers of pang tan, killing joke, clash. Dead or alive. And we recorded at Surrey sound studio. Off/on the record, he was the go to guy for recording local bands on his trusty 4 track. He was switzerland when all the bands had drama. Always cool, a lovely guy and a classic spin me round story. Great interviews.
Wonderful interview, Have loved both The Police and Sting forever. I was aware that Sting was bit of a prima donna, but hearing these anecdotes really demonstrate what a capricious git Mr Sumner was. Being a genius isn't a choice, being a prick is.Hugh must have had some epic reserves of patience.
I love all the stories you hear on this channel. This was a great interview.
Wow! Thanks ever so much
Brilliant !!! Can't get enough of HP's stories :-)
Thank you so much !!!
Glad you like them! Thanks ever so much!
As regards to the Police no album they made ever topped Regetta de Blanc , not a bum track on it , it's a flawless piece of work .
Watching this made me realize that I missed my calling. Bands that sound good live are the ones who got signed. Recording that band in a studio to make the album sound as good as the live band is the magic. My favorite bands are the ones who exactly that .. bring the live sound to the Album. I wish I knew then what I know now, I would be a recording engineer instead of a retail co-worker.
Thanks so much for this series Warren, I appreciate your efforts man!
Thanks ever so much CB!