Dave Bryce Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 An industry giant has passed. Bruce was actually kind enough to grace MPN with his presence for a while some years back. His posts can be found here...but be advised - there are a bunch of them. dB Quote ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnchop Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Aw man. F*** Covid. Quote I make software noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderton Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 He will be missed, and not just because of the music he helped bring into the world. I met Bruce in Mexico City, where we were both doing seminars. I just assumed he would be an "I'm Bruce Swedien, don't bother me" person but he was the exact opposite. He spent a lot of time with the people, was totally accessible, signed a lot of autographs, and used his big personality to project his love of music and engineering. I kept in touch sporadically over the years and found that wasn't just a one-off...it's who he was, always willing to mentor and share what he knew. Quote Craig Anderton Educational site: http://www.craiganderton.org Music: http://www.youtube.com/thecraiganderton Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/craig_anderton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuruPrionz Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Rest In Peace Bruce, I know only of your legend and your accomplishments, they are vast and timeless. Thanks for all of your hard work making music better! Quote It took a chunk of my life to get here and I am still not sure where "here" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 RIP Mr. Swedien, thank you for your work. Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Thank you sir. What an amazing set of ears and by all accounts a phenomenal mentor. Quote My Site Nord Electro 5D, Novation Launchkey 61, Logic Pro X, Mainstage 3, lots of plugins, fingers, pencil, paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Mein Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Sad news indeed, RIP Mr Swedien. Quote https://www.facebook.com/Meinfield-346702719450783/ Songs on SoundCloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian McConnon Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 A few years back I had the pleasure and honor of working with Bruce to promote his book: The Bruce Swedien Recording Method. He and his wife were the most warm and genuine people. RIP Bruce, your contributions to music will live on for many, many generations to enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Emm Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 I recall Bruce being interviewed for Keyboard's Michael Jackson cover article, after his passing. He spoke of Michael's superior preparedness, one-take abilities, open-mindedness when offered suggestions and appreciation of others. "That stuff you read in the papers? Yeah, I never met that guy." That kind of response is a good indicator of the man's class. Quote Do what makes you happy this week. So long as it’s not eating people. Eating people is bad. People have diseases. ~ Warren Ellis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I was lucky enough to work with Bruce during the '90s. He was a consummate professional and a good guy. I have a fond memory of eating lunch with him when I went to New York to work on 'Stranger in Moscow.' He told me stories about when he first started out during the big band era. RIP, Bruce. You'll be greatly missed. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Cross posting from KB corner: What a colossal loss. Didn't know he was that old, but I guess it makes sense. Philingaines said of him on a recent podcast that Bruce made the music sound 'three dimensional'. What an apt description. Quote Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 As an aside I just went back to read some of those 2004 posts and I'm shocked at the different tone the forum had back then. Certainly grateful for the evolution and diligent moderation for setting a more civil tone. Quote Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Quote Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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