Offer now expired: Extra Event: The Record Producers Motown experience - The Secrets of the classics
Join Steve Levine and Richard Allinson , the team who created the groundbreaking documentary series ' The Record Producers ' for BBC Radio 2 and 6music , as they reveal the secret recording techniques behind the legendary Tamla Motown catalogue. This exclusive and unique event will be held at London's famous Metropolis Studios. Richard and Steve will be joined by the Vice President of A&R at Universal Music Enterprises, Harry Weinger whose knowledge and thoughtful management of the vast Tamla catalogue has ensured Motown's music still sounds fresh and remains forefront of public consciousness. The day will start with a talk on the history of Metropolis Studios, the world class recording facility which has hosted many legendary artists including Motown-influenced artists such as Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Adele and PlanB. Programme for each session: • You will join Steve, Richard and Harry in the 'live' studio area as they explore the essence of the Motown legend, the culture behind the record label and its everlasting influence on today's artists. • Using the original master recordings, our three hosts will 'deconstruct' the classics, removing and adding individual recording tracks, to offer you a unique insight into how classics such as Baby Love by The Supremes , Reach Out by The Four Tops , Bernadette by The Four Tops and What's Going On by Marvin Gaye . • Steve will will use the 64-channel studio desk to create an unrivalled audio-visual experience mixing the original Motown multi-track recordings with the latest digital technology to see and hear how those famous Motown records were recorded and produced, using recording technology far more advanced than even the Beatles had access to. • Finally feel free to ask questions and swap stories over drinks at the Metropolis bar. This event is exclusively for Extra and will not be repeated anywhere else. There will be two sessions on 20 November and places will be strictly limited to just 60 people. Session 1: Takes place at 1pm-3:30pm on Saturday 20th November Session 2: Takes place at 4:30pm-7pm on Saturday 20th November Attend this event and you could win a set of PMC speakers worth £985. One of the 120 guests will will win a pair of PMC DB1i speakers on the day. Click here for more details Extra members price £90 Offer now expired Help with Offers and Events • Extra is available as a free trial for all readers throughout 2010 • You need to have joined Extra in order to see the redemption pages. You can sign up here • You will need to be signed in to guardian.co.uk at the top of the screen to be able to take up any offer or book tickets • Please call us on 0203 353 2198 if you have any questions about this offer
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