over at smnnews.com. here: http://www.smnnews.com/interviews/pt.php
The Opeth-related bits...
Its widely recognized Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth appears on the Deadwing, what tracks did he appear on, and what was his ultimate role in the album?
Mikael plays a guitar solo on Arriving Somewhere but Not Here and attributes to all the harmony vocals on the disc. Hes a very good friend of mine, and Ive produced a number of Opeth albums for him, and I felt he returned the favor on this album. I rate him as one of the top guitarists in the world as well, and it was a no brainer to have him come along and play on the record.
Will you be producing the next Opeth album as was announced last year or have the plans changed?
Well unfortunately I dont think I can. They are starting their album next month, and next month I start touring with Porcupine Tree, so I mean I had a meeting with the guys in London to see if theres a way to help nip over but I wont be able to give same commitment as I have like the last albums, but they will make a fantastic albums anyway, a lot of stuff they do they can do without me - my boys can fly on their own without me now! We are all disappointed, but I am a victim of my own success with my projects. Ive had less and less time to do it, but when I retire I can have a nice retirement period of sitting in the studio producing.
Yeah, Steven...the boys can fly on their own without you now. Just like they did for years before you popped in. :Smug: I love PT, but sometimes SW can be a wanker.
The Opeth-related bits...
Its widely recognized Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth appears on the Deadwing, what tracks did he appear on, and what was his ultimate role in the album?
Mikael plays a guitar solo on Arriving Somewhere but Not Here and attributes to all the harmony vocals on the disc. Hes a very good friend of mine, and Ive produced a number of Opeth albums for him, and I felt he returned the favor on this album. I rate him as one of the top guitarists in the world as well, and it was a no brainer to have him come along and play on the record.
Will you be producing the next Opeth album as was announced last year or have the plans changed?
Well unfortunately I dont think I can. They are starting their album next month, and next month I start touring with Porcupine Tree, so I mean I had a meeting with the guys in London to see if theres a way to help nip over but I wont be able to give same commitment as I have like the last albums, but they will make a fantastic albums anyway, a lot of stuff they do they can do without me - my boys can fly on their own without me now! We are all disappointed, but I am a victim of my own success with my projects. Ive had less and less time to do it, but when I retire I can have a nice retirement period of sitting in the studio producing.
Yeah, Steven...the boys can fly on their own without you now. Just like they did for years before you popped in. :Smug: I love PT, but sometimes SW can be a wanker.
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