Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond Wesley Morris & Robert Margouleff on Stevie Wonder
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Oct 10, 2024 In this enlightening discussion, Robert Margouleff, a pioneering music producer known for his work with Stevie Wonder, shares insights into the creation of iconic albums during Stevie's classic period. Wesley Morris, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, delves into the cultural significance of Wonder's music and the transformative collaborations that defined the 70s. They reflect on Stevie’s near-fatal accident and its impact on his artistry, exploring the innovative spirit behind the creation of the groundbreaking TONTO synthesizer and the unique sound it helped craft.
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R&B Origins
- In the late 50s and early 60s, major record labels were hesitant to embrace Black music, then called "race music".
- The term "Rhythm and Blues" coined by Jerry Wexler, helped make Black music more palatable to mainstream audiences.
Career Pivots
- Robert Margouleff's career path took unexpected turns, from acting to photography to electronic music.
- A chance encounter with a Moog synthesizer sparked his passion for electronic music production.
Meeting Malcolm Cecil
- Robert Margouleff met Malcolm Cecil at Media Sound Studios, where they formed a pivotal partnership.
- They agreed to teach each other recording engineering and synthesizer playing, respectively.