Bob Clearmountain: Legendary Mix Engineer and Producer - Warren Huart: Produce Like A Pro

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Bob Clearmountain is among the most acclaimed engineers, mixers, and producers of all time. He's worked with many of the biggest names in music, including Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, The Who, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Hall & Oates, Bryan Adams, Robbie Williams, Toto, Bon Jovi, Altered State, Simple Minds, and hundreds more.
Throughout his career, Clearmountain has been nominated for several GRAMMY Awards, winning a Latin GRAMMY in 2007 for Best Male Pop Vocal Album for engineering Ricky Martin's MTV Unplugged. He's even won an Emmy, seven TEC Awards for "Best Recording Engineer," two additional TEC Awards for "Best Broadcast Engineer," one "Les Paul Award," and a Monitor Award for the Rolling Stone's Voodoo Lounge pay-per-view show.
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[@Producelikeapro]

Have a question for Bob or myself? Leave it below!

[@alexeysmirnovguitar]

What is more important for the final sound in your opinion - recording or mixing?

[@gilbertspader7974]

How can a pre-existing condition exist ??????

[@ksparbanie]

Bob's legendary NS10s appear to be gone. Which are his monitors of choice now?

[@ksparbanie]

Does Bob have any stories about working with David Werner? "Melanie Cries," "Every New Romance," "Can't Imagine."

[@terminalbliss]

I've read on a forum about his de-essing technique for vocals, but have a hard time grasping the forum post... can you give a tutorial on that Warren? I find siblance on my vocal is one thing I struggle with reducing with any of the plugins.

[@garrystubbs4891]

Warren, I rarely comment on KZbin, as I feel I have little to offer to add value to most discussions, but I just wanted to say I totally appreciate what you are doing with your channnel and your sharing of your knowledge and experience. This interview with Bob Clearmountain surpassed all expectation and I personally want to say thanks to you and of course Bob for a wonderful interview. Thank you.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Garry! I really love reading this comment! It means a huge amount to me!! You Rock!!

[@twitchgrass3849]

Ive had to pause this interview 70 times to go listen to all the references bob and warren have made. Now its a 3 hour interview! Awesome stuff here. Thanks Warren Thanks Bob

[@Producelikeapro]

THE EXCE?TION aw shucks! Thanks ever so much my friend! I had an amazing time with Bob and I learned so much!

+1 It was like a lecture for me

[@craiger406]

same for me! Two hours

[@michaeltablet8577]

Absolutely priceless! Thank you Warren for preserving music history through these interviews. Most of us will never get to meet these legends but you bring them right into our living rooms. It's so inspiring to see that our heroes are not just gifted producers and engineers but are friendly people who just like all of us were just following their passion to make great music when they made musical history.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Michael! I agree, Bob is a wonderfully talented, humble guy! I'm so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@jc.1191]

Cool observation about capturing the history. I agree, super important stuff.

[@SoundEngineEar]

@@Producelikeapro Thanks! Great video!

[@edwincrain986]

My 80's playlist is going on for at least a week after watching this ...lol

[@Producelikeapro]

Haha I hear you Edwin!!

[@oxoxoxoxo8589]

"When mixing you just can't focus on the details too much" Brain explodes. Valuable lesson

[@mixinthecloud3338]

Bob makes a great point about details in a mix and getting lost in those weeds. You can end up losing the song when you spend too much time on them. I often state my best mixes are the fastest mixes because they capture the essence and the emotion more succinctly. First impressions are often the best and knowing when less is more is a great skill.

[@DanDuskin]

Mix In The Cloud 100%!!!

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, indeed, mixing fast enough to be always hearing it as a whole is huge! Not just focussing on the individual elements all of the time!

[@fredpasta6488]

Same with too many takes as a player. First few are usually best ...

[@mixinthecloud3338]

@@Producelikeapro It can take a lot of passes for the 'song' to emerge from a collection of tracks you may have never heard before, by a band or artist you've never known in an arrangement you've don't yet understand. Finding where a song lives is not always easy and you can't do that until you have your instruments clarified and then mixed into phrase or sections (verses/choruses/bridge, etc.). Doing highlights of licks and rhythms can take some time to assemble if they are not uncovered with natural dynamics. There's the technical side of getting your ducks in a row and then taking those ducks and aligning them with a master's touch. I can liken this to the game of golf. Anyone can go out and 'grip it and rip it' which in most cases ends in frustration and a longing for a few cold ones at the 19th hole. Mastering the 'game of golf requires that you first master striking the golf ball. Go ahead. It's just sittin' there... While it may look easy, it ain't. And you need to have control of your tools before you can get close to equaling or besting a golf course. Besting a mix is as well part mastering your audio tools and ears, and part using experience and your music talents to assemble a song. Not getting in the way of the artist is a good part of that too. Mixers are often interpreters of an artist's intent for their composition. Whether you are tendering up a well crafted mix that you envisioned or deciding on what kind of shot to hit off the 13th tee at Augusta National and seeing it stripped down the center of the fairway, both feel great. Lord knows that doesn't always happen very often. More often than not you hit it in the weeds. The kicker? It was fun no matter how you played it. Whether the artist or your golfing buddies would agree is purely subjective. Have fun, everyone. mITc

[@davidherbert9601]

And I suppose like what CLA said in one of your other awesome videos, make your first mix the final mix, provided that the material is recorded properly.

[@mixinthecloud3338]

Every day I wake up and someone's gone... Thanks for keeping the love alive.

[@Producelikeapro]

I'm so glad to be able to help! Have a marvellous time recording, many thanks Warren

[@WalterSobchak1000]

This man's name on a record sleeve credits was a guarantee of high quality

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed!

[@nikdrown]

Bobs right on the money about over analyzing things. It loses sight. I remember before I really got into mixing I just turned knobs because I wanted to hear something happen to something and then I got into learning more and more and all the info out there makes you over analyze and not listen and make instinctual moves. There was something to those older mixes I found that had something my new education couldn’t touch. I have since balanced the 2 carrying the good info with the instinct. That makes things so much better. Bob seems to be a master of this. I suppose part of that helps he came up in a time when this profession wasn’t as glamorized. His work speaks for itself

[@terminalbliss]

"I think I can do this okay." Warren this really illustrates your point about how the greatest talents have humility. Thanks for all your great work Bob and thanks for this great interview Warren!

[@Producelikeapro]

I hear you! Bob truly is a master!!

[@shane2973]

HUGE! Soft spoken, super kind...just a nice guy.

[@ChromaticHarp]

Actually Stevie Ray said he used Albert King licks on Let’s Dance.

[@tambyrlane]

I met Mr. Clearmountain at Bob Ludwig's mastering studio in Portland, Maine back in the mid-90's. He was sitting in a small room just off the reception area mixing Woodstock 2 on a laptop. As humble and polite a person as you will ever meet. A true legend.

[@mareculla1]

Mr Clearmountin is an absolute legend. His humbleness is outstanding.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!!

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

I was thinking man Bob seems like such a nice guy then his cat came around and started hanging with him and climbing on him and that just proves how great of a guy he must be. I like people who love cats. And dogs!

[@alexeysmirnovguitar]

The guest I’ve been looking forward the most of all. I think everyone heard at least one or two Bob’s mixes. He is a true Master of balance, punch and multi-fx.

[@Producelikeapro]

Thanks ever so much Alexey! Yes, Bob is the best of the best!

[@mstock3107]

I had the pleasure of assisting Bob 1 day at a private studio in woodland hills it must have been around 94 when he was building his mix room. keep in mind these where the days when engineers would unload have a truck of outboard gear for a 1 day session Bob brought an apogee DA and mixed to DAT. I think he had the mix in less then 6 hours if that He gave 2 or 3 pointers which I use to this day what a great interview well done

[@adrianwagner336]

when i was a teenager i wanted to grow up to be Bob Clearmountain 40 years on i STILL wanna grow up to be Bob Clearmountain!!

[@Producelikeapro]

ADRIAN WAGNER haha I hear you 100%!!

[@theonlyJohnnyC]

I am still thinking about growing but fear it over rated, 61 now, running out of time, Bob is a very clever and very humble man :)

[@qualaup]

Thanks for the interview!!! What a humble guy...

[@laskholt]

These videos are gold, thank you so much!

[@ingoodmusic]

been waiting this for so long

[@rickyandtherebels2802]

Wow! This was the greatest interview - capturing all of Bob's history of working with Bowie, SRV and soooo many great artists! Absolutely loved this! Thank you!

[@paultaylor1803]

Incredible interview! What a treat! Thank you!

[@ryanfitz9887]

Such a great interview. I look up to Bob so much. Thanks for doing this.

[@CadenceMusicStudio]

That was so good. I also hold Bob in such high esteem. Thank you!

[@Justin_the_Analog_IC_architect]

Love this interview, Warren! I love how you approach these legend interviews as a fan of the music as well as the technical stuff. Superb!

[@davewestner]

what an incredibly good dude.

[@Producelikeapro]

Agreed 100%!

[@JohnnyF71]

That was seriously one of the best interviews I've ever seen. Utterly fascinating. Thank you Warren 🙌🏼

[@arkistriph1]

Thank you Warren and Bob for taking the time to do this. So very insightful.

[@Helios33]

That was awesome you guys. Grateful.

[@Thinman63]

Quite possibly my favorite interview yet! WOW!

[@buddyalbert5808]

The almost mythical Bob Clearmountain sat and talked to you for almost an hour and a half. Wow! Thank you Warren

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, I learned so much from Bob!

[@DavideChiarello]

Such a great chat, I kept smiling all the time. Thanks!

[@luckystrke]

what a legend

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, agreed!!

[@shorerocks]

This latest series of interviews with all those mixing legends is just the best. Everything works - the setup, a knowledgable interviewer, a relaxed athmosphere and so many stories.

[@tanukibrahma]

Wonderful interview all around. Thank you!

[@rickhbrown]

Wow, I love Bob's mixes! Thanks for posting!

[@kritischinteressiert]

That´s for eternity. Thank you very much!

[@splashesin8]

Lovely! ❤️ Thank you Bob Clearmountain and Warren!

[@ken952gtr]

Tatoo You and Sowing the seeds of love are two of my favorite albums of all time. Thanks for this interview.

[@delvenhamric1200]

Loved the interview! I still have the Disco remix of Miss You on Pink Vinyl, got it while I was working in Germany. These are real time capsules, about songs and bands I grew up with. Keep them coming!

[@martinjohnbutler]

Whoa, I just realized I was producing the first jingle I wrote at Media sound. I was only 21, but had been asked to submit some music and they chose mine. I had only been in studios doing my albums before then, so I didn't know the commercial side of studio work at all. Since I had a budget, I hired Media Sound because they were the best, even though quite expensive. That jingle won a CLIO, so I was a first call writer/producer for a long time after that. I remember how easy the session flowed. Again, being my first time as a producer, I hired my friends from David Bowie and Robert Fripp's band, figuring they'd take care of business, and they did. What a wonderful memory this interview sparked! Thanks Warren, I was tearing up at a few points, what a lovely interview.

[@DMerkel]

Wow! Yet another great interview, Warren!! Bob is so amazing, a trailblazer and such an inspiration.

[@Beatledave7]

Warren your channel is a jewel & you are a gem! Thank you ever so much for letting us hang out with you...hanging out with the great Bob Clearmountain!

[@bluwavdave]

Thank you Warren, and thank you so much Bob for this amazing interview!

[@andyjack1942]

Fav vid of yours so far! What an education. And possibly an example of the most understated genius in ANY industry. Thank you thank you thank you.👍🏻

[@TheLeon1032]

I've learned so much more in this than any of the episodes with room fulls of gear and a million details about specifics, just a giant stench of noble beingness teaching things that words cannot! horses for courses, but this was my personal favourite, thanks so much warren and bob

[@davelaird2477]

Warren! This is the absolute best interview you’ve done to date! You and Bob seemed comfortable together on camera, I love the little graphics you are popping up during name drops, the image looks great, the audio sounds great, the cgi cats are perfect! ;) But most of all you got Bob to open up and talk about things that really resonate as being true. He is so humble and can use that to mask talking about things, but you drew him out. And that isn’t always easy but it sure seemed effortless for you this time. I’m not even done watching this but had to chime in. Don’t let me down now, as I still have about 5 minutes left to watch... ;) Thank you Warren!

[@jimxevil]

It warms my heart to hear such a humble soul like Mr. Clearmountain looking back on such a profound career with so much honesty and sincere gratitude. Thank you for all of the inspiration.

[@VoxJ]

Thanks for all these fantastic interviews! (and sharing of knowledge )

[@mattwinegar527]

Part two please! I could listen to Bob talk all day.

[@axelbogetic1149]

This is by far the longest and most interesting (captivating) KZbin (let alone Warren Huart) video I've ever seen. I'm going to go back and listen to Avalon again (fortunately, I'm well acquainted with all the other albums referenced herein), but damn, man - what a trip down memory lane, and so much light shed, and insights shared, bravo!

[@almac1994]

Thank you so much Warren for sorting this interview, Bob is a class act,, love the bit especially from 1:09 about not focussing too much and listening to the whole song, "I don't solo much" , brilliant.

[@JunkyardSam]

I really love this guy. He's so humble and good-natured. This interview is bringing me a lot of happiness -- very different from the rest of the toxic internet at the moment. Thanks for these awesome interviews!

[@lifeinsurround]

I've seen quite a few Bob Clearmountain interviews and I think this one's the best.

[@davidpringuer]

what a fabulous interview. wonderful humble human. Your interaction is very touching. Great interview

[@WarmVoice]

Bob is an absolute master of his craft, and a really interesting and humble man. I absolutely love his sound. Thanks for the interview :)

[@larrytan73]

Man You are having a conversation with your guest. It's more than an interview. This is the best! So ORGANIC!

[@wangodan]

Watching another great interview by Warren two times in a row and getting goosebumps several times (specially with Bowie and SRV)? Done! Thank you so much Warren and Bob! « Mixing, you just can’t focus on the details too much »

[@TimeMarchesOn]

That was over the top awesome!! Thank you so very much, Bob and Warren.

[@pdkett1]

Really enjoyed listening. Made note of some things Bob said. Thanks a lot.

[@tunemxr480]

The astounding generosity of Bob and yourself to give such priceless insight into the days of biasing 2" analog, tape batches, short - turnarounds, and the transition to digital is so damn inspiring! Just crazy inspirational!!!

[@nickjones252]

What a great interview and what an amazing life Bob has led and what an incredible musical history he has helped shape!

[@leonkrimov6955]

Whaou, another one with Bob. THANK YOU Warren and THANK YOU BOB! This will be long and very pleasant night for me.

[@8194856]

I don't know how i missed these interviews first time around but the important thing is to see and hear them even now. Thankyou so much Warren and of course Roberto (Bob), we owe you soooo much for doing these interviews and sharing these experiences. And the geekology of course.

[@revol40]

This is awesome. Thank you.

[@noiseinthebasement8139]

Brilliant. Thank you, Bob & Warren!

[@dab7963]

Oh my god the records he mixed are some of my absolute favorites. I wish I could get an autograph from him to hang in my home studio. Such an amazing career.

[@marksextonmarkeaux4181]

Once again a stellar opportunity to hang out with another iconic Engineer / Warren's friend! This is one of my favorite interviews to hear such a talented engineer and find out how humble he is and great telling of his craft. Thank you ever so much for doing this interview Bob and as always Warren, you knocked it out of the park!

[@Electricowlworks]

Thank you again Warren for another fantastic interview with one of the living legends of our industry! And thank you Bob for taking the time to share with the community! - chaz

[@PaulSmith91850]

Simply amazing. Thanks so much, Warren

[@kevjak51]

just unreal what a legend Mr Clearmountain is, thank you for this Warren.

[@adrianlyord5300]

He is awesome and I love the work that he done with CHIC and Bryan Adams records! Thanks for sharing this video , very historical information!

[@pickersgrip]

I've watched hundreds and hundreds of crappy videos to pass the time during this pandemic, this is gold! Warren, you are a great interviewer and very gracious to your guests. Love your channel! ~Billy

[@LetMeDieLord]

How can we ever thank you enough Warren? Priceless! I just can't believe how good this is! Your channel has become some kind of audio engineer's heaven! Thank you so much! And Bob OF COURSE!!

[@AdamGotheridge]

That was a real treat and lots of wisdom there. Thanks.

[@johnoherron703]

Great interview, just 2 nice guys chatting about SOME OF THE BEST MUSIC EVER. He produced one of my fave albums ever “Can’t stand the Rezillos”... but he never talks about it. He is so right, don’t obsess over details, make the big picture cool. Thanks for this great interview!

[@Tazmanian_Ninja]

That last part, about David Bowie, Lou Reed, Bryan Ferry, was such a pleasure to watch. Two genuine people, talking about the legacy Bowie left - and the tremendous artist he was. Thank you. 🙏

[@jamesgoddin8880]

Such a joy to hear you two chatting. For me, 'Reckless' was and is one of the most perfectly mixed records I have ever heard. You hear everything you're supposed to hear in exactly the right place in the stereo mix, at the right level and at the right depth. A mixing masterclass for sure.

[@ParisblueCos]

Fantastic interview. Thank you.

[@davidbridgham3680]

Holy crap! This was one of the best videos I've watched in the past 10 years. I had a smile on my face the whole time. Bob is an absolute treasure, and Warren did an amazing job of interviewing. ANYONE will enjoy this video with all of the insights into their favorite artists. I've heard the name "Bob Clearmountain" for years, but I had no idea of what an amazing guy he is! Bob makes a point of being humble at all times despite being one of the best ever. As a guy that tries to record his own stuff, THANK YOU to Bob and Warren for helping me understand more about my favorite recordings, and what I should focus on.

[@guitboxgeek]

Great interview, Warren. Thanks for this. Bob's mix techniques drove the dreamy, heady days of music that was the soundtrack to my youth. It's really fun to rediscover those old songs and to hear how he utilized effects much the way a wizard would employ marvelous spells. Incredible!

[@Simeonital]

The bit about mistakes being left in records really resonated with me as I grew up listening to 60's and 70's reggae music which did just that. Listening to a lot of revival reggae today wouldn't be the same without those mistakes. Absolutely awesome interview

[@wainsnyder]

Definitive Bob Clearmountain interview, that I have seen! I could tell Warren really wanted to hear that Tears For Fears mix! I was heartbroken, too, Warren! The only other thing I wanted to hear was the legend of how this man listened to the Yamaha NS10's! Thank you to both of you for giving me such a fantastic time watching this!

[@ElHombrePurpura]

Great stuff, love to hear and lear from Bob (and you obviously). Tattoo You it`s HUGE album for me and I always feel it`s underestimated, never could understand why so it`s pleasing hearing you understand it also. This was a great interview, I liked really much the part where he says "not focus too much on the details", I think that`s golden advice, lately I`ve been mixing, mastering and releasing more music and more often than ever in my life and I`ve been keeping that mindset and trying not to loose it (which is so easy sometimes) and to hear Bob give that advice really reassure me that I`m on the right track. Thanks for this Warren!

[@Billy_bSLAYER]

Now there is a man who respects innovation and advancements in technology.

[@margfinn5889]

So great to see Bob. We were all so young way back when...

[@fess04]

I just smiled through this whole interview . Bob is a genius and a great demeanor. His sound shaped my taste and what I like to this day. Across the board. Thank you Warren for a most excellent interview.

[@makusmati]

Wow, amazing. Thanks so much.

[@aorcloud3199]

I asked for Bob in a comment a few weeks ago and here it is, probably a coincidence, Warren ? Thanks very much, love to hear him talk stories and gear. And still uses the Dynaudio BM15 like I do, they are my favorites for years and years.

[@buddhae1510]

That was brilliant!! Very humble man. I first discovered Bob Clearmountain on the Crowded House albums. Very big lush warm mixes. Had no idea he did Tattoo You. Great job considering all of the tracks he would’ve had to sift through! Brilliant interview Warren.

[@jeremyfox7599]

Awesome episode. Great interview and superb stories to hear, appreciated hearing those memories of Bowie for sure!

[@marcelog6847]

Amazing interview ! thanks a lot !

[@JoeBouchardRockStar]

Fantastic interview again! Thanks, Warren. 👍😎👍

[@checkmate545]

Truly truly a wonderful man, we really need more videos like this because without whom, star's wouldn't sound as good as they do today 👍🎼🎼🎼👍

[@Producelikeapro]

That's very kind of you John!

[@rome8180]

He seems like the nicest person. Loved this video.

[@francoisberkinjr5088]

It’s so refreshing to see such an icon in this is so genuinely humble. Some weirdos could’ve kept puffing their all interview long but this gentleman is totally down-to-earth. I’m pretty sure he’s not broke either yet he wouldn’t say anything to put himself above anyone but he’d rather let the interviewer and his crafts speaks! Kudos! 🙌🏽

[@hummarstraful]

What a legend. It's been so hard for anyone to get any info on his process, though. Pensado's Place couldn't get anything out of him either.

[@faraitheprod]

Bob using the Yamaha MSP speakers just made my day.

[@Producelikeapro]

Yes, pretty awesome!!

[@kikohurtado1]

I love my MSP5's

[@jordantaylor5268]

how does the HS series compare to the MSP series if you don't mind taking the time to answer?

[@bluematrix5001]

are those MSP5's ?

[@eljodon]

Bob also using the Dynaudio BM15a made my day! I've been using them for 14 years

[@Theophanes68]

Holy Cow!! That was amazing!! Thank you Warren and thank you Bob 🙏 I’m so not worthy!!

[@ER_aka_RAM]

What an incredible episode! Bob’s work is a blessing and discussing the Tears for Fears work, along with Bowie, is just a gift! Much thanx 🍻