Rick Beato's three-hour interview with Brendan O'Brien isn't just required viewing for budding producers, but all musicians and songwriters. His work with artists including Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, AC/DC, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Crowes, Rage Against The Machine, Soundgarden has included hands-on experience with the songwriting side of helping to produce timeless music, as well as mixing and recording. But we were honestly surprised when he owned up to something he overlooked early in his career when he transitioned from engineer to producer.
"I've got to tell you something, also," he admits to Beato around 80 minutes in during the video interview below. "A very important part of making records, whether you're writing songs, producing, is you've got to have the song in the right key for the singer. Super important.
