Mark Needham - Developing Artists, Believability & Books

Music Insights With Niclas Jeppsson

English - August 05, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 117 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Mark Needham is a producer and engineer who has worked with artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Shakira and many others. But not only that, but Mark is also an expert when it comes to artists development and has developed artists such as The Killers and Imagine Dragons to name a few.

It was a real pleasure talking to Mark and I hope you will enjoy it as well!

In this interview, we spoke about:

• The common trait the successful bands’ Mark has developed that set them apart

• The questions or doubts he needs to get answered/resolved before he commits to working with a band

• How he helps artists make better songs and find their inner voice

• The benefits of having major record deals compared to staying independent

• How Mark stays focused during his long working days

• The benefit of reading books + book tips

• Some of the more unknown records Mark has made that he is proud of

• Being a captain and be able to marry people at sea

• How Mark started out in the industry and how he found clients early on in his career

And much more