Michael Omartian and Terry Christian dropped by the Music Business Radio studios today to talk about songwriting, production, engineering, and what makes records great.
The two have worked with dozens of top artists over the last 30+ years including Christopher Cross, Donna Summer, The Jacksons, Michael Bolton, Peter Cetera, Willie Nelson, Dionne Warwick, Rod Stewart, Kenny Loggins, Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack, The Commodores, and Amy Grant.
Michael got his start as a session musician, playing on and arranging recordings by Steely Dan, Tavares, Billy Joel, Dolly Parton, The Four Tops, The Righteous Brothers, Boz Scaggs, Tina Turner, John Lennon, Jackson Browne, and Linda Ronstadt.
Terry Christian has worked on recordings by Julio Inglesias, Sheila E, The Time, Kenny Rogers, Sammy Hagar, Chicago, Jermaine Jackson, Toto, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban, and Cher.
Needless to say, these guys know the music business...
This episode includes a special, bonus Demo Derby segment, which will be released here as soon as the show airs on our broadcast affiliates.
This episode is currently being edited and will air soon. Until then, get on the podcast and check out the notes below...
Hello friends: My name is Arsene Cartier, and I fancy myself an unsigned songwriter. I have been too busy making a living over the last 50 years of my life and have thrown caution to the wind at age 62 and started writing country songs. Now that I have over 75 songs in my library website, I sure would appreciate some of you nice people to take a peek and maybe even let me know how I am doing. My latest song "Mr. President" would be a good start..lol.
Thanks for the ear.
Posted by: Arsene Cartier | October 27, 2011 at 06:40 PM
Happy to check it out and play it during the show.
Here is the address to send a CD to:
Tuned In Broadcasting, Inc.
ATTN: Music Business Radio
1310 Clinton St. Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203
Thanks!
Posted by: David Hooper | October 27, 2011 at 07:16 PM