Introducing Shaping Sounds: Stevie Wonder, DEVO, the Synth Revolution and My Life Behind the Music
Summary
Grammy-winning engineer Robert Margulio shares a preview from his audio memoir, Shaping Sounds, detailing his pioneering work in electronic music. He recounts the 1971 meeting with Stevie Wonder at Media Sound Studios, where they introduced the massive Tonto synthesizer. This collaboration sparked a three-year partnership that produced iconic albums like Inner Visions, revolutionizing pop music production and granting Wonder unprecedented creative freedom.
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Robert Margulov introduces Shaping Sounds memoir
Prologue: Memorial Day 1971 and Tonto's arrival
Stevie Wonder's first encounter with the Tonto synthesizer
Stevie's creative process and drum setup
Adapting the studio for Stevie's needs
The beginning of the collaboration and its impact
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