A Beginner's Guide To Martin Rushent

For Sonicstate veterans, and those of us who were around in the 80s - it's likely that Martin Rushent was (and still is) a household name. But for those uninitiated among us, this beginners guide to his astonishing back catalog is a perfect look at the works and times of the influential producer. Written by www.electricityclub.co.uk the article covers his extensive work with the Human League, The Stranglers, The Buzzcocks, Visage, Altered Images and more: 

Rushent began his studio career as a projectionist where orchestras would synchronise with motion picture images, before eventually cutting his teeth as an engineer for acts as varied as Shirley Bassey and T-REX, working with their respective producers Johnny Harris and Tony Visconti.

His first major production was for CURVED AIR on their 'Air Cut' album. Engineered by Paul Hardiman who was later to produce THE THE and LLOYD COLE & THE COMMOTIONS, it also featured Jim Russell on drums who became later became one of Rushent's engineers and joined THE HUMAN LEAGUE for their 'Crash' tour. He then secured a lucrative role working for United Artists, the company famously founded by Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks Junior, Mary Pickford and DW Griffith, as an in-house producer with A&R responsibilities.

 
This 10 minute video shows a bit of behind the scenes action in the studio with Then Jerico, as shared in the article... 

Absolutely phenomenal stuff. He also did some extended Dance mixes, as featured on this (sadly now unavailable) NTS Show from Trevor Jackson, which is 2 hours of said mixes, dedicated to him. A personal favourite is this mix of Love Cascade by Leisure Procsss... 

Read the full article here https://www.electricityclub.co.uk/beginners-guide-martin-rushent/

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