The Police & Split Enz Producer: Hugh Padgham

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From Peter Gabriel to XTC to The Police, Hugh Padgham has always been the right man at the right place and time, helping many of the world’s most revered musicians find their own musical magic. With millions of album sales and several mantelpieces buckling under the weight of accolades, the studio legend has continually raised the bar of music production.
After his work with Phil Collins, Hugh found himself called up by Sting and the rest of The Police when the pop group were at their volatile zenith. Hugh remembers their final record Synchronicity as a personal triumph though it was difficult to make at times with all their fighting.
Synchronicity, the final record from The Police, was one of the band’s greatest moments, and was conceived when they were riding high critically and commercially. Hugh was at the helm in the studio and had a unique insight into the growing tensions between the three members.
The results of these sessions were staggering considering the circumstances. The album topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic for weeks on end and was nominated for five Grammys, winning three. “I can’t say it wasn’t stressful,” admits Hugh. “But then making records in any circumstances can be challenging. You can be making a record very harmoniously and suddenly the singer gets flu and can’t sing. You’re meant to be finishing the vocals that week because he’s going off on tour while you mix the record. There were often things out of your control that would make it stressful. You have to do what it takes to overcome them and get the record finished.”
Synchronicity reached number one on both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200, and sold over eight million copies in the US. The album was widely acclaimed by critics. Praise centered on its cohesive merging of disparate genres and sonic experimentation.
Rolling Stone described “each cut on Synchronicity [as] not simply a song but a miniature, discrete soundtrack”. It has since been included in the magazine’s lists of the “100 Best Albums of the Eighties” and the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. In 2009, Synchronicity was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Who are some of your favourite producers you would like us to feature?

@SpectreSoundStudios 3 жыл бұрын

Tom Allom!

@snookerjulian 3 жыл бұрын

Mutt Lange. Chris Kimsey.

@volodymyrbilyk555 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Albini

@volodymyrbilyk555 3 жыл бұрын

Al Jourgensen

@volodymyrbilyk555 3 жыл бұрын

Chris Goss

@cf8545 Ай бұрын

Both Split Enz & Police were amazing bands....had every album of them both.

@automatics1im 3 жыл бұрын

Warren, letting Hugh go on at length with his experiences is a mark if a great interviewer. So many people would’ve jumped in and made a comment or shared anecdote but letting the subject speak without interruption is great listening experience..

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks ever so much!

@charris939 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@aladdintrips 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah those parts when the guest can finish telling his stories without interruption are...marvelous ! ! Thx a lots

@TheRomeerome 10 ай бұрын

Facts

@stevebass8352 6 ай бұрын

“Sting is a very vain man …I’m sure he wouldn’t mind me saying that.” Hoho - guessing they’re not dear friends….

@deliusmyth5063 3 жыл бұрын

"So Sting, can you give us a rundown of your equipment?" "Erm, well, I've got a little trampoline."

@AlexanderStemkowski 3 жыл бұрын

And...uhm...no bass amp.

@MidnightBlueMovies 3 жыл бұрын

I love Split Enz. They must be one of the most underrated bands of their time.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%!

@chrisquinn9104 3 жыл бұрын

I was confused by Six Months in a Leaky Boat,. Wasn’t that on Time and Tide? Was True Colors before that, the one with the lazer etched vinyl? I don’t remember it sounding bad, anyway.......

@MidnightBlueMovies 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisquinn9104 Leaky Boat was on Time & Tide which came out a couple of years after True Colours. The only thing I remember of theirs that could have been better produces was "I See Red".

@dougcampbell400 3 жыл бұрын

Loved all the interviews with Hugh! I was the guy making the demo at the Townhouse in 1979 when Sting and Hugh met. I had such a great time. We recorded three of my songs. One actually came out as a single on Dindisc (DIN4). I did sing on the demo of that one :) Funnily enough it's true that it wasn't me singing on one of the other demos. It was my mate Derek who was there playing drums on the sessions. We probably should've signed to Virgin as a duo!

@Atekneci 2 жыл бұрын

I’m Glad that you dropped this comment here 👏🏻These little details are what makes our lives so unique.

@billyhughes9776 3 жыл бұрын

The stories of working with the Police,....wow, amazing. Sting's roadie played bass on Demolition Man -- holy crap!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Billy!

@DrTomoculus 3 жыл бұрын

He's one of the greatest recording engineers Britain ever produced.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%!

@BassByTheBay 2 жыл бұрын

... greatest recording engineers _the world_ ever produced. FTFY 😊

@PV-pu5iu 2 жыл бұрын

And cutest.

@josefwashere Жыл бұрын

+ one of the greatest producers / engineers the world has ever heard…

@yens99 3 жыл бұрын

I now realize that in order to make better music I need: A) somebody to fight with or at least be pissed at. B) a great producer to give feedback and sometimes totally rearrange all my songs...

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes, indeed Jens! Thanks ever so much

@darrelladams6952 3 жыл бұрын

I am happy to act as an argumentative guy....low rates, too!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

@@darrelladams6952 haha yes, as long as you take engineer too and get amazing tones! Hugh was also the engineer!

@Armakk 3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget a roadie who can re-record your parts LOL

@rakibmahmudovee5544 3 жыл бұрын

I could sit and listen to Hugh talking for hours...My favorite producer..

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Marvellous

@adamrisch 6 ай бұрын

I love Padgham's blunt honesty in this interview, this was going on 40 years after they made Synchronicity and Ghost in the Machine and you can tell that while he still very much respects and is friendly with everyone in The Police he doesn't really GAF about offending any rock star sensibilities haha

@geewhizwhatdiduexpect4666 2 жыл бұрын

Dire Straits came to Montserrat right after the Police finished the Synchronicity album. They recorded Brothers In Arms. It was the first or one of the first all digitally recorded albums. Mark was playing around with the "I want my MTV" intro and he mentioned Sting would be great for it. One of the studio guys spoke up to let Mark know Sting was still on the island on holiday and the rest is history.

@jimw6659 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I love that you just let Hugh talk because he's being interesting. So many interviewers seem to let their egos get in the way and have to interject every few seconds, but I think you pitched it just right. It's so refreshing to hear a flowing interview where the subject matter just pours out. Many thanks for the great channel!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much J W!

@robblom1407 3 ай бұрын

You nailed it!

@geoffallan3804 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely blown away by this series. I stand in awe of Hugh's work, and hearing some of the stories from behind the scenes is incredible. I dragged out "Message In A Box" and played Murder By Numbers again with a whole new appreciation. I never noticed before how the vocals went in and out (I assume Sting was looking over at the lyrics) and how tentative the guitar was.... but it always worked well and still holds up.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Sting is in a league of his own! Huge talent!!

@thearno2885 3 жыл бұрын

Hugh and Stephen Street have been the best interviews yet, knocking it out the park Warren.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!

@martinjohn2823 3 жыл бұрын

Neil Finn. Absolute legend, and still going strong. Massive fan. Loving that you're interviewing one of Split Enz / Crowded House's producers.

@budgetguitaristcom 3 жыл бұрын

I saw Crowded House twice and they were amazing!

@ShiningHourPop 3 жыл бұрын

They are currently touring New Zealand. Apparently amazing shows, particularly as there’s no masks or social distancing!

@garethh2711 3 жыл бұрын

Great series this. I saw Crowded House a few weeks ago in Auckland, great show, sadly no Split Enz songs but they did play a cover of Bowie’s “Heroes”. Neil has his two sons in the band now as well as Seymour on bass.

@kickbiker7920 3 жыл бұрын

Well done for giving HP a 3 episode career reflection. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@jmcbeady8210 3 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome presentation. The crazy thing is that the band was always known to be contentious, but their chemistry is what made things work. It was no doubt... synchronicity.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%! Such an incredible band! One of a kind

@imannonymous7707 3 жыл бұрын

The police made such a big impression on me as a teenager. I was 12 when outlandos d amour surfaced ....I was too young to really get punk yet but I just loved the police records from the first time i heard them on the radio. I still do. Fascinating series and great interviews

@treborif 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a Kiwi and saw SplitEnz from their first TV appearance on 'New Faces' in NZ in 1972 until they 'retired' when they did - they were Iconic here at home and just so original - Noel Crombie - their clothing designer came from the town next to mine and went to our 'rival' high school and as 'everyone in NZ knows everyone else' we all pretty much had some sort of connection with them - so I'm rapt to see Hugh and hear him talk about the boys we all loved. FinBro - as theyre known here are in the big three of Kiwi musicians from the 70's and I smoked a J and played some bass with Neil in harvey Keitels 'summer home' at Piha in Akld with Geoff Ament and EddVedd in '95 - 2 of their biggest fans. I actually took the Pearl J lads to a Rugby League match at Erriccson Stadium in Akld - they were stunned and amazed (theyve got no pads or helmets!) and I could go on and on - ......... -

@cyclesgoff9768 3 жыл бұрын

Surviving the last police album qualifies Mr Padgham to be the General Secretary of the UN.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Greatness often is created in strife, however the amazing results speak for themselves!

@nongthip Жыл бұрын

As a self-appointed "Enzologist" I followed a lot of Split Enz progress and albums and concerts, especially after moving from the US to NZ, at least somewhat due to interest in the downunder music scene. I got to meet all the Enz and Crowded House and lived in the part of Auckland where a lot of it came to be. Hugh Padgham co-produced the Time and Tide album which is arguably their greatest studio work. Just listen to "Dirty Creature" which has a lot of Phil Collins-esque vibe. I might even call that album their Kiwi-Beatles Sgt. Pepper. Anyway, so glad to hear his praise of that great mostly-Kiwi band.

@robertfalconer5054 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant interview Warren, Split Enz were one of the Greats. Message to my girl, was a Brilliant Tune, Finn Brothers, Genius..

@warwalker4828 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, Hugh dishing the dirt on "Demolition Man": not Sting on the bass, his roadie instead. Awesome. Thanks, Warren.

@lptomtom 3 жыл бұрын

I love Sting but I also love how frank and honest Hugh is !

@mightyV444 3 жыл бұрын

@Ed Slater - I think it was in Stewart's movie 'Everyone Stares' where all three guys' techs were jamming a Police song, and they sounded just like their bosses 😀

@keithrobichaux 3 жыл бұрын

3 parts for this guy. Thanks Warren. 😎

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Great times!

@chriskennedy2846 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished reading One Train Later by Andy Summers so this was perfect timing. Great interview.

@jophilippi1378 3 жыл бұрын

I really admire Mr Padgham’s calm and eloquent way of speaking. Thank you for making this happen

@jeremyholcombe3202 3 жыл бұрын

The first "real" rock show I ever saw was Split Enz at the Tamworth Town Hall in regional NSW Australia in the late '70's. Neil had just joined his " big brothers" band and they had just released the True Colours album. The hit single from that album was "I Got You" penned by Neil while he was still in his teens I think. They saved it to last in the show and I can still remember Tim''s introduction before they played it; "Here's a song you seem to have taken to your heart's...."

@yens99 3 жыл бұрын

Oh Yes, part 3 out of at least 10... Just keep them coming....

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Haha indeed! Let's hope Jens!

@shakcohen4302 3 жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant series. Only thing I'd like to have heard discussed was Hugh's work on Paul McCartney's "Press To Play".

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Shak!

@chipgaasche4933 3 жыл бұрын

...even though it wasn't a very good album?

@shakcohen4302 3 жыл бұрын

@@chipgaasche4933 It's a bit underrated IMO. Would still have liked the insight

@amplifier2 3 жыл бұрын

For my taste Hugh‘s best sounding work was from 1980 til 1984..After that there was probably too much digital effects and too much of everything involved. „Press to Play“ sounds terrible imho. He‘s my favourite producer though.

@CraigHollabaugh 3 жыл бұрын

"My name is Norman Bates, I'm just a normal guy". Thanks for the Landscape discussion, it's an album I've listened to 100 of times!

@paulphilippart7395 3 жыл бұрын

Love that stuff

@Jaykay586 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed that album and still listen every so often...

@robhooworth6738 3 жыл бұрын

Einstein a go go. That takes me back. Great track.

@lemmoneye 3 жыл бұрын

So cool to hear these stories from all those great records Hugh produced. I was lucky enough to have my bands album produced by him in 2009. Was a fantastic experience and a lovely, generous chap. Great memories.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Brett! That's very cool!

@davidkeane5652 Ай бұрын

thanks warren,👍. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@Alpha_7227 3 жыл бұрын

To me Split Enz, were brilliant. Looking back they were kind of like a punk/glam band. Brilliant ideas. And of course from this spawned the fabulous band Crowded House. Songs like I got you, I see red, Shark Attack are brilliant

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, incredible band! Thanks ever so much for sharing

@Cod245 3 жыл бұрын

You can never have too much Hugh 🎉 Thanks so much to you both 🎸😎

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100% Mike!

@petesawchuk 3 жыл бұрын

Warren - thanks for inviting us all to the pub to hang out with you & Mr. Padgham. I’ll take care of the tab!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much for sharing! I'll send you the bill!

@mikevalentinas6766 3 жыл бұрын

Sting was a master at writing a pop hit with just enough sophistication to keep it interesting. That said, I wish the Police could have collaborated more with each other. Gradenko has the bones of a great song - interesting theme, cool hook. But the arrangement isn’t very thoughtful and the chorus is weird - Sting could have fixed those things if he were willing to work with Stewart (and vice versa). Murder by Numbers shows how great the band is when they could each bring their talents to the table... to bad they couldn’t do more of that. GITM and Synchronicity aren’t my favorite sounding police records (Regatta is) but the sound was certainly more of the moment and I think it is cool that the police went for a different sound with each of their albums.

@thepartimemusician65 11 ай бұрын

Awesome interview

@WhaleBluePRS 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the picture of Rush! 41:53 As soon as Hugh Padgham said "Le Studio", I heard "Moving Pictures" in my mind. And now back to our regularly scheduled program....

@zhpub 3 жыл бұрын

Just one word: Excellent.... !!!! Thank you so much, Warren, for putting this together. Could we have another 6 hours of Hugh talking about Genesis and Kate Bush LOL???

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

I hear you! I would listen to that as well!

@ReginatorNet 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and insightful interview! Listening to Hugh talk about Synchronicity really tugged at my heart strings.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@williamtell1477 3 жыл бұрын

"I had met Sting at the Townhouse back in probably... '79" Hugh you're an absolute legend and these tales are so awesome and fun! Thanks for sharing them! More, more!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Hi William! Glad you like them!

@parissimons6385 3 жыл бұрын

These conversations are delightful. Greetings from Vancouver! And I was amongst the fortunate ones to see and hear XTC on their "Black Sea" tour, opening for The Police here on October 27, 1980. During that concert, Andy Partridge invited us to come and dance in front of the stage - which was a breach of local safety and security regs and resulted in XTC being banned from that venue after the show.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much for sharing Paris!

@gregbryan4716 2 жыл бұрын

Through this interview you realize that maybe the most valued asset of a great producer is his personality. Hugh is a humble legend.

@kickbiker7920 3 жыл бұрын

I hope people realise the significance of these interviews. They're a historical point reference of iconic producers in music for people to look back on. I love the structure of these interviews. I also love the fact that you're prepared to give PLENTY of time as required to these people which does YOU credit! Hopefully somebody does an interview on YOU sometime! This past year, your uploads are out of the park. Presentation, Information, Guests, the musical breakdown, the songs etc etc ... It's a mine of information. There's quite obviously a LOT of work AND research that are going into these clips. Producers will eventually be queuing up to get a mention on these. Regarding the producer episodes ... They're LIVING obituaries ... You're creating a permanent musical record of their musical achievements which is INCLUDING them and their anecdotes and opinions of their era! Thank you for going to the trouble of doing these!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Thanks ever so much for the incredible comment! That really means a lot!!

@kickbiker7920 3 жыл бұрын

@@Producelikeapro You can be sure, I'm NOT the only one to feel that way!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

@@kickbiker7920 wow! Thanks ever so much

@RC32Smiths01 3 жыл бұрын

With big names like that, you know he's a legend himself! Great work here man!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!

@RC32Smiths01 3 жыл бұрын

@@Producelikeapro My pleasure!

@Haze763 Жыл бұрын

Just stumbled on this video and watched it again after I first watched 2 years ago. It's sooo good. Now I have to listen to Family Snapshoot to hear the electric piano going thru the JC120. ✌

@jamieflowers1493 10 ай бұрын

The third Neve Electronics 8028 mixing console was installed at Sound City Studios. it has since been re-installed at Dave Grohl's Studio 606.

@johncurvyroot9217 3 жыл бұрын

Need more of these series!

@bryangibson8479 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for these interviews with Hugh Padgham. Fascinating stories. And it's inspired me to dig out those old albums again!

@Beelzybud 3 жыл бұрын

Your interviews are such fun as well as valuable! Bass player Danny finally gets a credit. :)

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@williamknell864 11 ай бұрын

"Six Month In A Leaky Boat" is a great song!!

@JohnnyPunish 3 жыл бұрын

I always felt GHOST IN THE MACHINE was incredible. The sound was amazing. I never knew the inside stories. Wow

@mranonymous1966 Жыл бұрын

What a GREAT interview. If I had one single question for Hugh, it would be how he got Stewart's kick drum sound on the "Ghost In The Machine" album. I've never heard a better kick drum sound or anything similar on another album.

@robtguitar 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute gold - thanks Warren!

@glassslide 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic chat!! Kudos to you for allowing Hugh the space to tell some great great stories. Really enjoyed getting to be a fly on the wall, great job on some fascinating topics. The "Murder by Numbers" one-take story makes me hear the song in a whole new light and while Synchronicity has some classic songs, to me it was always closer to Sting's first solo record as opposed to the last Police record. That said, I loved Ghost in the Machine and to this day do not think that record gets the credit it deserves, I think it is a masterpiece. Also, loved that he cited the greatness of Beggars Banquet and Let it Bleed---those records were done in under 2 full years which is mind-blowing.

@vitorantunes8700 9 ай бұрын

Amazing three-part interview...a real labour of love...thank-you so much !

@cary3428 3 жыл бұрын

Love Hugh! I'm a big fan of Split Enz, I got to know them and there music on the road in Canada back in the '80's. Didn't do much in the states, but great tunes!

@Haze763 3 жыл бұрын

This 3 part series was so cool. Thank you for this Warren! What a nice man Hugh is. I enjoyed every minute.

@andyharper290 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful - all of the albums featured have been part of my musical & sonic education. Thanks again Warren - really enjoyed it.

@opamuller626 3 жыл бұрын

Geez! Planned to drop in for twenty seconds to see what great Hugh Padgham looked like and I couldn't stop listening/watching. Great interview!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much for sticking it out!

@ShiningHourPop 3 жыл бұрын

These interviews with Hugh have been great; so revealing, interesting and entertaining. Bravo to you all!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much!

@manowire5403 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for this series with Hugh. My favorite so far & look forward to future episodes.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much

@MOSMASTERING 3 жыл бұрын

I was born in the 80s and my parents got me into Split Enz, subsequently I got into Crowded House and Neil Finn. That production on Together Alone by Youth is SO dreamy.. I definitely aspire to produce something like that. I also tracked down the first "Finn" album which was the two brothers song writing together and that was amazing. Had such an amazing feel to it. Oh man, I'm going to have to revisit that and check out the production.

@robertroth8652 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite producers. Now I know why. Great interview.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert! Yes, amazing!!

@MulaMusic67 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed all three parts of this wide ranging interview; thanks, Warren. A very honest account, and Hugh comes across as a very decent chap. 😎

@splashesin8 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hugh and Warren❣️

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Audrey!

@kevgamble 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! Huge fan of the Police and all things Finn. I love a lot of Padgham's work, but if the only thing he ever did was Ghost in the Machine, I'd still rate him as one of my faves ever. Can't wait to watch this one!

@DABUAS69 Жыл бұрын

Ghost in the Machine is one of my favorite sounding albums of all time. A Salute to Mr. Hugh Padgham, Thank you Sir! Great interview. Cheers!

@analogkid1261 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great time watching through all 3 parts, absolutely epic. Hugh was just a pleasure to listen to. I think what sticks out to me the most (other than recording was never as good once things went digital) is, first, how it really took a collaborative effort to make legendary music, and how many people it really took to make these classic albums come together, and secondly, how hard and tenuous a group effort is when you are talking about artists who are passionate about their craft - such an unstable thing to have a group that can even make it through a couple records. Wasn't it someone from the Eagles who said "All the best bands are always on the cusp of breaking up" Thanks again for the series!

@BassByTheBay 2 жыл бұрын

Took me a while to get to part 3, but finally did, and what a joy! The Police were my fave band (before XTC ended up in my #1 spot 😊), so it was great fun hearing about Hugh's exploits with them. Thank you for this *amazing* series, Warren!

@KnutAndresen 2 жыл бұрын

36.50 : Agree with you Hugh! "Wrapped Around You Finger" is on my top three list. The other two is "Ashes to Ashes" by David Bowie, and "Somewhere Down The Crazy River" by Robbie Robertson. :)

@meekoloco 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible interview! Loved every second!

@bradpaulburn4857 3 жыл бұрын

Ive seen Split Enz live twice , amazing band .

@mightyV444 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I've had no idea Hugh had even worked with 'our' Split Enz! Very cool! And I looove 'Six Months In A Leaky Boat', just like many others of their songs 😀

@D-osOrg 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant !!! Can't get enough of HP's stories :-) Thank you so much !!!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks ever so much!

@paulreynolds2569 22 күн бұрын

Interesting background on "Murder By Numbers". Almost an "anathema" in it's manner of creation and recording compared to how other Police songs were produced. A kind of poetic justice at the end!

@mariodriessen9740 3 жыл бұрын

I ABSOLUTELY enjoyed it. I could listen to Hugh for days! Thanks!!! ❤️

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mario! Glad you enjoyed it!

@JimGardner 3 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Hugh for hours. Top man. Great interview series. Thanks!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@raceace 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview, Have loved both The Police and Sting forever. I was aware that Sting was bit of a prima donna, but hearing these anecdotes really demonstrate what a capricious git Mr Sumner was. Being a genius isn't a choice, being a prick is.Hugh must have had some epic reserves of patience.

@waltwright84 3 жыл бұрын

Split Enz and XTC are two of my all-time favorite bands ("Time and Tide" by Split Enz in particular is a top 5 favorite album of all time for me) so this interview series was just a great find. Thanks so much and it's nice to find out that Hugh Padgham just seems like a cool guy you'd want to have a drink with!

@klcheshire 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE all three of these videos. Thank you so much!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken! Glad you like them!

@chrismataran8302 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooooo much! This is pure gold!

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris! You're very welcome!

@heale1 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff, loved the Police stories.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Christopher!

@cbr9914 Жыл бұрын

listening to hugh talk about the police may be the most funny shit i've ever heard in my life....he legit could do a talking stand up tour just talking about this stuff "his bass playing would be kind of.....sloppy"....just solid gold.

@RTCLR123 3 жыл бұрын

This man relived that recording horror again on this interwiev.

@jeffstacyandtherelatives3172 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent 3 part interview. One of my favorite music related items I've ever seen on KZfaq. Would have liked to heard more about his work on "The Dreaming", but the Gabriel, Phil and Police recollections were priceless. Thanks, Warren.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, yes, I asked Hugh more about Kate (I’m a huge fan!) he said he worked intermittently while also working on other albums so he didn’t have as much recollection of the sessions as he would have liked.

@Bothtapes 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent... thank you again...

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@rickyred001 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, thank you

@josefwashere Жыл бұрын

@producelikeapro Warren, THANK YOU for the interview all fans of The Police & Hugh wanted to here. Those inside stories that were never heard until now are priceless! Hugh should write a book with all the bands he’s produced with these types of stories. I think it’s safe to say that Sting will be sending NDA disclosures to Hugh for all upcoming interviews from here onwards lol

@stew23 3 жыл бұрын

Came here for Split Enz, ended up being just as interested in what Hugh had to say about the Police. Great interview, thanks for making this available.

@jason.martin 3 жыл бұрын

Just incredible, this has to be my all time favorite interview series form everything that I have watched online, partly because I am a huge police fan but Hugh is such an interesting person and his story telling just keeps you listening. Who else didn't want this to end. Sad it is over but it is So good ! just so good.

@mikechildmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished making my way through the three parts of this interview. Absolutely fascinating. Thoroughly enjoyed it. And boy does Hugh have some stories to tell! The one thing I’d love to hear more about is the brilliant work he did with Sting during the 1990s, and how it compared to working with The Police. The Soul Cages, Ten Summoner’s Tales and Mercury Falling are three of my all-time favourite albums. I think Hugh had a way of bringing the best out of Sting’s songs.

@PerryLJames 3 жыл бұрын

Another gem interview, Stephen Street was fabulous, Hugh Padgham was amazing. Thanks for this Warren.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome

@GrexKhusan 3 жыл бұрын

The Police being my favourite band, this was great! Thank You Warren (and Hugh)! And about Crowded House, I bought the album Temple of Low Men on vinyl when it came out 1988. I still think it and their next album Woodface are one of the best sounding albums of all time. And just recently I realized that they were mixed by Bob Clearmountain!

@StephenAntKneeBk5 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. I loved "sewing machine high hats." :-) The Singer treadle machine.

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen! Glad you enjoyed it!

@tan319 3 жыл бұрын

I love these interviews with Hugh Padgham! I recorded at Air Monserrat also and share Hughs thoughts that it wasn’t a very good sounding room and upon reflection I thought the veranda would’ve been the place to record the drums. Nice one , Hugh.

@isar-wildlife 3 жыл бұрын

Could listen Hugh's stories for hours! So interesting and funny. Thanks for sharing this interview

@Producelikeapro 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@stevekaniowski1343 2 жыл бұрын

Love this - the guy is a legend... what a life! He is so calm and imagine the fire of The Police with this gentleman coming in asking politely to calm down 🙂 Top Interview... you let Hugh just tell the stories