Interview with Vladimir Maleckar, September 30, 1997

Interview Summary

This is a second interview with recording engineer and music director Vlad Maleckar. The interview begins with Maleckar talking about his work in film and television. It then moves on to a discussion of how he got into the recording business. Maleckar talks about his wife, Nicollette, and then discusses the technology available at Audio Recording Studios. Maleckar talks at length about his connection to Chess Records, as well as his partners in his recording business. He also talks about job titles in recording studios.
Maleckar then talks about recording the Cleveland Orchestra and gives his views on rock music. He then talks about his business, Audio Recording Studios, and elaborates on why Cleveland (Ohio) was not a major recording city. The interview ends with a discussion on the major and minor record labels with whom Maleckar worked.

Interview Keyword

Cleveland Orchestra Cleveland (Ohio) Polka music Recording Audio Recording Studios Television Chess Records Recording business Petito, Joe Salupo, Vic

Interview LC Subject

Sound--Recording and reproducing Sound--Recording and reproducing--History Sound recording industry Sound recording industry--History Sound recordings Music History of science and technology Chess Records Cleveland (Ohio) Television Cleveland Orchestra

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