Barry Cleveland is an LA-based guitarist, composer, recordist, journalist, and author
Music for Film, Television & Games
Barry Cleveland’s compositions have been featured on Teen Titans Go, Extra, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Erin Burnett OutFront, Crime Watch Daily, Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers, CNN International Europe, CNN International Asia, and various TMZ programs. Read More
Noir Moderne
Joe Meek’s Bold Techniques
Hardcover books with a binding imperfection (the cover and pages are slightly warped, but everything else is fine) are available at a significantly reduced price.
Plus! U.K. & European Meek Fans May Now Order from The Great British Book Shop!
“This book really opened my eyes to what an innovator Joe Meek was and even gave me ideas to toy with in future sessions of my own. Everyone reading Tape Op would enjoy this book!” —Larry Crane, Editor, Tape Op
Legendary British producer and technical innovator Joe Meek, the “Telstar Man,” has become a cult figure since his tragic death in 1967. Joe Meek’s Bold Techniques explores the recording iconoclast’s career in great depth, with special attention paid to the equipment and techniques he used to craft his singular sounds. The hardcover Second Edition updates the original 2001 publication with a new Introduction, new information, and an additional chapter. Also included is a meticulously restored version of Meek’s visionary 1959 stereo album about life on the moon, I Hear a New World, made available in its original form for the first time. Read More
Nels Cline
From Crippling Insecurity to Channeling the Ineffable Cosmic Om
Nels Cline’s expansive musical vision encompasses, intermingles, and frequently transcends multiple idioms. The idiosyncratic guitarist has received widespread recognition for his incendiary soloing and hip compositional contributions as a member of Wilco—though viewed within the totality of his creative endeavors, rock star might reasonably be considered his “day job.”