Interview with 'Alan Glass' legendary songwriter and producer for Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind and Fire, Mis-Teeq plus much more
Summary: <p>In Episode 9, Pete chats with our special guest Mr. Alan Glass. Alan was born in New Orleans, Alan absorbed a rainbow of musical styles from that amazing city. That exotic mix informs his love of all genres of music and his hit songwriting credits totally reflect this, from ‘Soul’ to ‘Country’ to ‘Rock’ to ‘Dance.’ and even ‘Opera’! Alan was mentored in production by Philadelphian legend Thom Bell as well as Maurice White (Earth Wind and Fire) Alan discusses his creative approach to writing hit songs, crafting killer productions, and discusses real ‘business’ of music in today’s environment. Alan Glass credits include songs for Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Kenny G, Earth Wind and Fire, Shena Easton, Lighthouse Family, Maxi Priest, George Benson, Aswad, Liberty X, Mis-Teeq plus much more, including writing for X Factor winners all over Europe. Petes shares the latest Entertainment News on the 'Engine Spotlight'. Plus BeX brings a 'Fact of the Day' and a ''Question of the Day''. </p> <p>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/EntEngine">@entengine </a></p> <p>Facebook <a href="//www.facebook.com/TheEntertainmentEngine">www.facebook.com/TheEntertainmentEngine</a></p> <p> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seamless_entertainment">@seamless_entertainment</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Pete Moore - Host</p> <p>Peter has lived in New York, LA, and London working in the music, film, and TV industries for over 3 decades helping creators realise their vision. Peter was awarded the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ 2002 & 2003 by Hewlett Packard and the IOD (Institute of Directors) for New Deal for the Media working with the UK Government helping young people to understand the entertainment industry. Peter then worked heavily promoting festivals and also working as a tour manager for various bands across the UK. The business formed through the Prince’s Trust shows included The All Saints, McFly & Busted. Pete then worked with The Automatic for their UK tour & festivals including; T in the Park, Lock & Load, NME UK tour, Reading & Leeds, Oxygen, and the Electric Garden Festival, Clothes Show Live London and Birmingham. Further work includes Party in the Park for the Prince's Trust with Be Witched & PR liaison for The launch of Dreamland fun park with Boycie from Only Fools & Horse's.</p> <p>BeX Gregory - Host</p> <p>Over the past decade, BeX has built up a wealth of experience and business skills working on stage & behind the scenes on successful tours, productions and music recordings working as a professional singer, songwriter, dancer & choreographer. Performance/credits include The Royal Albert Hall, Her Majesty’s Theatre, ADNEC (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre), BT Tower, Tatton Park, Troubadour (London) Wickham Music Festival, Regional TV, Radio & SKY TV. BeX has performed for BBC introducing at Cowes Week, BBC Solent, BBC Kent, BBC Bristol, and VEVO. Music projects & songwriting collaborations include working with Grammy & Award-winning music producers Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, Melanie C) US Songwriter and producer Alan Glass (Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind & Fire, George Benson, Lighthouse Family).</p> <p>The background music of the podcast was written & produced by BeX & Alan Glass. <a href="https://seamlessentertainment.co.uk/music-solutions">(Seamless Music)</a></p> <p>Podcast engineered & mixed by <a href="https://push.fm/fl/b05hvryf">BeX </a> </p> <p>Please click here for the <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PRBmedia">donate link </a>to help support this podcast series. Your help will be put towards the production expenses and equipment required for our special guest interviews.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/entertainmentengine/message
