Alan McCluskey
Alan McCluskey
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Alan McCluskey is commonly known by his stage name, Alan Moulder.
Birth and Death Dates
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Unfortunately, there is limited information available on the birth and death dates of Alan McCluskey. However, it is reported that he was born in the United Kingdom during the 1950s.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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McCluskey is a British audio engineer, best known for his work as a producer, mixer, and remixer. He has had a long and distinguished career in the music industry, with credits including numerous hit singles and albums.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in the UK, McCluskey developed an interest in music at a young age. He began working as an audio engineer in the 1970s, initially focusing on sound design for film and television productions.
Major Accomplishments
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Throughout his career, McCluskey has achieved significant success as a producer, mixer, and remixer. Some of his most notable accomplishments include:
Producing and mixing numerous hit singles and albums for prominent artists such as The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, and M83.
Developing innovative audio techniques that have influenced the work of other engineers and producers in the industry.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some of McCluskey's most notable works include:
Producing and mixing "When You Were Young" by The Killers (2006)
Mixing "Do I Wanna Know?" by Arctic Monkeys (2013)
* Working as a remixer for various artists, including M83 and Kele Okereke.
Impact and Legacy
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McCluskey's contributions to the music industry have been significant. He has influenced numerous other engineers and producers through his innovative techniques and approach to audio production.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Alan McCluskey is widely quoted and remembered for his expertise in audio engineering, particularly in the realm of mixing and producing. His innovative techniques have had a lasting impact on the music industry, making him a respected figure among artists and engineers alike.
Quotes by Alan McCluskey
It's also about integration: owning up to the parts of yourself, however much you might not like them. In the Real there are so many taboos that people are completely fragmented. That's the joke of it. They cling rigidly to the idea that they are one unique person, while they are busy hiding parts of themselves they can't accept.
But if you stray too far on the side of distance and strictness, you end up hard and unapproachable. So you need to be open to unexpected things and you need to be accessible to those people who are honest and forthright with you, especially if they take risks trying to do what their heart dictates.
There was more, he was sure. He could feel it. Something deeper. More profound. More worthy. More likeable. It was like a bittersweet yearning for something that was so familiar it hurt. Something he'd lost without even knowing he'd lost it. Something elusive that floated just beyond his grasp.
Instead of writing backwards over what had happened, giving structure and meaning to his story, he wrote forwards, slipping into troubling futures.
Silence is the door to Oran Mor. Close your eyes. Quieten your thoughts. And listen. Listen in particular to the sound of the waves. Let the Great Song sing in you. In an hour I will ring a bell. When you hear it, make a sound that resonates with the waves. Let it flow and develop, calling on all you have heard in the silence.
He felt a deep urge to put some order in this chaos. Leaning against a large standing-stone by the wayside, he drew out his dreambook and began to write.
Writing a story about a place calls that world into existence. Sometimes, as the author, you accompany it for a while. But even as you write, the characters have minds of their own.