Author Jerry Astbury & Shami Book Publishing Secure Global Rights to Acclaimed Music Engineer/Producer Mark S. Berry's Autobiography
Deal Involves Worldwide Print and Audiobook Rights.
- (1888PressRelease) February 16, 2014 - Toronto, Canada - Mark S. Berry, Music Producer & Chairman at AMG, a world leader in licensing music to film & television, has completed a deal with author Jerry Astbury and Shami Publishing, securing global rights to his personal Autobiography.
The landmark publication provides the reader with a behind the scenes look into the personal life and production achievements of this legendary producer. From his roots in New York to his apprenticeship under Sir George Martin at AIR Studios in London, to his engineering of the iconic "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon, the reader is given a front row seat into the personal life and technical achievements that culminated in his numerous hit recordings completed throughout the 70's, 80's & 90's.
Mark's international engineering & mixing collaborations with some of the biggest producers in the game gives a rare glimpse into what went into creating some of the Pop world's most iconic productions. These collaborations have led to the development of a huge loyal fan base which together with Mark's productions have helped shape the cultural landscape for such movements as those coming out of the NYC Hip-Hop movement in his early 80's engineering the Tommy Boy Records, Afrika Bambaataa recordings.
Mark's 11 year stint at Vanguard Records 23rd Street Studios engineering for producer's such as Arthur Baker & John Robie became the birthplace, incubator and launching pad for the early New York Hip-Hop sound. Combining a unique blend of R&B rhythms, cutting edge rap, deep funk grooves, pulsating horns and lush string arrangements all with melodic elements of pop, jazz and world music that would storm the international music charts.
Along the way, Mark Berry has become one of the world's leading mixing engineers & producers and has won countless gold & platinum awards internationally creating monster hits with a galaxy of stars.
Yet despite his triumphs, little is known about this shy and soft-spoken independent producer whiz from Brooklyn. Jerry Astbury takes the reader on a no holds barred journey into the private and technical life of this always entertaining, always informative chronicle from its humble beginnings in Massachusetts through to his iconic climb from engineer to musical entrepreneur.
"Mark Berry's story is a tremendously inspirational and technically informative chronicle which is essential reading for any aspiring engineer/producer. His ability to successfully manoever within the ever changing landscape of the music industry is an inspiration and reality check for all those that would dare brave its path. Entertaining, provocative, and cast amid a who's who of celebrity interviews from some of the worlds biggest producers, artists and collaborators, Mark S. Berry's story is another in his long list of chart busters. The thing is epic! I feel sincerely priviledged to be trusted with its telling." states Astbury
Shami Publishing's, Bob Shami says, "Memoir, and providing all the essential technical knowledge required for any aspiring engineer/producer and aligned with some of the worlds biggest Music Engineering & Music Business Schools this project charts at No.1. After many long hours in discussion Mark, Jerry and I believe this is a story that the world has waited too long to get let in on."
"It's a privilege to trust your friends with your story. Jerry and Bob I have known for many years and the timing is right." says Berry.
The book is scheduled for release Sept 1st, 2014 with technical school reviews coming June 1st.
About AMG/Mark S. Berry:
AMG is a leading Toronto based entertainment & media company with an unparalleled client list of artists and content creators across film, television, music and digital media. Led by an experienced and innovative management team, AMG was formed in 1998 by international record producer, engineer & mixer Mark S. Berry, Music Producer and operates under his leadership as Chairman. Berry, whose extensive production, engineering & re-mixing talents has earned him 36 international gold & platinum records for such notable Grammy & Juno nominated musical icons as, Davie Bowie, Duran Duran, Yes, Boy George, Billy Idol, Kool & The Gang, Cameo, Carly Simon, Joan Jett & many, many more. The company has 6 employees and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with offices in New York & Hong Kong.
Through its partner companies, including award-winning global creative music supervision agency AttackTrax, AMG also provides clients with unique music advertising, music brand integration and marketing opportunities across traditional, social media, mobile, film, television and gaming platforms. Already the owner of an extensive music publishing catalogue, AMG's mission is to target potential acquisitions in the music, film & television industries ranging from independent record labels, artists, writers, DVD acquisitions, feature length films, extreme sports content to purchases in the music publishing sector. AMG's focus is music distribution through its deal with Universal Music Group, the insertions of music into international feature film and television releases, as well as the development of reality based television programming.
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