About The Sound
A musician is someone who composes, conducts, or performs music. According to the United States Employment Service, "musician" is a general term used to designate a person who follows music as a profession. Musicians include songwriters, who write both music and lyrics for songs; conductors, who direct a musical performance; and performers, who perform for an audience. A music performer is generally either a singer (also known as a vocalist), who provides vocals, or an instrumentalist, who plays a musical instrument. Musicians may perform on their own or as part of a group, band or orchestra. Musicians may specialize in a musical genre, although many perform across a variety of styles and often blend or cross genres. Their musical output is influenced by a range of factors, including culture, skill set, life experience, education, and creative preferences. A musician who records and releases music is often referred to as a recording artist; while a musician who primarily writes and records art music, media soundtracks , and scores—including for films, theatrical stage productions, and video games—or classical music is usually called a composer. A music producer, while not a musician...
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Discography
A New Dark Age
Jeopardy (1980)
From the Lions Mouth (1981)
All Fall Down (1982)
Heads and Hearts (1985)
In the Hothouse (1985)
Counting the Days (1986)
Thunder Up (1987)
Shock of Daylight / Heads and Hearts (1996)
Propaganda (1999)
The BBC Recordings (2004)
Dutch Radio Recordings: 1. 08.03.81 Amsterdam, Paradiso (2006)
Dutch Radio Recordings: 4. 01.07.84 Den Haag, Parkpop Festival (2008)
Dutch Radio Recordings: 5. 09.04.85 Utrecht, Vrije Vloer (2008)
Dutch Radio Recordings: 3. 14.01.83 Arnhem, Stokvishal (2008)
Members
The Sound by Type
Featured
Rare155 clips
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3:24Van Halen - Custom Pedalboard Demo || www.bassexchange.com - Amp-Shop pedalboard
The Sound, Van Halen
1960sRare
2:25Rhythm stick bass line
The Sound, Head, Y&T
Rare
1:54Guitar Tone - Ibanez AGS83bbg vs PRS SE vs Samick AV1 vs Fender Telecaster, Vox Pathfinder 15r
The Sound, R.E.M., Les Paul
Rare
3:05Susan Werner - Red Dress, Colonial Theater, Phoenixville, PA, 4/01/2017
The Sound, Head, Susan Werner, NME, The La's, Livingston Taylor
2010sRare
Solo44 clips
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3:55VAN HALEN Demo Tape 1976 " Somebody get me a Doctor "
David Lee Roth, Magic!, The Sound, R.E.M., The Beach Boys, The Band, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Jackson, Billy Sheehan, Michael Anthony, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Cher
1970sSoloBackstage
1:01John Lennon & George Harrison making music together (STUDIO SESSIONS) 🎸🎤🎶⚡️ #johnlennon #music
Paul McCartney, The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., The Band, George Harrison, Mani, Ween, studio sessions w, The Beatles, Concert, John Lennon, John Harrison, Songwriter, Y&T
1940sSoloStudio
4:35Sempre - Acoustic. Music by Francisco Abreu
The Sound, R.E.M., Les Paul, soo, Y&T
SoloAcoustic
1:27:56PETRA - “MORE POWER TO YA TOUR” LIVE IN NEWARK, DELAWARE; SEPT. 24, 1982.
Magic!, The Sound, Head, The Band, Concert, The Who, Maxim, Y&T, Sting
1980sSoloAcoustic
TV Appearance39 clips
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4:12Ólafur Arnalds: 'Old Skin,' Live On Soundcheck
Composer, The Sound, L.A.B., Nico, The La's, Y&T
TV AppearanceInterview
2:43Mary's Danish - The Bottle Let Me Down (live 1987-11-28 - music machine) (Merle Haggard cover)
The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., James Bradley Jr., Merle Haggard, The Band, Cream, Mary's Danish
1980sTV AppearanceStudio
3:03Singing in the Shower - Solid Citizens
The Sound, L.A.B., Head, The Band, Def Leppard, Shania Twain, Joni Mitchell, Green Day, Michael Jackson, Songwriter, Sting
1980sTV AppearanceStudio
3:17Hurricane Smith performs Oh babe what would you say Rare Original Footage 1972
The Sound, let i, The pink floyd, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, John Lennon
1970sTV AppearanceStudio
Studio33 clips
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1:47S & S Clip.mov
The Sound, soo
StudioRare
2:55Doctor My Eyes (Jackson Browne Cover) | Caryl Mack
Linda Ronstadt, Scott Park, The Sound, Concert, Songwriter, Dalla
1970sStudioRare
0:56Why The Stylistics' Sound Was Actually Unstoppable #PhillySoul #70sMusic #SoulLegends
The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Ween, Herb Murrell, James Smith, The Stylistics, NME, Y&T, Russell Thompkins, Jr.
1970sStudioRehearsal
0:21joey and paul from slipknot in the sound city studio 03.09.01
J.O.E., The Sound
StudioRare
Documentary21 clips
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3:04AdvisoryKILL ALL REDNECK P****S trailer 2011
J.O.E., The Sound, L.A.B., Sine, Melvins
2010sDocumentaryRare
5:55Where The DJs Roam Trailer
The Sound, Head, NME, Donovan
DocumentaryInterview
2:01The Jägermeister Brass Cartel - Mini Documentary
The Sound, The Early November, L.A.B., Head, Brass band, Concert, NME, Sting
2010sDocumentaryRare
8:05Dave Grohl talks to BBC 6 Music's Matt Everitt about the Sound City studio
Rage against the machine, The Sound, Dave Grohl, Rick Springfield, Tom Petty, Talk Talk, Nirvana
DocumentaryStudio
Acoustic18 clips
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1:00Tricky Lobsters - Studio Outtake 02/2018
The Sound
2010sAcousticStudio
5:30Art Bleek - Wanderers Creek - LGNCD001
Composer, The Sound, L.A.B., Head, Ween, ENTRE, soo, The Who, The La's, Y&T
2000sAcousticHome Recording
6:42Art Bleek - Between Yesterday & Tomorrow - LGNCD001
Composer, The Sound, L.A.B., Head, Ween, ENTRE, soo, The Who, The La's, Y&T
2000sAcousticHome Recording
4:10Creed - Blistered (Demo) from With Arms Wide Open: A Retrospective
The Sound, R.E.M., L.A.B., Ride, Cream, The Doors, The La's, Cher
AcousticStudio
Interview17 clips
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2:03Zildjian Behind the Scenes - Sterling Campbell (B-52s)
The Sound, Sterling Campbell, Y&T, B-52s
InterviewBehind the Scenes
1:50:50The Noel Gallagher Guitars & Gear Interview
Noel Gallagher, The Sound, Head, Oasis, Les Paul, The La's, Johnny Marr, Songwriter, Y&T, Sting
2020sInterviewStudio
17:48"Love is One of the Handful of Devices We Have to Avoid the Void" - Jim Morrison | Lost Interview
The Sound, The Band, Mani, Jim Morrison, The Doors
InterviewRare
3:00Hotel Mira - Everything Once (Portside Live™ Concert & Interview Series)
The Sound, Head, Concert, Everything Everything, Y&T
InterviewRare
Rehearsal16 clips
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2:48The Trouser Department - "Big Zombie"
The Sound
RehearsalRare
2:43Arthur Lee Maye This Is The Night For Love Dig 124 A
arthur lee, The Platters, Johnny Otis, The Sound, arthur l, L.A.B., Gloria Jones, NME, arthur le
1950sRehearsalRare
3:55Peter Tosh Rehearsal with Band Featuring Sly and Robbie! Rare early video
The Sound, Peter Tosh, Sly and Robbie
1970sRehearsalRare
2:00Welcome to the sound check. It’s really a sound check or some rehearsal! 😂😂😂😂😂 We didn't have time.
The Sound
RehearsalRare
Tour14 clips
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15:05Advisory#cassette DeAd bAbiES iN VoMiT , 92, m.k ultra-violence demo(masterd) #1997ThrashDemo #punk #metal
The Sound, Midnight, Head, Mark White, El reco, Y&T
1990sTourHome Recording
4:49Nine Inch Nails 🔨 | “The Perfect Drug” Live! Industrial Rock |Toronto |Scotiabank Arena |Aug 23, '25
Nine Inch Nails, The Sound, L.A.B., T.O.K., The Band, NWA, Ron Nine, David Lynch, ENTRE, Concert, Robin Finck, intox, Trent Reznor, Josh Freese, Y&T
1990sTourRare
4:53GOD’S NOT DEAD! - NEWSBOYS
The Sound, R.E.M.
2020sTourRare
7:27Ben Weinman of The Dillinger Escape Plan: The Sound and The Story (Short)
The Sound
TourRare
Behind the Scenes11 clips
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4:45Drum Cam MAGIC: Michel 'AWAY' Langevin’s Clear Tom-Tom Perspective
Magic!, The Sound, Head, The Band, Jason Newsted, Y&T
2000sBehind the ScenesRare
0:51Enter The Woods - BTS TEASER (Part 3)
The Sound, Head, soo
Behind the ScenesRare
2:18Jim Ross shoots on Rikishi beating him down backstage
The Sound
Behind the ScenesRare
23:2610 Country Stars That Were Secretly Gay
The Sound, Sting
Behind the ScenesRare
Lesson6 clips
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2:32Jayne Mansfield featuring Jimi Hendrix - As The Clouds Drift By - London : HL 10147 (45s)
The Sound, L.A.B., ENTRE, Jimi Hendrix, Y&T
1960sLessonRare
4:48Sound City - From Can To Can't (Corey Taylor, Dave Grohl, Rick Nielsen and Scott Reeder)
Rick Nielsen, The Sound, Corey Taylor, Dave Grohl, Dave Rick, Scott Reeder
1970sLessonRare
3:25Oh Babe What Would You Say? (Hurricane Smith ukulele cover)
The Sound, R.E.M., The Beatles, The La's
1970sLessonStudio
8:29Adam Meckler Orchestra | Jennsong
The Sound, L.A.B., Head, T.O.K., The Band, Prince, Brass band, George Clinton, Sting
2010sLessonStudio
Backstage4 clips
12:21Depableando - Alejandro Fasanini
Composer, The Sound, Lucia, RZA, Mani, Ween, Ride, Concert, Nico, Diego, Mae, Y&T
BackstageStudio
0:59Beowulf backstage @ The Sound of Revolution 2018
The Sound
2010sBackstageBehind the Scenes
15:1510 70s Rock Bands That TRIED to Be Led Zeppelin and FAILED
Deep Purple, The Sound, John Bonham, Sine, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Leaf Hound, Led Zeppelin, VAST, John Paul Jones, The The, Lucifer's Friend, Captain Beyond, Iron Butterfly
1970sBackstageLesson
12:59535: Lisle Atkinson and Jazz legends
Rhythm section, The Sound, R.E.M., Ron Carter, NME, Thad Jones
1940sBackstageBehind the Scenes
Home Recording4 clips
1:10Rarefaction - Digital Dysfunctions (1995)
Korn, The Sound, Sting
1990sHome RecordingRare
4:39Bob Dylan Cover "Don't Think Twice" Tim Cooney, 2007 - #sunturtlestudio
Music publisher, The Sound, Stew, Bob Dylan, Ed King, Songwriter, Y&T
2000sHome RecordingRare
5:24Child Bride - Bruce Springsteen (1982 Demo)
The Sound, R.E.M., Ed Bruce, Ride, Bruce Springsteen, Songwriter
1980sHome RecordingRare![Thumbnail for ANTHRAX - Metal Thrashing Mad [Live Bootleg] by The Sound, Metal Church, Sex Pistols, Sting](https://img.youtube.com/vi/e7LHZuyTcmE/hqdefault.jpg)
2:55ANTHRAX - Metal Thrashing Mad [Live Bootleg]
The Sound, Metal Church, Sex Pistols, Sting
1980sHome RecordingRare
Isolated Track2 clips
2:36Candy Girl acapella (almost) - The 4 Seasons (w Frankie Valli)
The Sound, doo wop
1960sIsolated TrackRare
6:38Cradle of Filth - From the Cradle to Enslave (FX Only)
Magic!, The Sound, Gian Pyres, R.E.M., Stuart Anstis, The Band, Iration, Dani Filth, Orchestration, Maxim, Cradle of Filth
1990sIsolated TrackClinic