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Dedication
liner notes by Dan Pfeifer
I came to MTSU in 1980 to major in Music Industry and minor in what was then Recording Industry Management. At the time, the program was a major emphasis within the Department of Mass Communication with about 150 students. It was located in the James Union Building and the Haynes House with most classes in Peck Hall. There were only three faculty, including Geoffrey Hull and Chris Haseleu. Even though I was a music major, RIM was the real reason I transferred to MTSU. I always felt more at home with the RIM folks, both students and faculty. The classes I took as a minor were arguably the most important to my career. It was one of the top programs in the country, even for a minor.
In 1991 I had the opportunity to come back to MTSU and teach in the program. RIM had become a free standing department and Mass Communication had become its own college. Today, in 1999, The Department of Recording Industry has over 1300 majors, nineteen full-time faculty, four staff, and a host of part-timers. The facilities have grown from one studio in the Haynes House (Home of the Hits), to three studios, three labs, four classrooms, and a maintenance shop. The name has been shortened to Recording Industry in order to better represent the technical side of the program. The Department of Recording Industry is still top in our field.
I’m now in my eighth year as a member of the faculty and the program is in its twenty fifth year. I feel I am very lucky to be a part of the program’s past, present, and future. Working on this CD was a very special opportunity for me. It gave me a chance to rekindle some old memories, reflect upon all the changes, and think about some old friends. It also gave me the chance to ponder where we are going. But the neatest moment in this whole project was when I was again reminded, that if it weren’t for Chris and Geoff, this program would not be what it was, what it is today, or can be tomorrow...the best. So many people owe so much to these guys...myself included. I am indeed fortunate to have them as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and friends. This is dedicated to them. Thanks!
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Since 1982, the Department of Recording Industry has produced seventeen compiliation LP/CDs (see right sidebar). The music on these discs was produced, recorded and mixed by students enrolled in engineering, production and MIDI classes in the Department of Recording Industry. Much of the material was also written and performed by MTSU students, including many concurrently enrolled in courses within MTSU's Music Department. Also included are a few creative projects recently completed by some of the Department of Recording Industry faculty members.
Retrospective (2000) showcases some of the best recordings from the first fourteen discs. Most of these recordings were taken from the original releases in the digital domain, however some songs were taken from the original LP release as the masters are no longer available.
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Release date: Fall 2000 Executive producers: Chris Haseleu and Dan Pfeifer Mastered by: Chris Haseleu Liner Notes by: Paul Fischer Case, CD and booklet designed & executed by: Dominique Winn |
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Track list (click on titles below for mp3) |
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