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Producer Mark Opitz Talks About KISS SymphonyFrom: Rockpages.gr Posted: February 21, 2008 Rockpages Web Magazine ten days ago started a KISS Special feature for the band’s 35th anniversary. We will provide interviews with 30 KISS-related persons (we started with former KISS manager Bill Aucoin). This week we publish an interview with the producer of KISS Symphony CD/DVD, Mark Opitz. Mr. Opitz discusses his collaboration with KISS in 2003. Here’s an excerpt of the interview: Rockpages.gr: What was your first reaction when KISS approached you to produce one of the most bizarre musical combinations: rock n roll + classical music? Mark Opitz: Australian promoter Michael Gudinski recommended me to KISS. My reaction was not one of the bizarre but of the size and scope of the project. The actual audio recording alone required 3 tracks and a team of 12 engineers plus crew. The video side added at least another 40. The mix of rock and classical is not a new concept so that part didn’t concern me as much as making sure we captured every note. Rockpages.gr: Did you have the chance to spend time with KISS? If yes, what do you remember from them and how you would characterize each one of them? Mark Opitz: We did spend a lot of time with KISS. After the recording of the event, we spent a week with them reviewing the material and fixing some technical errors. During that time there was a lot of one on one and I am sure a mutual respect developed. After that we flew to L.A. for 2 months to put the whole thing together for the DVD, CD, TV etc. During this time it was Gene and Paul who we would see maybe once a day for lunch and chat at the studio. We did spend time in Paul’s home for a quiet dinner with him and his lovely lady. Paul is the main music guy and Gene is the big picture guy in the relationship. Of course, there is also the manager Doc McGhee. I found Peter to be a really nice guy who was just really happy to be there and taking part. TOMMY THAYER is the ultimate professional and very easy to work with. Overall there is a much focused feeling about them all. You can find the whole interview at: http://www.rockpages.gr/kissspecial2008/3-MarkOpitz-eng.htm |
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