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In the Now (2016)

Where the lyrics of In the Now take you, and where it was really made.

Barry Gibb had decided his music career was over after losing his brothers, yet this album grew out of songs he wrote with his sons.

Key places

Recording at Criteria Studios, Miami (2016)

Recording site Criteria Studios — The album's recording is listed at The Hit Factory Criteria in Miami. The dot marks the studio building, not a specific room. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Recording at Megawatt Recording, Los Angeles (2016)

Recording site Motown Recording Studios — Megawatt Recording in Los Angeles is listed among the album's recording studios. The dot sits at the city centre, not at the studio building. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Album story

Overview

• In the Now is the second solo album by British singer-songwriter Barry Gibb
• Released 7 October 2016 by Columbia Records
• Second solo album since 1984's Now Voyager
• First full set of new material since the Bee Gees' final studio album This Is Where I Came In (2001)
• Pre-order opened 12 August 2016, with the title track released early as an instant grat

Background

• Brothers Andy Gibb (1988), Maurice Gibb (2003) and Robin Gibb (2012) died
• After these losses, Barry Gibb thought his music career was over
• He stepped away from songwriting for a long time before becoming interested in writing again
• The album was written with his sons Stephen and Ashley Gibb
• He first planned a country album inspired by bluegrass music
• His record company warned that getting him on country radio would be difficult
• The album evolved into classic pop inspired by Carole King and Bruce Springsteen
• Gibb described the album as covering his life, his feelings, his journey with his brothers, his parents and his own family

Recording

• Barry Gibb is credited as producer
• John Merchant produced and recorded tracks 1-12
• Ethan Carson and Matt LePlant recorded tracks 13-15
• Recording locations listed: Criteria Studios in Miami and Megawatt Recording in Los Angeles
• Mick Guzauski mixed the album at Barking Dog Studios in Los Angeles
• Bob Ludwig mastered the album at Gateway Mastering in Portland, Maine

Cover

• Photography by Danny Clinch
• Art direction by Dave Bett

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · ja.wikipedia.org

Artist

Formation

• Barry Alan Crompton Gibb, born 1 September 1946 on the Isle of Man, co-founded the Bee Gees with twin brothers Robin and Maurice.
• The family moved to Manchester in 1955, where the brothers formed the skiffle group the Rattlesnakes.
• In 1958 the family emigrated to Australia, and the brothers performed as the Bee Gees from 1959.
• Gibb wrote all of the Bee Gees' singles from 1963 to 1966.

Members

• Gibb was the lead singer, known for his wide vocal range and high-pitched falsetto.
• Robin Gibb died on 20 May 2012, and Maurice Gibb died on 12 January 2003, leaving Barry as the only surviving member.

Career

• The Bee Gees returned to the UK in 1967 and achieved worldwide popularity.
• Gibb shares the record for most consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number ones, at six, with John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
• He has written or co-written sixteen Billboard Hot 100 number ones.
• The Bee Gees were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
• Gibb was appointed CBE in 2002 and knighted in the 2018 New Year Honours.
• He has pursued a solo career alongside the Bee Gees, producing for artists including Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Rogers and Diana Ross.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Reception

At release

• Released 7 October 2016 by Columbia Records
• Barry Gibb called the album a dream come true, and said it marked a new chapter in his life
• He said he had always hoped the Bee Gees would one day be with Columbia or Sony
• He described starting again with Columbia as a great joy
• The album was the first full set of new material since the Bee Gees' final studio album in 2001
• Pre-order opened 12 August 2016 with the title track as an instant grat
• Gibb said the album was his opinion of life, his feelings and his journey with his brothers, his parents and his family
• The album marked his return to songwriting after a long pause

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · ja.wikipedia.org

Trivia

• Pre-order opened 12 August 2016, and the title track was released early as an instant grat.
• Barry Gibb first planned a country album inspired by bluegrass music, but his record company warned him about getting on country radio.
• The album developed into classic pop inspired by Carole King and Bruce Springsteen.
• Gibb has said he gave up for a long time before he became interested in writing songs again.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org · ja.wikipedia.org

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