he fits that into this rockin’ song is really awesome.”ģ. I think what really lifts it though is the great guitar licks that Matthias came up with.”īuff credits the guitar parts for elevating the song “from a funky album track to something that’s really special.” The producer also praises Meine’s uplifting lyrics: “Klaus is one to better the world, as we know. It’s Pawel and Mikkey at their best, driving things. “Is it too short? Is it us? It’s so to the point, but it’s also the best of what they can do.
“Oddly enough, there was a lot of discussion ,” Buff admits. The band had some doubts about "Peacemaker."
He’s one of those people that you’re just part of the family, and I really appreciate that.”Ģ. “It was my first time working with him, and I didn’t know what to expect. "Mikkey was a joy,” the producer declares. Meanwhile, Mikkey Dee, who recently joined Scorpions after years in Motorhead, proved to be the life of the party. Let’s do that.’ Whereas Matthias, who does more, he does fills and solos, extra rhythm guitars and stuff, he searches a long time for what he needs. “They’re both picky in the way that they know what they don’t like,” Buff notes. With guitarists Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs, the focus was on getting the right sounds. If you say, ‘Can you try that again and try this?’ and maybe even, ‘That lyric doesn’t flow into that lyric, should we try something else?’ he’s totally open.” … You go in, and he’s very to the creative point and very accommodating. “From the very first day that I recorded vocals with him, he’s just completely open to suggestions. “Klaus is probably the easiest singer I’ve ever worked with,” the producer admits. Part of being a producer is working with each musician’s personality. Every member has his own style in the studio. Producer Hans-Martin Buff checked in with UCR to share five facts about the upcoming Rock Believer.ġ.