It's been lovely reading and receiving messages from people who loved Al. I love our community, it's incredibly supportive! Please check out the interview I did with Al, it's one of my favourite ones I've ever done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEhBQM8l9iM&t=331s
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So nice of you to honor Al like this Warren. I was just learning about him when he past. I still have to take a deep dive into his work with some good quality phones. Have a great weekend!! Cheers from Motown ✌️
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His name will always ring as one of the greats in my ears. I first was introduced to Al on Pensados Place as a viewer of the show and just learned a bunch more awesome things about him such as 20 Grammys and working with Quincy Jones which is incredible because theses people are magical to me and so is he.
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Beautiful sentiment. We are all better off for his life’s work. God bless.
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I learned about him through your YouTube channel. His book made me feel like i personally know him. Happy Birthday Al! 🙏✊
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Some days when commuting listening to terrestrial radio I may hear Al numerous times within the commute. It’s really quite amazing. it’s all about Mike placement. Just amazing how little he used EQ. Thank you for posting this Warren!
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Yes. Beautifully written. It struck me that your enthusiasm is contagious, Warren, and that you express it so well over at this YouTube feed. So you're a great fundament for reminding us to keep our priorities straight and see and feel the whole true range of this making thing we do and live for.
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Really great sounding amp sim....you can't beat it for the money! Great playing, Warren Huart!
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i gained so much from reading Al's "On The Record" memoir, if anyone needs something inspiring to read, check that out!
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Nah this guy's the one I've been reading about that's gonna take all our jobs. I don't like how cosy you are with AI.
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Happy Birthday, Al Schmitt.
Today I’m thinking about Al not just as one of the greatest engineers who ever lived, but as someone who inspired me on a deeply personal level.
Al Schmitt was a quiet giant. Kind, patient, and always gracious, he set the tone for what it meant to lead with humility in an industry that isn’t always known for it. He made everyone around him feel welcome, whether they were world-famous artists or just getting started. That warmth, that openness, it wasn’t an act. It was who he was.
To me, Al wasn’t just a technical wizard, although of course he was that too. His work with Sinatra, Ray Charles, Steely Dan, Natalie Cole, Quincy Jones, George Benson, those records didn’t just sound incredible, they felt incredible. He brought soul to the science. Emotion to the mix. He showed us how to listen not just with our ears, but with our hearts.
What really made him a role model for me was his spirit. He never stopped learning. He never stopped caring. Even after twenty Grammy wins, he still treated every project and every person with the same gentle enthusiasm. He taught us that greatness doesn’t need to shout. It simply shows up, does the work, and makes everyone around it better.
Al, thank you for being such a profound inspiration in my life and the lives of so many others. Your legacy isn’t just in the albums or the awards, it’s in the way you made us feel, the way you led by example, and the standard of excellence and kindness you left behind.
Happy Birthday. We still hear you in every note.
With love and gratitude
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