Producer MARK OPITZ On KISS - "Paul Is The Main Music Guy And Gene Is The Big Picture Guy In The Relationship"
February 19, 2008, 16 years ago
As part of their ongoing KISS feature celebrating the band's 35th anniversary, Sakis Nikas at Greece's Rock Pages recently caught up with Mark Opitz, the producer of KISS Symphony - Alive IV. The following is an excerpt from the interview:
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 two 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."
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