Guitars and microphones

A film by Alain Le Kim

DVD / 84”

He also knows all the intricacies of recording sessions. He often supervizes a large number of musicians for film scores. Time is a primary factor, each mistake has a cost, and Slim is here to avoid them.

His long experience in the studio has led him to accumulate a lot of vintage gear. « We started in my mother’s garage in the early 60’s. I very quickly had to face the question of the microphones. » Today Slim Pezin owns one of the largest collection of microphones, with more than a hundred rare pieces, like the one with which he was interviewed for this film. « My favorite mic ? Well I love this one, the Telefunken ELAM 251. I find it perfect, full low end, with no bumps in the medium, and a silky top. » Slim goes on to tell us his beginnings, with a school rock band in 1963. He then recalls anecdotes from memorable recording sessions, before going back to the technique. « The sound engineer is as important as the conductor », he adds before talking about his old friend Philippe Lafont, who just engineered a session with 56 musicians in the Studio Davout, for a film score with successful french composer Bruno Coulais.

Slim Pezin is a very busy man. His multiple talents have led him from playing the guitar for a great number of artists, to the production of african music. He willfully reveals many unknown aspects of the fascinating world of audio. He is the perfect exemple of the seasoned pro, still focused by his passion for music.

Slim Pezin has been playing the guitar for 43 years.