The producer, mixer and engineer had a hand in the making of eight of the album's 10 tracks, and his emphasis on Smith's voice, as well as on economy of means in the arrangements, played an important role in the album's astonishing success. The album Fitzmaurice is talking about is Sam Smith's debut, In The Lonely Hour, released in May. His vocals had to be at the centre, and we stripped away everything that got in the way.” So when we made his album, the vocals were the key. The first time I recorded him, laying down his vocals on 'Money On My Mind', it was immediately obvious what an amazing talent he is. He sings completely effortlessly and natural. He is the best singer I have worked with since I worked those legends. "I've been lucky enough to work with some of the world's greatest singers, like Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Cher and Seal,” says Steve Fitzmaurice, "and Sam is easily in the same league. When an unknown act such as Sam Smith hits the big time, there's often an experienced producer behind the scenes - like Steve Fitzmaurice.
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