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Dedication
liner notes by Dan Pfeifer

I came to MTSU in 1980 to major in Music Industry and minor in what was then Recording Industry Management. At the time, the program was a major emphasis within the Department of Mass Communication with about 150 students. It was located in the James Union Building and the Haynes House with most classes in Peck Hall. There were only three faculty, including Geoffrey Hull and Chris Haseleu. Even though I was a music major, RIM was the real reason I transferred to MTSU. I always felt more at home with the RIM folks, both students and faculty. The classes I took as a minor were arguably the most important to my career. It was one of the top programs in the country, even for a minor.

In 1991 I had the opportunity to come back to MTSU and teach in the program. RIM had become a free standing department and Mass Communication had become its own college. Today, in 1999, The Department of Recording Industry has over 1300 majors, nineteen full-time faculty, four staff, and a host of part-timers. The facilities have grown from one studio in the Haynes House (Home of the Hits), to three studios, three labs, four classrooms, and a maintenance shop. The name has been shortened to Recording Industry in order to better represent the technical side of the program. The Department of Recording Industry is still top in our field.

I’m now in my eighth year as a member of the faculty and the program is in its twenty fifth year. I feel I am very lucky to be a part of the program’s past, present, and future. Working on this CD was a very special opportunity for me. It gave me a chance to rekindle some old memories, reflect upon all the changes, and think about some old friends. It also gave me the chance to ponder where we are going. But the neatest moment in this whole project was when I was again reminded, that if it weren’t for Chris and Geoff, this program would not be what it was, what it is today, or can be tomorrow...the best. So many people owe so much to these guys...myself included. I am indeed fortunate to have them as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and friends. This is dedicated to them. Thanks!

Since 1982, the Department of Recording Industry has produced seventeen compiliation LP/CDs (see right sidebar). The music on these discs was produced, recorded and mixed by students enrolled in engineering, production and MIDI classes in the Department of Recording Industry. Much of the material was also written and performed by MTSU students, including many concurrently enrolled in courses within MTSU's Music Department. Also included are a few creative projects recently completed by some of the Department of Recording Industry faculty members.

Retrospective (2000) showcases some of the best recordings from the first fourteen discs. Most of these recordings were taken from the original releases in the digital domain, however some songs were taken from the original LP release as the masters are no longer available.

	Release date: Fall 2000 Executive producers: Chris Haseleu and Dan Pfeifer Mastered by: Chris Haseleu Liner Notes by: Paul Fischer Case, CD and booklet designed & executed by: Dominique Winn
Track list (click on titles below for mp3)
from the RIM 7 LP © Lark Watts 1986
Tommy Rogers - producer, guitars, backing vocals Paul Cochrane - guitars, backing vocals Steve Higdon - engineer Bruce Thomsen - bass Lark Watts - lead 7 backing vocals Dan langford - drums, backing vocals
from the RIM 10 @ 20 CD © Earl Patton 1992
Adam D hatley- producer, engineer Jamie Tate & Tim Landers - 2nd engineers Earl Patton - lead vocals, acoustic guitar Boyd Deering - mandolin David Spicher- fretless bass Rankine Roth - drums Brian Grant - percussion
from the RIM 11 CD © Cara Coates 1994
Lee Harris - producer, engineer, drum programming, keyboards and keyboard bass Cara Coates - producer, 2nd engineer, lead vocals Martin Rodriquez- lead and rhythm guitars Kevin Royster - bass guitar
from the RIM 12 CD © Brian Bettcher 1995
Brian Bettcher - producer Tony Green - producer, engineer Chris Costner - violins Benjamin Sumners - violins Larry Buck & Bob Knapp - 2nd engineers Seth Timbs - piano Brian Rogers - banjo Sam Baker - bass John Codl - tuba Matt Mahattey - drums, percussion, synthesizer Elijah Shaw - accordion Ellen Croutch - cello Carl Bartlett - trumpet, trombone
from the RIM 9 CD © Eric Leach 1989
Eric Leach- producer, drum programming and keyboards Rick Jensen - producer Christian Haseleu - engineer Keith Palmer - vocals Randy Leroy - guitar
from the RIMusic 1 LP © Jeanni Stalcup 1981
Kent Madison - producer Tim Glaze- engineer Terri Grang - vocals Tony Diagle - guitar Anthony Robertson - piano Dan Pfeifer - electric piano Charlie Hickerson - bass Kenneth Peavie - flute Jim Fraley - percussion Charles K. Brown, Donna Coleman, Dean Shrieve & John Kies - backing vocals
from the RIMusic 2 LP © John Kies 1982
Mike Pool - producer, engineer Dean Shreve - engineer Kevin Cothron - vocals Victor Caldwell - bass & synthesizer Larry McCracken - drums
from the RIM 5 LP © Jeffrey Nokes1982
Chris Haseleu - producer, engineer Eric Leach - arranger, keyboard Kevin Cantrell - vocal Tom Hatcher - guitars Randy Leroy - guitars Squire Lilly - bass Phil Harris - drums
from the RIM 4 LP © Eric Leach 1984
Mark Ponischil - producer Steve Jones - engineer Randy Leroy - 2nd engineer, guitars Eric Leach - vocal, arranger, drums, keyboards John Kelton - bass Lorinda Anderson - background vocals
from the RIM 8 CD © Dave Bird and Greg McCarn 1988
Colin Parker - producer, engineer, drums, brush snare, weedblock, keyboard, finger snaps, background vocals Steve Parsons - engineer Dave Bird - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, finder snaps 7 background vocals Matt Westfield - electric guitar Donnie Castleman - bass
from the RIM 14 CD © Bob Garfrerick 1997
Earl Drake III - producer, engineer Allen Ochoa - engineer Donnie Clay - drums Shane Allen - 2nd engineer, acoustic guitar Bob Garfrerick - lead vocals, arranger Blake Smith - mandolin Greg Johnson - acoustic guitar, backing vocals, arranger Bruce Baster - accordion Tom Hutchison - bass
from the RIM 5 LP © J. O'Kain & B. Chandler 1986
L. Thom Hutcheson - producer David Dombrowski, Jie Dainwood, Dave Tipton & Bob Weber - engineers Ben Welch - guitar Johnny O'Kain - piano William Richardon - DX7 Bobby Chandler - sax Scottt Rambo - bass Wesley Buttrey - drums Chris Bennett - percussion
from the RIM 7 CD ©Rodney Malin 1988
Rusty Horn - producer, vocals, guitar Steve Higdon - engineer Bob Mayo - 2nd engineer Moe Denham - Hammond B-3 Organ Eddie Grigg - bass Mitch McEllwain - drums
from the RIMusic 2 LP ©Robert Means 1982
Bowen Bres - producer, arranger Drew Cornuff - engineer Robert Means - vocals, synthesizer Dan Pfeifer - synthesizer Derek Slep - guitars Mike Strick - drum synthesizer Larry McCracken - percussion
from the RIMusic 1 LP ©Sara Bruce 1982
Chris Haseleu- producer Bo Bres - engineer Tony Diable - guitar, bass John Morrow - guitar Jim Scherer - synthesizer Larry McCracken - marimba, percussion Donna Coleman - vocals
from the RIM 4 CD ©Eric Leach 1984
Randy leroy - producer, engineer, guitar Eric Leach - roducer, arranger, drums & keyboard Randy Hedstrom - vocal, bass Jett Coppage - guitar Mike Strick - drum synthesizer Lorinda anderson - backing vocals
from the RIM 13 CD ©
Alicia merritt - producer, vocals Dan Pfeifer - producer, engineer Nellie Korn, Mike Winters & Dave Younkman - 2nd engineers Don Penzier - guitar Tim Avelon - fiddle Justin Murphy - flute Hunter Lee - uilleann pipes
from the RIM 14 CD © Dean hall 1998
Chris Scherbak - producer, engineer Erik Muchka, Jonathan pounds, & Brian Kolbs - 2nd engineers Dean Hall - vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, organ, arranger Mike Denton - rhythm guitar Travis Gillespie - harmonica Park Law - bass Jyrkilkonen - drums