Nod to The Legend · The producers · 2000
T Bone Burnett and O Brother
Producer of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack
Burnett produced the soundtrack of old-time and bluegrass songs for the Coen brothers' film. It sold millions and won the Grammy for Album of the Year, bringing bluegrass back to a huge audience.
Still heard: Close-miked acoustic sessions that sound like people in a room.
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