Object of the Day

Mastering Notes for The Roots' "Things Fall Apart"

July 25
These six pages of lined note paper contain handwritten notes by Questlove, at Electric Lady Studios, New York City. The content pertains to mastering of the album "Things Fall Apart" (1999). The pages were torn along the left side from a bound notebook.

Mastering notes for the album Things Fall Apart by The Roots

Description
These six (6) pages of lined note paper contain handwritten notes in black and blue ink made by Questlove. The content pertains to mastering of the album "Things Fall Apart" (1999). The pages were torn along the left side from a bound notebook, with the upper and lower right corners of each page rounded. The pages are preprinted with lines on both sides, but text is only written on the front side of all six pages.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Written by
Questlove, American, born 1971
Subject of
The Roots, American, founded 1987
Electric Lady Studios, American, founded 1970
Date
1997-1999
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Roots
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (each): 9 13/16 × 7 1/2 in. (25 × 19 cm)
Type
notes