Comments on: The intricacies of modern music production http://jarome.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-intricacies-of-modern-music-production/ My world of music, audio production and multimedia Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:58:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jarome Matthew’s Blog » Blog Archive » Obsession with musical perfection http://jarome.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-intricacies-of-modern-music-production/#comment-102 Jarome Matthew’s Blog » Blog Archive » Obsession with musical perfection Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:21:41 +0000 http://jarome.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-intricacies-of-modern-music-production/#comment-102 [...] things from getting boring here… I get into some of the pre mixing issues that can come up in this post. I start to obsess about little things in the music when it’s my last chance to make changes, [...] [...] things from getting boring here… I get into some of the pre mixing issues that can come up in this post. I start to obsess about little things in the music when it’s my last chance to make changes, [...]

]]> By: Obsession with musical perfection « Jarome Matthew’s Blog http://jarome.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-intricacies-of-modern-music-production/#comment-101 Obsession with musical perfection « Jarome Matthew’s Blog Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:47:35 +0000 http://jarome.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-intricacies-of-modern-music-production/#comment-101 [...] things from getting boring here… I get into some of the pre mixing issues that can come up in this post. I start to obsess about little things in the music when it’s my last chance to make changes, [...] [...] things from getting boring here… I get into some of the pre mixing issues that can come up in this post. I start to obsess about little things in the music when it’s my last chance to make changes, [...]

]]> By: Darrell http://jarome.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-intricacies-of-modern-music-production/#comment-94 Darrell Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:06:43 +0000 http://jarome.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-intricacies-of-modern-music-production/#comment-94 Well, I'm one "non-professional composer/musician" who attests to the truth of your words. As a "do-it-yourself-er" trying to produce my own stuff, I've discovered what a PAIN I AM to work with! But, armed with the confirmation of your words, and the admonitions of my bride and several other "fans", I just made TWO decisions: 1) I decided to go "minimalist" in my own self recordings. That is, add only bass and perhaps some limited percussion back-up. No more trying to make a "big sound" that I can't reproduce well playing live anyway. AND (none the less), 2) ALWAYS Record to a BEAT track. (you see, I can learn from you Jarome!) ///Darrell Darrell Rodgers Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Humorist http://darrellsongs.com Well, I’m one “non-professional composer/musician” who attests to the truth of your words. As a “do-it-yourself-er” trying to produce my own stuff, I’ve discovered what a PAIN I AM to work with!

But, armed with the confirmation of your words, and the admonitions of my bride and several other “fans”, I just made TWO decisions:

1) I decided to go “minimalist” in my own self recordings. That is, add only bass and perhaps some limited percussion back-up. No more trying to make a “big sound” that I can’t reproduce well playing live anyway. AND (none the less),

2) ALWAYS Record to a BEAT track.

(you see, I can learn from you Jarome!)

///Darrell

Darrell Rodgers
Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Humorist
http://darrellsongs.com

]]> By: jarome http://jarome.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-intricacies-of-modern-music-production/#comment-87 jarome Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:21:58 +0000 http://jarome.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-intricacies-of-modern-music-production/#comment-87 Thanks Laura, I would never bring it up because I certainly don't expect those I am working with to know any of this stuff, but this was a very bad case of things gone wrong due to ignorance... But the only thing the session players learned from this is how annoying it is to work with 'non professional' composers/musicians! Thanks Laura, I would never bring it up because I certainly don’t expect those I am working with to know any of this stuff, but this was a very bad case of things gone wrong due to ignorance…

But the only thing the session players learned from this is how annoying it is to work with ‘non professional’ composers/musicians!

]]> By: Laura http://jarome.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-intricacies-of-modern-music-production/#comment-84 Laura Tue, 04 Dec 2007 03:31:26 +0000 http://jarome.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/the-intricacies-of-modern-music-production/#comment-84 What a great description of your work! It really is astounding when you realize what actually goes into making music. That is why I'm always telling you that you are one of the most patient people I know. I cringe to think about the things I've done when working together out of ignorance that made your job harder. Oops. But, the good thing is you help your artists and session players learn so they can streamline next time. And I can't wait to hear Elika's album---it is going to be amazing---just think of all that you 2 have put into it! What a great description of your work! It really is astounding when you realize what actually goes into making music. That is why I’m always telling you that you are one of the most patient people I know. I cringe to think about the things I’ve done when working together out of ignorance that made your job harder. Oops. But, the good thing is you help your artists and session players learn so they can streamline next time. And I can’t wait to hear Elika’s album—it is going to be amazing—just think of all that you 2 have put into it!

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