If you could work with a big-time producer, who would it be and why?
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XploZiveToyz
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Why don't you post something up now? You act as if you physically have to drive by this site. You're on your computer so post something up now for chrisakes! As for Greg: if you don't like his posts then do what I do when I see some religious zealot fuckwad on TV; change the god damn channel! Nobody is holding a gun to your head making you read his fucking posts! Come on dude, the world doesn't revolve around you, and you don't have the right to impose your view of morality, humour, or world-view, on others. Life is simple, don't make it harder than it is. If his posts piss you off that bad, then for god's sake quit reading them!
PDP
There once was a note
My main influences:
Ted Templeman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Doobie bros. Van Halen, Aerosmith, etc
Gary Katz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Steely Dan
I also prefer to produce my own music.
I actually have a paying gig producing another artist right now. Cant live off it, but its still a lot of fun.
Ted Templeman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Doobie bros. Van Halen, Aerosmith, etc
Gary Katz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Steely Dan
I also prefer to produce my own music.
I actually have a paying gig producing another artist right now. Cant live off it, but its still a lot of fun.
Why don't you post something up now? You act as if you physically have to drive by this site. You're on your computer so post something up . w for chrisakes! As for Greg: if you don't like his posts then do what I do when I see some religious zealot fuckwad on TV; change the god damn channel! Nobody is holding a gun to your head making you read his fucking posts! Come on dude, the world doesn't revolve around you, and you don't have the right to impose your view of morality, humour, or world-view, on others. Life is simple, don't make it harder than it is. If his posts piss you off that bad, then for god's sake quit reading them!
Actually posting from my phone. I don't like greg's posts. I think the conversation is better without his self obsession. Courtesy is universal. Life is actually quite complex, literally and figuratively. Thank you for your support.
XploZiveToyz
All American Un-American
Here is some more support for you; you might contemplate reading, How To Win Friends and Influence People(Or How Not To Be An Asshole). We get the fact that you don't like his posts. Quit reading the god damn things if they're going to cause you to cry like a little bitch. Grow the fuck up and act as if you have a brain in your head! And thanks for your support!
Chili
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Here is some more support for you; you might contemplate reading, How To Win Friends and Influence People(Or How Not To Be An Asshole). We get the fact that you don't like his posts. Quit reading the god damn things if they're going to cause you to cry like a little bitch. Grow the fuck up and act as if you have a brain in your head! And thanks for your support!
What the fuck did I do to you?
Chili
Site Moderator
Why don't you post something up now? You act as if you physically have to drive by this site. You're on your computer so post something up now for chrisakes! As for Greg: if you don't like his posts then do what I do when I see some religious zealot fuckwad on TV; change the god damn channel! Nobody is holding a gun to your head making you read his fucking posts! Come on dude, the world doesn't revolve around you, and you don't have the right to impose your view of morality, humour, or world-view, on others. Life is simple, don't make it harder than it is. If his posts piss you off that bad, then for god's sake quit reading them!
Here is some more support for you; you might contemplate reading, How To Win Friends and Influence People(Or How Not To Be An Asshole). We get the fact that you don't like his posts. Quit reading the god damn things if they're going to cause you to cry like a little bitch. Grow the fuck up and act as if you have a brain in your head! And thanks for your support!
Ok ya'll. Let's not get this too outta whack. If it goes any further, I'll remove all the superfluous posts, close the thread, yadda yadda yadda...
XploZiveToyz
All American Un-American
You didn't do anything to me. I don't even know you. I just know you haven't acted rationally. If something pisses you off, ignore it. That's what grown-up, mature, and rational people do. Get to know the people here before you decide to basically attack one of them for no good reason. As the Muslims say, "Peace be upon you."
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RAMI
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Nah, it needs a manager. Rubin Kincaid.
kidkage
Bored of Canada
I've always been kind of confused about what it is that producers do. I used to think they did one thing, then I found out that "no, that's what engineers do". Then I thought they did something else and found out that "no, that's what mixing engineers do".
So I don't really know what he actually does himself, but I'm gonna say Nick Raskulinecz for the drum sounds on his records alone.
I think his records with Alice in Chains, Deftones, and Rush sound awesome.
But mainly because his first work as a producer was on Foo Fighter's One by One and that "All My Life" song is one of the first rock songs I remember hearing. So subconsciously that's how heavy music is supposed to sound in my mind. It's weird to explain.
Or Rick Rubin for the lolz
So I don't really know what he actually does himself, but I'm gonna say Nick Raskulinecz for the drum sounds on his records alone.
I think his records with Alice in Chains, Deftones, and Rush sound awesome.
But mainly because his first work as a producer was on Foo Fighter's One by One and that "All My Life" song is one of the first rock songs I remember hearing. So subconsciously that's how heavy music is supposed to sound in my mind. It's weird to explain.
Or Rick Rubin for the lolz
PDP
There once was a note
There are many things a Producer may do, such as: helping to decide what takes are kept and what is discarded. They're usually involved in the arrangement of the song(s) Mostly what I hear from good producers is harmony and vocal arrangement, many are very fast at doing counterpoint right off the top of their head. A lot of talented bands really need vocal coaching to get a good sound, especially when the studio clock is ticking by. Likewise they are very good at catching bad notes, for instance a bass note that may be off key. In general they should have superior hearing when it comes to recording.
They also do things you mentioned. Ted Templeman did 90% of the engineering, mixing, mastering for Van Halens 1st album. So put all that together and they can really keep busy during the process. and visualize the final product.
I've also heard of executive producers that do nothing but count the studio time, keep track of the budget, arrange transportation and deliver food during breaks !
BrentDomann
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Boy, this went in an unexpected (though I suppose not unforeseeable) direction. Sorry I missed the other thread - this wasn't the kind of thing I expected to have much success searching on.
Anyway, I probably should have shared my own ideas to set an example. Though I believe some do, I don't believe producers should radically alter the sound of a band. I see them as mentors and advisers that have talents that will highlight a band's strengths and mitigate its weaknesses. They are decidedly "outside" of the band, but are in some way qualified to speak to the artistic side during production.
I write kind of alternative/rock/pop stuff. Kind of "plain rock", like early Weezer. I learned that Rik Ocasek produced their blue album. I also understand he was the primary songwriter on the first Cars album, which is a pop rock masterpiece of sorts. Reading about him I found out we went to the same college, too. I think it'd be fun to sit down and discuss music with him, and what better way to really seriously do that than to be working on a real production?
Anyway, I probably should have shared my own ideas to set an example. Though I believe some do, I don't believe producers should radically alter the sound of a band. I see them as mentors and advisers that have talents that will highlight a band's strengths and mitigate its weaknesses. They are decidedly "outside" of the band, but are in some way qualified to speak to the artistic side during production.
I write kind of alternative/rock/pop stuff. Kind of "plain rock", like early Weezer. I learned that Rik Ocasek produced their blue album. I also understand he was the primary songwriter on the first Cars album, which is a pop rock masterpiece of sorts. Reading about him I found out we went to the same college, too. I think it'd be fun to sit down and discuss music with him, and what better way to really seriously do that than to be working on a real production?
grimtraveller
If only for a moment.....
Don't get me wrong, though I wouldn't want a producer, I'd love to endlessly chat with just about every producer there ever was. There again, I'd love to chat with sports people, musicians, politicians, murderers, soldiers, prostitutes, thieves, teachers, prisoners, John Paul Jones......
And I mean, endlessly !