UberGawkman
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This is more of a psychology question than actual physical recording, but I wasn't sure where else to ask it.
Here's the scenario- we do a take or two of the vocalist, which are pretty good, but could be better. So we decide to try again. However, the more takes we do, the more he starts to think about, "Will THIS be the vocal take?" or "maybe I should do this instead..." and then you can hear that he's trying too hard, which leads to a vicious circle and nothing gets done. Kinda the same thing as when you actually try to have an orgasm or start thinking about trying to have one, you won't. But that's a different subject. What is the best remedy for this? Take a break? Is there anything you can do to get him to relax, and stop thinking about the fact that he's being recorded and focus on the performance? Does anyone have any techniques they use before they go in to record vocals?
I gotta get the guy relaxed, and the more takes he has to do, the more the silent frustration builds up, thus making the next one less likely to be a shiner. Maybe I should just get him drunk. =)
Thanks!
Here's the scenario- we do a take or two of the vocalist, which are pretty good, but could be better. So we decide to try again. However, the more takes we do, the more he starts to think about, "Will THIS be the vocal take?" or "maybe I should do this instead..." and then you can hear that he's trying too hard, which leads to a vicious circle and nothing gets done. Kinda the same thing as when you actually try to have an orgasm or start thinking about trying to have one, you won't. But that's a different subject. What is the best remedy for this? Take a break? Is there anything you can do to get him to relax, and stop thinking about the fact that he's being recorded and focus on the performance? Does anyone have any techniques they use before they go in to record vocals?
I gotta get the guy relaxed, and the more takes he has to do, the more the silent frustration builds up, thus making the next one less likely to be a shiner. Maybe I should just get him drunk. =)
Thanks!