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I think now we're basically saying the same thing, in that "good production" is whatever serves the song/artist the best. Where we differ seems to be that I think that sometimes "lo fi"/cheap/even "bad" production can serve the song/artist better than crystal clear sound, and you seem to...

I suppose that's true part of the time, but I think that placing an overemphasis on production can stifle creativity and spontanaiety. For some artists, it's better to "strike while the iron is hot," so to speak. For musicians that very prolific, this is especially true. If you can write 100...

I would disagree, Mr. Bear. I think using the term "lo fi" can be an act of reclaiming a term, like gay people calling themselves "queer." It's taking a word that's supposed to be an insult and turning it into a battle cry. The implication is that the fidelity of the recording is not as...

Thanks for all the comments. Yeah, we're coming from a punk background/aesthetic, though I don't think we're a punk band, so professionalism isn't really what we're aiming for. But obviously we want people to be able to hear all the different parts. I think I was aiming for an Albini-esque dry...

Waldo - I'm assuming yr someone from nowhereradio. Don't take it too personal. Since I can't even remember what it was that bugged me, it can't have been too bad. I'll have to check it out again. Yeah, a remix might be in order. One problem I had was that 3/4 of the band recorded live (both...

Yay Geocities! That's what happens when too many look at the website. It should work again in a little while.

I had used nowhereradio in the past and they did something that bugged me but I can't remember what it was.

My band is the Id. We have mp3s on our web site: The Id Why not listen to them and give me opinions (regarding recording, songs, whatever)?

Hi I play through an Ampeg V-4 head that I got a few months ago. Last night, I finally got around to looking at the BACK of the head. Well, first thing I noticed was that there's an outlet on the back that I can plug the AC adaptor for my pedals into! Holy shit! But also there's a jack for a...

It's a Tascam M-208. Could you be more specific about the FLB option? I don't really understand. Thanks.

Actually, I do have a specific question. I noticed my mixer has buttons and knobs labeled "FLB," as well as an FLB out jack on the back. What is this?

OK, so I'm buying a cheap, old mixer today, and I'm using it to record drums for my band on Sunday. I have little to no mixer experience. Is there a basic on-line tutorial that anyone could suggest? Mainly I just need to know what the abbreviations on the buttons mean, since this is a used...

I was actually going to use my above request for info as the start of a new thread on music theory, but changed my mind. But if we can't have a seperate forum, we can start a music theory thread under the songwriting forum. Let me know.

Michael, Tex, others... Do any of you have any particular books on basic/beginning music theory that you would recommend? I understand it's an in-depth topic, just looking for a starting place.

I record on the Tascam 488 (mk I) and I'm pretty happy with it.

Thank you, Mr. Dolo. Very articulately said. How is this more true for rap/hip hop/rock/pop than any other kind of music? I don't know, maybe JUST BECAUSE IT'S FUN! Maybe someone wants to write, perform, and create without studying thousands of dry, useless music texts that suck the fun...

That's funny, to me, it sounds like he's already a musician, like he knows how to play something, and possibly already knows how to record it.

OK I've been writing and recording music for about 10 years, but more rock type stuff. I like hip-hop and other beat-based music (sounds stupid) but haven't really tried to write any. So I have a question: if a producer is making a track for someone to rap over, do they pretty much put together...

Wow, could you guys possible be any more condescending, discouraging, and obnoxious? If all dude wants to do is pick out simple melodies for his songs, then jitteringjim's advice is fine. Telling someone that they aren't going to be able to produce worthwhile music until they pay hundreds of...

Ok, first of all, by definition, subliminal messages are invisible to the conscious mind and are recognized only subconsciously. Therefore, the democRATS ad, Fight Club porn shots, and 80's alcohol ads are all NOT subliminal messages, because you can consciously see them and recognize them...