
Nate74
HR4FREBR
I am working with a new singer in my home studio and after our first night of vocals, I wasn't impressed at all with his performance. His tonality is fine, as is his pitch and general intonation, but the performance lacked energy.
I've seen this guy live and the difference is night and day.
After the first couple takes I began trying my usual "tricks" to bring hime out of his shell: I tried changing the mood in the room with more light, I offered him a beer, jacked up his headphone level, and tried a more upbeat song. But all 6 of the songs we did last night sounded like he was half asleep.
So what else do you guys try when you find yourselves in this situation? I'm willing to try just about anything (short of drugs and hookers I guess).
Thanks.
I've seen this guy live and the difference is night and day.
After the first couple takes I began trying my usual "tricks" to bring hime out of his shell: I tried changing the mood in the room with more light, I offered him a beer, jacked up his headphone level, and tried a more upbeat song. But all 6 of the songs we did last night sounded like he was half asleep.
So what else do you guys try when you find yourselves in this situation? I'm willing to try just about anything (short of drugs and hookers I guess).
Thanks.