Excellent post, Thrill!
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Originally posted by thethrillfactor
I think the fact that he has done lots of styles of music and the fact that he is a great producer helps him in getting his vision across. |
This is essential, I think. Remember that someone like Eddie Kramer started out doing classical recordings and translated this knowledge to heavy rock.
IMO, it's important to listen to all kinds of music, even stuff you might not care for initially. I see it as part of the job to learn how 'other' styles are put together musically and technically. As an example, you might learn about better balance by listen to a string quartet.
Thrill, could you give some examples of the 'early' rap mixes you mentioned?
Does does anybody have suggestions of Andy Wallace produced and/or mixed stuff that is lesser known? Jazz(?), world(?), 'softer' rock?
Andi