Originally Posted by vernier
"Its the difference between a recording lasting forever, or being totally forgotten day after tomorrow. "
I think if it is a great song of substance, performed well and mixed even moderately well on any speakers, it won't be forgotten the day after tomorrow. Great songs are great songs and seem to stand the test of time regardless of if the bass was a bit too loud in the mix or it was too squashed etc. If Open Arms had been mixed on lap top speakers by a decent mixer, it would still be a great ballad that you'll hear at every other wedding you attend. I think the song matters more than the mix, but that's just my opinion.
