| Ok let me make my original question somewhat clearer.
In my personal production history I’m always trying to decide myself and or negotiate with the artists, what is covered under my production fee, and when I should be credited as an author.
The typical bands I work with are high level Indies looking to be picked up by the majors. They’re usually in need of a musical over haul, so the preproduction period is pretty invasive and lengthy.
As a producer, I feel my job is to point out specifically where I feel the problems lie within a song or performance, and then I make general suggestions how to solve those problems.
Leaving to solution to the artist.
My belief is, when I start making specific solutions, singing melodies or changing chords, that is composition, not production.
Hopefully that clears up my post a little
Take care, |