Ok Randy as far as the first 3/4 of your last post I catch your drift...and the topic isn;t really the same. I understand you don't like the idea of a 'producer' taking control..and I agree. I don;t know anyone with even a slice of dignity to disagree..
But for these...
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Sure, if the artist is happy, then so be it. From what I've seen, this isn't always the case. As a matter of fact, it's quite the opposite most of the time.
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And why does it continue to happen?
It is always a partnership...always. I get the impression that you honestly believe there is some kind of 'mind-meld' going on here where the producer 'tricks' the artist into some direction that they would never want to go...and at the end of the day the artist is left broke and empty while the producer is laughing all the way to the bank...
Ha...I just don't agree... You more often see the same artists with the same producers..
Shoot...also look the response from GML about Joshua Judges Ruth and his relationship with Lyle...
Who was the vicitm there? (not that anyone was a victim)
Communication can be challenging...and keeping the artists best interest in mind, maintaining confidence and at the same time trying to avoid big mistakes (because the artist has a wild hair) isn't always cut and dry...
I give that respect to anyone in this...
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Al's quote does not apply here. I'm familiar with it and share the same belief. I'm not speaking out of insecurity as you imply, but from experience. I'm also only stating a disagreement with certain work habits. Take it for leave it.
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Your work habits aren't in question bro...I have nothing but respect for you and I hope we can work together sometime...
However..Al's statement is as valid here as anywhere...You can't always know why a 'producer' does what they do. You don't know the challenges they are up against...this particular gig, the budget, the rooms, the musicians, and most important the artist and what they expect...
You might get 1/2 into a project and the artist changes thier mind, or wants something new, or wan't to re-do vocals, or this or that or etc...
There is just too much in any one situation to judge what is right, wrong, common and otherwise..
Obviously we all know what we we would PREFER to see happen and how we would prefer to work...but that ain't the reality.
Not to mention...the 'changing' of the guard so to speak. The rules have changed...the game is not the same... it is still evolving and with a few simple searches here on GS you can get everyone's perspective on the subject as this subject is not fresh...
Cheers and Respect Randy...