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Old 14th March 2010   #42
RockManDan
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id like to reiterate my earlier point that everyone here seems to be assuming that there is a cut and dry version of 'good' vs 'bad' when it comes to music. Sure something are pretty much universally considered great and others bad, but a lot of stuff lies in the middle. Therefore, in 90% of situations, just taking the 'truth at all costs' approach is most likely not appropriate because the issue at hand isnt a cut and dry topic. especially with mixing. like i said, i dont have the luxury of having only friends with the same tastes as I. so me mouthing off and saying 'thats wrong' just makes me look like an ass.

i think there will most likely be a direct correlation between people here espousing the 'always be right and be direct' approach and those who have either a) never been married or b) never had to work at a job with other human beings or c) have some sort of God-complex.

so go ahead. be upfront with people's faults all the time. im sure youll have many wonderful relationships, being happy in the knowledge that people know you're GOOD AT MIXING, all other priorities in life be damned.
-dan
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