Egos

[coopss]

Hey Butch, I'm wondering if you have any advice regarding egos in the studio. It seems like most everyone comes across a person who won't listen to anybody, but will tell everybody what to do, and thrives on being the center of attention at all times. I believe you've touched on this topic in some other threads, but anything specific about how you deal with difficult people in the studio would be great!

Thanks,

Cooper

[ButchVig]

Originally Posted by coopss

Hey Butch, I'm wondering if you have any advice regarding egos in the studio. It seems like most everyone comes across a person who won't listen to anybody, but will tell everybody what to do, and thrives on being the center of attention at all times. I believe you've touched on this topic in some other threads, but anything specific about how you deal with difficult people in the studio would be great!

Thanks,

Cooper

A lot of artists have big egos...and I have certainly worked with some. Whenever I work with someone who is bullheaded, if i feel like I'm trying to get my point across, the best way for me to do it is to have a very rational discussion as to why I think it should be a certain way. I don't always win...and sometimes i have to bite the bullet, and remember that it is their album, not mine (even if i feel I I'm right and they are wrong.)
Sometime I try to get an artist to think the idea is theirs, even if I came up with the idea. I don't care, if they want to take credit that's fine, as long as i got my way in the end!

[steve10358]

Wow. I think as simple as your answer is- it really confirms the fact that producers are somewhat pseudo babysitters/psychologists. Thats really cool and takes a lot of, not sure what the word is- but I am sure you know what I am trying to say given the fact most people want credit for whatever! Cool question.