Dealing with demanding artists

aidyhall · 5th February 2007

Hi Kevin,
I am a big fan of your work, particularly an album that hasn't been mentioned much yet, which is Subcircus' album "Carousel".
I'd like to ask if you have any particular approaches to dealing with demanding artists? I can imagine that some of the artists you've worked with cannot have been the easiest people to deal with, perhaps because of their unique creative talents.
Many thanks in advance!

Kevin Killen · 6th February 2007

Adrian,

Thanks for picking out one of my favorite albums, unfortunately the album suffered an ugly fate due to an inept label. But musically and performance wise, this band could have been huge......

In so many ways , society places these artists on a pedestal, sometimes deservedly , sometime not. I deal with them, the way in which I like to treated, as a human being, with dignity and respect, period. I am sympathetic to their craft, aspirations and process. They eat, breath, cry and use the bathroom just like the rest of us. Its important to acknowledge the artful & societal contributions they have made.

Just because they are creative, does not give them the right to run roughshood over others. I deal with it in my own way, respectfully but with a presence.

Kevin

5th February 2007	#1
aidyhall Gear maniac Joined: Sep 2004 Location: London Posts: 209 Thread Starter	Dealing with demanding artists Hi Kevin, I am a big fan of your work, particularly an album that hasn't been mentioned much yet, which is Subcircus' album "Carousel". I'd like to ask if you have any particular approaches to dealing with demanding artists? I can imagine that some of the artists you've worked with cannot have been the easiest people to deal with, perhaps because of their unique creative talents. Many thanks in advance! __________________ Adrian Hall Producer/Engineer/Mixer www.adrian-hall.com

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6th February 2007	#2
Kevin Killen engineer / producer / mixer Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 313	Adrian, Thanks for picking out one of my favorite albums, unfortunately the album suffered an ugly fate due to an inept label. But musically and performance wise, this band could have been huge...... In so many ways , society places these artists on a pedestal, sometimes deservedly , sometime not. I deal with them, the way in which I like to treated, as a human being, with dignity and respect, period. I am sympathetic to their craft, aspirations and process. They eat, breath, cry and use the bathroom just like the rest of us. Its important to acknowledge the artful & societal contributions they have made. Just because they are creative, does not give them the right to run roughshood over others. I deal with it in my own way, respectfully but with a presence. Kevin