Creating a song...or capturing the music? Feel like I'm cheating.

[Dean Roddey]

Originally Posted by Colonel Blues

(I'm sure I don't use more than 10% of my DAW's power… )

Tell me about it. I probably use closer to 1% of SONAR 8.5. It's pretty silly in a way how much functionality is there that I never use.

[Unclenny]

Originally Posted by 12ax7

Interesting that you you should mention that.

I defy you to show me ONE FRAME from that movie where you actually SEE that happen!

Now do you get my point?
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Yes. Excellent point.

Thank you.

[88fingerz]

Originally Posted by Mertmo

And that's the definition of a truly great record producer in my book:

Someone who knows which moments to leave flawed, and which moments to
perfectly sculpt. Because you can't have it all one way or the other. (unless
you're Mutt Lange).

The real art of record production is knowing/deciding which moments go in
which direction.

Thanks, I really appreciate that!

[Bob Olhsson]

I think Leroy Lovett, an old friend of mine from Motown, may be playing the piano on that clip. I've never seen it before.

Thanks, it's really special!

[12ax7]

Originally Posted by Colonel Blues

(I'm sure I don't use more than 10% of my DAW's power… )

Exactly!

Just 'cause you only use 10% of your brain doesn't that mean that the other 90% is wasted!

Its like, if I study like hell for an exam, and only 10% of what I learn comes up on the exam, does that mean I wasted 90% of my time?

If a guitar player takes a solo, and only plays 5 notes, does that mean that there are "useless" frets on the neck, or that he wasted his time learning where the other notes are?

Music is a discipline, and discipline requires self-control and restraint from superfluity.
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