Experimenters approach sessions like playgrounds. They tend to not come prepared but, instead, use the wide variety of sounds and tools in the studio to inspire them. Obviously there have been some incredibly successful experimenters in music history. The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and numerous others essentially lived in the studio, crafting their sounds as they stumbled upon them. These kinds of sessions can be very expensive. As a producer, it’s important to make judgment calls on whether this sort of experimentation can be afforded. Certainly some wonderful things can come from it. One of the best ways to encourage an experimenter is to give them some things to work with and let them experiment while you multitask on something else. If you are recording vocals, for instance, give them a copy of the song and let them experiment with it on a spare computer in an iso booth. They may come up with something golden. Try not to stifle their creativity and enthusiasm by letting them monopolize the project and thus, having to get on their case about ‘wasting time’. Make a list of things that need to be accomplished with the time you have. Focus on the most important aspects of the production yourself.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:00:00 +0000
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