What+is+a+Music+Producer

What is a Music Producer-Activity Listening-compare and contrast

Got to Get You Into My Life Beatles (1966/76) Earth, Wind, and Fire (1977/78)


 * "Killing Me Softly" **
 * Roberta Flack 1973
 * Fugees 1996


 * "Yesterday" **
 * Beatles 1965
 * Boyz II Men 1994


 * "Thriller" **
 * Michael Jackson 1983
 * Imogen Heap 2009

__**Discussion** __
 * 1) Compare and contrast each recording.
 * 2) What is different between each song?
 * 3) Which version do you like better? Why?


 * 1) What is a producer?
 * 2) What tools do producers use?
 * 3) How do you think the "producer" got the sound he was looking for?
 * 4) Do you think the year that each song was released contributed to the sound?
 * 5) What are the many "hats" or roles a producer plays?

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What Is a Music Producer? --Music Director (rehearse and conduct sessions)
** What Is a Music Producer? --Performing Artist **

What Is a Music Producer? --Artist Development (spotting, pairing, and grooming talent)
** What Is a Music Producer?--Business Person (financing, paying bills, copyright, etc.) **

What Is a Music Producer? --Concert Tour Manager
** What Is a Music Producer? --Artist Manager **

What Is a Music Producer?--….and more!
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