Music Production

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Music Production

1. Overview of Course
2. Basic Elements of Music-Activity
3. Fundamentals of Music-Notes, Rhythms, Articulations, Dynamics

4. Artistic/Creative Sensibilities related to a discerning musical ear

What is a Music Producer-Activity
Listening-compare and contrast
In the Midnight Hour
Wilson Pickett (1965)
The Commitments (1991)

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

"Killing Me Softly"

Discuss what vision has been brought to the tunes.
"Yesterday"

"Thriller"


Discussion
  1. Compare and contrast each recording.
    1. What is different between each song?
    2. Which version do you like better? Why?
    3. Find two originals and remakes of your own and draw five comparisons and discuss which version you prefer and 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?

DISCUSSION: ...discuss the following aspects of music production:

Recording Engineer (gear + software + knowledge)

Musical Arranger (traditional notation and pop/folk nomenclature)

Music Director (rehearse and conduct sessions)

Performing Artist

Composer & Lyricist

Artist Development (spotting, pairing, and grooming talent)

Business Person (financing, paying bills, copyright, etc.)

Marketer, Promoter, Publicist

Concert Tour Manager

Artist Manager

….and more!



Assignment