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.
   1. What is different between each song?
   2. 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?

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

What Is a Music Producer?--Recording Engineer (gear + software + knowledge)

What Is a Music Producer? --Musical Arranger (traditional notation and pop/folk nomenclature)

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

What Is a Music Producer? --Performing Artist

What Is a Music Producer? --Composer & Lyricist

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?--Marketer, Promoter, Publicist

What Is a Music Producer? --Concert Tour Manager

What Is a Music Producer? --Artist Manager

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

Assignment