Lilian Blair
@lilianblair.com
Boss witch record producer. Seattle.
www.lilianblair.com
https://credits.muso.ai/profile/20c1e36a-56e1-4e0b-8382-af62e6eefd35
www.lilianblair.com
https://credits.muso.ai/profile/20c1e36a-56e1-4e0b-8382-af62e6eefd35
Your workflow may vary, of course, and this is all contingent on the complexity of your arrangements, but it’s a good starting point when it comes to figuring out your budget. 🧶/end
December 3, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Your workflow may vary, of course, and this is all contingent on the complexity of your arrangements, but it’s a good starting point when it comes to figuring out your budget. 🧶/end
This means that when I schedule a record I take the number of songs we have to record, divide it by two, and then add one. We get a little extra cushion while still being efficient and intentional with our time. 🧶/5
December 3, 2024 at 10:42 PM
This means that when I schedule a record I take the number of songs we have to record, divide it by two, and then add one. We get a little extra cushion while still being efficient and intentional with our time. 🧶/5
Then there’s setup. I like to have six hours from when I arrive to when we start recording. This is a good middle ground where I still get to fiddle with mic placement but still have to be intentional with not falling into experimentation mode. 🧶/4
December 3, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Then there’s setup. I like to have six hours from when I arrive to when we start recording. This is a good middle ground where I still get to fiddle with mic placement but still have to be intentional with not falling into experimentation mode. 🧶/4
That means, for a rock band, you’re looking at a minimum 3-4 hours a song, so realistically you’re not getting through more than three songs a day, and that’s stretching it. Count on two, maybe 1.5 if you have a lot of overdubs. 🧶/3
December 3, 2024 at 10:41 PM
That means, for a rock band, you’re looking at a minimum 3-4 hours a song, so realistically you’re not getting through more than three songs a day, and that’s stretching it. Count on two, maybe 1.5 if you have a lot of overdubs. 🧶/3
I record bands and record everyone playing together, keeping as much as possible. My goal is to accomplish every task in an hour. So, an hour of live tracking, THEN an hour (plus) of overdubs, THEN an hour of vocals. Sometimes it takes more, but shooting for an hour usually works out. 🧶/2
December 3, 2024 at 10:41 PM
I record bands and record everyone playing together, keeping as much as possible. My goal is to accomplish every task in an hour. So, an hour of live tracking, THEN an hour (plus) of overdubs, THEN an hour of vocals. Sometimes it takes more, but shooting for an hour usually works out. 🧶/2
You can always mute what you don’t need, but going back to get what you wish you had is tricky. But if you know exactly what you want then I can see how it’s beneficial to go for what you need and nothing more.
November 28, 2024 at 8:01 PM
You can always mute what you don’t need, but going back to get what you wish you had is tricky. But if you know exactly what you want then I can see how it’s beneficial to go for what you need and nothing more.
My favorite music successes have been when I push up the faders after some intentional mic placements and not thinking of anything I’d want to change. When I teach the biggest thing I tell my students is to get good at recording. Once you do that the rest of the process becomes easy. 🧶/end
November 28, 2024 at 7:07 PM
My favorite music successes have been when I push up the faders after some intentional mic placements and not thinking of anything I’d want to change. When I teach the biggest thing I tell my students is to get good at recording. Once you do that the rest of the process becomes easy. 🧶/end
This is why people say to “mix quickly”. And why you should take frequent breaks (I shoot for 50 minutes working and 10 minutes off). Quickly of course means less time to over process and leaning heavily on intentional choices rather than rote and prescribed ones. 🧶/3
November 28, 2024 at 7:07 PM
This is why people say to “mix quickly”. And why you should take frequent breaks (I shoot for 50 minutes working and 10 minutes off). Quickly of course means less time to over process and leaning heavily on intentional choices rather than rote and prescribed ones. 🧶/3
That’s not to say mixes that involve lots of processing are bad. You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do. But the longer you spend on any one element the more likely your perspective will become shot. 🧶/2
November 28, 2024 at 7:07 PM
That’s not to say mixes that involve lots of processing are bad. You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do. But the longer you spend on any one element the more likely your perspective will become shot. 🧶/2
Psychotic Spew by Black Ends
We Talk to Birds by Beautiful Freaks
Couch Slime IV by Flesh Produce
We Talk to Birds by Beautiful Freaks
Couch Slime IV by Flesh Produce
November 28, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Psychotic Spew by Black Ends
We Talk to Birds by Beautiful Freaks
Couch Slime IV by Flesh Produce
We Talk to Birds by Beautiful Freaks
Couch Slime IV by Flesh Produce
(I’m actually hiring a vocal producer for my next project. Greatly looking forward to it!)
November 26, 2024 at 10:27 PM
(I’m actually hiring a vocal producer for my next project. Greatly looking forward to it!)
So keep soloing and pocketing all the cash. I know I will. But if the money gods favor you and the opportunity arises, try a production or engineering collaboration. You might just find the experience you’ve been missing. 🧶/end
November 26, 2024 at 9:19 PM
So keep soloing and pocketing all the cash. I know I will. But if the money gods favor you and the opportunity arises, try a production or engineering collaboration. You might just find the experience you’ve been missing. 🧶/end
Now, is that time saved worth the extra cost of hiring someone else? No. Not monetarily at least. But the atmosphere and vibes of having someone else there so you can specialize is definitely worth something. 🧶/4
November 26, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Now, is that time saved worth the extra cost of hiring someone else? No. Not monetarily at least. But the atmosphere and vibes of having someone else there so you can specialize is definitely worth something. 🧶/4
He’d talk to the artists about what we were about to do, and : set things up so that when he was done talking we were ready to go! If I were doing it all myself, it’d take longer to get ready for the next bit of recording. 🧶/3
November 26, 2024 at 9:19 PM
He’d talk to the artists about what we were about to do, and : set things up so that when he was done talking we were ready to go! If I were doing it all myself, it’d take longer to get ready for the next bit of recording. 🧶/3
What we miss is both collaboration on the technical side, as well as efficiency in breaking up tasks. I’ve engineered for a different producer exactly once, but since my focus was solely on engineering, I could stay one step ahead of him the entire time. 🧶/2
November 26, 2024 at 9:18 PM
What we miss is both collaboration on the technical side, as well as efficiency in breaking up tasks. I’ve engineered for a different producer exactly once, but since my focus was solely on engineering, I could stay one step ahead of him the entire time. 🧶/2
Nice! Tracking drums in a good studio is my favorite part of recording! Would it be cool if I gave you a tip on getting the best results from your drum recording?
November 25, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Nice! Tracking drums in a good studio is my favorite part of recording! Would it be cool if I gave you a tip on getting the best results from your drum recording?
Live drums are the best! Are you planning on tracking them yourself or on working with an engineer at a studio?
November 25, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Live drums are the best! Are you planning on tracking them yourself or on working with an engineer at a studio?
What I’m trying to say is: the mute button is your friend. Don’t be afraid to use it. It’s all part of the creative process, and once you incorporate it into your toolbox you’ll end up with better, more focused, and more creative music. 🧶/end
November 25, 2024 at 4:45 PM
What I’m trying to say is: the mute button is your friend. Don’t be afraid to use it. It’s all part of the creative process, and once you incorporate it into your toolbox you’ll end up with better, more focused, and more creative music. 🧶/end
The more stuff in a song, the cloudier and less articulate the final results will be. The less you’ll be able to grab the listener’s attention. The less you’ll be able to focus on the parts that really matter. 🧶/4
November 25, 2024 at 4:45 PM
The more stuff in a song, the cloudier and less articulate the final results will be. The less you’ll be able to grab the listener’s attention. The less you’ll be able to focus on the parts that really matter. 🧶/4
Sometimes things sound cool on their own, and that’s exciting, but people have a finite amount of things they can pay attention to, and those are already taken up by the main elements of the song. The rhythm, the melody, and the chords. The left, the right, and the center. 🧶/3
November 25, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Sometimes things sound cool on their own, and that’s exciting, but people have a finite amount of things they can pay attention to, and those are already taken up by the main elements of the song. The rhythm, the melody, and the chords. The left, the right, and the center. 🧶/3
However, an equally and often overlooked part of production is the counterpart to this, which is removing as much as possible while still maintaining the spirit and needs of the song. Ask yourself for every thing you add whether or not it is actually adding to the song. 🧶/2
November 25, 2024 at 4:45 PM
However, an equally and often overlooked part of production is the counterpart to this, which is removing as much as possible while still maintaining the spirit and needs of the song. Ask yourself for every thing you add whether or not it is actually adding to the song. 🧶/2