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Does the Quality of a Band/Artist's Recordings Make a Difference to You?
Posted on 10/18/14 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 10/18/14 at 1:40 pm
Some of the comments from internet Michelangelos in regard to artists who release music via YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, etc. are a trip. Their kneejerk reaction is often to criticize the mixing, instrument recording, vocal tone, etc. Stuff I'd never think about noticing in a million years. I think back to certain bands, like Guided by Voices, who wear the label "lo fi" as a badge of honor, choosing to allow the melodies, lyrics, feel, etc. carry their music.
So, the question is, how much does the audio quality of a musical recording make a difference to you?
So, the question is, how much does the audio quality of a musical recording make a difference to you?
Posted on 10/18/14 at 1:51 pm to shutterspeed
Yes and no...
I really enjoy the lo-fi movement of many of the indie guitar bands like GBV, Pavement, Sebadoh, Grifters, etc.. one of my favorite eras in music, but i think many will tell you that it was recorded that way due to having no money, not necessarily out of an aesthetic they were going for... That said, it was a glorious time in music, captured mistakes and all... And will always remind me of a certain time of my life.. early 20s, meeting lifelong friends and going to tons of shows.. so there is a romanticized element there for me..
I really enjoy the lo-fi movement of many of the indie guitar bands like GBV, Pavement, Sebadoh, Grifters, etc.. one of my favorite eras in music, but i think many will tell you that it was recorded that way due to having no money, not necessarily out of an aesthetic they were going for... That said, it was a glorious time in music, captured mistakes and all... And will always remind me of a certain time of my life.. early 20s, meeting lifelong friends and going to tons of shows.. so there is a romanticized element there for me..
Posted on 10/18/14 at 2:03 pm to shutterspeed
One thing I don't care about is the quality of the file itself. I have bad hearing (from rocking out so much ) so I can't tell the difference between say loseless FLAC and lossy MP3. Of course I always opt for MP3 because of the smaller file size, which some audiophiles think is a mortal sin.
Posted on 10/18/14 at 2:38 pm to shutterspeed
Listen to Metallica's St Anger if you think something like drum tone doesn't matter. Try And Justice For All if you think mixing isn't a big issue.
Posted on 10/18/14 at 6:08 pm to shutterspeed
If it's good it's good, but well produced albums are timeless.
Zeppelin to me a perfect example. A great band, even better live, but had the rare combination of members that knew their way around a studio, and being great musicians. Paige to me was a better producer than a guitar player. And he's a guitar god in my book. Those albums where all him. Microphone placement, drums recorded from out the box spaces, leaving imperfections.
Zeppelin to me a perfect example. A great band, even better live, but had the rare combination of members that knew their way around a studio, and being great musicians. Paige to me was a better producer than a guitar player. And he's a guitar god in my book. Those albums where all him. Microphone placement, drums recorded from out the box spaces, leaving imperfections.
This post was edited on 10/18/14 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 10/18/14 at 10:47 pm to shutterspeed
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So, the question is, how much does the audio quality of a musical recording make a difference to you?
A lot. There is too much solid recording equipment for cheap to justify hiding behind trash.
St. Anger is an example of an unlistenable mix. Hell, Rush had a 10 year old album remixed and remastered. Mixes absolutely make a difference.
This post was edited on 10/18/14 at 10:54 pm
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