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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?
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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.
) 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 2:10 pm to HeadyBrosevelt
Screw flac. I have to convert it and theres no album artwork on the file 
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 2:41 pm to TFTC
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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...
That's part of a musical experience, though, isn't it? I'm a member of several music websites (and film websites, as well, where you see similar ridiculousness), and if you're a raw artist you get ripped to threads if your shite doesn't sound like something Bob Rock produced in a $20k/day studio. Whether or not your music was actually good won't even be a consideration. With the proliferation of DAWs, you can literally make the timing of your music perfect. But why?
Some of the most exciting stuff has always been going on in basements and garages recorded on a 4-track with one microphone hanging from the ceiling of a room.
This post was edited on 10/18/14 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 10/18/14 at 2:44 pm to HeadyBrosevelt
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One thing I don't care about is the quality of the file itself.
I agree when it comes to digital... my hearing is bad, too..
Brosef.. I agree that there is obviously a quality that comes from professional production (analog or digital) and mastering.. but there is also something awesome about recording a record on a tascam 4-track and putting it out, as is...
Posted on 10/18/14 at 2:48 pm to TFTC
I think Metallica's problem with St Anger was that they spent $1 million in a modern studio with a big name producer to try and make an album sound like it cost $1000 and was recorded in a garage. I believe the last Foo Fighters album was recorded on 4 track analog in Dave's home studio and it sounds much better.
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
Posted on 10/18/14 at 11:37 pm to Brosef Stalin
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Try And Justice For All if you think mixing isn't a big issue.
And yet ...And Justice For All is one of the best metal albums of all time. :shrug:
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