What is Music Production?: a producers guide, the role, the people, the process

Abstract

Music production per seis a strange entity and an odd thing to do. It is certainly a challenge to quantify and very difficult to measure, analyze, and then simu-late. Despite this, we perceived a need for a guide that provided an insight into the world of record production, as requested time and again by our students and various other people.This book tries to offer not only this insight but also some solid guidance. It does not try to over-analyze seminal albums and the actions of the producers, engineers, or musicians involved. Neither does it seek to over-glorify these oft unsung heroes, however, we must admit we might admire a few of them along the way. What we areinterested in is providing an overview of the process of making music work and the day-to-day activity of the producer and his or her colleagues. The nuts and bolts, if you like, and a detailed look at this fascinating and rewarding profession.