18-10-2014, 03:09
I totally agree with C-H on this subject AS IT IS POSED. However let's take a deep breath and a step back, and acknowledge that certain studios have acted as a sort of instrument. Think of all the great George Martin's using one or two studios, or Phil Spector's or Stax/Volt's, Sigma Sound in Philly (thank you, Billy Paul) or 3-4 of the Hollywood studios. I'd argue that their configuration functioned as an instrument--subtle, only unconsciously heard, but certainly a main presence. That final product coulda been sliced/diced/macerated and mixed but the original came from somewhere (even into the digital recording age), and the better producers knew how to use a studio to great effect. None of these guys used the studio in lieue of anything, but rather that extra enhancement. To show I'm not a Troglodyte, think of all those great punk/garage recordings coming out a storage facility room with all those egg cartons taped to the wall...It ain't the meat, it's the motion...and I second that emotion.
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR