![]() This requires a bit of prep.įirst things first, I show up early and set up ahead of time. I like to have things ready to go at a moment’s notice. The more they feel I’m working toward their goals, the better they’ll perform and the more often I’ll get hired. More importantly, having these things on hand help artists feel like they’re being supported. All of these things can help relax the voice. ![]() I also make sure there is room temperature water, tea or whiskey on hand. If there’s physical clutter, it creates emotional clutter. The space also needs to be relatively clean. I want the artist to feel uninhibited, and taking your eyes off him/her can help with that. I also suggest drawing a curtain so the artist can’t be seen. ![]() As corny as it sounds it helps the singer’s imagination take hold. I like the lighting to complement the mood of the song or be turned off. I am consciously affecting the artist’s headspace and there’s a number of really important factors that go into this. Remember, you want to do the gig so well that you create a reputation for yourself and get hired back.Īs goofy as it sounds, I think of tracking vocals as performance art. On top of that, the vocalist isn’t the only one on stage - you are too. It’s a very psychological process and it’s impossible to separate the feel of the session from the feel the vocalist is delivering. At first glance, vocals seem easy to record. ![]() If you want to make a career in music production, at some point you are going to need to record vocals. ![]()
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