music theory & production midterm

What is the role of a producer?

To oversea a project from start to finish

List 3 main types of producer positions

Music producer, Engineering producer, Executive producer

List 13 aspects of a song

1. Concept

2. Melody

3. Harmony

4. Rhythm

5. Lyrics

6. Density

7. Instrumentation

8. Song structure

9. Performance

10. Mix

11. Quality of Equipment

12. Intention

13. Hook

When someone says: “i really like that person” what they are really saying on a subconscious level is: “I Like how I ____ around him/her;”

Feel

The two main skills a producer must have , as discussed by Jey Messina are

1. Technical

2. Relational (also known as interpersonal)

Explain the pre-production process. Why is it important? What kind of questions should you ask the client?

1. Artist & Producer get on the same page

2. “Who are your musical influences?”

3. “Where do you see this project going?”

What was Phil Ramone’s key to getting a great vocal sound?

The relationship

Phil believed that he would get the best sound by making the recording process ____.

Invisible

What is the great fear that most of us suffer (as described in the Phil Ramone article)?

Shame

What did Phil Ramone use to help artists overcome the fear describes in the previous question?

To prize the artist

What are the two synonyms for validation?

Affirm and understand

As discussed in class on room acoustics, another name for “standing wave” is Room ___.

Mode

List three and describe the 3 different kinds of sound treating tools we discussed in class

1. Bass Traps - absorbs low frequency room modes.

2. Diffusors - Scatter sound in a random direction and help with flutter and stereo imaging problems.

3. Absorbers - Absorb broadband frequencies and help dampen the sound and stop reflections.

Sound diffusers are more for big rooms.

True

By adding an air gap behind the sound absorber between the wall and sound absorber, you can almost double the effectiveness of the sound absorber.

True

What is validation?

To affirm the viewpoint and perspective of another person and make them feel understood and accepted.