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Alex Jenkin's avatar

Super interesting discussion. It’s so important to be aware of the “purpose” or context of the music you are making.

The advantage of recording is in being able to highlight the less visible but often key parts of a song.. it requires a very different set of skills.

As someone who records in their lounge room next to a highway and often writes intimate quiet songs, balancing gain staging to capture quiet guitar with feel is a constant struggle.

One of my favourite anecdotal aspects of this topic is watching great live musicians freeze with red light fever 😅

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John Michael Rouchell's avatar

Yea man. They are such different sports. It’s fascinating. Hopefully this becomes more widespread and understood. Grateful for you comment. jm

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