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Originally Posted by Death & the Maiden
I'm writing stuff that relies more on melodies and playing accurately, and I think this would benefit from me putting more effort into recording.
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I'd say the opposite - spend more time practising, and the recording will follow. It's a fetish that strikes too many 'rock' musicians - If I get the right sounds, the right instrument, the right microphones, the right room, it'll sound alright. I'm not saying you should neglect any of these things, but if you don't practise it doesn't mean a great deal.
I'm talking about one sort of 'instrumental' music, namely music that relies upon an instrument. The concréte tradition only requires good ears, which is why Herr Marras gets away with not being a 'musician' in the classical sense but someone who can manipulate sound in an interesting way.
I'm not sure if I've articulated this very well, I'm not criticising anyone particularly, except people who have the wrong idea.