American - Musician | February 21, 1949 -
I think we could have done a lot more great music, so I was disappointed that we didn't continue making records and touring, but it's hard to argue with 10 good years.
Jerry Harrison
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Some artists want a producer to be a kind of svengali - someone who actually creates a sound for them.
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Normally when I work with bands I'm trying to refine and improve what's already there.
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Most bands have a sound that they're already identified with, so for the producer it becomes a process of helping them find their muse in the studio to make a record that will not only satisfy them artistically, but will also do something in the marketplace.
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I see myself as the buffer between the band and the record company.
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The vocals are what immediately draw people in and sell the song.
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For a young band about to make a record, make sure you get the vocals right.
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That said, everything's important, and every musician who plays on the record is an integral part of it.
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I think being eclectic is bad when you're just starting out.
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But when you're beginning, you should try to focus on something you love and your own way of doing things.
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My other advice is to start writing songs and singing right away.
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I think my voice worked out fine, but it was a lot of work for me. And I was very self-conscious about it. I was a bit self-conscious about writing lyrics too.
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