electrical wrote on Fri, 10 March 2006 04:23 |
Ron Steele wrote on Thu, 09 March 2006 19:47 | In the past I've cut a handful of great bands that really had there "vision" in order. There was nothing to do but capture it. And they always seem to be open to an outside perspective as well. As I said before, all you have to do is look at the expressions on the faces of the band to know what there thinking.
|
What bothers me about this is the presumption that there is a need for an outside perspective. Bands are like marriages, and I think they should be allowed to resolve their own dilemmas. Why does anyone else's opinion even warrant an airing?
|
Never a "presumption". An emotional response due to being inspired, or not, in the moment?
Yes, I do formulate ideas and opinions, but I don't implicitly dictate. I ask, "what do you think of this or that." Depending on the response I proceed accordingly.
Quote: |
Seriously, why? What makes you (or anyone) such an important figure that he should even form an opinion about what goes on within a band? It's not your band.
|
My time and who I choose to give it up to, paid or not paid for. But that is just me. On the other hand, there are alot of professionals who probably think their experience and past contributions are worth being considered a valuable resource to a band.
Quote: |
If you can honestly tell what someone is thinking by looking at him, then you should hit the poker circuit. The payouts are much bigger than you'll ever see making records.
|
What does this have to with anything?
Are you saying that after being locked in a small room with a band for a few days, that you don't pick up on the vibe, good or bad?
Quote: |
The implicit arrogance of the engineer-as-overlord mentality has offended me from the first time I encountered it, and if I contribute nothing more to my profession, I would like to see it end.
|
Who what where and when. This place is filled with pros. I don't see many threads about how bands suck and need to be controlled.
Does everybody else have an" implicit arrogance of the engineer-as-overlord mentality".
Or is that an assumption on your part?