Thanks to both of you! Actually I have been thinking about posting this question for a couple of days...but have been nervous because I wasn't sure if it fit on this forum. I will definitely check out the MARSH! And Bob, when I was thiking about this question for a couple of days I actually was hoping you might respond to it because I admire your work. And thanks for your reply Vernier! So thanks!! See you at the Marsh!
Sorry about posting here, George...
I am interested in the technical aspects of this, too, then...I saw a company that specializes in "joke" plug-ins such as the "vintage silence" and a modeler that simulates a ninja or clown being in the room. Although the ninja and clown are a parody, perhaps the technical discussion of how the target audience of a song has affected mixing or tracking decisions is worthwhile. For example, for a college audience, keep the song more organic and less tight...for the rap audience boost it +4dB, for guitar-rock, cut the highs and boost the mids, for guitar jazz, cut the treble and break out the omni mic...
It may seem like I'm trying to salvage this thread but I really am interested in the technical/marketing interaction, and I like to break things down into "rules." And after the "rules" are suggested, I like to analyze "why" these rules pertain...
MW