Interview 4

What program/programs do you use for mastering?
Protools and dj mastering.

What are ways to add in ghost notes?
With a low volume and in parts that need them like breakdowns and bridges and ending choros's generally.

When do you know if something is a complete piece?
Well if it feels complete, and has a structure that match the song, then its most likely done

What is most essential in a song?
Structure, Structure, Structure, without that your song is just a mess, It can't
go on the radio.

How do you structure your songs?
Usally verse-chorus-verse-chorus-bridge-chorus-chorus
this makes song writing easy because I only need three parts.

What is one of the best microphones for recording?
Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Condenser USB Microphone
Its a handfull but it works amazing.

What makes good lyrics?
There truly is no such thing as good lyrics but, lyrics that are relatable is a good start.
What is it that companies are looking for in an artist?
Yound, attractive, talented and musicians that have proved themselves to make a fan base already.

When judging a song what do you look for?
I look for something I've selom heard before, something that will catch my ear
and remember 3 days from now.

How does music theory play a role in commercial music?
It makes song making simplistic. If you know the nesscery steps you don't have to do much
to make a good song.

What is the role of contrast in a piece?
To create a sort of tensions creating movement in a piece

How can a piece of music be original?
You can't truly be original but, you can be unique in a way you do something.

What is the role of dynamics in a piece?
To create life and energy, to make a song more than stagnate

What is 3rd's harmony?
Erd's harmony is a third above the root note played together

What exactly is autotune?
It is what it sounds like, it automaticaly tunes a note

Why doesn't contemporary music modulate?
Because it is contemporary music, normal listerners dont appreciate that stuff, I can play
four chords over and over with a different melody and they won't notice the difference.

How important is name for the music and band?
It is what recognizes yourself as a musician pick one wisely.

What is an 808?
It is a sound pad that creates a deep bass.

What is the sound quality difference between a cheap chord and a well built one?
The difference is like a pick up upgrade for your guitar

What is the most important instrument for music?
To be honest, the voice is the main part, it is face to name recognition and that is whats important, but for music as a whole each instrument is equally important.