5.2.09

Pro Tips - Ron Rusell - Music Producer

Super Producer Ron Rusell gives this tasty piece of advice:


"Don't get hung up on creating a masterpiece from the start, or you'll have difficulty coming up with fresh ideas. Most masterpieces are just highly polished creations based on very basic ideas, with a twist or two to make them interesting".

154 comments:

Anonymous said...

So if you're not going to aim for a masterpiece at the start, what do you aim for?

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Well, that certainly sound like a good idea. Stick to what u can do, and make the best out of it!

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I like the way you look at it. But a masterpiece never really becomes called a masterpiece until it gets very well know

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Well, that certainly sound like a good idea. Stick to what u can do, and make the best out of it!

Anonymous said...

When coming up with ideas I often find that tweaking them and combining them with other bits and pieces makes for the best results but I guess it's a personal thing

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I completely agree. Starting with a simple idea and tweaking,stretching and adding on eventually turns it into something great.

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If you've got a masterpiece on your hands then don't overwork it

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I can see truth in that, especially with electronic music - sometimes it is so overdone.

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i agree sometimes people are so obesed in doing something different that they forget "BASICS".......thx for sharing this g8 tip :)

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giid advice but I still don't think I could create a masterpiece!

gregory said...

i think that there's something to be said for the human "imperfect" element that has been lost. i like your advice.

Cars said...

SOmetimes music should just be simple so that it gets its message across correctly.

Lars said...

i think ron russell's advice is perfect... i have a strong feeling that some artists who got too preoccupied with making a hit ended up getting what they strove for, a hit... only were not able to follow it up and ended up going down in history as what we all are too familiar of, a one hit wonder... :)

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This makes sense. Keep it simple and don't over think it. Also, as Lars said, it should be repeatable.

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I don't care what kind of music should be what matters for me is that the music should as good as it should stuck in the mind.

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really good tips dear.

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yes i was unaware to the masterpiece & was knowing little bit knowledge but now i came to know the mechanism behind it!

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when i was in school my elder brother always tried to learn that but that time i was unaware to it but now i came to know about the master piece!

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That is one of the best thing to do... You have to stick into things and you have to make sure you make it on to the right track..

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Awesome music...and great advice..i love music now i can create on my own and this with your help...cheers..

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The tips by the producer will be of great help for many of those who are involved in the field of music.

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The best way to become the best is by keep on trying one and the same thing. This is the reason for the success of most of the people.

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Performance speaks a lot and i am sure that improvement on your performance is very much important. Performance speaks a lot and it helps to build a great amount of confidence.

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I am sure that many people will definitely like it. Performance should get increased day by day. I am glad to know that many people will be happy to know about the performance.

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Thats good idea. So, you are not coming up with your masterpracr on a front, instead just wait wile you creating more songs and then when your masterpeace come it will be huge.

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Perfect tip!Although i am not perfect in playing music instruments but still Rusell's protip helped me to improve my performance & hence my music master also said very good!thanks for those tips!

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He's right, not aiming for a masterpiece takes away the pressure of coming up with a really good idea...this way you can just let it flow and be original otherwise you would just be stuck because you would be aiming for perfect and nothing you create would be good enough

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This is not just your average musician, there definetly is a special touch to the rythm. Im a fan now! :D

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Thanks for the advice. I really like this viewpoint of not forcing a great song, but rather letting it grow organically. You really can't force a great song.Keep up the music advice.

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I think this advice can be used for everything that has to do with creating something. Just don't try too hard and you will get a masterpiece.

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I like it, set your goals low so that you can accomplish them quicker, so you can gain confidence. The master piece will come soon or later

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The hardest part of any art form is getting out that lousy first draft. Once you have something basic laid down, then you're free to refine and go forward from there.

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I agree with the author, don't start creating a masterpiece but start with the very simple ones to enhance your creativity.

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Well what I can say is that comments are a great fuel for a great blog author like you to keep on writing good stuff! I will try to use your tips on my own blog, thanks a lot!

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Yes, most simple music and lyric combinations are simple in structure and that's what makes them so memorable. Having the creativity to come up with a simple winner is another matter altogether, though.

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Very true, the harder you try on a piece of music, the further you take it away from it's original vibe. I try to record something and then leave it a day and see what comes into my mind the next time I hear it. Just always keep the original track!

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"Writer's Block" applies to all mediums. Whenever something is forced, it flees right out the window. Life is easier when you let things "flow"; not forced! I agree!

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I love the quote. seems more practicable than getting yourself crazy in trying to think of a "unique" masterpiece. come to think of it there are actually very goo ideas floating around they just need a couple of changes to make them great -- to make them a masterpiece.

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It's time to put those ideas into action. Write down your thoughts, and start. 'Analysis Paralysis' will just drain your energy. Move forward.

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I suppose the real masterpieces were the ones that we've lost in time :( I've read a good article that says we lost all records of music before the renaissance era. I really wonder what those sound like.

The advice makes sense. basic ideas = basic beat, and the twist is when you add rhythm and melody. :)

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