It sure is a pleasure to record a good group of musicians. The good
ones have great ears, production awareness, great dynamics and band
chemistry. Once I get good levels I pretty much don't have to do
anything but enjoy what I'm recording. Good musicians know when play up
front or underneath. They have good awareness and react nicely to what
the other members of the group are doing. Mixdown and the whole
production goes a lot smoother too.

In contrast a not so good group makes the project more demanding.I
guess the bottom line is if the music is good and recording is half way
decent the good music will prevail. Having an excellent recording and
not so good music is not going to perk up very many ears.


Stan