The great producer, aptly named Bob Rock has had mega-success with a diversity of bands including Metallica, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, the Cult, 311, Our Lady Peace, Bryan Adams, the Offspring, and yes, even Michael Bublé.
I was reading an interview in a music trade mag when I found this great take on getting great vocal tracks from bands in the studio:
"Make sure you're comfortable and that you are not trying to do something unnatural. Be sure you can hear well and don't be afraid to say so if you're having difficulty. Don't be afraid of the sound of your own voice and try not to get frustrated. Most of all, remember that recording is work. No vocalist does it in one take. Almost all good recordings are built from the best parts of many performances. Getting better is simply a matter of hard work."
Wow, sounds simplistic, but how often do we overlook these basic things? Apply it to your working team, is everyone comfortable in their seat? Is everyone hearing the same thing, is there an apparatus to call timeout if they're not? Is everyone's unique contribution valued or are they frustrated? Are you making hits from the best parts of many performances?
FunFact: When Bob Rock was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame his speech gave some insight into his leadership style by giving credit to all those he collaborated with, saying- "to be recognized, means that I had to have worked with truly great artists. I thank them for their confidence and inspiration." #leadership #authenticity #teambuilding #highperformance #powerofmusic
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