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Welcome to Recording Tips. I know you will enjoy David Kight's first installment of "Recording A Gospel Music Project." If you have any questions, be sure and emailemail us.
Daniel Riley
Recording A Gospel Music Project
Introduction
It is a fact that in the Seventies the Kingsmen went into the recording studio early one morning, recorded a ten song album (instruments and vocals), mixed it, mastered it, had the album covers printed and the records themselves manufactured in another part of the building and walked out later that same night with cases of product ready to offer to their listeners. It is just as much a fact that, whether you and I like it or not, those days are probably gone forever.
Recording a Gospel Music Project, whether Southern Gospel, Country Gospel or Bluegrass Gospel, in the 21st Century is a complex process involving a number of people, several places and a series of necessary events. Those new to the process or those who have been away from the process for a number of years may find moving a project through from beginning to end a bit mind-boggling these days. It is the purpose of this booklet to describe the process in such a manner as to make everyone informed enough to be able to communicate effectively about every area of the Gospel Music Project process. I have come to believe that much of the stress and almost all of the misunderstandings that take place during the making of a Gospel Music Project could be eliminated if the artist is armed with a basic understanding of the events that must take place in order to bring forth a project that will both glorify the Lord and be of interest to their listeners.
I have divided this booklet into four main sections:
Section 1 � The People
Section 2 � The Events
Section 3 � Studio Terms (some serious, some not)
Section 4 � The Checklist
In
section 1 and 2, I will attempt to describe the who, what, when and where of the successful Gospel Music project. You, the artist, will then be better equipped to chart your course through the creative waters that will ultimately lead to your having what you need and want � a project that reflects who you are as singers and musicians and what you believe as children of the Living God.
Section 3 is a grab bag of terms that the professionals use. Every industry has it own language � the music industry is no different. This list will help you to know what we are talking about and how it pertains to the overall finished product.
Section 4, The Checklist, will be a tool for you to use. It will serve as a way for you to chart the progress as you move through your own project. It will help you to know what has happened and what will happen next. You will be able to track the expenses of each step along the way and project expenses of those steps coming up. After all, you as the artist have a right as well as a responsibility to know what is going on and how your money is being spent. Recording a quality project these days is not cheap � and that�s a fact Jack! However, good stewardship of resources is always rewarded.
Oh yes, I almost forgot. Along the way you will notice several paragraphs marked
WARNING or
MYTH. This effort will allow me to use my twisted sense of humor while giving you a heads up on specific situations and circumstances that you will undoubtedly encounter during the recording process. Take heed my young grasshopper and learn from the pain and scars of those who have gone before.
Well alrighty then! Let�s cut this watermelon! (See Studio Terms - Charts)
David Kight is a freelance engineer, writer and producer with 25 years in the Gospel music business. He is currently house engineer at
Goldmine Recording Studios in Gadsden, AL. David�s credits include Gold City, The Hoppers, The Wilburns, The Nelons, Phil Cross and Poet Voices, The Ruppes, Jim Hamill, Little Jan Buckner, Amy Lambert and many others. Goldmine Recording Studios � 256-312-0806
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Author: Daniel Riley
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Written: 07/15/2003
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