Anyone know how to get in touch with a record producer?
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Afternoon all
As per the title, I need to get in touch with a record producer as I have a good family friend whom is exceptionally vocally gifted.
I've listened to a couple of tracks that have been recorded at home and quite honestly this person deserves to make it big time.
I know there will be people out there saying that there are hundreds of thousands of others wanting to make it big time but I really do think that it is worth me pursuing any avenues of contact within the music industry to get them a foot in the door.
Any advice or details of who to speak to will be greatfully received.
Cheers
EVORAV6PM
As per the title, I need to get in touch with a record producer as I have a good family friend whom is exceptionally vocally gifted.
I've listened to a couple of tracks that have been recorded at home and quite honestly this person deserves to make it big time.
I know there will be people out there saying that there are hundreds of thousands of others wanting to make it big time but I really do think that it is worth me pursuing any avenues of contact within the music industry to get them a foot in the door.
Any advice or details of who to speak to will be greatfully received.
Cheers
EVORAV6PM
Is this person a songwriter or a covers singer? If they are a singer/songwriter then the best way to go is do some gigs and learn the art. The producers find you, and this is the way to become a recording artist with longevity. Plus if it doesn't work out, they still get to do some gigs.
If the plan is to sign up to some syco type organisation, and get some quick selling formula pop songs out there, then then make a demo and send it round the record companies.
It would be a good idea to hire a recording studio and get this done right. All recording studios will be able to get you a sound engineer who can sort you out.
If the plan is to sign up to some syco type organisation, and get some quick selling formula pop songs out there, then then make a demo and send it round the record companies.
It would be a good idea to hire a recording studio and get this done right. All recording studios will be able to get you a sound engineer who can sort you out.
otherman said:
Is this person a songwriter or a covers singer? If they are a singer/songwriter then the best way to go is do some gigs and learn the art. The producers find you, and this is the way to become a recording artist with longevity. Plus if it doesn't work out, they still get to do some gigs.
If the plan is to sign up to some syco type organisation, and get some quick selling formula pop songs out there, then then make a demo and send it round the record companies.
It would be a good idea to hire a recording studio and get this done right. All recording studios will be able to get you a sound engineer who can sort you out.
I have only heard them sing covers but it really is 'uber' impressive. I admit, I am no expert but I'd love to be able to get them a few contacts within the industry to get the ball rolling so to speak. If the plan is to sign up to some syco type organisation, and get some quick selling formula pop songs out there, then then make a demo and send it round the record companies.
It would be a good idea to hire a recording studio and get this done right. All recording studios will be able to get you a sound engineer who can sort you out.
The recording studio sounds like a good idea, I'll certainly mention it as it would be good to get something on disc to send out.
I would say studio recording at this stage is a bit excessive and expensive, especially as it's not just the studio you pay for it's the engineer and producer as well. If you know anyone with a reasonable mic and a programme such as Logic, Cubase etc then I'd suggest that would be the best way to go about a demo. However, as others have said I'd start off with her gigging and see how that goes.
Ferg said:
Get out there gigging. Cream rises to the top, as they say.
I have suggested this but the individual in question really doesn't think they are 'that' good.. I was thinking that if I could get someone (in the know) to listen to a couple of covers, it would give this person a massive boost to do something about it..If you've got copies of the songs, upload them to Soundcloud and set them as private, that way you can hawk them around by email. Talking to some industry friends yesterday, that's the way it's done these days.
However, as you have probably noticed from The Voice and X-Factor, people with a decent set of lungs are not as rare as hen's teeth. There needs to be an element of freshness, of difference, to make someone take interest.
If the cover is, for example, a completely straight version of Adele's Someone Like You, it will be switched off before the vocal starts by the majority of record producers, and unless she's actually a stronger singer than Adele, it will then be dropped in the "ignore" pile by most of the producers that did listen to it.
It either needs to be an original song, and a good one at that, or a radical take on an existing song to interest them.
As was mentioned, the best way of getting noticed is to play live. With the technology of today pretty much every part of an artist's performance can be fixed apart from the charisma, so that's what people tend to look for.
However, as you have probably noticed from The Voice and X-Factor, people with a decent set of lungs are not as rare as hen's teeth. There needs to be an element of freshness, of difference, to make someone take interest.
If the cover is, for example, a completely straight version of Adele's Someone Like You, it will be switched off before the vocal starts by the majority of record producers, and unless she's actually a stronger singer than Adele, it will then be dropped in the "ignore" pile by most of the producers that did listen to it.
It either needs to be an original song, and a good one at that, or a radical take on an existing song to interest them.
As was mentioned, the best way of getting noticed is to play live. With the technology of today pretty much every part of an artist's performance can be fixed apart from the charisma, so that's what people tend to look for.
davepoth said:
If you've got copies of the songs, upload them to Soundcloud and set them as private, that way you can hawk them around by email. Talking to some industry friends yesterday, that's the way it's done these days.
However, as you have probably noticed from The Voice and X-Factor, people with a decent set of lungs are not as rare as hen's teeth. There needs to be an element of freshness, of difference, to make someone take interest.
If the cover is, for example, a completely straight version of Adele's Someone Like You, it will be switched off before the vocal starts by the majority of record producers, and unless she's actually a stronger singer than Adele, it will then be dropped in the "ignore" pile by most of the producers that did listen to it.
It either needs to be an original song, and a good one at that, or a radical take on an existing song to interest them.
As was mentioned, the best way of getting noticed is to play live. With the technology of today pretty much every part of an artist's performance can be fixed apart from the charisma, so that's what people tend to look for.
Very true. Take heed of this advice.However, as you have probably noticed from The Voice and X-Factor, people with a decent set of lungs are not as rare as hen's teeth. There needs to be an element of freshness, of difference, to make someone take interest.
If the cover is, for example, a completely straight version of Adele's Someone Like You, it will be switched off before the vocal starts by the majority of record producers, and unless she's actually a stronger singer than Adele, it will then be dropped in the "ignore" pile by most of the producers that did listen to it.
It either needs to be an original song, and a good one at that, or a radical take on an existing song to interest them.
As was mentioned, the best way of getting noticed is to play live. With the technology of today pretty much every part of an artist's performance can be fixed apart from the charisma, so that's what people tend to look for.
It's also an idea to get her to start building an online presence.
I took part in building an online presence for a band in the days when A&R men took notice of bands with 1000 friends on MySpace. By the time we 'released' a single (actually we didn't have a record company and no physical product existed...we only had a catalogue number) we has 45,000 friends. Ask them to buy a download by mobile phone text and word of mouth is enough to get you into the Top 40 on a quiet week.
Whitester said:
It's also an idea to get her to start building an online presence.
Agree with this. Every fan gained somewhere in the world is another chance at making a good connection. Also, you don't need a record producer to produce a record. Release a demo or an EP. I've heard plenty of good albums that were recorded cheaply, where the band went to someone who has a home studio setup.Gassing Station | Music | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff