[BC] Recording musicians

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In a message dated 04/30/2007 10:42:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
richwood at pobox.com writes:

> Many recordings are done in multiple locations or at different times. 
>  At TM we'd record percussion one day, strings the next, then added 
>  the singers. A click track standardizes everything. A 24 track master 
>  was often sent to several cities. At the time Los Angeles was known 
>  for rhythm sections. London was known for strings. Others were known 
>  for rhythm tracks. Others for singers. In our case, the master was 
>  returned for a final mixdown.
>  
>  The click track appears in performers headsets. A metronome would be 
>  audible in the recording.
>  
>  Rich

Ah! Thank you! Now I get it, perfectly! Based on the original discussion, I 
was under the impression this was happening at live concerts. Now that you've 
explained it, it makes perfect sense.

I'm far more used to the finished product than the recording studio side of 
music. :)

Willie...







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