Re: [Hornlist] Playing with headphones
It really depends on the nature of the recording. There are essentially two types of orchestral recordings nowadays -- those that attempt to reproduce a "live" sound, and studio recordings that are after an often non-acoustic sound. Film scores fall into the latter catagory, as do many orchestral pop recordings and projects that record additional instruments/soloists in different takes than the orchestra. Should classical musicians get used to using headphones? Sure -- it's a useful skill to have, even if they don't actually have to records that way. On Feb 2, 2007, at 10:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: message: 3 date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 08:35:03 -0500 from: "Jeremy Cucco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> subject: [Hornlist] Playing with headphones Hey guys and gals - Weird question here. I'm having a debate with some of my recording cronies about the use of headphones on classical musicians while recording. While I completely agree that in soundstages for soundtrack (movie) recording, it's common place. However, some of my (should be better informed) colleagues insist that it is becoming the norm for all orchestral players to get used to recording with headphones (full coverage or single ear coverage). I'm curious to know some of your thoughts. I won't state my full opinion here as I don't want to taint the potential advice that comes in. Thoughts anyone?? Thanks - Jeremy ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Playing with headphones
The head phones are just used when synchronizing with another soundtrack or to synchronize with a certain rhythm pattern & for (just before) rhythm changes. It is nonsense to use it in classical music recordings except for those, where a real ensemble does not exist & all voices are recorded separately & mixed together. We know about such "synthetic" results. There is no music in such recordings but they are just boring. Why not trying another idea ? Perhaps doing an intercontinental orchestral concert, where all work with earphones but playing in different countries & continens JUST ONLINE for listeners JUST ONLINE. The funny thing is it, they wood save the rent of the hall, the security personal, the music rental (who could check that), every listener could feed himself or herself with their preferred food & make food noise all over not disturbing any other listener, even going pee without disturbing the seat neighbour, even listening naked or in bed or on the toilet . Many advantages ... And nobody has to pay for the concert ticket (How about the living for the musicians) -- ooops they do it from home anyway & earn their living by giving lessons - oops again, sorry, they teach online - etc. A world of music I would not like to live in. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeremy Cucco Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 2:35 PM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Hornlist] Playing with headphones Hey guys and gals - Weird question here. I'm having a debate with some of my recording cronies about the use of headphones on classical musicians while recording. While I completely agree that in soundstages for soundtrack (movie) recording, it's common place. However, some of my (should be better informed) colleagues insist that it is becoming the norm for all orchestral players to get used to recording with headphones (full coverage or single ear coverage). I'm curious to know some of your thoughts. I won't state my full opinion here as I don't want to taint the potential advice that comes in. Thoughts anyone?? Thanks - Jeremy ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hans%40pizka. de ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
[Hornlist] Playing with headphones
Hey guys and gals - Weird question here. I'm having a debate with some of my recording cronies about the use of headphones on classical musicians while recording. While I completely agree that in soundstages for soundtrack (movie) recording, it's common place. However, some of my (should be better informed) colleagues insist that it is becoming the norm for all orchestral players to get used to recording with headphones (full coverage or single ear coverage). I'm curious to know some of your thoughts. I won't state my full opinion here as I don't want to taint the potential advice that comes in. Thoughts anyone?? Thanks - Jeremy ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
