Producers Challenge
Thursday, November 11 2010 @ 10:29 PM CST

Dec. 1st, 2010 the random pairing of "Artist and Producer" was posted.

Artist:........................................ Producer

Bud.............................................davajonah
jgurner.......................................ageofthedeathtree
toki.............................................crissew
mr_mordenus.............................MoM
dimm witness..............................VicDiesel
Macaudion..................................sschedra
richard13....................................Daugrin
ted23..........................................alimar
strangedream..............................toki
davisamerica...............................phunker
tf10music...................................Vic Holman
tonestones..................................chikoppi
particledots.................................guygrooves
jdholliday...................................The Orbiting (Matt
magnatone ................................ particledots

The guidelines:

A random pairing of artist/producer (this is a challenge after all). DAW issues will be worked out as best they can. Example: If I am working with someone who does not use GB or Logic then the artist will send MP3 or AIF files and we will work from there. This is not a "let's be perfect" challenge it is about learning what can be done from various fields of play. The producers main job will be not to "re define" the artist but to enhance the work of the artist. However .... if an artist says "Give me a total make over" then that is also in the scope of work. It will be important for the producer to do a little ground work to understand the artist and their work.
The "artist" will have final say in the track they want the "producer" to work on.
Chosen tracks to work on need to be posted (if not already) at the same time of the deadline for the finished "produced" track.
A detail from the artist and producer on their process would be included on the final track.

A companion challenge ...JD's Cover Challenge is found here:
http://www.macjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?forum=27;showtopic=215758

The Results

http://www.macjams.com/song/66176 "Home Sweet Home" by particledots/Produced by:guygrooves

http://www.macjams.com/song/66192 "Chocolate Rabitts" by mr_mordenus/Produced by MotherofMeursault

http://www.macjams.com/song/65471 "Lamtumire" by magnatone/Produced by particledots

http://www.macjams.com/song/66230 "I Thought..." by Davisamerica/Produced by phunker

http://www.macjams.com/song/66236 "Death Penalty" by dimm witness/Produced by VicDiesel

http://www.macjams.com/song/66238 "iam" by Tokai and Ramonaji/Produced by crissew

http://www.macjams.com/song/66256 "Daddy's Little Girl" by richard13/Produced by Daugrin

http://www.macjams.com/song/66266 "North" by tf10music /Produced by Viv Holman

http://www.macjams.com/song/66678 "I Can't" by jdholliday/ Produced by The Orbiting (Matt)

Re:Producers Challenge
Thursday, November 11 2010 @ 10:51 PM CST

oh hell yeah, I would be so into this. my life is so hectic lately that it's close to impossible to break out the guitar and record anything that way; but totally do-able to sit there with the laptop late at night.

it's okay if people are on different gear as well. you could just export all of the tracks individually as .aif or .wav files, leave them completely dry, and upload to whoever your producer is.

what do you think: the "producer" has final say on what a song turns out like, so it's a surprise for the "artist," OR do they work together through the process? I personally would prefer the former (just because of my own personally weird schedule and ideas on what something should sound like). I also think it would be more fun if you didn't know what to expect.

can the producer add tracks, or are they just mixing? i'm sure i'll think of other stuff, but i would definitely be into it as an "artist" and "producer." great idea.

Re:Producers Challenge
Thursday, November 11 2010 @ 11:00 PM CST

What a cool idea.... I am still trying to get over the Two 4 Summer Challenge. Can I watch from afar?

Re:Producers Challenge
Thursday, November 11 2010 @ 11:12 PM CST

Quote by: michael2 oh hell yeah, I would be so into this. my life is so hectic lately that it's close to impossible to break out the guitar and record anything that way; but totally do-able to sit there with the laptop late at night. it's okay if people are on different gear as well. you could just export all of the tracks individually as .aif or .wav files, leave them completely dry, and upload to whoever your producer is. what do you think: the "producer" has final say on what a song turns out like, so it's a surprise for the "artist," OR do they work together through the process? I personally would prefer the former (just because of my own personally weird schedule and ideas on what something should sound like). I also think it would be more fun if you didn't know what to expect. can the producer add tracks, or are they just mixing? i'm sure i'll think of other stuff, but i would definitely be into it as an "artist" and "producer." great idea.

Michael ...I am kinda thinking the producer has final say and can do addys as inspired.

Re:Producers Challenge
Thursday, November 11 2010 @ 11:15 PM CST

so...anyone want to give it up as the "artist" and who wants to produce?

Re:Producers Challenge
Thursday, November 11 2010 @ 11:18 PM CST

Quote by: awigze What a cool idea.... I am still trying to get over the Two 4 Summer Challenge. Can I watch from afar?

quit being a slacker andy...have heard your production skills...jump in

Re:Producers Challenge
Thursday, November 11 2010 @ 11:29 PM CST

this idea could actually REALLY be cool! i'm self-taught in this area and am constantly striving to learn more ... but maybe, possibly, my production weirdness would be considered for this? i think it'd be a chance to evolve a lil further toward what i strive to be as a producer

jack ... could you let me know if this idea takes off? just in case i miss it lol

god i love this place

Re:Producers Challenge
Thursday, November 11 2010 @ 11:30 PM CST

Quote by: ageofthedeathtree this idea could actually REALLY be cool! i'm self-taught in this area and am constantly striving to learn more ... but maybe, possibly, my production weirdness would be considered for this? i think it'd be a chance to evolve a lil further toward what i strive to be as a producer jack ... could you let me know if this idea takes off? just in case i miss it lol god i love this place

age...got yer back my friend

Re:Producers Challenge
Thursday, November 11 2010 @ 11:34 PM CST

had no doubt ... no doubt at all

Re:Producers Challenge
Thursday, November 11 2010 @ 11:37 PM CST

Quote by: ageofthedeathtree had no doubt ... no doubt at all

done then ??