Production Perspectives of Heavy Metal Record Producers

Niall Thomas, Andrew King

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Abstract

The study of the recorded artefact from a musicological perspective continues to unfold through contemporary research. Whilst an understanding of the scientific elements of recorded sound is well documented the exploration of the production and the artistic nature of this endeavour is still developing. This article explores phenomenological aspects of producing Heavy Metal music from the perspective of seven renowned producers working within the genre. Through a series of interviews and subsequent in-depth analysis particular sonic qualities are identified as key within the production of this work: impact; energy; precision; and extremity. A conceptual framework is then put forward for understanding the production methodology of recorded Heavy Metal Music, and, how developing technology has influenced the production of the genre.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)498-517
Number of pages20
JournalPopular Music
Volume38
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Oct 2019

Keywords

  • Metal
  • Heavy Metal
  • Production
  • Recording
  • Phenomenology
  • Music
  • Technology

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