The relief that comes from a finished track is mostly felt when an artist completes the lyrics to a song, finalises the recording process and sends it off for the final touches.
The creation process has always been the most exciting part of writing a song as without a good song, there is only so far a track will go publicity wise of course. Although still relevant, the post-production stages, more relatively the mixing and mastering, has played a bigger role in bringing about success for artists and their music.
We mention 3 ways a quality track can not only help build you a successful career but even increase your fanbase.
1) Synchronisation
Synchronisation has played a key part in helping many new or even established artists by creating awareness of their music. Once something has been attached to a product through television or film, it can open doors that’ll evidently expose you to a wider audience and get you, you got it…new fans. Although other opportunities exist, when Music Supervisors search and listen to music in hopes of finding something that fits their briefs, the better it sounds, the easier the process will be and the more likely your track will stand out amongst other potentials. We blog about the best ways to pitch to Music Supervisors here.
2) Connections and More Jobs
Whether you’re a producer or a vocalist, if you’ve gained a history of previous/recent client testimonials based on the quality of the track production you may have worked/or were featured on, you can use this to open doors to more connections, work opportunities and overall industry attention. For example, you may be approached to be a session singer for a producer looking to record someone for a demo or you may be asked to mix/master a track all because they’ve heard your work and thought the quality was awesome. It really isn’t about how great your voice is or how good you look, in the first couple of moments of listening to a production all that really matters is the quality of the production.
3) It can make you look really professional
As the distribution/creation of music changed, so did the way it was listened to. From the phonograph to radio, from the walkman and now streaming. The quality of music has become increasingly compressed, all with the goal of creating easily distributable files. Compression has often been blamed for stripping the listener of experiencing much of the intricate sounds that were meant to be highlighted as part of the entire track. However, whether you’re the one creating it or you’re the voice featured on it, having a well mixed/mastered track without removing away the sounds perfected in the studio can make you look quite professional amongst your peers. It shows others you know what you’re doing. It’s not just about getting the frequency of a record so small so it fits in a small file, it’s about creating an experience for the listeners to have without unintentionally failing to enjoy the thought process that went into the work.
4) Major A&R Points
Although it’s not majorly important, an A&R executive will like to see that you know how to finish a track well that embodies the qualities of a good sound. If you consider the amount of tracks they might receive, a badly produced demo may not get the attention it deserves. If your songs sound like demos, it’s best to not pitch them to A&R’s. Aim for professionalism, mix and master well and let the sky be your limit.
We could go on and explain other ways a quality track production is key to success in the industry when it involves gaining new fans and attention. However, you get our drift. It’s always something worth investing in and something you won’t be disappointed in the results of. If you’re looking for someone to work with to mix your track simply click here to login to our platform and create a project today. Better yet, get a track mastered for free by Grammy award winning Metropolis Studios, click here to find out more details and how to get involved.
Written by: Trudy Kirabo
A&R Marketing Assistant at Music Gateway
Music Gateway is a B2B platform specifically designed to allow music industry professionals to connect and work together in a global capacity through sync opportunities and record label placements, the platform has established itself as the go-to platform for the music business.
Whether this is through hiring music professionals or collaborating with other industry creatives, it is a well-known platform that provides opportunities for international established clients who are looking for songs for television, film, and song placement briefs.
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