Does Learning how to Mix/Wright Music Take Away from the Mystery?

Sometimes I wish I was musically technically ignorant so I can enjoy music more rather than anaylize it.

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Not sure of the answer but think it's a bloody good question

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well i think it works both ways, but if u know much then u can appreciate the good and be even more blown away when someone pulls off a good clean compatible mix or track. and i still say i dont know how the hell these guys do it.

its same as playing tennis and then watching federer play ;)

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I think it might depend on what sort of person you are. I find the more I know about it the more I love it. Even if I can pick train wrecks now.:lol: That might change if I got into mixing producing. :lol: Some analysis would be good :) I

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[QUOTE=Hambrecht;893761]Does Learning how to Mix/Wright Music Take Away from the Mystery?

Sometimes I wish I was musically technically ignorant so I can enjoy music more rather than anaylize it.[/QUOTE]

its does, especially with writing music

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^^ True

I would be happy if you guys shoot me with some feedback on a livemix of mine.....

[URL="http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/showthread.php?89793-Souldab-Livemix"]http://www.mercuryserver.com/forums/showthread.php?89793-Souldab-Livemix[/URL]

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I hate this debate:lol:

Go spend some time on a forum with jazz musicians, it's all they talk about: should i learn theory? should I just play by ear? won't learning kill it for me? will I play like a robot?

IMO, learning and internalizing sounds will only help you, as long as you don't overthink things when you are creating music.

does learning how to write a story make reading unenjoyable ?

fuck I hate this debate so much, I can't believe i'm answering this...

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So that I could say I agree with you??? :lol: Thank you !! :lol:

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I thought this was a Jazz forum. Is it not?

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jazz is the teacher

funk is the preacher

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I would have to say yes and no... yes you probably won't like the majority of average musicians, but you will appreciate that much more those who are really talented. So it's kind of a wash because your aural pallet just becomes more sophisticated.

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[QUOTE=Hambrecht;893974]I thought this was a Jazz forum. Is it not?[/QUOTE] yes it is, what scale do I play over a Bb7b9#11 ?????? It resolves to an Amin/maj7?????

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^That would make a cool avatar ;)

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Speaking for myself I find it hard to "loose myself" on the dancefloor anymore. Maybe if I started doing drugs? :lol:

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I just remembered . I used to love having my photo taken until I got into photography. :(

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"There is a level of enlightenment at which you become one with the music. The depth with which you understand sound at a fundamental level means that you are no longer listening, you experience the primal source of creativity." [i]-- Justin Bieber[/i]

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Wonder where he stole that from :lol:

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Wow, did that little brat really say that by himself? Thats deep and inspiring

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I still don't get why anyone gives 2 sh*ts about what Justin Bieber is up to :lol: He's a kid ffs, who cares what his hair looks like, what he says, how he dresses or otherwise...

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I think it's like learning a language. Before you know it, it's all gibberish. Once you know the basics, a string of words begin to open up. When you master it, you appreciate the unsaid meanings and nuances of that particular language.

Same with maths, physics, any kind of discipline.

Why should learning how to mix or write music take away from the mystery? It should only add to the wonder. The only sucky part is when you appreciate it at a level people around you don't.

The risk is when you think you know something, and become a (music) snob.

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[QUOTE=Homegrove;894110]Speaking for myself I find it hard to "loose myself" on the dancefloor anymore. Maybe if I started doing drugs? :lol:[/QUOTE]

Maybe if you stopped trying?

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Yes.

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[QUOTE=feather;894450]I think it's like learning a language. Before you know it, it's all gibberish. Once you know the basics, a string of words begin to open up. When you master it, you appreciate the unsaid meanings and nuances of that particular language.

Same with maths, physics, any kind of discipline.

Why should learning how to mix or write music take away from the mystery? It should only add to the wonder. The only sucky part is when you appreciate it at a level people around you don't.

The risk is when you think you know something, and become a (music) snob.[/QUOTE] :RockOn:

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[QUOTE=DIDI;894319]Wonder where he stole that from :lol:[/QUOTE]

lol, no shit

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only if you forget what got you interested enough to involve yourself to that level in the first place. if you start listening to try to measure yourself with a dj/producer, your experience isn't about enjoying the music. if you listen because you want to hear cool shit, and you get a trained ear for the nuances, it's pretty dope to be educated.

i dabbled with producing long enough to know it's hard as shit and i'm not a natural, and so my appreciation for good work is increased when i hear it. when i hear bad stuff, i don't dwell on WHY i think it's crap because that would be no fun..

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You know, I know this steak doesn't exist. I know that when I put it in my mouth, the Matrix is telling my brain that it is juicy and delicious. After nine years, you know what I realize?

[Takes a bite of steak]

Ignorance is bliss.

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[QUOTE=floridaorange;893982]I would have to say yes and no... yes you probably won't like the majority of average musicians, but you will appreciate that much more those who are really talented. So it's kind of a wash because your aural pallet just becomes more sophisticated.[/QUOTE] Well put. This came out better than how I was trying to word it. Shazaam.