What are the roles involved in recording a music project?
The Executive Producer: Generally this is the person that is paying for the project if the artist is not. This person can have final say to the project if agreed upon by the artist and the producer. The Producer: This person handles all the music administration as well as the artistic direction of the project. In the textbook definition this person has final say to the project musically. Co-producers are often used when the artist has established a strong direction to the project. The Artist: This is the person whos project you are recording. The Engineer: This person works closely with the producer to achieve the correct vibe or sonic quality the artist is striving for. This person is responsible for the sonic quality of the project. The Assistant Engineer: This person assist the engineer in the recording process.
