Hi! Have any of you guys noticed any difference in music production when it comes to non-musical environment in a musical environment? I don't mean drugs or anything like that, but rather small changes in the recording/performance surrounding that has had a huge impact on the music you have been recording or performed? For instance you could make music in an environment that is really messed up in many ways and you could make music in a really balanced and peaceful environment. Since music is a kind of expression the non-musical surrounding should have a pretty huge impact on the result. For instance, have you made better or worse music together with a husband/wife? Have you done huge steps forward just by changing recording/performance environment? Has new TVs/paintings etc in the recording/performance environment had any positive effects on the creativity?

I myself have noticed, that when I have been doing gigs in strictly regligious environments I have felt a little locked on stage and haven't had that "yeah that was fun" - great feeling afterwards. I guess I then haven't played that badly either, but I'm sure it has affected my performance.

I tend to do good stuff after I've been watching a comedy on TV or have had some fun. I have also noticed that deep discussions earlier on the day have made me very creative later the same day. I have also noticed some kind of max level when I run out of creative energy and everything suddenly is just either crap or I don't feel for continuing making the song.

What I want to know is what is a really good environment for being able to produce the best possible stuff? Is there any "best" attitude towards music production and how much do I win musically by rather than changing things in the musical environment change things in the non-musical environment?

What are your thoughts, deeply speaking, about the non-musical environment's effect on the music you create?

Best regards,
YamahaAndy

[This message has been edited by YamahaAndy (edited 03-10-2005).]