Originally posted by Uncle Dave:
Prior to the 80s, is was a snap to recreate the radio hits with 5 or 6 (sometimes less)players/singers. It was easy to play all the stuff that the original recording had - but once arpegiators and automation set in, it was harder for the cover bands to sound convincing.
That makes sense.
I love a rich production. Listen to Leon Russell. Now, that would be a chore to reproduce, he uses so many musicians. But I also enjoy a very raw sound. It's like music has air in it. It can breathe. Three or four piece bands. Or even five if they let it breathe.
This great country band last night, it was lead singer playing acoustic, lead guitar, bass, drums and steel guitar. The steel was buried in the mix, which was a shame but anyway, point being, even without hearing him, it was great music. Of course, they are good. A touring act, newcomer, Jamie Andrews. A great country voice.
And I swear, it burns my butt up when in these country bars, they play rap music at breaks. Godomighty, Hank Williams would have a heart attack. I realize a lot of people like it, obviously but damn, it's a friggin country bar.
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