The Music Producer as Artistic Co-creator by Morten Büchert

In my artistic research project, I embarked on an exploration of the continuum between the roles of a music producer as both facilitator and initiator. Through in-depth engagement with real-world scenarios in professional music production, I examined the dynamics and nuances of how these roles negotiate, intersect, and shape the final artistic outcomes. This investigation not only unveils the intricate processes that underpin music creation but also highlights the implications these negotiations have on the resulting works of art. The findings shed light on the subtle artistry embedded in production decisions and offer a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of music production.

What happens when a music producer, blending traditional and modern practices, fuse different musical elements to create a new, singular musical expression? How can this merging of two disticint sonic worlds expand our understanding of artistic identities in music production? And how can this blending of identities affect the negotiation of the producer's role in the creative process?

Departing from these questions, this project aims to examine negotiation within music production. By radically using sounds created in two countries from two styles of music and trying to create a new ‘third’ through contemporary production techniques and technology, I seek to expand the creative horizon. This process provokes and questions individuality and ownership in music production, pushing the boundaries of what is imagined possible both technically and artistically.

The practice of songwriting included daily meditation and iterative refinement in the songwriting process, working closely with musicians to create different musical elements. Then, through audio sampling, digital manipulation, and traditional recording techniques, I aimed to create new, hybrid forms of music that blur the lines between authorship, origin, and identity.

This approach not only explores the blending of traditional and modern practices in music production but also seeks to redefine the boundaries of personal and shared sonic identities. Standing on the shoulders of research and insights from the field of Music Production and scientific perspectives on creativity, music and psychology this project contributes to a deeper understanding of modern music production as an evolving art form and technical discipline.

Associate Professor

Morten Büchert

RMC June 2024

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Morten Büchert - The Music Producer as Artistic Co-creator - 2024