Listening·9 / 10
How musicians listen
~4 min read
Casual listening is feeling. Active listening is detective work. Pick one element at a time:
- What is the bass doing?
- How many drums can you count?
- Is the singer in front of, on top of, or behind the beat?
- What is the highest sound in the mix? The lowest?
- When does the arrangement change? Why does it feel different?