I don't have a band right now, so when I record it's just me. I get to be the talent and the producer at the same time. Which is kind of a burden to be real honest. I can't always focus on the playing and vice-versa I don't get to put all of my attention on the recording.

I think a lot of musicians who record at home suffer from this same problem. Most of the time it's just you, in your room, doing your thing. I always wonder how much better my music would sound if I could pay 100% attention to the producing and full attention to just rocking out.

I guess you just have to wear two hats. Try and keep the two jobs completely seperate. Make sure everything is sounding as good as it can be while still keeping the performance exciting. Unless, you are lucky enough to have someone who can engineer for you?

Ocassionally, I'll do some recording for friends, just so I can focus on the recording. I really enjoy doing this and most of the time these recording end up sounding better than my own.

On the other side of the coin, when you play talent and producer, it does eliminate the anxiety of working with someone else. You can do things at your pace, without the pressure. You can also play when <em>you</em> want to. I think when you are alone and know no one else is listening, you get a little creative...a little fun-k.

I guess recording is like sex, sometimes it's just better when there is someone else there.

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