Eric Felten of the Wall Street Journal writes about how certain recording studios "have been crucial in defining the sounds of whole eras."
Excerpt:
As most news articles about the potential sale pointed out, studios are going the way of the great auk. The digital-recording revolution has allowed producers armed with laptops and a few padded rooms in a basement to forgo the expensive environs of the traditional recording hall. Yet this comes at a cost: The demise of great recording studios is contributing to the bland, characterless sound of so much popular music today.
I found it to be an insightful read, even if I don't necessarily agree with Felten's harsh take on the current pop scene.
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