Art Quote by Josh Freese
“A lot of sessions I do the artist isn't even there! It'll be just me and the producer cutting drums to a Pro-Tools session. Other times the artist is very involved and sitting with me discussing and working on the drums with me. Both happen often.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Josh Freese, 2022
The creative process varies; sometimes the artist is absent and the producer drives the session, other times the artist collaborates closely.
In simple terms: Music production can be solo or collaborative.
Key Takeaway
Adapt your workflow to the artist’s involvement level.
Themes
collaboration
creativity
production
Mood
energetic
thoughtful
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Recording sessions
- live jam
- remote collaboration
Key Concepts
Music theory
producer‑artist dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prefer solo or collaborative creation?
- How does artist presence affect drum performance?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on one style may limit artistic growth.
![“It seemed so wimpy at first when I started to play [guitar]. So I started playing loud with lots of effects just to try to mimic the dynamic [of the drums]. Drums seemed a lot more expressive. [I was] Trying to emulate the feeling of playing the drums on the guitar - I guess that's why I played it…” quote by J Mascis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2f0/j-mascis-27113_drums_it-seemed-so-wimpy-at-first-when-i-start_73329.jpg)
