Good Quote by Mike Portnoy
“When you're making this kind of music, you don't need a producer. If you're making pop albums or trying to write hit singles, then yeah, but if you're writing 20-minute prog epics, as long as you know how to make it sound good, and you have a good mixer, that's all you need.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on progressive metal production, 2022
Skill and self‑reliance can replace a traditional producer for complex, long‑form music when you have technical know‑how and a good mixer.
In simple terms: You can produce epic prog music yourself if you know the craft.
Key Takeaway
Focus on mastering mixing and arrangement.
Themes
self‑reliance
production
progressive music
technical skill
Mood
determined
confident
Type
advice
technical
When to use this quote
- recording a concept album
- mixing a live performance
- self‑producing a solo project
- working with limited budget
Key Concepts
music production
DIY ethos
collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you have the technical confidence to self‑produce?
- How could a fresh ear improve your work?
A Different Perspective
May lack external perspective that a producer provides.
