The video in the URL below talks about modern pop. Around 10:50, it discusses modern mastering and compression. I know I don't have the software and skills yet to master radio-ready songs. Those of you who do this for a living need to do that and you may like it. But I am not sure I want that sound. So many great records wouldn't be the same if they were mastered this way. This includes Kind of Blue, Al Green's 1970's stuff and the 60's recordings from Stax/Volt.

I threw this out to see what others may think and what I can learn from you. Hope it stimulates discussion that helps all of us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVME_l4IwII


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