The authors make a perfectly good case why "Home Recordings" on the 99.9% probability will never sound as good as a major studio. I accept that, mainly because it is true.

Sound quality aside, the question is "can a home studio song win major awards?" The answer is -- "it depends". If the "song" is vastly superior, then yes. However, the quality of the "inherent" song is subject to personal opinion. Then it becomes more political. Songs recorded in major studios are more "politically correct". Cry about it all you want, but relationships, networking and "who knows you" becomes the deciding factor when song quality is comparable.

Kevin


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