Hey Magne,

As a producer, I do stand by my statement. To take a track to finished status, takes a lot of work. ( and a lot of time, expertise, and money )

If you count up how much time, each particular element takes, then lyrics take up about 10%, or less.

Let's list those who are involved...

Lyricist
Composer
Bass player
Guitarist
Drummer
Keyboard player/Programmer
Incidental soloist
Vocalist
Engineer
Producer
Mastering Engineer
Coffee server ( usually put on the credits as Audio Assist )

And that may still only be to demo stage. I don't downplay the role of the lyricist, I'm simply saying that everyone has a job to do, and eveyone needs to know their function in that role, as part of the whole process.

I don't value one aspect over another, they're all important in the scheme of things. And those who are exceptional at what they do, will marry up with others that do the same.

I do appreciate great lyricits, as part of the whole. Not as a seperate entiity, some of whom think they are "special".

cheers, niteshift


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