do you think you play differently (like dynamics and technique-wise) live versus when recording for songs or projects? any tips on specifically playing for recording if so
i think so yes, i think through progressing through the instrument, ive gotten slightly more comfortable moving around the drums more which is still even a struggle to feel totally confident in. my recorded takes are typically more grounded and consistent with specific rehearsed licks and repeated phrases but when i think of drums live i attempt to sometimes try to think of how a.) how i can upgrade and grow the drum part and b.) flow more and improvise accents rather than a static scripted beat
it’s very easy to make drums sound too distracting and spatially overwhelming when recording. i like to think of drums on recordings to feel like a reliable composition that is meticulously crafted for the purpose of gelling with the other instruments and then i can somewhat play around with what that composition would sound like with new decisions i make on the cuff while playing live
