Abstract
Much research in the perception of space in audio recording is concerned with locating sounds in an imaginary environment. However, it is often neglected that sounds are not static objects in an auditory container. In this paper I will examine the dynamic structure of phonographic space, and discuss the way in which the dynamics of sound in modern popular music recordings are conceptualised in the recording studio.
I will present results from a survey I have conducted of metaphorical expressions in interviews with sound recording engineers. This study revealed that sound engineers often express them selves through force dynamic metaphors when describing the inner workings of an audio mix. Through these metaphors sounds and sound effects are described as forceful objects that act and interact. This interaction is characterized through expressions such as: the sound was “pulled back” in the mix; the compressor was “holding down” the sound; the vocal were “pushed up front”, etc. Using Lakoff and Johnson’s work on cognitive linguistics as a guide, I will argue that conceptual metaphors offer an alternative medium for understanding the structure and manifestation of phonographic space and the impact of recording practice.
I will present results from a survey I have conducted of metaphorical expressions in interviews with sound recording engineers. This study revealed that sound engineers often express them selves through force dynamic metaphors when describing the inner workings of an audio mix. Through these metaphors sounds and sound effects are described as forceful objects that act and interact. This interaction is characterized through expressions such as: the sound was “pulled back” in the mix; the compressor was “holding down” the sound; the vocal were “pushed up front”, etc. Using Lakoff and Johnson’s work on cognitive linguistics as a guide, I will argue that conceptual metaphors offer an alternative medium for understanding the structure and manifestation of phonographic space and the impact of recording practice.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Titel | Proceedings of Art of Record Production Conference |
| Publikationsdato | 2010 |
| Status | Udgivet - 2010 |
| Udgivet eksternt | Ja |
| Begivenhed | 6th Art of Record Production Conference - Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, Storbritannien Varighed: 3 dec. 2009 → 5 dec. 2010 |
Konference
| Konference | 6th Art of Record Production Conference |
|---|---|
| Lokation | Leeds Metropolitan University |
| Land/Område | Storbritannien |
| By | Leeds |
| Periode | 03/12/2009 → 05/12/2010 |