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Musings: Producers | Style | Mastering | Credits
Now, look on a locally produced CD. What do you see? Mostly one person's name all over the place. I attribute the difference in the depth of credits to the differences between a professional attitude and an amateur one. Some people want the world to know how many people got behind them, and some people don't. Unfortunately, many musicians are inherently afraid to give the impression that they had help, and they don't want to share credits with anyone, often not even their co-writers. However, inspiring people to work with you, or on you, or for you, is a good thing, and people should know that such a good thing has happened. Hence, the role of credits: To let people know the depth of your influence, both coming and going. This gives you credibility and stature in the music community. And besides, nobody believes anyone did it all by themselves (though some do). I work for credits. Everyone who is not the "star" on an album works for credits. Musicians need to learn the courtesy of credits. It would really elevate the spirit of the music community if freely giving proper credits could become convention.
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Ever wonder what all that long boring text is
at the end of a movie? Everybody leaves, and it lasts
for about five minutes. Those are credits.