Remixes VS New Tracks

acman

Production noob here so go easy pls :-)

I have one question...why is it that most modern day producers in the electronic music scene all seem to start off doing remixes before moving on to make their own tracks?

Of course, I am talking on a commercial level here...I'm sure these producers where making their own tracks in the studio, however I notice that most become famous first for their remixes, then eventually their own creations are released.

How does it all work, can anybody shed some light on this?

seannash

acman wrote: »

Production noob here so go easy pls :-)

I have one question...why is it that most modern day producers in the electronic music scene all seem to start off doing remixes before moving on to make their own tracks?

Of course, I am talking on a commercial level here...I'm sure these producers where making their own tracks in the studio, however I notice that most become famous first for their remixes, then eventually their own creations are released.

How does it all work, can anybody shed some light on this?

id say its because people tend to take more notice of remixes of old tunes they like than some unknown producer,so if you attach your name to a previously popular track you may get noticed quicker.

acman

Right thanks...but that begs the question, how then, does mr. no name producer get the parts to old / famous tracks? I would assume that most big tunes are well protected and they dont give out the parts to just any joe soap...?

SeanHurley

I would imagine that more often than not these remixers/producers have the backing (and money) of a major label and getting them on big remixes is a way to develop the "brand" of the remixer which leads to further record sales down the line.

I think it is all marketing isn't it?