Musical Performance

Rubin identifies the most exciting production moment as when music shifts from not very good to very good. The cause of a great performance may be difficult for the people involved to explain. A performance can suddenly become remarkable after previously feeling boring or uninteresting. The producer and musicians are described as needing patience, openness, and receptivity rather than full command over the process. When a band suddenly plays very well, excitement is paired with fear that the quality may not last through the song.