When you're about to mix a song, do you just dive in to mixing, or do you take the time to listen and learn the material you are about to mix?

The truth is, when you're mixing a song without ever taking the time to listen to it from the standpoint of the general listener, you may be mixing solely from a technical point of view. In other words, your mix may sound good sonically, but may lack the feeling needed to fully convey the artists emotions.

Sure, it may sound good, but will it resonate with the listener? Does your mix impact and draw out listeners emotions? As a mixer, does listening and learning the song actually enable this to happen?

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