I’m often asked if it’s a good idea to record and mix multiple or alternate versions of a song. The short answer is YES! Because…
- There are versions of your song that you’ll need to have.
- There are optional versions that can be useful to have.
- There are versions that you make just because you’re dying to hear what they sound like.
For the long answer, let’s take a look at a variety of alternate versions and how they can help you in a whole lot of important ways.
MUST-HAVE VERSIONS
THE MAIN VERSION
If you’re an artist, the main version of your song is the one you’ll release as your single. It’s the definitive version, the one you’ll promote first, and the one you want people to hear.