THE INTRICACIES OF OGENE MUSIC RECORDING: EXPLORING SAMPLING TECHNIQUE AS A LEEWAY

Abstract

Ogene music is a traditional music genre that is synonymous with the south eastern part of Nigeria. It features a blend of various sizes ofogene instruments with varied melo-rhythmic tones reflecting the rich Igbo cultural heritage. Recording the music genre in the studio is faced with a myriad of technical challenges, owing to the complexities in its rhythm and acoustic nature, and therefore calls for serious technical attention. Through personal experiences and experiments, review of related literature and interviews, the authors realized that the issue of choice of microphone settings is very crucial in recording ogene music. The study therefore, emphasizes proper microphone usage and suggests sampling technique as an innovative means of achieving flexibility and creative freedom, while retaining the true and live nature of the instrument.