Recording the story: Exploring the relationship between music production and narrative

This thesis explores the role of music production techniques in the communication of narrative in recorded popular music through an artistic research approach. Case studies are analysed and inform the production of six recorded tracks that illustrate how the communication of narrative in popular music can be supported or enhanced through the use of music production techniques. The findings indicate that a strong relationship exists between the creative production decisions made in the creation of a recorded track and the listener’s interpretation of the story being told.