[soundsurfr]

The composer writes and in many cases arranges the music. The producer makes decisions and suggests methods during the recording/arranging process. Usually, producers are good at judging what "sounds" good in terms of instrument miking, recording techniques and general structuring of songs. Decisions such as the overall length of the song, number of verses and choruses, whether or not to use background vocals on a given line, judgements regarding the quality of a take, the amount of reverb on a track, etc., usually fall under the realm of the producer.