TN:111 Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
02/16/23 • 89 min
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In this episode, John catches up with Orlando Higginbottom, better known as Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs or T.E.E.D, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘When The Lights Go’.
Digging into the record almost 10 years in the making, Orlando talks us through his process of sorting through the piles of musical material he has created over the last decade, and how he developed each idea into a cohesive album.
As well as sharing production tips on vocal layering and utilising field recordings (notably coyote barks), Orlando reflects on his musical upbringing, discussing how the somewhat unattainable standards in classical music have impacted his work as an electronic producer.
Listen to find out why you should commit sounds when they are 75% right, how lyrics can be such a different commitment to a song, and why Orlando tried to create a U2 album without ever hearing U2.
Tracks discussed: Crosswalk, The Sleeper, Thugs
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- Nice Age Music
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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In this episode, John catches up with Orlando Higginbottom, better known as Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs or T.E.E.D, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘When The Lights Go’.
Digging into the record almost 10 years in the making, Orlando talks us through his process of sorting through the piles of musical material he has created over the last decade, and how he developed each idea into a cohesive album.
As well as sharing production tips on vocal layering and utilising field recordings (notably coyote barks), Orlando reflects on his musical upbringing, discussing how the somewhat unattainable standards in classical music have impacted his work as an electronic producer.
Listen to find out why you should commit sounds when they are 75% right, how lyrics can be such a different commitment to a song, and why Orlando tried to create a U2 album without ever hearing U2.
Tracks discussed: Crosswalk, The Sleeper, Thugs
LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES
Listen to ‘When The Lights Go’ here.
- Nice Age Music
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
GEAR MENTIONS
OUR GEAR
https://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear
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Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer
Will Lyons - Editor
Herbie Elton-Rowley - Videographer
Guy Nicholls - Production Assistant
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TN:110 Tom Odell & Laurie Blundell
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In this episode, John ventures over to Hackney to catch up with Tom Odell and producer Laurie Blundell about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Best Day Of My Life’.
As well as studio stories about the relationship between the voice and piano and the mindset needed when separating them, the duo share their thoughts on keeping the soul within songs, and the importance of musical authenticity in today’s world.
Listen to find out which DJing plugin became integral to their process, how Rick Rubin pretty much co-produced the album with inspirational quotes, and why a kick drum became the cause of the pair’s biggest fall out.
Tracks discussed: Best Day Of My Life, Just Another Thing We Don’t Talk About, Flying :))
LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES
Listen to ‘Best Day of My Life’ here.
- UROK, mtheory
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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How To Do Nothing - Jenny Odell
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Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer
Will Lyons - Editor
Herbie Elton-Rowley - Videographer
Matt Purbrick - Production Assistant
Guy Nicholls - Production Assistant
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TN:112 Benny Sings & Kenny Beats
In this episode John catches up with Benny Sings and producer Kenny Beats to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Young Hearts’.
Linking in from their studios in Amsterdam and LA, Benny and Kenny look back on their time spent writing and how each environment had an impact on the music. From experiencing the ‘Kenny Beats Thing’ in LA along with his wealth of collaborators, to spending a solitary week writing in Amsterdam locked in the studio with Covid.
As well as sharing the voice notes that initially inspired Kenny to become involved in the project, the duo dig deep into the lessons they’ve picked up over the years. We’re treated to some tips and tricks behind effortless lyric writing, stock plugin gold, along with a deep dive into mixing and balancing drums and bass.
Listen to find out how to create definition between yourself and a character within a song, how to efficiently keep track of all your sessions, and what the definitive definition of ‘slap’ is.
Tracks discussed: Young Hearts, Pyjamas, Distance
LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES
Listen to ‘Young Hearts’ here.
- Stones Throw Records
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Eventide Instant Phaser Plugin
Eventide Instant Phaser Outboard
Roland TR-55 Rhythm King Drum Machine
Ableton Drum Buss - Stock Plugin
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Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer
Will Lyons - Editor
Guy Nicholls - Production Assistant
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