TN:17 Slaves & Jolyon Thomas
02/27/19 • 108 min
John is joined by Laurie & Isaac form Slaves and producer Jolyon Thomas to talk about how they recorded and produced the band's sophomore album 'Acts Of Fear And Love'.
We get to hear some of the early demos where the original lyrics don't quite sound the way they should, how Laurie and Jolyon layered up the guitar instead of using distortion and why Isaac's simple drum setup is actually a lot harder to play than it looks. All the usual anecdotes and lots to be inspired by as Laurie and Isaac shed on light on the lessons they've learnt recording their third studio album.
Tracks discussed: Photo Opportunity, Chokehold, The Lives They Wish They Had.
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Listen to 'Acts Of Fear And Love' here.
'Acts Of Fear And Love' - Virgin EMI Records, Universal Music Operations Limited
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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John is joined by Laurie & Isaac form Slaves and producer Jolyon Thomas to talk about how they recorded and produced the band's sophomore album 'Acts Of Fear And Love'.
We get to hear some of the early demos where the original lyrics don't quite sound the way they should, how Laurie and Jolyon layered up the guitar instead of using distortion and why Isaac's simple drum setup is actually a lot harder to play than it looks. All the usual anecdotes and lots to be inspired by as Laurie and Isaac shed on light on the lessons they've learnt recording their third studio album.
Tracks discussed: Photo Opportunity, Chokehold, The Lives They Wish They Had.
LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES
Listen to 'Acts Of Fear And Love' here.
'Acts Of Fear And Love' - Virgin EMI Records, Universal Music Operations Limited
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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TN:16 Alt-J & Charlie Andrew
In this episode John is joined by Gus Unger-Hamilton and Joe Newman from Alt-J, and producer Charlie Andrew to talk about how they recorded and produced the album 'RELAXER'.
The boys give a fascinating account of the thought processes and production techniques used in the recording of RELAXER.
Hear how a friend's pavlovian response to the smell of burning wood, the Gus whistle test, and swearing at an old school master all left their mark on the band's third album.
Tracks discussed: 3WW, House of the Rising Sun, Pleader
LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES
'RELAXER' - alt-J, Infectious Music Ltd., a BMG Company
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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TN:18 The 1975
John ventures up to Spitfire Audio to meet with Matty and George from The 1975 to talk about how the album 'A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships' was recorded and produced.
Somewhat bleary eyed after a massive night at the Brits (scooping two awards), the boys reveal the inner workings of The 1975's production methods and writing techniques. We're treated to demo versions and extensive track breakdowns from their award winning album, showing what it takes to create a 1975 hit.
We get to hear why Matty scats to write lyrics, how George uses a Barry White bass trick for creating lush vocals, and hear THE definitive explanation of side-chain compression.
Tracks discussed: I Like America & America Likes Me, How To Draw / Petrichor, It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)
LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES
Listen to 'A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships' here.
'A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships' - Dirty Hit, Polydor Records, Interscope Records.
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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