We’ve been having a look back through the Tape Notes archive to bring back some of our favourite early episodes that you may have missed. This selection is our conversation with Alt-J’s Joe and Gus, along with producer Charlie Andrew, recorded back in February 2019.
EPISODE NOTES
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 trio 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
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Listen to 'RELAXER' here.
'RELAXER' - alt-J, Infectious Music Ltd., a BMG Company
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
GEAR MENTIONS
Akai MPC Sampler
Melodyne
Moog
Roland Juno 60
Soundtoys Echoboy
Soundtoys Decapitator
Teenage Engineering OP1
UAD Plugins
Waves Plugins
Ableton
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