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The Process of Demoing a Song
They discuss recording demos at an Airbnb in Lexington Avenue, waiting for melodies to come into their heads, and working with Max and Donnie on harmony and chords. They intentionally kept the demos rough, leaving room for input from Guy.
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In this episode, John heads to Miloco’s The Yard Studios, to catch up with Guy and Howard of Disclosure, and talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Alchemy’.
Having taken a break from their relentless touring schedule, the pair guide us through their reassessed approach to creativity. From stories of managing burnout and heartbreak, to balancing meaning and feelings with the key production choices of each track.
As well as sharing Howard’s very first AirBnb demos, Guy digs deep with a vast production breakdown, including sharing his go-to method of creating kicks and the small additions to a track that can make it sparkle.
Listen to find out the quickest way to come up with a new track idea, why it’s so good to be musically naive, and the best ways to check if things still sound cool.
Tracks discussed: Looking For Love, Simply Won’t Do, High Than Ever Before
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