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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 :))
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Soundtoys Little Alterboy
Soundtoys Crystallizer
Soundtoys Effect Rack
Serato Sampler
Antares Autotune
Valhalla Vintage Verb
Sony C800
Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor
Neve Preamp 1073
Coles 4038 Microphones
How To Do Nothing - Jenny Odell
UAD Pultec Passive EQ
Steinway Pianos
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