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
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Fab Filter Pro Q3
Oek Sound Soothe
Valhalla Chorus
Goodhertz Midside
Goodhertz Vulf Compressor
Eventide Instant Phaser Plugin
Eventide Instant Phaser Outboard
Oliver Samples Packs
Beyerdynamic M500 Mic
Altec Outboard Mixer
Roland TR-55 Rhythm King Drum Machine
Yamaha CP-70
Hofner Club 50
Stylophone
Whurlitzer
Ableton
Ableton Drum Buss - Stock Plugin
Splice
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