TN:121 Disclosure

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Aug 29, 2023

Guy and Howard of Disclosure

Electronic music duo Disclosure, producers of the album 'Alchemy', discuss their reassessed approach to creativity, managing burnout and heartbreak, and the key production choices in each track. They share Howard's AirBnb demos, Guy's method of creating kicks, and the small additions that make a track sparkle. They also talk about the quickest way to come up with a new track idea, the benefits of being musically naive, and the best ways to check if things still sound cool.

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Release of 'Alchemy' on Apollo Records

Reflection on the Album's Intro and Discussion on the First Song

Recording 'Looking for Love' and the Evolution of the Song

The Process of Demoing a Song

14:05 • 14min

Drums and Tempo

28:12 • 11min

Enhancing the Bass in the Mix

38:56 • 11min

Developing the Final Song through Sampling

50:17 • 14min

Creating a Distinct Sound with EQs and Spaces

01:03:52 • 3min

Discovering Chords Through Trial and Error

01:06:56 • 14min

Burnout and the Impact on Touring

01:20:54 • 14min

Exploring the Meaning Behind a Line in a Song

01:35:04 • 2min

Creating the Melody

01:36:49 • 3min

Creating a B section with Howard

01:39:56 • 14min

Equipment, Plugins, and Creative Process

01:53:59 • 3min

The George Michael Parkinson Quote and the Inspiration Behind 'Older'

01:57:15 • 2min

Channeling Ideas and Creating Something Good

01:58:51 • 2min

Outro Track and Patreon Support

02:00:23 • 3min