Song Exploder

Garbage - Felt

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May 15, 2014
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ANECDOTE

Shirley Manson's Inspiration

  • Shirley Manson wanted "Felt" to sound like the Cocteau Twins, a band she loves.
  • She worked closely with her husband, an engineer, to achieve the desired "shoegaze" effect.
ADVICE

Communicate Your Vision

  • Communicate your sonic vision clearly to your collaborators.
  • Manson used references like "Cocteau Twins" to help her husband/engineer understand her desired sound.
ANECDOTE

"Felt's" Easy Birth

  • Garbage often debates and experiments extensively when creating songs.
  • "Felt," however, was atypical, coming together quickly and easily.
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