CD Burners 22: Pop Punk Goes Metal | Four Year Strong with Machine
Aug 20, 2024
This week, music producer Machine, known for his work across genres and his production of Four Year Strong's 'Enemy of the World,' shares fascinating insights. He delves into the creative collaboration with the band, highlighting the fun atmosphere during recording sessions. The conversation touches on the evolution of Four Year Strong within the Boston scene, nostalgic concert memories, and the blending of pop punk with metal. Machine reflects on the impact of notable figures in the genre and offers a behind-the-scenes look at modern music production.
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Recording Fun with Four Year Strong
- Machine recalled Four Year Strong breaking typical vocal recording rules during tracking, like eating ice cream and smoking.
- Their natural talent made the sessions surprisingly stress-free and fun.
Pop Punk Meets Metal Fusion
- Four Year Strong masks catchy pop songs inside a metal sound by writing metal riffs in major keys.
- This blend uniquely appeals to both metal and pop audiences simultaneously.
Appearance Bridges Music Worlds
- The band's rough, burly appearance helped them bridge metal and popular music audiences.
- Their image allowed them to be 'dangerous' to pop fans and 'groovy' to metal fans.
