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Caribou - Home

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Feb 12, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Discovering the Sample on YouTube

  • Dan Snaith discovered the sample core of "Home" by Gloria Barnes on YouTube, bypassing traditional record digging.
  • He looped the first few seconds of the sample, creating a hip-hop instrumental vibe that he loved.
INSIGHT

Revisiting Loops With Perspective

  • Dan learned to revisit old loops with fresh perspective instead of forcing them to fit immediately.
  • This patience helped him discover ways to blend hip-hop and his own music styles thoughtfully.
ANECDOTE

Personal Story Unlocks Duet Concept

  • Dan wrote his own vocals as a duet with the 70s soul sample inspired by a friend’s toxic relationship and recovery.
  • This personal story unlocked the concept and made the duet element feel authentic and fitting.
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