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TN:75 Fred again..

Jun 28, 2021

01:58:03

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Fred Gibson

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Fred Again values mentorship and collaboration, having spent over 10 years working with Brian Eno and valuing his wisdom and expertise.

Fred Again draws inspiration from the intense rhythms and ambient quality of dance clubs, incorporating recordings from his surroundings to capture the right emotion and harmonies in his music.

Preparation and discipline are key for Fred Again, suggesting the importance of creating a list of tasks that don't require inspiration to be ready to capture and develop instincts when inspiration strikes.

Deep dives

Working with Brian Eno and Musical Background

Fred Again began his musical journey with a classical background, attending a classical music college. At the age of 16, he joined a singing group led by Brian Eno, which offered a unique and fulfilling experience. Fred quickly started working with Brian, receiving guidance and assignments that allowed him to explore different musical ideas. He would spend hours working on sketches and presenting them to Brian, who encouraged his creativity and growth. This mentorship and collaboration continued for over 10 years, with Fred valuing the opportunity to learn from Brian's wisdom and expertise. Additionally, Fred mentioned that his musical approach is often driven by instinct and playfulness, focusing more on the emotional and creative aspects of a song rather than getting lost in technical details.

Listening to Bounces on Phone Speakers

01:39

IPhone Voice Memos and the Beauty of Random Sound

01:15

Dubstep Is Like a Thing of the Past and the Future Is Here

02:47

Working With Brian Eno and Carl Hyde

01:36

Introduction

4min

I've Been Working on This for Two Years Now.

3min

The Next Bit in the Diary

2min

Sabrina I Am a Party

3min

Anxiety - Mom Says I Am the Party

2min

The Process of Making a Song

3min

Sabrina Says I Am a Party

3min

I Love Listening to Songs on My Phone More Than Anything Else

2min

Getting the Chords Right for a Song

2min

10.

Is It a Long Process or a Slow Process?

2min

11.

AMPLR Without Any, It's Really Expressive

3min

12.

I Love the Snare Drum

2min

13.

How to Make a Drum Kit Sound Like a Siren?

2min

14.

Using a Compressor Like a Toy?

2min

15.

Sabrina - The Next Stage

2min

16.

How Long Does It Take to Mix a Song?

4min

17.

Is There a Difference Between Sick and Sick?

5min

18.

Are You Safe Is He Joining Up?

2min

19.

The Next Fred Again Song Is Me Heavy in Marked Contrast

3min

20.

A New Boy I Was Welcome Just Like Intern and I Was Like a New Boy

2min

21.

I'd Written an Electronic Symphony When I Was 16

2min

22.

Working With Brian Eno and Carl Hyde

2min

23.

I'm a Hip Hop Artist and I've Always Been a Pop and Hip Hop Musician - Isn't It?

2min

24.

Dubstep Is Like a Thing of the Past and the Future Is Here

3min

25.

What an Amazing Combination of Roots and Pop Music

4min

26.

Sabrina I Am the Party No Yeah Yeah Yeah

3min

27.

The Silver Compressor Is the Best Compressed Album I've Seen So Far

2min

28.

Angie I've Been Lost

2min

29.

Angie I've Been Lost by Angie McMahon

3min

30.

I'll Play You Some of These Yeah Yeah Yeah I've Been Lost for a Long Time Yeah Yeah

3min

31.

Angie's Song - The Cottage Edit

3min

32.

How Many Do You Think You Did in L?

2min

33.

How Much Time Do You Have to Buy Into a Lottery?

5min

34.

ES2 Dark Pads and Logic

3min

35.

I Want You to See Me Friend I'm Here

2min

36.

Is It a Diary?

2min

37.

You've Got a Live Show Side of It

2min

38.

Fred Again, Producer, and Fred Again Songwriter, Which Do You Feel Comfortable With?

2min

39.

You Don't Have Nothing Nothing It's From a Random Thing on Instagram

2min

40.

What's the Best Compressor for WhatsApp?

2min

41.

The Audio Puritan World

3min

42.

How to Get Inspired When You're Not Inspiring

4min

43.

You Know What I've Got Great Anecdote

4min

In this episode, John catches up with Fred Gibson, better known as Fred Again.., to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Actual Life (April 14 - December 17 2020)’.

Having written and produced almost all of the album outside of the studio, Fred talks us through his recording and sampling process, digging into the ways in which each new environment helped shape the individual sound of each track.

Fred enlightens us on the best bits about recording on an iPhone and why it’s so key to his writing process. We’re treated to stories of recreating the voice notes compressor in Logic, jamming along with tracks in the club and playback sessions in the pub.

Listen to find out how a small change in harmony can completely reframe emotion, why mixing will never solve any song problems, and the best ways to fill time when you're not feeling inspired.

Tracks discussed: Sabrina (I Am A Party), Me (Heavy), Angie (I’ve Been Lost)

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Listen to ‘Actual Life (April 14 - December 17 2020)’ here.

‘Actual Life (April 14 - December 17 2020)’ - Warner Music UK Limited. An Atlantic Records UK, 2021 Fred Gibson

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

GEAR MENTIONS

Samplr

Morph Plugin

Logic - Silver Compressor

Logic - Retro Synth

Logic - Step FX