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Improvised Song Origin
- Adam Granduciel began the song "I Don't Live Here Anymore" by improvising on acoustic guitar while sitting in a nursing chair with his newborn son.
- He captured the first demo quickly with a simple drum machine and one microphone to seize the spontaneous moment.
Robby's Transformative Riff
- Keyboardist Robby Bennett added a riff to the demo that transformed the song's direction and excited Adam.
- This collaboration moment was pivotal and changed Adam's vision for the song.
Building the Song in Studio
- The band spent intense studio sessions in LA, slowly building the song with drums and piano far from the original demo vibe.
- Drummer Eric Slick's unexpected drum hit became the foundation for the final song sound.