TN:161 Rudimental

Aug 12, 2025

Piers Aggett and Kesi Dryden, members of the British dance group Rudimental, share insights into their creative journey. They discuss the evolution of their sound across five albums, focusing on their latest work, 'RUDIM3NTAL.' The duo reveals how live performances influence their studio recordings and highlights their innovative use of sampling and collaborations. They delve into the process behind tracks like 'Chop Dem Down' and 'Thank You,' emphasizing the blend of inspiration from their roots and cutting-edge production techniques.

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ANECDOTE

Resurrecting A Jamaica Horn Line

Piers found a trombone horn line recorded in Jamaica years earlier and repurposed it for Chop Them Down.
He reached out to producer 1991 who sped it to 170 BPM and turned it into a heavy D&B track.

ADVICE

Use AI To Repurpose Samples

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INSIGHT

Road Testing Shapes Studio Records

Rudimental often test songs live and then pull parts from those performances into the studio master.
Piers imported rehearsal stems and crowd recordings to create a richer final version of Thank You.

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