TN:151 Maribou State

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Feb 5, 2025

Liam Ivory and Chris Davids, the creative duo behind Maribou State, delve into their latest album, ‘Hallucinating Love’. They share fascinating insights on immersive writing retreats that inspired their unique sound. The duo discusses the challenge of producing over 25 demos for a single track and the innovative 'sound harvest' sessions where they create custom samples from everyday objects. Additionally, they reflect on balancing self-care with creativity and the importance of community in their music-making process.

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Two-Hour Timer

Maribou State use a two-hour timer to write musical ideas, preventing endless tinkering.
This technique helps them capture raw ideas and overcome overthinking, leading to unexpected results.

INSIGHT

String Sound

Maribou State's signature string sound blends real and sampled strings, creating a unique texture.
They layer recorded strings with synthesized or guitar lines, blurring the lines between instruments.

ANECDOTE

Sound Harvests

Maribou State create "sound harvests" by experimenting with gear and recording unusual sounds.
These self-made sample libraries add unique textures to their music, like sampled jingles and processed synths.

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