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TN:120 The Japanese House, Chloe Kraemer & George Daniel

Aug 16, 2023

Amber Bain, Chloe Kraemer, and George Daniel of The Japanese House discuss the process of creating, recording, and producing their album 'In The End It Always Does'. They share stories of misunderstood lyrics and spontaneous studio moments, as well as the importance of collaboration and different personalities in the room. They also touch on the impact of lockdown on their creative process and the significance of acoustic elements and experimenting with different sounds.

01:40:26

Episode guests

Amber Bain

Chloe Kraemer

George Daniel

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Quick takeaways

Collaborative environment and understanding the meaning behind songs result in a special and meaningful record.

Embracing imperfections and trying new things can lead to unexpected and powerful creative outcomes.

Having a pet can provide routine, stability, and inspiration while writing music, creating a deeper connection with the audience.

Deep dives

The Creation of 'Sunshine Baby'

The song started with an instrumental piece on piano and violin, which was recorded and later added with Katie Gavin's improvised vocals. The lyrics were written by Amber Bain and inspired by personal experiences of excitement and sadness. Chloe Kramer played the violin and recorded it for the instrumental. The song captures a mix of emotions and combines electronic and live elements.

Introduction

4min

Creating and Producing Music

18min

The Creative Process and Influences

8min

Exploring a Delay Plugin with Freeze Feature and Manipulating Sounds

2min

Exploring the Rawness and Uniqueness of Instruments

2min

The Production Process of Sunshine Baby

6min

The Creative Process: From Instruments to Emotions

19min

Capturing an Amazing Performance

19min

Exploring Music Texture and Techniques

2min

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The Importance of Trust and Communication

16min

11.

Starting Fresh and Expressing Gratitude

2min

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In this episode, John catches up with Amber Bain aka The Japanese House, along with producers Chloe Kraemer and George Daniel to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘In The End It Always Does’.

Looking back on their time together, Amber, Chloe, and George guide us through the process of bringing each song to life. Alongside stories of misunderstood lyrics and dog walk writing sessions, they treat us to some of the most stunning first demos ever heard, as well as the spontaneous studio moments that left everyone in tears.

As well as digging into the processes that shape the sound of the record, the trio discuss the importance of people when making music. They give us insights on the effects that come with having different personalities in the room, and how their studio mindsets have allowed them to efficiently work together in all iterations of themselves.

Listen to find out why there should be more songs about pets, how insecurity can destroy productivity, and what the difference is between a lyric song and a music song.

Tracks discussed: Boyhood, Sunshine Baby, One for sorrow, two for Joni Jones

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