Tape Notes Reissue | TN:16 Alt-J & Charlie Andrew
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Mar 13, 2024 Alt-J and producer Charlie Andrew discuss recording 'RELAXER', sharing anecdotes like a friend's response to burning wood, the Gus whistle test, and swearing at a teacher. They delve into gear like Moog and Roland Juno 60, and techniques like field recordings and unique sounds. Collaborations with Wolf Alice and orchestral elements add depth to their music, while experimenting with sonic possibilities results in modulated and unpredictable soundscapes.
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Assembling Musical Objects
- Alt-J's songwriting uses assembling small musical objects into unconventional structures.
- This non-traditional approach keeps their music fresh and less predictable.
Pool Swimming Field Recording
- Alt-J's song "3WW" includes field recordings of their girlfriends swimming in a pool.
- They recorded multiple takes but preferred the spontaneous feel of the first one.
Document Inspiration Promptly
- Many songwriters fail because they don't capture inspiration when it strikes.
- Writing relies heavily on documenting ideas before the poetic moment fades.